The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 82

Chapter 82: Found.

Michael's name flashed on the screen. A mixture of anticipation and dread had filled Daniel as he answered, "Dad?"

For his father to call, he had thought something had happened to Anya, but hearing his father's voice, Daniel calmed down.

He walked over to the car with Jerry and got in.

"Talk," Daniel said.

"Daniel, it's Dad," came the familiar gravelly tone of Michael through the static. "I just got the phone with your grandfather."

off

Daniel's jaw clenched at the mention of Ray's name. Hearing that Ray may could. It helps frowning. Ray was back home. Did something happen to Anya? have more news.

he

"What has the old man found out?" he asked wearily.

There was a pregnant pause before his father responded, his voice taking on a dangerous edge that immediately put Daniel on high alert.

"Daniel?" Michael's gruff voice came through. When Daniel did not respond quickly, he wondered what was wrong. "Did you hear me?"

A wave of relief washed over Daniel. His father's words didn't carry any bad news about Anya. So he was relieved. "Yeah, I heard you. What's going on?" "We've got a lead, son. A big one. You grandfather still has his methods." Michael said, his

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voice lowering darkly. "We've found the leader. The Dark Hands. We know where they're holed

up."

Daniel sat up straighter, his free hand gripping the car seat. "Where?" he demanded, his voice barely above a whisper.

Michael rattled off an address in Angel City. Daniel committed it to memory, his mind already

racing with possibilities.

reason to believe their boss is

chance to

man responsible for Anya's condition, for his late

this game," Michael replied. "What do you want to do,

eyebrow at his intense expression. Daniel held up a finger, signaling

you to do something for me," Daniel

a distraction."

other end

a deep breath. "I'm

Michael's voice sharpened. "Daniel that's incredibly risky. The Dark Hands will be watching it

need you to keep them occupied. Give

it

safe, son? What's so important that

But whatever it is, the Dark Hands want it badly. And

I want to handle this before Anya wakes up

We'll create the distraction you need. But how do you plan on getting

at the corners of Daniel's mouth. "I'm Anya's husband. That's all

measures in place to protect Anya at the hospital. He thinks the Dark Hands might try to move on her while we're

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tightened, his knuckles turning white.

"Now, you said you

managed to piece together quite a bit from the updated list. Maybe you can find someone to do our dirty work. Jerry's sending it

updated list of who everyone the Dark Hands wanted dead. There was bound to be someone on that

both of you," Michael said, the pride evident in his voice. "We'll put this to good use, Daniel... be careful. Your grandfather and I can hold the fort. But I heard that the bank is very strict and providing false verification can get someone killed." Daniel's eyes darkened at this. He knew this too. This was a bank owned by the Danielle family.

weight of what they were about to

going to the bank?"

"Yes," Daniel answered.

could move there and contest it. The bank

anticipation glittering in his eyes like shards of

"They will think we are

sent shivers

you sure?"

head of