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.

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

course, he has the means to

anything for him—they're probably conspiring to cover

up!" Steven's lips curled

gather, you

the case, there's nothing more to discuss." His tone was calm yet

investigate

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

anything or not is none of our

do not bother me with baseless

for the full 24 hours, I'll remain

appreciate

Black, no sugar.

Rio stormed back to his

a subordinate

the Crystal Ice was found, had been completely erased, leaving no record of

efforts had proved fruitless as

turned the situation into an

planted the drugs himself, or was he the victim of a calculated setup? Unbeknownst to

contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all