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

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

a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's

as the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in

Gunfire

diving for cover behind a

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter

shouted over the din. "Where are

came from behind a forklift. "These

was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

ordered into his

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

down here!" came a panicked voice over the

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

wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to

Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe

"Fall back to

down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel

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

asked,

his back against

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted

much longer," Joey said, his

looked around at his 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

the phone. "Who the hell

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

Tony, then pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted over

calm voice came through

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

Shaw," the voice

the blood drain

name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No, Mathias. I'm

a coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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