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Chapter 3 - The First Heist

Grey sat in the dimly lit room of the apartment he now called home. The apartment was far from glamorous, but it was his sanctuary—a place where his plans began to take form. It had been a week since he first arrived in this new world, and the reality of his situation was starting to sink in. He was alone, orphaned, and without a clear path forward. But with his intelligence, Grey knew that success was a matter of patience and strategy.

The world around him was full of opportunities, especially when it came to the vast, unregulated financial systems. His first priority was simple: money. Grey knew that wealth would give him the power he needed to shape his future, to secure his safety, and to pursue his goals.

His fingers hovered over the keyboard of his laptop, his eyes scanning the code he had spent days learning. He had already made significant progress in understanding the digital landscape—something that would be his greatest weapon in this new world.

The First Code

Grey had decided to start small. With his technical abilities, hacking into dormant or criminal accounts seemed like the perfect entry point into the world of wealth. The internet was full of abandoned accounts, forgotten fortunes, and hidden digital treasure. His sharp mind, paired with his relentless learning, made him the perfect candidate to exploit these gaps in the system.

For days, he poured over tutorials, cracked open old hacking forums, and sifted through countless lines of code. He learned the language of encryption, firewalls, and digital fingerprints. Each breakthrough was a step closer to his first goal.

After a few more days of trial and error, Grey found his target: a criminal account belonging to a forgotten figure in the underworld. The account had been dormant for over two years, a hidden asset lost to time. The money was substantial, scattered across various cryptocurrencies and bank accounts, all carefully concealed behind layers of security.

But Grey was no ordinary teenager. His intellect surpassed that of most seasoned hackers. Within hours, he was inside. He traced the digital breadcrumbs, bypassing firewalls and decrypting layers of security. It felt almost effortless, as if the entire system had been designed for him to crack.

Transferring the Money

Once inside the account, Grey moved quickly. He didn't hesitate. His first rule was simple: make it clean, make it untraceable.

Grey transferred the funds from the criminal account into his own untraceable digital wallet, one he had created specifically for this purpose. Every transaction was masked with layers of encryption, leaving no trace of the origin or destination. As the final confirmation appeared on his screen, Grey sat back in his chair and allowed himself a brief moment of triumph.

The money was his.

He had done it. With no physical risks and no direct confrontation, he had acquired a substantial sum. It wasn't enough to change the world, but it was a start. This was his first pot of gold.

Securing the Future

Grey's thoughts turned quickly to his next step. He had earned the money, but now he needed to secure his safety. The criminal syndicate that had once owned the account wouldn't take kindly to their funds being siphoned off. But Grey had already thought of that.

His next purchase would be a set of firewalls and countermeasures—digital tools that would protect him from retaliation. He would also need a new identity—something untraceable, something beyond the reach of anyone looking for him.

But beyond that, Grey knew that the money was just the beginning. He would need to grow it. The digital world was full of opportunities to make more money—investing in the right stocks, trading on the right platforms, and manipulating the markets in ways most people couldn't even imagine. With his intelligence and newfound wealth, Grey had the tools to do things that others only dreamed of.

Grey sat up straighter, a glint of determination in his eyes. The road ahead would be difficult, but he was ready. This was only the beginning.

The world was his to take.