The Billionaire's Mistake

Chapter 133

MISTAKE 133

Chapter 133: Getting him back

"Nothing serious," Daniel assured her. "Luca and I are on our way back now. But Rosa.... what have you done? I'm hearing some wild stories about missing heirs and ultimatums."

Anya shifted uncomfortably as though he were there. It seems what she had done had found ts way to him. If it had found its way to him, that means his family also knew. But she was not ashamed of what she did.

To his question, Anya snorted. "Let's just say I've been keeping busy while you were away. I may

or may not have taken some people. Is that bad?"

Daniel's chuckle was warm and familiar. "That's my girl. I'll see you soon, love."

As the call ended, Anya took a deep breath, composing herself before turning back to face the captives. The coldness was back in her eyes, but there was a hint of satisfaction in her smile

now.

"Well, gentlemen," she announced, "it seems today is your lucky day. Your fathers have seen reason, and my husband is safe. You'll be released to your families shortly."

The relief on the young men's faces was palpable. But Anya wasn't finished.

"However," she continued, her tone sharpening, "it is best if your families are not so trusting

of the commission next time."

How could Anya leave without showing discord? From torturing the boys, she had understood that the false information about them came from the commission. The commission manipulated them to hunt down Daniel, or else small families like theirs would never dare. She nodded to Marco and the other guards. "Get them ready for transport. I want them out of here within the hour."

walls of the private hospital room seemed to close in

aide, a nervous young man named Paolo, stood at attention, waiting

of the small idiot families working together. We had the element of surprise fou could

Shaw's powers at his wife's... character, sir. Not only did Shaw escape, but there

What could have possibly

narrowed.

sons of all four families

a glass of water

etching deep lines around his eyes. "It was just

we

pillows, his mind

he could finally breathe easy and pick apart the Shaw family in their grief. The evidence that could destroy

need to accelerate our plans," he said finally. "No more subtle maneuvering. It's time to bring the full weight of the state against the Shaws. Prepare the necessary paperwork. I want raids, asset

"And the other families,

useless. Cut them loose. If they're smart, they'll distance themselves from this

As

president turned to stare out the window at the skyline. Somewhere out there, Daniel Shaw

had seen its share of dramatic reunions over the years, but few could match the intensity of

since returning from the warehouse, froze at

her husband. For a heartbeat, neither moved. Then, as if a spell

her face in his chest. She could feel his heart beating, strong and steady-the most beautiful sound in the

face pressed into her hair. "I'm here,

before Anya pulled back slightly. Her eyes, filled with unshed tears, quickly scanned her husband for injuries. "You're wounded," she said, her voice catching as she

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