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."

face. "It's a friend of mine! She sent

across town. How are we

of splintering wood. The outer door had

we insist on staying, this family will really sell you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's leave through

metal grating, Shaina sent up a silent prayer. Whatever the

Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the simultaneous

you're clear to breach," she ordered, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins.

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting your

a safe face fast. She had made all preparations, and the parliament was watching their progress. She caught Vincent's eye across the room.

teams," Mary's voice rang out, clear

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

be a long night for

need

the wind. Could he be the one coordinating with the 12 guns

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

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

opened, letting light burn his

did not take long for him to realize he was in a

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"Daniel," Edward said.

have given me a lot

like this; you too have given other people grief,"

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

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

one of us can live. That is just how ill

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

need in that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and nodded to

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

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