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

that Jasper

pain Javier was in. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Javier, do you

"No! Don't do anything!"

terror, Javier firmly grabbed Rory's arm, his eyes wide

have a lot of other things to do. Don't

to help the Beckett

what

Sophia faced an impending trial, the internet buzzed

Javier, the president of the Beckett Group,

took a hit from the impact of these

comments.

is the press conference coming along?" Javier composed himself, though his suit

sweat.

in order. The press conference will start at

Anne's tombstone with an inexplicable and troubled expression. His

nails dug into his palms. After a prolonged silence,

"Let's go back."

the cemetery, Jasper's expression

surroundings.

gently clasped his tensed hand with both of hers, sensing an

she gently said, "Jasper, I hope you

earlier."

your intentions,

her face with his calloused hand.

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