Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel 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 spoke slowly as if addressing someone with difficulty in comprehension. "The witness statement and evidence are against you. The man who worked for you, Magnus Vale, was caught in the crime. He confessed—said you instructed him to silence your victims via murder."

"Silence my victims?" Stunned, David's face turned white. "When have I asked him to kill to silence? I never did that!"

Josh shook his head helplessly. "David, you have always listened to me. Why did you go down the wrong path at this critical time? Didn't I repeatedly assure you I'd get you out? Lose your patience, and this is what happens. Even Dad can't help you."

"I did not! I did not murder. How many times should I repeat myself?" David slammed his fists on the table, spittle flying. "Call Dad now! I need to speak to him. He won't give up on me—I'm his favorite!"

"David, I won't keep this from you. Dad also agreed with what I said just now," Josh's patience wore thin, and he frowned. "I've done all I could for you, but you messed it up all the time, even getting into trouble with Alyssa Taylor and Jasper Beckett. No one could save you now."

"What do you mean? Giving up on me?"

"I'll hire the best attorney for you and work on reducing your sentence. I'll get the wardens to look out for you, so you don't have to suffer. This is the best I can do for you as a brother." Josh shot a look at Cliff.