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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
displayed 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. According to the law, confirmed assault, supported by a medical expert,
carries a three-year sentence. Sean can't escape his fate."
Simon argued vehemently, displaying 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' lapdog. He began, "Sean
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdid not lay 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 the latter gently, "Julien, show me the video."
After some hesitation, Julien bit his lower lip and played 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 flashed Josh a devilish and frosty smile.
Gabe and Simon nearly blacked 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 with complicated feelings. He understood
and appreciated Jonah's foresight and effort. Jonah had seen this coming and prepared accordingly.
"Mr. Barrett, can we have Sean released now?" Jonah looked at Gabe in amusement.
Gabe stammered, "Uh, well." He stole a glance 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 dilated 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
compensate for your brother's injuries.
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"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?"
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