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."

if 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

across town. How are we supposed to-

of

you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's leave through the fire escape," Shaina hissed, already

silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned, she hoped it

of activity took over the command center. Mary stood at

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

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the

took 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 her a small nod, a silent

rang

gunfire exchanged, suspects were apprehended,

be a long night for Mary. They

things are going, they would need to clear

wind. Could he be the one coordinating with the

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

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

box opened, letting light burn his eyes.

long for him to

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a lot

no need to act like this; you too have

4/6

to win. You killed my wife. Made my daughter motherless," Daniel

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

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

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?

are fine, healthy, and will have as much air as you need in that coffin. So, have a good

No. no... Daniel, don't be a coward; kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel

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be alive in the coffin for more than a month in the dark