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.

could not guarantee that the agency wants her for a good reason. Why did

away from Anya to meet Daniel's

where you should not can have

understood that Daniel knew he was still in

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

at Anya, his eyes pleading. Think about what I said," he urged softly before turning

permeated 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

felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of

medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to 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 pressing matters at

ordered, his voice stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one of them

had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a

much does the press

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 or circumstances

"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

well over the years.

the president asked, his

footage of two individuals leaving the building just before the

126. THE

the device

the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly. "Thank you,"

poor

unspoken command. He needs to track down those two people in

president alone

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

to regain control

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