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

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

a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

a shout rang

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

Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

both Mathias's men and the

the

here, boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift.

supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

into

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

here!" came a panicked voice

back. "We'll find a

felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they

Tony replied, the strain evident

bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding

bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his

asked, concern

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear

longer," Joey said, his voice

pale in the dim light. He had led them

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

the phone. "Who the

was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to take the

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

A calm voice came through the

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent

Shaw," the voice

the blood drain from

heart raced as he processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel

attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the

calling at this very

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