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.

client used or purchased drugs? Have you uncovered new witnesses or testimony? If the answer to all of these is 'no,' then you are only permitted

scion of a wealthy family! Of course, he has the means to

anything for him—they're probably conspiring to cover

lips curled into a

I gather, you have no

to discuss." His

free to investigate anyone

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

anything or not is none of

do not bother me with baseless

my client for the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his side until the

the meantime, I'd appreciate

Black, no sugar.

to

a subordinate came,

Beckett Group, where the Crystal Ice was found,

efforts had

the situation

the drugs himself, or was he the victim of

contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage

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