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.

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

away from Anya

not can

Daniel knew he was still in

Shaw, not when he needed to

Anya, his eyes pleading. Think about what I said," he urged

president slowly regained consciousness. The rhythmic beeping of medical equipment filled the room, a constant reminder of his precarious condition. As his eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the

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

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

the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took

cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at hand. He needed information, and

he ordered, his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one of them nodded and stepped out of the

that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in a crisp suit.

press know about

the details under wraps, sir. As far as the public is concerned, you were caught in a fire after a meeting. No specifics about the location

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

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked, his eyes

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

THE LEADER

device to the

Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly. "Thank you,"

poor

needs to track down those two people in the security

from the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts and the ever-present

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

was bad. He needed to act fast to regain control