The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 126

Chapter 126: THE LEADER WAKES

The warning in Daniel's voice was clear. Vincent held his tongue, knowing he'd already pushed

too far.

"Do you even know what this is about? Or are you blindly following orders?" Daniel asked him

"I came out of concern.

"So, you mean to say you do not know what this is about, but you came to show concem? How brave," Daniel chuckled as he cut a piece of steak for Anya

"You should go back. In this matter, the government is the most dangerous place for me," Anya said.

This made Vincent frowIL.

"I will protect you," Vincent promised. His words seemed to anger Daniel.

"Will you protect her or follow orders? Your agency wants my wife dead; which way will you be turning?" Daniel asked.

"What does that mean?" Vincent asked with a frown.

"You followed orders that asked you to take her from a hospital while in a coma, and you still think you can protect her? Why would the government order that? They don't want me, my father or my grandfather; they just want to capture my wife, and you did not question this?"

still. Daniel asked. This made Vincent go

"Go back. In this story, the government is the enemy," Anya said.

thought it odd that they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee that the agency wants her for a

away from Anya to meet Daniel's

should not can have a person's

Daniel knew he was still in love with

couldn't afford to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed to stay close to gather more

the conversation was over, Vincent stood. He looked at Anya, his eyes pleading. Think about what

room, a constant reminder of his precarious condition. As his eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the harsh fluorescent lights,

stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic

up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to a more comfortable

brought him a glass with a straw, he took a few sips, the cool

because he had woken up subsided, the president's mind cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at hand. He needed information, and

head of Italian intelligence," he ordered, his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one

of the situation that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting

much does the press know about the fire?" he

the details under wraps, sir. As far as the public is concerned, you were caught in

it that way." He paused, studying the man before him. They both knew the truth: that the president was not just the leader of the country but also the head of the notorious criminal organization known as the Dark Hand. It was a delicate dance of power and secrets, one that had served them

well over the years.

escaped the fire?" the president asked, his eyes

chief reached into his briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving the building just before the fire broke out,"

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device to

screen was a grainy image of two people hurriedly getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly. "Thank you," the president said, his tone dismissive. "That will be all for

poor

nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs

the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts and the

consequences. Mercy and Justin's escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before the fire, there is a chance that he knew about it. That means he was still loyal to the Shaw family. This

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