"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

death, Victor still wouldn't go to the extent of killing

board, after all.

"David isn't his only child. With Josh

hands. But Josh's situation is different. You understand

Schmidt

be furious with how much Jamiper is being

doing all he can to regain

lengths.

trying to prove himself to his father by freeing David

a lot of bullying from his siblings when he

him, even

support for himself. After all,

swallowed, feeling irritated all of a sudden. "Do

"Yes, I do."

as his

not the

said.

her as she recalled her

thought those who've been

more.

hurting others even more? I don't know what happened

made him become like this. But none of it can justify

didn't come close

Yet, time and change did nothing to corrode Jasper's kindness

why Alyssa

wouldn't love someone righteous and

hearing this. He then kissed Alyssa's

someone look into Josh's actions right away, sir, ma'am!" Xavier exclaimed, eyes burning

hatred.

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