"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

David got sentenced to death, Victor still wouldn't go to

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

continued, "David isn't his only child. With Josh and Jameson still in the

Josh's situation is different. You understand just how

Schmidt family members

a sudden, Alyssa gained clarity. "Josh must be furious with how much Jamiper

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

lengths.

to his father by freeing David of this situation. And I

lot of bullying from his siblings when he was

abusing him, even

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

swallowed, feeling irritated all of a sudden.

"Yes, I do."

his grip around Alyssa's waist

not

said.

as she recalled her friendship with

who've been hurt before would grow to care

more.

hurting others even more? I don't know what

this. But none

didn't

change did nothing to corrode Jasper's kindness and righteous

why Alyssa loved

love someone

upon hearing this.

have someone look into Josh's actions right away, sir, ma'am!" Xavier exclaimed,

hatred.

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