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."

buzzed. She looked down, hope blooming on her face. "It's a friend of mine!

town. How are we

off by the sound of splintering wood. The outer door

insist on staying, this family will really sell you Don't worry, we will be fine. Let's leave through the fire escape," Shaina hissed, already moving towards the

they clambered out onto the metal grating, Shaina sent up a silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned, she hoped it

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

Bravo, you're clear to breach," she ordered, her voice steady

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting your

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 gesture of support

rang out, clear and determined.

flooding in, gunfire exchanged, suspects were

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

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

was still in the wind. Could he be the one coordinating with

to a group of people others had completely dismissed as innocent: the Shaw

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

opened, letting light burn his eyes. His vision soon cleared, and he saw Daniel

long for him to

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a lot of grief," Edward

act like this; you too have given

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win. You killed my

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

kill 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

removed myself from the list of suspects. Some would even say I am the one person who wants you in custody facing the

need in that coffin. So,

kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel was letting

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needs, he would be alive in the coffin for more than a month in the dark and will eventually die