"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

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

isn't his only child. With Josh and Jameson still in the

dirty his hands. But Josh's situation

amongst the Schmidt family members

sudden, Alyssa gained clarity. "Josh must be furious

he can to regain his father's

lengths.

prove himself to his father by freeing

a lot of bullying from his siblings when

and Daisy never really stopped abusing him, even in adulthood.

for himself. After all,

irritated all of a sudden. "Do

"Yes, I do."

as his grip around Alyssa's waist

15 years ago, not the cunning and cruel

said.

as she recalled her friendship

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

more.

would end up hurting others even more? I don't

none of it can

on their pasts alone, Jameson's experiences didn't come close

time and change did nothing to corrode

why

wouldn't love someone

this. He then kissed Alyssa's

right away, sir,

hatred.

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