Despite putting on a brave face, Josh had been gripped by fear. His legs went weak. Simon kept his


    silence under Jonah''s intimidating gaze.


    Alyssa found herself moved by Jonah''s protectiveness. Knowing Jonah, he was aloof and rarely


    disyed his emotions. Apart from family and Sean, he showed no care for almost anyone else.


    Hence, she was surprised by his unusual action toward Julien. At the same time, she noticed Julien


    gazing at Jonah tenderly, prompting her to muse over their seemingly intimate connection. Why did


    they look like a couple in her eyes?


    Before she could delve further into her thoughts, Simon interjected, "Mr. Jonah, Sean will face assault


    charges even if we start anew. ording to thew, confirmed assault, supported by a medical expert,


    carries a three-year sentence. Sean can''t escape his fate."


    Simon argued vehemently, disying a hostility that made it hard to believe he was Sean''s older


    brother. The materialistic and selfish world had transformed him into a heartless monster.


    "Josh Schmidt." Jonah ignored Simon, whom he perceived as the Schmidts''pdog. He began, "Sean


    did noty a finger on anyone even if he wanted to. I was the one who roughed up David Schmidt, and


    I have a video as proof."


    He turned to Julien and addressed thetter gently, "Julien, show me the video."


    After some hesitation, Julien bit his lower lip and yed a video for everyone to see. David''s agonizing


    screams echoed in the office as the video depicted Jonah beating him into a pulp.


    "Pretty solid evidence, don''t you think?" Jonah shed Josh a devilish and frosty smile.


    Gabe and Simon nearly cked out from the shock. Jonah''s evidence had shattered their hope of


    indicting Sean.


    "Jonah, how did you..." Covering her mouth in shock, Alyssa rested in Jasper''s arms.


    Jasper held her trembling shoulders while looking at Jonah withplicated feelings. He understood


    and appreciated Jonah''s foresight and effort. Jonah had seen thising and prepared ordingly.


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    "Mr. Barrett, can we have Sean released now?" Jonah looked at Gabe in amusement.


    Gabe stammered, "Uh, well." He stole a nce at Josh.


    Jonah pressed on, "I have reported your mistake to Mr. Galini, your superior. He was infuriated when


    he heard it. I''m afraid this spells the end of your career."


    Gabe''s face turned pale. Without hesitation, he rushed out of the office to process Sean''s release.


    "Josh Schmidt, I know you''re a snob. I''m not going to waste more time on you. Xavier!"


    "Yes, Mr. Jonah?" Xavier hurried over and stood by Jonah. Alyssa was surprised to learn that Jonah


    had been utilizing Jasper''s secretary.


    Still, she acknowledged Xavier''s flexibility. People would have thought he was working in the capacity


    of the secretary of the KS Group president.


    Jonah shot Xavier a look. Xavier, getting the hint, handed an envelope over to Josh. Opening it, Josh''s


    pupils dted in shock.


    "There''s a contract of a Tsulian resort project and a settlement agreement in there," Josh began icily.


    He added, "If you agree to settle in private, our family will transfer the project to the Schmidt Group to


    "If you do not agree to settle in private... That''s fine, too. I''m bored of serving as the president, and I


    don''t mind spending a year or two behind bars. My sister could officially take over my role. Striking two


    birds with one stone, isn''t it?


    "Anyway, I don''t see a reason for you to decline since you''re not exactly in a favorable position now."


    Josh chose personal gain over his family in the face of Jonah''s enticing offer. A chameleon, he signed


    the settlement without hesitation and left Gabe''s office as though nothing had happened.


    Meanwhile, Simon fumed when his efforts went down the drain. Not only did he fail to indict Sean, but


    he also failed to get back at the Taylors. In the end, he had only made a joke out of himself.


    "Simon, I was right." Alyssa fixed a piercing gaze on Simon''s disgusting face. "Evil will never prevail


    over justice. You''ll never win against us."


    "Damn it! It''s just sheer luck!" Simon, gritting his teeth, stormed out of the office.


    Before he left, Julien suddenly called out to him with a wide grin, "Attorney Lynch!"


    Simon halted and snapped, "What?"


    "Did you enjoy having your face stuffed with feces that night?"