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.

or testimony? If the answer to all of these is

Of course, he has the means

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

Steven's lips curled into a faint

I gather, you have

to

to investigate anyone

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

find anything or not is none of

do not bother me with baseless

the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his side until the

I'd appreciate

Black, no sugar.

stormed back to his

subordinate came,

Group, where the Crystal Ice was found, had been completely erased,

recovery efforts had proved fruitless as

the situation into an

victim of a calculated setup? Unbeknownst to

she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage

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