"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

as if addressing someone with difficulty

against you. The man who worked for you, Magnus Vale, was caught in

to silence your victims via

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

never did that!"

his head helplessly. "David, you have always listened to me. Why did you go

critical time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose your patience,

happens. Even Dad can't

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

flying. "Call Dad now! I need to speak to him. He won't give up on

I won't keep this from you. Dad also agreed

you, but you messed it up all the time,

Taylor and Jasper Beckett. No one could save

mean? Giving

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

the best I can do for you as a brother." Josh shot a look

Cliff.

a file on the table in front of David. Being cautious, he did not

a pen as he feared that David might use it

transfer agreement, a sharp pain

looting a burning house!"

"I'm not dead yet! I might make it out one day. How could you

of yourself and eye my stock ownership? This is too much! Even if

my

of the situation,

and he'll

and stock ownership are fleeting

to

no point holding on to your stuff. You're likely getting a life sentence; even if

sentence, you'll likely lose all your assets. It's a matter of time

ownership."

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