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.

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

from Anya to meet

Vincent should learn boundaries. Looking where you should not can have

Daniel knew he was still

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

eyes pleading. Think about

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 the dull pain coursing through

the door, their expressions stoic and professional. The weight of recent events pressed down on him, memories of flames and chaos flickering at the edges of his

to sit up, prompting a lot of activity from the medical staff hovering nearby. A nurse quickly adjusted his bed, raising

the smoke he had inhaled. As a nurse brought him a glass with a straw, he took a few sips, the cool liquid gibing

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

down. The security detail exchanged glances

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

pleasantries. "How much does the press know about

As far as the public is concerned, you were caught in a fire

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

well over the years.

fire?" the president asked, his eyes

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

THE

the device to

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

poor

intelligence nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He needs

from the room, leaving the president alone with his

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

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