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.

wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee

from Anya to meet Daniel's

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

understood that Daniel knew he

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

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

filled the room, a constant reminder of his precarious condition. As his eyes fluttered

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

A nurse

throat dry and scratchy from the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought

initial commotion caused because he had woken up subsided, the president's mind cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at

the head of Italian intelligence," he ordered, his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before

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

pleasantries. "How much does the press know about the

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

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

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked, his

found security footage of two individuals leaving the

126. THE

device to the

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 you," the president said, his tone dismissive. "That will be

poor

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

the room, leaving the president alone with his

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

to regain control before the situation