"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

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

of his company's board, after all. Plus, he's not lacking in

then continued, "David isn't his only child. With Josh

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

the Schmidt

of a sudden, Alyssa gained clarity. "Josh must be

can to regain his father's

lengths.

Josh is trying to prove himself to his father

through a lot of bullying from

never really stopped abusing him, even

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

a sudden. "Do

"Yes, I do."

breathing caught as his grip around Alyssa's

15 years ago, not the cunning and cruel demon he's

said.

her as she recalled her friendship with

who've been hurt before would grow to care for

more.

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

none of it

Jameson's experiences didn't

change did nothing to corrode

why Alyssa loved

love someone righteous

this. He then kissed

actions right away, sir,

hatred.

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