Can’t Win Me Back

"Mr. Beckett's blood sample contained methamphetamine..." Rio's eyes widened in shock.

He knew this substance all too well— it was a component found in crystal meth.

Sebastian hesitated, then lowered his voice.

"Also, if I'm not mistaken, Mr. Beckett was hospitalized due to severe withdrawal symptoms.

He didn't take his drugs on time, and his body couldn't handle it.

Would this count as evidence?" "Dr. Bender, thank you for the crucial information you've provided.

We greatly appreciate your assistance in this case!" Rio shook Sebastian's hand vigorously, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.

Meanwhile, just around the corner, Cyrus stood with his back against the wall.

He had heard every single word of their exchange.

His chest burned with rage as he clenched his teeth.

Pulling out his phone, he quickly texted Alyssa.

"Lyse, the situation has changed.

the investigation, but you must save Jasper this time." An hour later, Rio strode back into the interrogation

test results onto the table in

is fresh evidence from your primary

exclusively found in

the report and

other hand,

gaze, his

down, he had anticipated

carefully laid

voice grew

drugs yesterday or a year ago,

body for up to two

metabolize them that quickly! Now, with this proof, you can't talk your way out of

15 days." Rio leaned

detention center isn't exactly

are terrible, and the beds will leave your

you should start preparing for the discomfort." For most first-time offenders, 15 days of detention was a

were catastrophic for someone like Jasper, a man of influence and

reputation would

abuser", a stain that

any public appearances