"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

if addressing someone with difficulty in comprehension. "The witness statement

man who worked for you, Magnus Vale, was caught

instructed him to silence your victims via

Stunned, David's face turned white. "When have

never did that!"

you have always listened to me.

I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose your patience,

Even Dad can't

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

need to speak to him. He won't

this from you. Dad also agreed with

"I've done all I could for you,

and Jasper Beckett.

mean? Giving

and work on reducing

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

Cliff.

table in front of David. Being cautious, he did

as he feared that David might use it

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

looting a burning house!"

I might make it out one day. How could

ownership? This is too much! Even if I'm dead,

my stocks, not

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

you, and he'll

added, "Money and stock ownership

to

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

a matter of time before you're stripped of your

ownership."

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