The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 26

Chapter 26: Surrounded.

"What is that?" Daniel asked about the branch when he saw her smile.

"Something from my childhood," Anya answered and put the branch safely away.

Daniel fell silent, his mind weighing the options of pushing her further. Finally, he spoke up. How did you intend to dispose of the box?" he asked and she sighed internally when he let it

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Anya looked at him, confusion written all over her face. "What do you mean? Throwing it overboard, obviously," she said.

"I don't think that would work," he shook his head as he replied.

"Why?" she seemed even more confused.

Daniel took her hand and led her out of the cabin, a placid look in his eyes. "Come with me, Anya. Let us go ask the captain."

"The captain?" Anya asked in confusion.

Curious, Anya followed him through the corridors of the ship until they reached the control room. The captain looked up as they entered, a questioning look on his face..

"Mr. Shaw, Mrs Shaw, what can I do for you?" he asked, after a brief greeting

Daniel glanced at Anya before turning back to the captain. "Captain, are there any other ships in the area?"

The captain frowned, consulting a monitor before replying. "We've seen several passing ships since we began our vacation. Why do you ask?"

"Has anything been constant?" he asked and the captain nodded.

got on the water," he

is already monitoring our ship. She looked to Daniel in worry. "Thank you, captain. We will leave you to it, then," Daniel thanked the captain and took away the slightly dazed Anya.

with possibilities. "If we dispose of anything into the sea, it could

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sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach as the reality of their situation sank

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were trapped, with no way to dispose

attention to themselves.

that they were standing really close to each other, whispering almost. "Somewhere no one would look when searching the ship," Anya took a deep breath, calmed herself as a thought crossed her mind. "I have a plan," she said,

at this mischievous bunny. "What is

her voice dropping

of the full-length mirror in her room, her fingers trailing lightly over the smooth fabric of her gown. The eggshell A-line dress hugged her curves perfectly, the nude color blending seamlessly

of her attire.

her make up, the door to her room opened, and Daniel stepped inside, his eyes darkened in awe at the sight of her before him. He was dressed in a classic black tuxedo, she only glanced back for a moment before looking away.

he breathed, his voice barely above

cheeks as she looked away to hide her discomfort. She was able to keep calm, but he could not. He was not afraid of what would happen at night, as he was afraid that she wanted to leave him. He had finally admitted to himself that he

froze at his action. She could not bring. herself to look his way. Why was he doing this,

get him off her, but she only

will have to get used to my clingy nature all night,"

you think Lena did this alone?" Anya asked, wanting to

is not this smart" he said and she

do you think

are a lot of people I

irrelevant." she struggled to get him

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to give my family a blow," he said, his grip around her growing tighter. Anya did

ruining my makeup," she said and he finally let go. She returned to what she

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