"Throughout the execution of our plans, we were vigilant, and no information slipped out." Jasper's

eyes darkened.

He continued, "Looks like the Schmidt family has set up spies near the witnesses' homes to watch their

every move. When they found out we'd sought Maggie out, they feared she might participate in the

case as a witness. That was why they wanted to end her life so quickly."

"Damn them!" Alyssa and Xavier said at the same time.

"David is still in police custody, so there's no way he could have had any external contact. Who helped

him then? Jamebitch?" Xavier exclaimed hatefully.

Alyssa shook her head lightly. "No way it was Jamiper. He's the one person in the entire Schmidt family

who wants to see everyone crash and burn. He would never help David. It must've been either Victor or

Josh."

"Josh. It must be Josh," Jasper deduced, eyes sharp.

Alyssa's eyes glinted. She held Jasper's hand. "Why do you think it's him, Jasper?"

"Victor isn't from the underworld. He's not the kind to get rid of someone just because he doesn't like

them. He's a pretty successful businessman, and businessmen like him know to steer clear of

committing criminal acts at all times. He wouldn't have done something so drastic unless held at

gunpoint," Jasper explained.

"Even if David were convicted, he'd be released as early as in a decade if his family pulled some

If David got sentenced to death, Victor still wouldn't go to the

company's board, after all. Plus,

child. With Josh and Jameson still in the picture,

his hands. But Josh's situation is different.

amongst the Schmidt family members are,

must be furious with how

he can to regain his father's affection,

lengths.

Josh is trying to prove himself to his father by freeing David of

a lot of bullying from his siblings when he was a

stopped abusing him, even in adulthood. If Josh

crime, he'd secure support for himself. After all, David

feeling irritated all of a

"Yes, I do."

caught as his grip around Alyssa's waist

from 15 years ago, not the cunning and cruel demon

said.

her friendship with Jameson when

gaze stayed firm, however. "I thought those who've been hurt before would grow to care

more.

knew Jameson would end up hurting others even more? I don't know what

him become like this. But none of

pasts alone, Jameson's experiences didn't come close to

change did nothing to corrode Jasper's kindness

was why Alyssa loved

wouldn't love someone righteous

hearing this. He then

actions right away, sir, ma'am!" Xavier exclaimed, eyes

hatred.

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