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.

first," Bearded Man

eyebrow but maintained his smile.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in

shout rang

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

diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

both Mathias's men and the

shouted over the din. "Where are

came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs. They're

under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

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

came a panicked

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

attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded.

the strain evident in his voice.

bad. Very bad "Fall back

began a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up

reached the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed

you hit?" Tony asked,

Mathias grunted, pressing his back

precise. Mathias could

can't hold out much longer," Joey

in the dim light. He had

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

exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out.

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

A calm voice came through the

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent

Shaw," the

blood

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

Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle

a coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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