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 detain him for 24 hours, nothing more.” An officer beside Rio bristled, his voice

course, he has the

anything for him—they're probably conspiring

"Shut up!" Steven's lips curled into

I gather, you

being the case, there's nothing more to discuss."

to investigate anyone

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

not is

not bother me with baseless

on detaining my client for the full 24 hours, I'll

I'd appreciate a cup of

Black, no sugar.

to his office, his

a subordinate came, bearing grim

Jasper's office in Beckett Group, where the Crystal Ice was found, had been

had proved fruitless as

the situation into an

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

him