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

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

was in. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Javier,

"No! Don't do anything!"

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

a lot of other things to do.

is nothing more important than to help the Beckett Group

what he was

the internet buzzed

Sophia being his wife, Javier, the president

The company's reputation and reliability took a

comments.

along?" Javier composed himself, though his suit

sweat.

The press conference will

tombstone with an inexplicable

into his palms. After a

"Let's go back."

they returned from the cemetery, Jasper's expression remained cold and pallid, much like

surroundings.

hand with both of hers, sensing an icy chill

she gently said, "Jasper, I hope you understand

earlier."

understand your

with his calloused

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