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."

blooming on her face. "It's

the message, her brow furrowing. "That's clear across town. How are we supposed to- and how can we just

by the sound of

staying, this family will really sell you Don't worry,

metal grating, Shaina sent up a silent prayer. Whatever the friend had planned, she hoped it was worth the risk they

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

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

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came the

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

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

gunfire exchanged, suspects were apprehended, and evidence was

long night for Mary. They had a

need

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

of the missing former president, her mind went to a group of

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

burn his eyes. His vision soon cleared, and

not take long for him to realize he was

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"Daniel," Edward said.

me a lot

to act like this; you too

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killed my wife. Made my

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

that way. You tried to 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 said. Edward could tell Daniel would not let him go. "You will be the first suspect if I die," Edward said.

even say I am the one person who wants you in custody facing the law the most in the world," Daniel said. "Well

coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad

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

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coffin for more than a month in the dark and will eventually die of