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."

her face. "It's a friend of

across town.

sound of splintering wood. The outer door had given

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

onto the metal grating, Shaina sent up a silent prayer. Whatever the

at the agency, a lot of activity took over the command center. Mary stood at the helm, coordinating the

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

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came the reply.

took a deep breath; the country was at its lowest. They 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

voice rang

began flooding in, gunfire exchanged,

long night for Mary. They had a long

going, they would need to clear out all the agencies

in the wind. Could he

former president, her mind went to a

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

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

take long for him to

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"Daniel," Edward said.

given me a lot

you too

4/6

You killed my wife. Made my

"I hear you are more in love with your new wife than the

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

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 I go? How will you do it? Poison? Torture or a bullet to the

coffin. So, have a good rest." Daniel was sad and nodded to his men, and Edward saw the coffin lid

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

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