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.

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

exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've

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

diving for cover

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

over the din.

voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

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

down here!" came a panicked voice

back. "We'll find a way out of

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

the strain evident in his voice.

teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

fire as they moved towards a large fuel

tearing through his expensive suit.

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

back

were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the

Joey said,

in the dim light. He had led them

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

exclaimed, noticing the

it was backup. Maybe it

then pressed the

Reeds?" A calm voice came through

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his

Shaw," the voice

the blood drain from

just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

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

this very

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