NovelEnglishChapter 470
The journey to the detention center had been rough. Aubree’s wrists ached from the tight cuffs, and the
throbbing pain from the “special” treatment” she'd received during transport made every movement
excruciating.
“What's wrong with you?” Oliver noticed how unnaturally pale Aubree’s face was.
She let out a bitter laugh. “Sparethe act, Mr. Lawson. You know exactly what's wrong. Your men made sure
of that.”
She figured it was all Oliver's doing.
Oliver understood instantly. The arrest had been carried out under his command, and the people carrying it out
probably thought she’d pissed him off. To them, she was just a businesswoman, so they likely tried to curry favor
with him by making things extra tough for her behind his back.
“What are you doing?” Aubree snapped.
She was startled as Oliver suddenly grabbed the hem of her shirt. ‘All | did was throw a bit of sarcasm at him. Is
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthe really going to take it this far?‘
“No, wait...” The fabric slid up slightly, revealing mottled bruises along her ribs.
“Even under arrest, this kind of interrogation’ is a violation of protocol!” Aubree said. “I want my lawyer.”
Oliver jerked his hand back, guilt flashing in his eyes. “I didn’t order this. | was just checking your injuries.”
Aubree had been here for quite stnow, and it was almost midnight. Despite GrabCheap's efforts, the
online controversy still raged unchecked. Oliver unlocked her handcuffs. You can sit comfortably, but | can’t
release you yet.”
‘It wasn’t him?‘ Aubree thought, surprised.
She studied him. ‘So, Oliver wasn’t cut from the scloth as his cousin, Elizabeth. Interesting.
“Thanks, but | don’t need your permission to leave,” she said, stretching lazily. “You've released my assistant,
right? They should be here any minute.”
What does that mean?’ Oliver wondered.
As far as Oliver knew, Aubree was just a promising newcomer. He'd only just been transferred to Rithol City, and
Elizabeth had cto him for help to keep Aubree under control.
So, where did this unshakable confidence cfrom?
“You really don’t take the Lawson family seriously, do you?” Oliver said coldly. He was determined to keep
Aubree in custody. He wanted to see who could let her go.
Oliver watched as a smirk tugged at Aubree’s lips, her whole attitude screaming defiance like she had nothing to
fear. For sreason, that really ticked him off.
‘How dare she dismisslike this? I'm a major. Does she really think she can just treatlike I'm nobody?‘
Oliver thought.
Wherever he went, whether on official business or facilitating matters for the Lawson Group, people showed him
respect.
The Lawson ncould crush even billion-dollar corporations without strong backing. It was only a matter of
resources.
If not for Elizabeth insisting they wait for the Wilsons to intervene, he would've...
“The Lawsons?” Aubree chuckled. “In Rithol, they're hardly the powerhouse you think. You should worry more
about explaining those interrogation ‘techniques’ to the press. I'll be getting a full medical examination the
moment I'm out.”
Oliver's voice turned cold. “You're threateningright now? Aren’t you afraid of what | might do to you?”
“My, what an impressive display of authority, Major Lawson!”
“Aubree!”
Just as Oliver's warning left his mouth, suddenly several voices called out, coming straight toward the
interrogation room.
Next ca rush of hurried footsteps.
The door to the interrogation room was thrown open, and Oliver turned to see two younger guys supporting an
old man with gray hair but still full of energy, with a middle-aged man in military uniform following behind.
“Who are you? How dare you barge into the interrogation room?” Oliver snapped.
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Lawson boy, huh? The old man, supported by Bowen and Mark, gently pushed them aside and leaned on his
cane. His sharp gaze landed directly on Oliver, making him involuntarily shiver
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