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

Anya

not can have a person's eyes taken out," Daniel

that Daniel knew he was

Shaw, not when he needed to stay

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

slowly 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,

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

he attempted to sit up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising it to a more comfortable position

nurse brought him a

cleared, focusing on the pressing matters at hand. He needed information, and he needed it

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

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 to see you awake. How

waved off the pleasantries. "How much does the press know about the fire?"

demeanor becoming more formal. "We've managed to keep the details under wraps, sir. As far as the public

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

well over the years.

fire?" the president asked,

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

THE

device to

hurriedly getting into a car. Despite the quality, the president instantly recognized them Mercy and

poor

needs to track

retreated from the room, leaving the president alone with his thoughts

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 to the Shaw family. This means that the Shaw family knew who he

to regain