Chapter 642 The Anchor in the Storm


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    Tess knew Olivia wasn’t truly upset. She smiled and spoke gently. “I know you came to check on me and her. But you still have yourpanies in Kingnd. You shouldn’t stay here too long.”


    Olivia stretched her back like she didn’t care at all. “So what? If I leave for a few days and they can’t run the ce without me, why do I even keep them? I might as well hand everyone a box and shut the whole ce down.”


    The words came out bold and sharp. In one breath, the soft, kind Olivia turned into a tough, no–nonsense chairman.


    Tess couldn’t help butugh, and she stopped trying to send her away.


    “And with everything you’ve been dealing withtely,” Olivia added, patting Tess’s shoulder, “it’s good to have me around. I can keep things steady for you.”


    Olivia still remembered the panic she felt the day she learned Tess had been in a car crash. Even now, the fear lingered.


    “Sweetheart, stop trying to handle everything alone. I’m here now. If you need help, ask me. I can support you.”


    Her stern look disappeared. All that was left was warmth and love.


    Tess’s heart softened. She nodded hard and held onto Olivia’s arm. “If it’s something I can manage, I’ll handle it. When I can’t, I’ll ask you for help.”


    go of her usual


    Maybe it was because of Gillian, but Tess felt a deep closeness with this woman. Olivia reminded her of the warmth she had as a child. Without even noticing, she let cold distance and clung to this rare bit of family affection.


    If she still felt anything toward Kylie now, it was gratitude for giving her a family that knew how to love.


    “Good. You’re a strong kid,” Olivia said softly.


    Olivia felt warmth spread through her chest. She patted Tess’s hand and nodded with


    approval.


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    The hospital felt calm and cozy. But the police station? Not so much.


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    Jolie was cuffed to a chair, her face twisted with anger.


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    “Do you even know who I am? Do you know who my dad is? I already told you everything! Go arrest Henry! Why are you arresting me?”


    She kept fidgeting, making the metal chains rattle against the chair.


    “You only turned in your partner,” an officer said calmly. “But you were the one who nned everything. Do you understand the difference?”


    The officer clearly didn’t like Jolie’s arrogance. His brows pulled together, but he still held back from saying anything harsh.


    This station was on sensitive ground. He didn’t know who Jolie really was, but someone who dared act this bold probably had a powerful family behind her. He couldn’t make a reckless


    move.


    “So what? Is Tess dead? Is she hurt for life?” Jolie snapped the moment she heard Tess’s name. She red at the officer and jabbed a finger toward her swollen face. “Look at me! They beat me up like this, and you’re not arresting them? You’re just biased! You treat me terribly because I’m not from Aetheris. You’ll regret this!”


    The more she talked, the angrier she got, and she began struggling against the restraints again.


    The officer felt a pounding headacheing on.


    And legally, Jolie wasn’t entirely wrong. Raven really had hit her. With a face that bruised, it could easily be considered assault. Even if everyone said it was all one–sided.


    But Tess wasn’t just anyone. She was Finn’s ex–wife and the woman he still cared about. He’d specifically warned the station not to bother her. So Jolie’s injuries were never even examined. She was dragged straight into holding.


    “Stop yelling,” the officer said tly. “If you want out so badly, call someone to post bail. But before that, Henry needs toe in and match your statements.”


    The officer didn’t want to deal with Jolie anymore. He threw down the words and walked out- better to not look at her at all.


    Jolie froze, then stomped her feet in frustration. But with her arms cuffed, she couldn’t even reach her chest, which only made her angrier.


    “Officer!”


    But before she could say more, the officer nearly ran straight into someone outside the door.


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    Henry.


    “Henry? You finally showed up.”


    The officer’s impatience disappeared instantly. His face sharpened.


    “Come to the interrogation room.”


    He grabbed Henry’s arm and pulled him inside.


    The two were ced in a dim, closed room lit by a single overheadmp.


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    Henry’s expression was icy. Jolie shot him a furious re, ming him for everything.


    Because Henry had been cooperative so far, the officer didn’t make things difficult. The officer motioned for Henry to grab a chair and sit beside Jolie.


    “Jolie says you told her to go after Tess. Is that true?”


    The officer tapped his pen on the table to get Henry’s attention.


    “No.”


    Henry shook his head calmly, not even pausing to think.


    Jolie’s eyes went wide. Her chair rattled as she jerked against it. “You’re lying!”


    She twisted toward him, her face contorted with rage. “He hinted it to me! He said, I’ll leave the country in a couple of days, so whatever happens won’t link back to me. Those were his exact words!”


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