Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1773

Josh Schmidt had committed a long list of crimes over the years. The scandal of Josh forcing female scholarship recipients into prostitution sent a shockwave through the nation. Under immense public scrutiny, the Schmidt Group's reputation had been ruined.

Victor had assembled the best legal team for his eldest, thinking that Josh would only serve concurrent sentences that added up to at most eight years since there were no murder charges pressed against him. Besides, the legal team would work with the Schmidt Group to reduce Josh's sentence.

To Victor's surprise, someone turned in new evidence to the police just five days after Josh's arrest. On top of that, the accomplice Clarissa mentioned—the man who had gotten rid of the body after witnessing Josh's accidental murder—turned himself in at the police station, perhaps due to a guilty conscience or external pressure. He then proceeded to tell on Josh's criminal actions.

In the face of KS Group and Beckett Group's threats, the Schmidt Group was the least of his concerns.

Once the president of Schmidt Group and Victor's favorite son, Josh was now a criminal who was denounced by the public.

Josh had always prided himself as the smartest among his siblings. He had never expected himself to end up in a far worse place than them.

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Jameson did not seem at all happy despite the downfall of his archenemy.

"Mr. Schmidt, things might not have unfolded in the way you wanted, but you have avenged your mom. Now that Josh is accused of second-degree murder, he will be thrown behind bars even if Mr. Victor wants to save him. You should be happy about it," said Carl, in an attempt to comfort Jameson.

"How can I be happy when I haven't gotten my hands on what I wanted?" Jameson sat in his office, observing the barrage of critical comments toward the Schmidt Group and the free-falling stock price with a glum expression. "I had wanted to use the evidence in exchange for Josh's stocks.

"With Josh's stocks, I will surpass Dad as the biggest shareholder of Schmidt Group and officially rule over the company.

Carl answered, "Ms. Altman has been at The Millennium all day. She did not do anything else except for work."

"She's served me for a long time. It must be difficult for her. Give her a long break." Jameson tapped the table as he lazily remarked, "If we keep her on a tight schedule, she won't have the time to meet with those she wanted to see."

Carl felt his chest tighten. "Mr. Schmidt, are you suspecting Ms. Altman of betrayal?"

Jameson gave him a side-eye. "Would you rather I suspect you?"

Carl was rendered speechless. He hesitatingly stated, "But Ms. Altman has been loyal to you over the years. She gives her heart to you, and she has always given her best in all assignments. If you insist on suspecting her… To be honest with you, as her longtime colleague, I do not think she's capable of doing that."