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."

cue, Hazel's phone buzzed. She looked down, hope blooming on her face. "It's a friend of mine! She sent an address. Says to meet

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

were cut off by the sound of splintering wood.

sell you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's leave through

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

activity took over the command center. Mary stood at the helm,

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

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting

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

exchanged, suspects were apprehended,

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

they would need to clear out all the agencies in

he be the one coordinating with the 12 guns to fight

to a group

and could see nothing. They tried to move, but his body was too weak. But he could tell he was in

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

for him to realize he

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a lot of grief,"

no need to act like this; you too have given other people grief," Edward

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

hear you are more in love with your new wife than

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 in a coffin did something to a

evidence of 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 facing the law the most in the world," Daniel said. "Well played,"

So, have a good rest."

coward; kill me!" Edward screamed.

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