Can’t Win Me Back

Amidst the chaos, a profound sense of worry and fear emerged, intensifying the turmoil reflected in

Javier's twitching eye.

"I-I don't know what Mr. Jasper meant." Rory's forehead glistened with beads of sweat. Trapped

between the devil and the deep sea, he felt the looming threat of trouble for anything he might utter.

"D-Didn't you say that someone might have been behind Anne's death? Jasper said Sophia was

behind it. Does he even have proof? Does he?"

"I-I think you should clarify with Mr. Jasper. I don't know anything about it..."

Javier released his tightly clenched hand, feeling a sudden weight on his shoulders. Slouching, he

struggled to catch his breath, his earlier confidence replaced by uncertainty.

He had accepted and tolerated so much. Sophia had crossed a line.

He was utterly disgusted by Sophia. Yet, to protect the Beckett Group and his reputation as president,

he repeatedly swallowed his pride and looked the other way.

However, he was unable to accept one thing—Sophia was behind Anne's murder.

He found himself resorting to self-numbing and brainwashing.

He tried to convince himself that Jasper's words were fueled by anger, a deliberate strategy to inflict

him. He believed that Jasper aimed to provoke disgust and trouble within

noticed how much pain Javier was in. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Javier, do you want me

"No! Don't do anything!"

grabbed Rory's arm, his eyes wide with

You have a lot of other things to do.

than to help the Beckett Group weather through the rough

knew what he was

an impending trial, the internet buzzed with

crossfire due to Sophia being his wife, Javier, the president of

fallout. The company's reputation and reliability took a hit from the impact of these

comments.

coming along?" Javier composed

sweat.

conference will

tombstone with an inexplicable and troubled

his nails dug into his palms. After a prolonged

"Let's go back."

Jasper's expression remained cold

surroundings.

tensed hand with both of hers, sensing an icy chill that made her heart

hesitation, she gently said, "Jasper, I hope you understand

earlier."

your

with his calloused hand. Suppressing the