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 that the agency wants her for a good

from Anya to meet

Looking where you should not can have a

understood that Daniel knew he was still in

to offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed to stay

Anya, his eyes pleading. Think about what I said," he urged softly before

the president slowly regained consciousness. 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

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 weight of recent events pressed down on him, memories of flames and chaos flickering at the edges

a grimace, he attempted to sit up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to a more comfortable position while admonishing him

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

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

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

out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in a crisp suit. "Mr. President," the head

press know about the fire?" he

far as the public is concerned, you were caught in a fire after a meeting. No specifics about the location

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

well over the years.

else escaped the fire?" the president

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

126. THE

device

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

poor

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

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

complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before the fire, there is a

needed to act fast to