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."

cue, Hazel's phone buzzed. She looked down, hope blooming on her face. "It's a friend of

clear across town. How are we supposed

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

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

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

center. Mary stood at the helm,

voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through

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position," came the reply. "Awaiting

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

voice rang out, clear and determined.

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged, suspects were apprehended, and evidence was

a long night for Mary. They had a long

things are going, they would need to

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

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

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

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

not take long for him to realize he

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"Daniel," Edward said.

have given me a lot

like this; you too have

4/6

I made sure to win. You killed my wife. Made my daughter

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

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

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,

is it. You are fine, healthy, and will have as much air as you need in that coffin. So, have a good

kill me!" Edward screamed. Daniel

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