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

He believed that Jasper aimed to provoke

He cautiously asked, "Mr.

"No! Don't do anything!"

with terror, Javier firmly grabbed Rory's arm, his eyes wide with fear. "The trial is about

other things

is nothing more important than to help

knew what

impending trial, the internet buzzed with negative comments about her. Caught

due to Sophia being his wife, Javier, the president of the Beckett Group,

took a hit

comments.

Javier composed himself, though his suit was

sweat.

in order. The press conference will start at 3:00

nodded, gazing at Anne's tombstone with an inexplicable and troubled expression. His

that his nails dug into

"Let's go back."

Jasper's expression remained cold and pallid, much like

surroundings.

hand with both of hers, sensing

"Jasper, I hope you understand why I

earlier."

understand your intentions,

Alyssa and caressed her face with his calloused hand. Suppressing the

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