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

in. He cautiously asked, "Mr.

"No! Don't do anything!"

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

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

important than to help the Beckett Group weather through

knew what

internet

wife, Javier, the

The company's reputation and reliability took a hit from the impact

comments.

Javier composed himself, though his suit was

sweat.

in order. The press conference

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

dug into his palms. After a prolonged silence, he

"Let's go back."

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

surroundings.

clasped his tensed hand with both of hers, sensing an icy chill that made her heart

gently said, "Jasper, I hope you understand why

earlier."

understand your

with his

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