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

Far from it. As the leader of both a country and a powerful criminal organization, he had resources at his disposal that others could only dream of. It

president reached for the call button, summoning a nurse. He needed to expedite his recovery, to get out of this hospital and back into the field where he could directly manage crisis. As he waited for the nurse to arrive, his mind was already formulating plans, considering

the

president had not come this far; he had not built his

voice carrying the usual tone of a man who

medical concerns, but the president cut her off with a sharp gesture. "Now," he

hurried out to fetch the doctors, the president allowed himself a grim smile. The board was set, the pieces in motion. It was time to remind everyone why he was the most dangerous

Shaw family, he knew that the fire had been just

Dark Hand but potentially the entire country. And the

no light as four figures crouched in

be heard was the faint hum of distant traffic and the occasional

over the plan

"Got it, boss. Their security

I'm better."

eyes and ears. Keep watch

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

you're with me. We're heading straight for

stocky man with calloused hands, grinned. "Time to

thing only. Safe deposit box 1294. Nothing else matters. We get in, we get out. Clean and quick." "Mia, how're we

by the soft glow of her tablet. "Almost there.... and.... we're in. Alarms are looped. Security cameras are on a feed from last week. We're

into the shadows. Mia worked her magic on the electronic lock of the side entrance, and within moments, they were

by a just silence. Their footsteps, despite their best

"how long do you think it'll

"Depends on the model. Could be ten minutes, could be

a corner, they came face to face with the massive steel door of the bank's main vault.

take a while, boss. This baby's got more security features

checked his watch. "We've got two hours before