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!"

at the officer. He

gather, you have no concrete evidence.

unyielding. "Feel free to investigate anyone associated with Mr. Beckett. That's your prerogative. Whether you find anything or not is none of our concern. But do not bother me

the full 24 hours, I'll remain by his side until the very end. In the meantime,

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

news.

was found, had been completely erased, leaving no record

an enigma. Had Jasper planted the drugs himself, or

them, Alyssa had orchestrated the erasure. Acting swiftly, she contacted Xavier, instructing him to delete all footage from Jasper's office. Her goal was to

grounds to accuse Jasper of drug possession. Alyssa's maneuver was

his frustration, an officer hurried

is here

see that I'm busy? Unless it's urgent, handle it yourselves!" Rio

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