"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

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

"David isn't his only child. With Josh and Jameson still

Josh's situation is different.

the Schmidt

clarity. "Josh must be furious with how much Jamiper is being doted

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

lengths.

himself to his father by freeing

bullying from his siblings when he was a

and Daisy never really stopped abusing him, even in

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

feeling irritated all of a sudden. "Do you pity

"Yes, I do."

as his grip around

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

said.

her as she recalled her friendship with Jameson

those who've been hurt before would grow to care

more.

up hurting others even

this. But none of it can justify him stooping to such

experiences didn't come close to the

change did nothing to corrode Jasper's

was why Alyssa

love someone righteous and

this. He then kissed Alyssa's

right away, sir,

hatred.

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