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

eyebrow but maintained his smile.

to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the dim

a shout rang

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the

diving for cover behind a nearby

package was forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the

over the din. "Where are

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs. They're

to be a simple job. How

wrong?

into his earpiece.

peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked

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

good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony, ammo check!" he

evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered.

cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up

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

Tony asked, concern etched on

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of boots on

can't hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice

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

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

exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell

hesitated, then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out.

Tony, then pressed the answer

voice came

unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

Daniel Shaw," the voice

blood drain from

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

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

a coincidence calling at this very moment then,"

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