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.

too thought it odd that they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee

from Anya

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

he was

afford to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed

his eyes pleading. Think about what I

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 through

the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of recent

A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising

brought him a glass with a straw, he

the president's mind cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at

that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before

Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in a crisp

waved off the pleasantries. "How much does the press know about the fire?"

demeanor becoming more formal. "We've managed to keep the details under wraps, sir. As far as the public is concerned, you

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

well over the years.

fire?" the president

a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving the building just

126. THE LEADER

the device to

the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly. "Thank you," the president said, his tone dismissive. "That

poor

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

the room, leaving the president alone

and Justin's escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before the fire, there is a chance

to regain control before the situation got worse