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.

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

from Anya to meet Daniel's cold

should not can have a person's eyes taken

he was still in love with

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

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

regained consciousness. The rhythmic beeping of medical equipment filled the room, a constant reminder of his precarious condition. As his eyes fluttered

yet it felt confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the door, their expressions stoic and professional.

grimace, he attempted to sit up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse

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

had calmed down. The security detail exchanged glances before one of them nodded and

of his control. Finally, the door opened, letting in a tall,

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

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

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

well over the years.

else escaped the fire?" the

out a tablet. "We found security footage of two individuals

126. THE

the device to the

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

poor

needs to track down

leaving the president alone with his thoughts and

escape complicated matters significantly. Justin knew who he was. If he left just before

was bad. He needed to act fast to regain control before the situation got