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

Anya to meet

you should not can have a

he was still

not when he needed

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

president 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, he became acutely aware of

confining. Security personnel stood at attention near the

the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed,

from the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a

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

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

to take action, to regain 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

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

intelligence chief straightened, his demeanor becoming more formal. "We've managed to keep the 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 have

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,

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

THE LEADER

device to the

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

poor

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

president alone with his thoughts and

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

was bad. He needed to act fast to regain control before