Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2388

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. "Do you have any evidence to prove that my client used or purchased drugs? Have you uncovered new witnesses or testimony? If the answer to all of these is 'no,' then you are only permitted to detain him for 24 hours, nothing more."

An officer beside Rio bristled, his voice rising in anger. "He's a scion of a wealthy family! Of course, he has the means to obtain these things illegally. The people around him would do anything for him-they're probably conspiring to cover for him!"

the officer. He

into a faint smile. "From what I gather, you have no concrete evidence.

your prerogative. Whether you find anything or not is none of our concern. But do not bother me

insist on detaining my client for the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his side until the very end. In the meantime, I'd

his temper barely contained. Moments later, a subordinate came, bearing

news.

found, had been completely erased, leaving no record of activity. Data recovery efforts had proved fruitless

turned the situation into an enigma. Had Jasper planted the drugs himself, or

erasure. Acting swiftly, she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage from Jasper's office. Her goal was to eliminate any evidence-whether it implicated Jasper or exonerated

the police would have no grounds to accuse Jasper of drug possession. Alyssa's maneuver was calculated to protect Jasper

Rio wrestled with his frustration, an officer hurried into his

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