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 good

from Anya to meet

should not

Daniel knew he was still in love with

afford to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed

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

of medical equipment filled the room, a constant reminder of his precarious condition. As his eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the harsh fluorescent lights, he became acutely aware of

the president took in his surroundings. The private hospital room was spacious, yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of recent events pressed down on him, memories of flames and chaos flickering at the

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

inhaled. As a nurse brought him

president's mind cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at hand. He needed information, and

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

ticked by, feeling like hours to the president as he waited. His fingers twitched. He was itching to take action, to regain control of the situation that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in a crisp suit.

pleasantries. "How much does the press know about the fire?" he asked, cutting straight

more formal. "We've managed to keep the details under wraps, sir. As far as the

relief crossing his features. "Good. Keep 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

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked, his

a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving the building

126. THE

device to

recognized them Mercy

poor

nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs to track down those

president alone with his

on the tablet, his mind racing with implications and potential 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 means that the Shaw family knew

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