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."

hope blooming on her face. "It's a friend of mine! She sent an address. Says

furrowing. "That's clear across town.

of

worry,

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

agency, a lot of activity took over the command center. Mary stood at the

voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. "Charlie, what's your

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came the reply.

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.

Mary's voice rang

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged,

long night

way things are going, they would need to

was still in the wind. Could he be the one coordinating with the 12 guns to fight

mind went to a group of

to move, but his body was too weak. But he could tell he was in a

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

long for him to realize he was in

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a

is no need to act like this; you too have given other

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killed my wife. Made my daughter

Edward chuckled. "I hear you are more in love with your new wife than the old. If you think of it that way, I helped you,"

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 first suspect if I die," Edward said. He was not one

of suspects. Some would even say I am the one person who wants you in custody facing the law the

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

kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel was letting

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all the air he needs, he would be alive in the coffin for more than a month in the dark and will eventually die of