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

of both a country and a powerful criminal organization, he had resources at his disposal that others could only dream of. It was time to mobilize those resources, to remind everyone why he had remained

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 allies to

the

stakes raised to new heights. But the president had not come this far; he had not built his dual

his voice carrying the usual tone of a man who was used to being obeyed. "It's time for me

protest, citing medical concerns, but the president cut her off

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

family, he knew that the fire had

Hand but potentially the entire country. And the president had no

no light as four figures crouched in the shadows beside the

of distant traffic and the occasional rustle of leaves

Jack, the leader of the group. "Let's go over the plan one last time.

nodded, her fingers dancing over a tablet. "Got it, boss. Their

I'm better."

our eyes and ears. Keep watch and

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

with me. We're

man with calloused hands, grinned. "Time to put these magic

one thing only. Safe deposit box 1294. Nothing else matters. We get in, we get out. Clean and quick." "Mia, how're we looking?" Jack asked, turning to 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 ghosts." "Perfect," Jack said, "Leo, take position. The rest of you,

dothes blending into the shadows. Mia worked her magic on the electronic lock of the side entrance, and within

activity replaced by a just silence. Their footsteps, despite their best efforts, seemed to echo loudly in

"how long do you

"Depends on the model. Could be ten minutes,

a corner, they came face to face with the massive steel door of the bank's main vault. "Holy sh*t," Mia breathed. "That's a Titan X9000. Top of the line. It is not a

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

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