The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 28

Chapter 28: Confrontation

"I don't think so. She has already been polding holes at the narrative all day, so I know she is trying to fix this, but the divorce was going to happen eventually," he said grimly. He did not know why he was not happy about this.

When they had finished reading, Daniel spoke up, his voice was cold and somber, mirroring the mood in the room. "It is time to announce the project. The most important thing is that we are not forced to." he said. He was not afraid of the room being bugged with listening devices, as he had brought in a specialist to sweep a few rooms before time.

His father and brothers nodded in agreement, their expressions grim as they processed the information. They knew the stakes were high, and they understood they were under attack at this moment. They could not allow outsiders to win. "What do you plan to do?"Mr Shaw asked his son

"Anya as a plan." Daniel continued, his voice becoming gentle as he spoke. "She had already talked to the agent involved, making her suspicious of the bank account. We suspect even the accountant has been taken in."

His father and brothers exchanged looks, "This is what you have been doing since this morning?"

"What?" he asked.

"I just thought you would be handling your failing marriage," Jason said.

"We have agreed to deal with it, after this is done," he cleared his throat and moved on.

"There is only one thing we have not done. It is a gamble. All you have to do is pretend nothing happened.

"Daniel, this is a bold move," he said, his tone measured.

"I know, But I believe it may be our only option. We cannot afford to let others control the narrative." Daniel nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing a sly glint. "We will be acting in a good movie soon."

The party continued to swirl around Anya as she conversed with Mary, the music and laughter providing a lively backdrop to their conversation. However, her attention was suddenly diverted as Lena approached her from a distance. She almost let out a smile when she saw her. She was finally here.

you," Lena

the coldness in her eye. "Of course, Lena. Let's find somewhere private to talk," she

to a secluded room away from the hustle and bustle of the party, sounds

the

in getting to the point. "Anya,

her features twisting as she spoke, "Just answer the question, Anya. Where

cabin. Why

Why are you so interested in where things are kept

own. "Actually, there's something I need to tell

mouth opening and closing like a fish out

exclaimed, her voice rising in

You know how waiting we got together in the first place. Did you actually think we would last? Or, were you

you perhaps happen to have plans for my

doing this for your own good. You can trust me, Anya.

a thousand times over. These were the w where she was right now. For her own

is my marriage, not yours. Stay out of

that got her to

"How dare you, Anya! You will do as you're told, do you understand me?!" Anya knew that Lena was not used to those. words not working, that is why she exploded. Telling her to do as she was told. This was probably how Lena saw her. Lena felt that Anya is supposed to be under

within her, her patience wearing thin. "What is so important about tonight? Is it related to my mother's gift? You think I

making a mistake, Anya. If you don't behave yourself

Chauth

breaking point." Consequences? Like

that Anya knew something. When she saw the chill in Anya's eyes, she could not help but

know, we will discuss it

a slight dark chuckle, "Besides, what I want to do