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 a friend of mine! She sent an address. Says

town.

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

If we insist 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

the friend had

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

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

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the reply. "Awaiting

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 caught Vincent's eye across the room. He gave

teams," Mary's voice rang out, clear

gunfire exchanged, suspects were

night for Mary. They had a long

the way things are going, they would need to clear out all

Could he be the one coordinating

former president, her mind went to a group of people others had completely dismissed as innocent: the

opened his eyes and could see nothing. They tried to move, but his body was

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

did not take long for him to

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"Daniel," Edward said.

have given me a lot of grief,"

need to act like this; you

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I made sure to win. You killed my wife. Made

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

just how ill fate works," Daniel said. Edward could tell Daniel would not let him

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 facing the law the most in the world," Daniel said. "Well played," Edward said with a chuckle. "So, this is how I go? How will you do it?

healthy, and will have as much air as you need in that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad

Daniel, don't be a coward; kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel

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