"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

slowly as if addressing someone with difficulty in comprehension.

are against you. The man who worked for you, Magnus Vale,

him to silence your victims

victims?" Stunned, David's face turned white. "When have I asked him to kill to silence?

never did that!"

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

assure you I'd

is what happens. Even

How many times should I repeat

"Call Dad now! I need to speak to him. He won't give up

this from you. Dad also agreed with what I said just now,"

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

Jasper Beckett. No one

do you mean?

best attorney for you and work on reducing

suffer. This is the best I can do for you

Cliff.

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

that David

the stock transfer agreement, a sharp pain gripped his chest.

looting a burning house!"

yet! I might make

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

my stocks, not

situation,

and

and stock ownership are

to the

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

your assets. It's a

ownership."

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