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.

they wanted Anya. True, he could not guarantee that the agency

away from Anya to meet Daniel's

Looking where you should not can have a person's eyes taken

that Daniel knew he was still

afford to offend Daniel Shaw, not when

was over, Vincent stood. He looked at Anya, his eyes pleading.

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,

private hospital room was spacious, yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The

from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his

throat dry and scratchy from the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took a

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

stronger now that he had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one

control of the situation that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall, distinguished man in a crisp suit. "Mr. President," the head of Italian intelligence greeted, his tone respectful yet guarded. "It's good

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

keep the details under wraps, sir. As far as the public is concerned, you were caught in a

nodded, a hint of relief crossing his 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

well over the years.

the fire?" the president asked,

briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving the building just before the fire broke

THE LEADER

device

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

poor

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

the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts

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.

He needed to act fast to regain control before the