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

Anya

learn boundaries. Looking where you should not can have

understood that Daniel knew he was still in

to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed

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

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

hospital room was spacious, yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door,

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

his throat dry and scratchy from the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took a few sips,

he had woken up subsided, the president's mind cleared, focusing

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

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 the fire?"

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

a hint of 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 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,

well over the years.

escaped the fire?" the president asked, his eyes

found security footage of

THE LEADER

device to

quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His

poor

command. He needs to track down those two people in the

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

the president stared at the image on the tablet, 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 fire, there is a chance that he knew about it. That means he was still loyal to the Shaw family. This means that the

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