Chapter 198

"W-What do you mean, Jasper? Are you trying to lock us in? Do you think we're some kind of criminal suspects?" Sophia screeched, fearful their schemes would be revealed.

"That's a bit of an exaggeration, don't you think? I just need everyone's cooperation to clear out the rotten apples in our family," Jasper snapped, exuding even more authority than his own father did. "If you are innocent, you won't have to worry about anything."

"Yes!" Newton cried. "We … We can't let something this humiliating stand! We need to investigate this matter and give Alice and Jonah proper closure!"

Betty's teeth were chattering in fear, while Sophia could no longer retort.

"Mr. Beckett!" Just then, Xavier entered the hallway, two bodyguards behind him dragging the kitchen maid between them.

With a strong push forward, the girl was flung onto the floor before everyone.

"I managed to get the CCTV footage as you instructed, sir. I was implementing a lockdown on the whole venue when I caught her trying