"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

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

only child. With Josh

situation is different. You understand just how complex

the Schmidt family members

"Josh must be furious

why Josh is doing all he can to regain his father's affection, even going to

lengths.

prove himself to his father by freeing David of this

a lot of bullying from his siblings when he was a

never really stopped abusing him, even in adulthood. If Josh helped exonarate

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

irritated all of a sudden. "Do

"Yes, I do."

as his grip around Alyssa's waist

not the cunning and

said.

as she recalled her friendship with Jameson when

thought those who've been

more.

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

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

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

change did nothing to corrode Jasper's kindness and

why Alyssa loved

love someone righteous and

upon hearing this. He

right away,

hatred.

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