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

but maintained his

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked

about to take place, a shout

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air,

cover behind

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and returning

over the din. "Where are

came from behind a

under his breath. This was supposed to be

wrong?

left!" He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

gunfire erupted as his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked

shouted back. "We'll find a way out of

confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony,

replied, the strain evident in

was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in

tearing

Tony asked, concern

his back against the tanker. "Just a

their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound

much longer," Joey said, his voice

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

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

noticing the phone. "Who the hell is

hesitated, then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was

to Tony, then pressed the

A calm voice came through

unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his

is Daniel Shaw," the

blood drain from

heart raced as he processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His

his voice barely audible

a coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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