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.

he could not guarantee that the agency wants her for

Anya to meet

not can have a person's eyes taken

Daniel knew he was

not when he

looked at Anya, his eyes pleading.

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,

felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door,

nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to a more comfortable position while

brought him a glass with a straw,

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

calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before

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,

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

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

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 dance of power and secrets, one that

well over the years.

fire?" the president asked, his eyes

his briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage

THE

the device

two people hurriedly getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them

poor

of intelligence nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs to track down those two people in the security

president alone with his thoughts and the

long moment, the president stared 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 about it. That means he was still loyal

bad. He needed to act fast to regain control before the