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

an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if

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

place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness.

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

diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

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

over the din. "Where are

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

was supposed to be a

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

to maneuver. Mathias peeked out

we're pinned down here!" came a

"We'll find a way out of

attackers were good-too good. And

evident in

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

began a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart

reached the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the

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

Joey said,

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

phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time like

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell

it was backup. Maybe it was a way out.

the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted over

voice

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his

Shaw,"

blood drain

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

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

this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at

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