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.

Bearded Man

but maintained his smile. "Of

it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

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

docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking

the din. "Where are

came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

to be a simple job. How

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before

here!" came a panicked

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

wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony, ammo check!" he

Tony replied, the strain evident

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

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

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

asked, concern etched

back

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

Joey said, his voice tight

pale in the dim

Matthias stared at it

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

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

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

calm voice came through the

about its tone sent a chill down

is Daniel Shaw,"

the blood drain

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

demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low

very

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