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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if you

neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

shout rang

the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets

cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and returning

over the din. "Where are

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random

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

wrong?

into

men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few

here!" came

position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll find a way out

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

evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!"

fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his

Mathias's arm, tearing through

hit?" Tony asked,

pressing his back against the tanker.

gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders

Joey said,

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

at

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who

Maybe it was a

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

A calm voice came through

something about its tone sent

is Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from

the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw.

voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle

at this very moment then," Mathias

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