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.

used or purchased drugs? Have you uncovered 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 these

do anything for him—they're probably conspiring to cover

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

gather, you have

nothing more to discuss." His tone

free to investigate

Beckett.

That's your prerogative.

or not is none of

not bother me

you insist on detaining my client for the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his side until

appreciate a

Black, no sugar.

stormed back to his office,

a subordinate came, bearing

Group, where the Crystal Ice

efforts had proved fruitless

development turned the situation into an

he the victim of a

contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all

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