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.

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

looked away from Anya to meet Daniel's cold

learn boundaries. Looking where you should not can have a person's eyes

knew he was still

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

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

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

Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of recent events pressed down on

nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed,

a nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took

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

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

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.

"How much does the press know about the fire?" he

far as the public

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

well over the years.

else escaped the fire?" the president asked, his eyes

briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving the building just before the fire

126. THE LEADER

device to the

the screen was a grainy image of two people hurriedly getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly. "Thank

poor

needs to track down those two

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

potential consequences. Mercy and Justin's escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before the fire, there

He needed to act fast to regain control before the situation got worse