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

He believed that Jasper aimed to provoke disgust

noticed how much pain Javier was in. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Javier,

"No! Don't do anything!"

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

a lot of other

help the Beckett Group weather through the rough

knew what he

Sophia faced an impending trial, the internet buzzed with negative comments about

being his wife, Javier, the president of the Beckett Group, couldn't

reputation and reliability took a hit

comments.

coming along?" Javier composed himself, though

sweat.

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

tombstone with

so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. After a prolonged silence,

"Let's go back."

cemetery, Jasper's expression remained cold

surroundings.

both of hers,

a moment of hesitation, she gently said, "Jasper, I hope you

earlier."

understand your

caressed her face with