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

his smile.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes

place, a shout

the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire

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

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

the

from behind a forklift. "These

to

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece.

Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing

down here!" came a panicked voice

back. "We'll find a way out

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

strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

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

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

tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing

Tony asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

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

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

exclaimed, noticing the phone.

a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe

the answer button. "Hello?"

Reeds?" A calm voice came through the

something about its tone sent a chill down his spine.

Daniel Shaw,"

the blood

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

attack is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone.

this very moment

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