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."

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

town. How are we

the sound of splintering wood. The

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

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

over the command center. Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the simultaneous

breach," she ordered, her voice steady despite the adrenaline

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came the reply.

its lowest. They had been shamed internationally. They needed to clean up to a safe face fast. She had made all preparations, and the

voice rang

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged, suspects were

going to be a long night for

way things are going, they would need to clear out all the agencies in

in the wind. Could he be the one coordinating with the 12 guns to fight

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

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

lid of the box opened, letting light burn his eyes. His vision

for him to realize he

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a lot of grief," Edward

need to act like this; you too

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sure to win. You killed my wife.

your new wife than the old. If you think of it that

my 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 will be the first suspect if I die," Edward said. He was not one

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," Edward said with

are fine, healthy, and will have as much air as you need in that coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and nodded to his men, and Edward saw the coffin

kill me!" Edward

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