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."

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

town. How are we supposed

cut off by the sound of splintering wood.

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

prayer. Whatever the friend had planned,

the command center. Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the

ordered, her voice steady

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the reply.

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 caught Vincent's eye across the room.

Mary's voice rang out, clear

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

night for Mary.

way things are going, they would need to clear

he be

went to a group of people others

to move, but

he could panic, the lid of the box opened, letting light burn his

long for him to realize he was in

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a lot

like this; you too have given

4/6

sure to win. You killed my wife.

wife than the old. If you think of it that way, I helped you,"

us, only one of us can live. That is just how ill fate works," Daniel said. Edward could tell Daniel

Some 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

as you need in that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and nodded to

kill me!"

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