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

Anya to meet Daniel's cold

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

understood that Daniel knew he was still in love

offend Daniel Shaw, not when he needed to stay close to

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

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

at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of recent events pressed down on him, memories of flames

a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it

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

subsided, the president's mind cleared, focusing on the

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

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

much does the press know about the fire?" he asked, cutting straight to the

far as the public is concerned, you were caught in a fire after a meeting.

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

well over the years.

the fire?" the

briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals

126. THE LEADER

device

the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin.

poor

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

president alone with his thoughts and the ever-present

and Justin's escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before the

He needed to act fast to