The Billionaire's Mistake

Chapter 83

MISTAKE 83

Chapter 83: Abduction

"Boss, you sure about this?" Tony, his right-hand man, asked as he exited the passenger side. Mathias nodded, his face a mask of cool confidence. "It's just a simple pickup, Tony. In and out." "Yeah, but the docks at night? Feels like we're asking for trouble," Tony muttered, adjusting

his holster.

"Relax," Mathias said, clapping Tony on the shoulder. "That's why I brought you and the boys Speaking of which, where are they?"

As if on cue, two more SUVS pulled up, noddedapprovingly.

and six men in dark suits emerged. Mathias

"Alright, listen up," he addressed the group. "We're here to pick up a package. Simple job. But keep your eyes open. Anything looks off; you sing out. Got it?"

A chorus of "Yes, boss" echoed through the night air.

Mathias checked his watch. "They should be here any minute. Spread out, keep a lookout.

The men dispersed, taking up positions around the meeting point. Mathias leaned against a shipping container, trying to look casual despite the tension in his shoulders. Minutes ticked by. The only sounds were the lapping of waves against the dock and the distant hum of the city.

"Boss," Tony's voice came through on the earpiece. "Got movement at two o'clock. Looks like

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Mathias straightened up, spotting three figures approaching through the maze of containers. "I see them. Everyone stay sharp."

As the figures drew closer, Mathias put on his most charming smile. "Gentlemen, right on

time."

The lead man, a burly fellow with a thick beard, grunted in response. "You Reeds?"

"The one and only," Mathias replied smoothly. "I believe you have something for me."

Bearded Man nodded to one of his companions, who stepped forward with a small, nondescript package.

Bearded

an eyebrow but maintained his

briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked

take place, a shout rang out

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

and both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered,

over the din. "Where are

voice came from behind a forklift. "These

was supposed to be

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece.

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

down here!" came a panicked voice over

shouted back. "We'll find a way out

confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good.

evident

bad "Fall back to

they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up

bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive

asked, concern

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

Mathias could hear shouted orders

can't hold out much longer," Joey said,

around at his men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this trap, and

his phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time like

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell

Maybe it was a way out. He had to take

he said to Tony, then pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

Reeds?" A calm voice

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine.

Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from

name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw.

your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No, Mathias.

very moment then," Mathias scoffed at Daniel's

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