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.

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,

wealthy family! Of course,

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

"Shut up!" Steven's lips curled

gather, you have no

nothing more to

free to investigate anyone associated

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

not is none of our

do not bother me with baseless

insist on detaining my client for the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his

the meantime, I'd appreciate a

Black, no sugar.

stormed back to his office, his temper

a subordinate

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

had proved fruitless

development turned the situation into

victim of a calculated setup? Unbeknownst to

instructing him