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."

face.

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

of splintering wood. The

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.

a silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned, she hoped it was worth the risk they were

Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the simultaneous raids

clear to breach," she ordered, her voice steady

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting your

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. He gave her a small nod, a silent gesture of support and

teams," Mary's voice rang out,

gunfire exchanged,

long night for Mary. They had

things are going, they would need to clear

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

to a group of people others had completely dismissed

see nothing. They tried to move, but his body was too weak. But

letting light burn his

long for him to realize he was in a

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a lot

this; you too have given other

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win. You killed my

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

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 to fear death. But lying

your crime to the attorney general, in retaliation, I removed myself from the list of suspects. Some would even say I am the one person who wants you in custody

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

kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel was letting him

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the coffin for more than