Chapter 1416

“James!” Charles’ eyes lit up at the sight of James, as if he had just seen his lifeline. He limped his way around the table to get to James when the police officer on duty restrained him by the shoulders for fear he might do something funny. James sat there with his back sunk into his seat, but his wary eyes and pressed lips reflected his disdain for his criminal brother. Family ties had never meant anything to James. Throughout their childhood, Charles was James’ playmate, but in adulthood, he became a mere tool for James’ manipulation. To safeguard his own power, James indulged Charles excessively, cleaning up after him and spoiling him rotten. This, however, ultimately proved to be Charles’ downfall, keeping him dependent and easily controlled by James. Alas, Charles was worthless. All the more reason James could not stand Charles. He did not think it was his fault that his drastic measures made his brother a killer. Everything James did was to save him, so Charles sh