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.

have any evidence to prove that my 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 to detain him for 24 hours, nothing more.”

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

anything for him—they're probably

growled, "Shut up!" Steven's lips curled

you have no

there's nothing more to

to investigate anyone associated with

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

you find anything or not

not bother me with baseless

the full 24 hours,

appreciate a cup of

Black, no sugar.

Rio stormed back to his office, his temper barely

later, a subordinate came,

Ice was found, had been completely erased,

had proved fruitless

development turned the situation

victim of a calculated setup? Unbeknownst to them, Alyssa had

swiftly, she contacted Xavier, instructing him to