"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. "The

man who worked for you,

to silence

white. "When have I asked

never did that!"

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

at this critical time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose your

what happens. Even Dad can't help

How many times should I repeat myself?"

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

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

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

and Jasper Beckett. No one could save you

do you mean? Giving up

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

I can do for you as

Cliff.

on the table in

he feared that David might use

agreement, a sharp pain gripped his chest.

looting a burning house!"

heavily, David bellowed, "I'm not dead yet! I might

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

inherit my

haven't grasped the gravity of the situation,

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

stock ownership are fleeting

them to the

point holding on to your stuff. You're likely getting a

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

ownership."

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