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.

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

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

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

Steven's lips curled

you have

more to discuss."

to investigate anyone associated

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

find anything or not is none of

not bother me

full 24 hours,

meantime, I'd appreciate a

Black, no sugar.

to his office, his

a subordinate came,

office in Beckett Group, where the Crystal Ice was found, had been completely erased, leaving

efforts had proved fruitless as

turned the

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

him to delete all footage from Jasper's

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