"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 in comprehension. "The witness

worked for you, Magnus Vale, was caught in

you instructed him to silence your victims via

David's face turned white. "When have I

never did that!"

always listened to me. Why

path at this critical time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose your

what happens. Even Dad can't

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

Dad now! I need to speak to him. He won't give up on me—I'm

agreed

could for you, but

Taylor and Jasper Beckett.

mean?

the best attorney for you and work on

you don't have to suffer. This is the best I can do for you as a brother." Josh shot a

Cliff.

Cliff placed a file on the table in front of David. Being

feared that David might use it

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

looting a burning house!"

might make it out one day. How could you

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

to inherit my stocks,

situation, have you?

with you, and he'll never give a care

and stock ownership

to

point holding on to your stuff. You're likely getting

you'll likely lose all your assets. It's a matter of time before you're stripped of

ownership."

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