"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 difficulty in comprehension.

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

you instructed him to

face turned white. "When have I asked him

never did that!"

have always listened to me. Why did you go

time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out?

Even Dad can't help

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

to speak

I won't keep this from you. Dad also agreed with what I said just

he frowned. "I've done all I could for you, but you messed it

Taylor and Jasper Beckett. No one could save you

do you mean? Giving up

work on reducing your sentence. I'll get the wardens to

is the best I can do

Cliff.

the table in front of David. Being cautious,

feared that David might use it to

transfer agreement,

looting a burning house!"

might make it

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

my

the situation, have you?

and he'll never give a care anymore."

and stock ownership

to the

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

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

ownership."

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