"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.

worked for you,

instructed him to silence your victims

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

never did that!"

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

time? Didn't I repeatedly assure

what happens. Even Dad can't help

murder. How many times should I repeat myself?" David slammed

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

agreed with what I said just now," Josh's patience

all I could for you, but you messed it up all the time, even getting

Taylor and Jasper Beckett. No one

mean? Giving up

attorney for you and work on reducing your sentence. I'll get the

I can do for

Cliff.

a file on the table in front of David. Being cautious,

pen as he feared that

stock transfer agreement, a

looting a burning house!"

I might make it out one day.

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

my

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

and he'll never

and stock ownership

them to the

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

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

ownership."

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