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.

first," Bearded

but maintained his smile.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

take place, a shout rang out

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

a setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover

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

the

from behind a forklift. "These aren't

was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

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

came a panicked voice

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

good-too

strain evident

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

towards a large fuel tanker parked

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern

grunted, pressing his back against

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

longer," Joey said, his voice

his men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led

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

me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

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

Tony, then pressed the answer

calm voice came through

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

Daniel Shaw," the

felt the blood

as he processed the name he'd just heard.

barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low

at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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