Can’t Win Me Back

That night, Sheryl was brought into an interrogation room adjacent to Jasper's for questioning.

Rio was Gabe's subordinate, but he wasn't privy to the full details of the situation.

All he knew was that completing this task could give him an edge over his rival, Cyrus, and secure his standing within Gabe's ranks.

To Rio, Cyrus was nothing more than a privileged man from a prestigious family, competing unfairly with those less fortunate.

Rio was determined to prove himself superior, showing Cyrus how he dealt with Jasper, his future brother-in-law, and forcing him to admit defeat.

Fearless in the face of wealth and authority, Rio boldly took on the president of Beckett Group, Jasper.

He believed such audacity would earn him public admiration and a sterling reputation.

However, Rio never considered the possibility that Sheryl might have her own stakes in this matter.

To him, she was just another suspect.

"Mr. Beckett claims you provided him with the drugs," Rio began, his tone stern.

"What do you have to say about that?" Sheryl acted as if she was hearing this for the first time.

She blinked innocently.

"I didn't! I have no idea why he would say that.

I've never given him any drugs.

Officer, could this be his attempt to deflect blame and drag me down with him? You shouldn't just take his word for it and accuse me unfairly.

I'm innocent!" Rio's voice hardened.

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Manor and can come and go

had both the opportunity and motive to

secretary, Xavier

origins of Crystal Ice, which began as a sedative and central

you really think you can escape suspicion?" Sheryl's heart sank, but she

I'ma doctor, I'm automatically a suspect in drug dealing?

doubt me,

Investigate my contacts.

I'm linked to any

not as

doesn't mean you can fabricate accusations

though Rio was not as competent as Cyrus in handling cases, he was

forward, his gaze

not just

physician to Justin, the

worked for him for

the dynamics

family has two

the younger son,

his older brother

use someone close to him—like you— to sabotage Jasper

was

hooked to a lie detector,

forced a calm demeanor, her lips curling into a frosty

story, Officer,

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