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,'

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

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

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

you have

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

free to investigate anyone associated

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

anything or not

do not bother

client for the full 24 hours,

the meantime, I'd appreciate a

Black, no sugar.

stormed back to

subordinate came, bearing grim

footage from Jasper's office in Beckett Group, where the Crystal Ice was found, had been completely erased, leaving no

had proved

the situation into an

victim of a calculated

she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage

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