"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

for you, Magnus Vale,

to silence your

"When have I asked him to kill to

never did that!"

you have always listened to me. Why did you go down

I repeatedly assure you I'd get

Even Dad

did not! I did not murder. How many times should

I need to speak to him. He won't give up on

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

you, but you

Beckett. No one could

you mean?

on reducing

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

Cliff.

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

as he feared that David

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

looting a burning house!"

dead yet! I might make it out one day. How could

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

to inherit my

of the situation, have you?

utterly disappointed with you, and he'll never give a care anymore."

added, "Money and stock ownership are fleeting

them to the

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

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

ownership."

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