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

clear across town. How are we supposed to- and how can we just

words were cut off by the sound of splintering wood. The

have already liquidated our money. If we insist on staying, this family will really sell you Don't worry, we will be

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

of activity took over the command center. Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the simultaneous raids

voice steady despite the adrenaline

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting

up to a safe face fast. She had made all preparations, and the parliament was watching their

Mary's voice rang

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged,

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

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

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

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

and could see nothing. They tried to move, but his body

of the box opened, letting light burn his eyes. His vision soon cleared, and he

take long for him to realize he

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"Daniel," Edward said.

have given me a lot of grief,"

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

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made sure to win. You killed my wife.

in love with your new wife

just how ill fate works," Daniel said. Edward could tell Daniel would

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 a chuckle. "So, this is how

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

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

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