Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper sat upright next to Steven, looking unperturbed.

Yet deep within, he held immense admiration for the man beside him.

Born into nobility, Jasper was naturally aloof, and Steven's humility and poise were qualities Jasper rarely encountered, even among the elite circles.

Only a select few had ever earned his respect.

If he managed to navigate this ordeal and return safely to the Beckett Group, he already resolved to approach Steven personally.

He would offer Steven the position of the company's legal advisor, with remuneration entirely at Steven's discretion—a gesture of Jasper's utmost sincerity.

As the interrogation progressed, Rio's confidence began to falter.

His expression grew stiffer with each passing moment until he finally let out a frustrated sigh.

He was cornered.

Steven, exuding the authority of a judge, spoke firmly.

"It's one thing to summon my client for questioning or harbor suspicions about him.

But every case must adhere to one fundamental principle— procedural justice." His sharp gaze swept across the room.

or purchased drugs? Have you uncovered new witnesses or testimony? If the answer to all of these is 'no,' then you are only permitted to detain him for 24 hours, nothing more.” An officer beside Rio bristled,

family! Of course, he has the means to obtain these things

him—they're probably conspiring to cover for him!"

up!" Steven's lips curled into

you have no concrete

nothing more to discuss." His tone was

free to investigate

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

anything or not is none

not bother me with

client for the full 24

the meantime, I'd appreciate a cup of

Black, no sugar.

stormed back to his office, his temper barely

later, a subordinate came,

in Beckett Group, where the Crystal Ice was found, had been completely erased, leaving no record of

had proved fruitless as

turned the situation into an

the victim of a calculated setup?

she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage