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.

guarantee that the agency wants her for a good

looked away from Anya to meet Daniel's

should not

understood that Daniel knew he

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," he urged softly before turning to

the air as 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 acutely aware of the dull

president took in his surroundings. The private hospital room was spacious, yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the

medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to a more comfortable position while admonishing him to take it

the president rasped, 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, the cool liquid gibing him a

woken up subsided, the president's mind cleared,

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

to the president as he 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,

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

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

the truth: that the president was not just the leader of the country but also the head of the notorious

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked, his

found security footage of two individuals

THE

device to

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.

poor

understanding the unspoken command. He needs

the president alone with his thoughts and the

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

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