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.

could not guarantee that the

away from Anya to meet Daniel's cold

Looking where you should not

knew he was still

to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed to stay

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

air 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 the harsh fluorescent lights, he became acutely aware of the dull pain coursing

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

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

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

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

his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged

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,

off the pleasantries. "How much does the press know about

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

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

well over the years.

the president asked, his eyes

footage

THE

device to

image of two people hurriedly getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw

poor

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

leaving the president alone with his thoughts and the ever-present

and potential consequences. Mercy and Justin's escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just

was bad. He needed to act fast to