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.

True, he could not guarantee that the agency wants her for a good reason.

away from Anya to meet Daniel's cold

Vincent should learn boundaries. Looking where you should not can

he was still in

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

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

air as 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

near the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of

up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A

president rasped, 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,

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

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

take action, to regain control of the situation that had so completely gotten out of his control. Finally, the

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

under wraps, sir. As far as the

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 had served

well over the years.

the fire?" the president

intelligence chief reached into his briefcase, pulling out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals leaving

THE

the device

the president instantly recognized them Mercy and Justin. His jaw tightened. imperceptibly.

poor

of intelligence nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs to

from the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts

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

He needed to act fast to regain control