The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 127

Chapter 127: Robbing a bank

"Open that safe," the President ordered. "I don't care what methods you have to use. Just get it done."

"Yes, sir," the voice responded, understanding the implied authorization for whatever means

necessary.

The president ended the call, letting the phone drop onto the bed beside him. The weight of the situation pressed down on him, heavier than the injuries that kept him in this hospital bed.

Years of careful planning and meticulous separation between his public persona and his role as the leader of the Dark Hand were now in jeopardy.

The fire was probably a warning from the Shaw family. Or was it to smoke him out? If so, it did it's job. It had created a mountain of problems for him. They now knew who he was, and most of those who participated in the rescue knew too. He felt a headache descend on him.

Mercy and Justin's escape was a wild card. Were they running out of fear, or did they already know about the fire? And now, with Mathias in Shaw's custody, how long before the truth about the president's dual identity came to light? The Shaw family was now his number

one

enemy.

The president's mind raced, considering everything and weighing the risks of various paths he could take. Fight head-on? No. This was the Shaw family. Would they attack again? Was he safe here?

He glanced at the security detail, their presence a reminder of the precarious balance between his two worlds. How many of them knew the truth? He knew some of them did. Their job was to protect him without questions. But for the other government agencies... How many would remain loyal if his criminal identity was exposed?

The beeping of the medical equipment seemed to grow louder, an irritating reminder of his current situation. The president had built his empire on always being one step ahead, on controlling every variable. Now, confined to this hospital bed, he felt that control slipping away.

for so

at

where he could directly manage crisis. As he waited for the nurse to arrive, his mind was already formulating plans, considering allies to call upon and enemies to

the

game had changed, the stakes raised to new heights. But the president had not come this far; he had not built his dual empires by backing down from a challenge. As the nurse entered the room, he fixed her with a

he said, his voice carrying the usual tone of a man who was

but the president cut her off with a

the president allowed himself a grim smile. The board was set, the pieces in motion. It was

for the Shaw family, he knew that

not just the Dark Hand but potentially the entire country. And the president

four figures crouched in the shadows beside

be heard was the faint hum of distant traffic and the occasional rustle of leaves picked up by

go over the plan one last time. Mia, you're on tech.

"Got it,

I'm better."

our eyes and ears. Keep watch

"Consider it done. Nobody's sneaking up o pon us

We're heading straight

a stocky man with calloused hands, grinned. "Time to put

thing only. Safe deposit box 1294. Nothing else matters. We get

looped. Security cameras are on a feed from last week. We're ghosts." "Perfect," Jack said, "Leo, take position.

moved swiftly and silently, their dark dothes blending into the shadows. Mia worked her magic on the electronic lock

quiet, the usual noise of daytime activity replaced by a just silence.

long do you think it'll take to crack

low. "Depends on the model. Could be ten minutes, could be an hour. Won't

back where the vault was located. As they rounded a corner, they came face to face with the massive steel door of the bank's

low. "This might take a while, boss. This baby's got more security

"We've got two hours before the early shift starts arriving. Make it