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

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

"No! Don't do anything!"

grabbed Rory's arm, his eyes wide with

lot of other

is nothing more important than to help the Beckett Group weather through the

what

an impending trial, the internet buzzed with negative comments about

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

reputation and reliability took a hit from the

comments.

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

sweat.

The press conference will start

with an

dug into his palms. After a prolonged silence, he grimly

"Let's go back."

expression

surroundings.

hand with both of hers, sensing

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

earlier."

your intentions,

caressed her face with his