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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the dim

as the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere

the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

Mathias yelled, diving for cover

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

over the din. "Where are

voice came from behind a forklift. "These

to be a simple job. How had it

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

out from his cover, squeezing off a few

we're pinned down here!" came a

back. "We'll find a way

wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed

strain evident in his voice.

bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll

laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large

a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit.

Tony asked,

back against the

more precise. Mathias

longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

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

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

the phone. "Who the hell is

Maybe it was backup. Maybe

then pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he

calm voice

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a

Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain from his

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

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire.

coincidence calling at this very moment

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