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

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

approached with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly

place, a shout rang

chaos. Gunfire split the night air,

cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and returning

over the

boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs. They're

to be a

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into

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

here!" came a

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

wavering. These attackers were good-too good.

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

they moved towards a large fuel tanker

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern

back against the tanker. "Just a

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias

longer," Joey said, his voice tight

men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this trap, and

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

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is

it was backup. Maybe

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

voice

its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who is

Daniel Shaw," the voice

blood drain from his

just

the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No,

this very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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