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 Man

eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded

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

into chaos. Gunfire split the

a setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

and both Mathias's men and

shouted over the din. "Where

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random

under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had it

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

gunfire erupted as his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out

pinned down here!" came a panicked

position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll find

were good-too good. And they

the strain evident in

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

men began a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

his back against the

Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of

hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

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

stared at it in disbelief. Who could be

noticing the

made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had

he said to Tony, then pressed the

voice came through

voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

Shaw,"

blood

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

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

at this very moment then,"

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