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

eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the dim

to take place, a shout

Gunfire split

diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

both Mathias's men and the delivery

the din. "Where

came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

his breath. This was supposed to be a

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover,

pinned down here!" came a panicked voice

"We'll find a way out

were good-too good. And they seemed

Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice.

This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered.

a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his

tearing through his expensive suit.

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

his back against

more precise. Mathias could

Joey said, his

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

pocket. Matthias stared at

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

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

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

voice came through the

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

Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood

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

his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the

a coincidence calling at this very

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