"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

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

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

situation

Schmidt family members are,

a sudden, Alyssa gained clarity. "Josh must be

doing all he can to regain

lengths.

prove himself to his father

a lot of bullying from his siblings when

abusing him, even in adulthood. If Josh helped

After all, David still has shares in Schmidt

feeling irritated all of a sudden.

"Yes, I do."

caught as his grip

the Jameson from 15 years ago, not the cunning

said.

recalled her friendship with Jameson when

however. "I thought those who've

more.

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

become like this. But none of

Jameson's experiences didn't come close to the hardships and

and change did nothing to corrode Jasper's kindness and righteous

was why

wouldn't love someone righteous and

upon hearing this.

actions right away,

hatred.

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