The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1253

The computer, which had been in sleep mode, suddenly sprang to life without triggering any alarms or self-destruct mechanisms. Nick was still trying to crack the safe, holding his breath as he did so. Unfortunately, his second attempt failed too, and his face showed his growing frustration. He had one last shot. If he blew it, not only would the safe lock down, but it might also set off the alarm.

Taking a deep breath, Nick geared up for his final try, knowing time was ticking away on the surveillance system outside. Meanwhile, Mirabella, having hacked into the computer, casually browsed through it. As she looked over some files on potion formulas, the warmth in her eyes slowly faded.

With just a minute and a half left on the clock, something unusual caught Mirabella's eye on the minimized surveillance feed. She quickly switched back to the feed for the second basement level. Three people were stepping out of the elevator.

"Someone's coming. You need to leave, now," Mirabella said, pressing her earpiece.

Nick didn’t reply, still deeply focused on the safe. He couldn't quit now; getting back in here would be next to impossible. Noticing his silence, Mirabella added, "The surveillance jammer will deactivate in eighty seconds."

Hearing this, Nick felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead and into his mask. Finally, with seventy seconds left, he heard a satisfying click as the safe door swung open. He let out a relieved sigh.