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.

they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee

away from Anya to

should not

he was still in

to offend Daniel Shaw, not when

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

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

president took in his surroundings. The private hospital room was spacious, yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their

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

had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a

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

stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one of them nodded and stepped out of the room to make the

of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting

does the press know about the fire?" he asked,

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

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 and secrets, one that had

well over the years.

fire?" the president asked,

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

THE LEADER

the device

getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened.

poor

head of intelligence nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs to

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

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

to act fast to