Xavier approached Cyrus hastily, his smile stretching from ear to ear when he saw someone from the Taylor family.

"Are you here to see Mr. Beckett? Come upstairs with us!" he invited in an especially friendly manner.

'No need for that," Cyrus replied, his expression stern. He continued formally, "We are here to see Mr. Beckett. We need him to come back to the station to cooperate with our investigation."

By this time, a crowd of Beckett Group's employees had gathered. They all heard Cyrus clearly. He had used the word "cooperate", not "assist". One word made all the difference.

Xavier's mind raced. He instantly lowered his voice and pleaded, "Chief Taylor, this doesn't look good with so many people watching. Can we continue our conversation upstairs?"

Cyrus knitted his brows tightly.

He was extremely well-versed in the procedures.

But this time, Jasper was the person he was taking away personally-the man who almost became his brother-in- law, the one who had risked his life repeatedly for Alyssa's sake.

He hesitated for the very first time.

toward him, looking completely indifferent. He met Cyrus' eyes with a calm,

lips turned pale. An extremely conflicted look filled his eyes, and he couldn't explain the

Jasper, Javier stormed in with

upon seeing someone from the Taylor family causing trouble. He bellowed, "You've brought a team to take Jasper

affect my son's reputation and our

here immediately! I will not let this go. You are not allowed to

"Will do,

rage. He silently cursed, wishing he could punch Javier

intention was to take Jasper away and minimize any impact. Yet, Javier had interfered and disrupted his work, seemingly trying to amplify the

had another child, the Beckett family's business wouldn't

must take this man

officers rushed out from the crowd and

arrogant man named Rio Olson, the chief

you?" Javier stared at Rio, looking completely

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