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."

looked down, hope blooming on her face. "It's

furrowing. "That's clear across town. How are we supposed to- and how

were cut off by the sound of splintering wood. The outer door had

sell you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's leave through the fire escape," Shaina hissed, already moving towards

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

the agency, a lot of activity took over the command center. Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the simultaneous raids on the

you're clear to breach," she ordered, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. "Charlie, what's your

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position," came the reply.

took a deep breath; the country was at its lowest. They had been shamed internationally. They needed to clean up to a safe face fast. She had made all preparations, and the parliament was watching their progress. She

teams," Mary's voice rang out, clear and

flooding in, gunfire exchanged, suspects were apprehended, and evidence was

to be a long night for

they would need to

president was still in the wind. Could he be the one coordinating with

to a group of people others had

Edward opened his eyes and could see nothing. They tried to move, but his body was too weak. But he could

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

did not take long for him to realize

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a

like this; you

4/6

You killed my wife. Made my daughter

wife than the old. If you think of

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

I am the one person who wants you in custody facing the law the most in

need in that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and nodded to his men, and Edward saw the

kill

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the air he needs, he would be alive in the coffin for more