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."

on 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 her

the message, her brow furrowing. "That's clear across town.

were cut off by the sound of splintering

family will really sell you Don't worry, we will

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

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

to breach," she ordered, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through

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came the reply. "Awaiting

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

teams," Mary's voice rang out, clear and

exchanged, suspects were apprehended, and

going to be a long night for Mary. They

need to clear out

he be the one coordinating with

mind went to a group

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

burn his eyes.

take long for him to realize he was in a

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a

like this; you too

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win. You killed

wife than the old. If you think

is just how ill fate works," Daniel said.

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

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

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

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