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.

not guarantee that the agency wants her for a

Anya to meet Daniel's

not can have

that Daniel knew he was still in

couldn't afford to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed to

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

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

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 and professional. The

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

had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a

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

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

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. "Mr. President," the head of Italian intelligence greeted, his tone respectful yet guarded. "It's good to see you awake. How

much does the press know about the fire?"

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

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

well over the years.

fire?" the

footage of two individuals

THE LEADER

device to

a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin.

poor

needs to track down those two people

the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts and

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

act fast to regain control before the