The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 145

Chapter 145: Judgement

The name hung in the air between them. Mary reached out, squeezing her brother's hand. " Dan, you need to let her go. Anya made her choice."

Vincent took a deep, shuddering breath. When he spoke, his voice was barely above a whisper. "I know. I have let her go, I mean. It's just... where do we go from here?"

Mary's voice was steel. "We do our job. We bring down the Twelve and anyone else involved in this mess. Together."

For the first time that day, a genuine smile crossed Vincent's face. "Together. I like the sound

of that."

Across the city, in a lavish penthouse, Shaina paced nervously, her eyes darting to the door every few seconds. In the corner, her daughter Hazel sat curled in an armchair, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. "Anything?" Shaina asked, though she already knew the answer.

Hazel shook her head; frustration filled her voice. "Still nothing. It's like Anya's dropped off the face of the earth. She won't answer our calls." Anyone listening could tell she was desperate.

A heavy pounding on the door made them both jump. A muffled voice called out, "Shaina! Open this door immediately!"

Shaina's face paled. "It's your uncle. Quick, into the bedroom!"

They rushed into the adjoining room, Shaina locking the door behind them. The pounding

intensified.

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"You can't hide in there forever!" the voice growled. "The family has decided. Hazel will marry Antonio's son, and that's final!"

Hazel's eyes widened in panic. "Mom, we can't let them do this. We have to get out of here!"

Shaina pulled her daughter close, her mind racing. "I know, baby. I know. Just... give me a

minute to think."

her face. "It's

peered at the message, her brow furrowing. "That's clear across town. How are we supposed to-

sound of splintering wood. The outer door had given

Don't worry, we

onto the metal grating, Shaina sent up a silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned, she hoped it was

over the command center. Mary

voice steady despite the

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the

a safe face fast. She had made all preparations, and the parliament was watching their progress. She caught Vincent's eye across the room.

rang out, clear and

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged, suspects were apprehended, and

going to be a long night for

going, they would need to clear out all the

the wind. Could he

went to a group of people others had completely

tried to move,

the box opened, letting light burn his eyes. His vision soon

did not take long for him to realize he was in

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a lot of grief," Edward

is no need to act like this; you

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to win. You killed my wife. Made my

you are more in love with your new wife than the old. If you think of it that way,

don't see it that way. You tried to kill my second wife too. It is as though we have an odd fate, Edward. When it comes to both of us, only one of us can live. That is just how ill fate works," Daniel said. Edward could tell Daniel would not let him go. "You will be the

would even say I am the one person who wants you in custody facing the law the most in the world," Daniel said. "Well played," Edward said with a chuckle. "So, this is

that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and

no... Daniel, don't be a coward; kill me!"

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With all the air he needs, he would be alive in the coffin for more than a month