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 a friend of mine! She sent

brow furrowing. "That's clear across town. How are we supposed

the sound of splintering

this family will really sell you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's

up a silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned,

center. Mary stood at the helm,

voice steady despite the adrenaline

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the reply. "Awaiting your

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

Mary's voice rang out, clear and

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

to be a long night for Mary. They had a long road

way things are going, they would need to clear out

wind. Could he be the one coordinating with the 12

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

tried to move, but his body was too weak. But he

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

long for him to realize he was

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a

act like this; you too have given

4/6

You killed my wife. Made my

his words, Edward chuckled. "I hear you are more in love with your new wife than the

is just how ill

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

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

Daniel, don't be a coward; kill

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