"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

addressing someone with

for you, Magnus Vale, was caught in the

him to silence

victims?" Stunned, David's face turned white. "When have I asked him to

never did that!"

always listened

I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose

is what happens. Even Dad can't help

did not murder. How many times should I repeat myself?" David slammed his fists

flying. "Call Dad now! I need to speak to him. He

you. Dad also agreed with what I

could for you, but you messed it up all the

Beckett. No one could save you

mean? Giving

best attorney for you and work on reducing

you, so you don't have to suffer. This is the best I can do for you as a

Cliff.

the table in

as he feared that David might

the stock transfer agreement, a sharp

looting a burning house!"

dead yet! I might make it out one day. How could you

stock ownership? This is too much! Even if I'm dead, Dad is the first

inherit my

the gravity of the situation, have you? Dad would have saved you if

with you, and he'll never

Josh added, "Money and stock

them to the

stuff. You're likely getting a life sentence; even

your assets. It's a matter of time before you're stripped of

ownership."

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