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.

odd that they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee that the agency wants her for a good

from Anya to meet Daniel's

should learn boundaries. Looking where you should not can

knew he was still in love

Daniel Shaw, not when he needed

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

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

the 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

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

nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took a few sips, the cool liquid gibing

up subsided, the president's mind cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at hand. He needed information, and he needed

ordered, his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one of them nodded and stepped out of the room to make

twitched. He was itching to take action, to regain control of the situation that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in

off the pleasantries. "How much does the press know about

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

not just the leader of the country but also the

well over the years.

else escaped the fire?" the president asked, his eyes

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

126. THE

device to the

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

poor

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

leaving the president alone with his thoughts and the ever-present security

who he was. If he

to regain control

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