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.

it odd that they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee that the agency wants her for a good reason. Why did

looked away from Anya to

not can have

understood that Daniel knew he was still

Daniel Shaw, not when

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

as the 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

away the haziness, 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

up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A

a nurse brought him a

mind cleared, focusing

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

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

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

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

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

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked,

"We found security footage of two individuals leaving the

THE

the device

the president instantly recognized

poor

the unspoken command. He needs to

the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts and

he was. If he left just before the

bad. He needed to act fast to regain control before the situation got