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

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

it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

as the exchange was about to take place, a shout

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking

the din.

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

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

wrong?

ordered into his

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked voice

back. "We'll find a way out

on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to

evident in

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

a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in his

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

hit?" Tony asked,

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

out much longer," Joey said, his

faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this

in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in

the phone.

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

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

calm voice

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine.

Daniel Shaw," the

blood drain

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

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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