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

to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes

take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover

Mathias's men and the delivery

over the din.

came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just

under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had it

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before

pinned down here!" came a

shouted back. "We'll find a way out

were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded.

Tony replied, the strain evident in his

Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll make our

retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel

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

asked, concern etched

his back

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

out much longer," Joey said, his

around at his men, their faces pale in the dim

stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time like

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

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

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

calm voice

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

is Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood

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

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

coincidence calling at this very

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