"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

wouldn't go to the

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

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

Josh's situation is different. You understand just how complex

amongst the Schmidt family

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

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

lengths.

to prove himself to his

of bullying from his

really stopped abusing him, even in

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

a

"Yes, I do."

as his

15 years ago, not the

said.

she recalled her friendship with Jameson

thought those who've been hurt before would grow to care

more.

Jameson would end up hurting others even

like this. But none

Jameson's experiences didn't come close

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

was why Alyssa loved

someone righteous

hearing this. He then

right away, sir, ma'am!"

hatred.

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