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.

answer to all of these is 'no,' then you are only permitted to detain him for 24 hours, nothing

course, he has the means to obtain

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

Steven's lips

what I gather, you have no concrete

more to discuss." His tone

investigate anyone associated

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

anything or not is none of

bother me with baseless

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

meantime, I'd appreciate a cup of

Black, no sugar.

to his office, his temper barely

a subordinate came,

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

efforts had

development turned the

he the victim of a calculated setup? Unbeknownst to them,

swiftly, she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all