The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 70

MISTAKE 69

insisted, her voice speaking with desperation. "I really need to speak with him.'

Chapter 70: Hysteria

The receptionist's lips twitched in the semblance of a smirk. "I'm sorry, but Mr. Shaw is a very busy man," she said, her tone dripping with condescension. "He can't just see anyone who walks in off the street." It was only the other day their boss had to release a statement to get rid of a fly. He had barely gotten rid of one; another had appeared in her place.

Anya felt a surge of frustration bubbling up inside her. "Move!" she could not help but shout; her voice panicked. "I'm his wife."

The receptionist's eyes widened in surprise, and for a moment, Anya thought she saw a flicker of doubt cross her features. But it was quickly replaced by a mask of indifference.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, but I'll need to verify that," the receptionist said, her tone bordering on dismissive.

Anya reached into her purse and fumbled for her phone, her hands trembling with nerves. She quickly dialed Daniel's number, praying that he would pick up.

After several agonizing rings, Daniel's voice came through the line, "Baby?" She heard him say the moment he answered.

"Daniel, they are following me; the man is still outside," she rattled in panic. Daniel, who was seated in his office, shot up from his desk immediately.

"Baby, where are you?" Daniel asked, dashing out of his office to the elevator.

"In your building lobby," she said, close to tears. His assistant saw him enter and followed in another elevator.

said firmly.

did not dare end the

why is she hiding in there? Let her out!" The driver of the

work; both of you will need to step outside

is hysteric?" The doorman scolded

can't let

calm down; first, she is

you should not have allowed two random people

Why wasn't he leaving?

outside, staring at them inside the building. For some reason, he took a step as though to enter, and her heart jumped to her throat. She could not control herself from

The workers spectating were shocked to see their boss running out of the elevator. When the doorman and receptionist saw Daniel, they greeted

hurried over to him; she was barely breathing well. "Baby, breathe. Breathe." He took her in his arms and stated to coax her gently to calm her. "Daniel, the Maserati, the leather jacket man outside, is following me," she

of the second elevator and

outside. Get me the security cameras!" Daniel ordered him. It soon became clear that this was Mrs. Shaw, Daniel Shaw's wife, and even more so, she was running from someone. Even the angry driver of the sedan simmered down a bit when he realized the woman was hysteric. Jim stepped forward and handed over a card to Daniel's insurance and started dispersing the crowd. Daniel picked Anya easily and carried her into the elevator. The moment the elevator door closed, the company forum went ablaze. At home, Wendy, who has always been hiding in the Shaw Group company forum to enjoy gossip

calls. to Daniel's phone, but he was not

building and the lobby. Looking, he found the

to Anya?" Mr. Shaw asked the moment the call

Mistress and did not let her in.

to security," Mr.

still quite hysterical, even when Daniel had brought her into his office and placed her down on the couch. Anya's heart raced as she recounted the events of the day to

into the accident. Daniel listened intently, his

Anya admitted, her voice trembling with fear. "I felt like someone was following me all

touch comforting and reassuring.