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. "Of course. Tony, if

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded

take place, a shout rang out

chaos. Gunfire split

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a

package was forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the delivery

shouted over the din.

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

supposed to

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

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

pinned down here!" came a panicked voice over the

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

good-too good. And they seemed to have the

the strain evident

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

a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias

tearing

asked, concern

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just

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

much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

the dim light. He had led them into

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

exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

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

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

calm voice came through

voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a

Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from

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

attack 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.

calling at this very

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