Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 1416

"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

with difficulty in comprehension.

who worked for you, Magnus

instructed him to silence your victims

face turned white. "When have I asked him to

never did that!"

always listened to me. Why did you go

I repeatedly assure

is what happens. Even Dad

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

to speak

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

for you, but you messed it up all the time,

Alyssa Taylor and Jasper Beckett. No one could save you

do you mean? Giving up on

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

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

Cliff.

on the table in

as he feared that David might use it to

stock transfer agreement,

looting a burning house!"

yet! I might make

too

inherit my stocks, not

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

He's utterly disappointed with you, and he'll never

Josh added, "Money and stock ownership are fleeting material possessions—you

to

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

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

ownership."

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