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 Man

but maintained his smile. "Of course.

neatly stacked bills. Bearded

take place, a shout rang out from

chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

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

over the din. "Where are

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

his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job.

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before

pinned down here!" came a panicked voice

back. "We'll find a way out

These attackers were good-too good. And they

strain evident in

bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he

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

Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in pain but kept

Tony asked, concern etched

Mathias grunted, pressing his back

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

Joey said,

pale in the dim

his pocket. Matthias stared at it in

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

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

the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted over the

A calm voice came through

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its

is Daniel Shaw," the

felt the blood drain from

as he processed the name he'd just heard.

his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's

calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at Daniel's

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