"Josh!" Upon seeing Josh, David's eyes gleamed enthusiastically as if he had found a sliver of hope.

Separated by a long table, David was about to limp over to Josh when the policeman on the watch

hurried over to pin him down out of concern he might lash out again.

Josh remained seated, but his disdain for his criminal brother was on full display from his back-leaning

posture, vigilant gaze, and downturned lips. To him, familial bonds had always been the most useless

thing in the Schmidt family.

In their youth, David had been Josh's playmate, but as adults, Josh regarded the foolish David merely

as a tool. He had cleaned up David's mess multiple times and spoiled him to no end, all to prevent

David from coveting his power.

His strategy had been to tame David and render David a dependent believer of his.

Alas, David was a dim-witted good for nothing.

The more Josh thought about it, the more he felt disgusted by David. Even until now, he did not think

he was in the wrong for framing David for murder. He'd done everything to save David, so it was only

fair for David to shoulder the blame.

"Josh, why am I charged with attempted murder? I've not done anything like that," David rambled, his

cracked lips trembling. "I'm innocent! They made a mistake! Someone's trying to frame me. Who did I

attempt to murder? I know nothing about that!"

"Calm down, David, and listen to me," Josh said, adopting a stern tone as he cleared his throat. He

someone with

against you. The man who worked for you, Magnus

instructed him to

"When have I asked

never did that!"

always listened

this critical time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get

is what happens. Even

not murder. How many times should I repeat myself?" David

I need to speak to him. He won't give up

this from you. Dad also agreed with what I said just now," Josh's

you, but you messed

and Jasper Beckett. No one could

mean? Giving up

the best attorney for you and work on reducing your sentence. I'll get the wardens to look

I can do for you as

Cliff.

the hint, Cliff placed a file on the table in front of David. Being cautious, he

that David might use it to attack

on the stock transfer agreement, a sharp pain gripped his chest. "Josh,

looting a burning house!"

yet! I might make it out one

of yourself and eye my stock ownership? This is too much! Even if I'm dead, Dad is the

to inherit my stocks, not

you haven't grasped the gravity of the situation, have you? Dad would have saved

He's utterly disappointed with you, and he'll

"Money and stock ownership are fleeting material

to

your stuff. You're likely getting a life sentence; even if I appeal

a matter of time

ownership."

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