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

an eyebrow but maintained his smile.

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

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

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

yelled, diving for cover behind a

men and the delivery group

over the din.

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

to be a simple job. How

wrong?

He ordered into his

tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

here!" came

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

good-too good.

the strain evident

"Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll make our stand

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

arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted

out much longer," Joey said, his voice

around at his men, their faces pale in the dim

his phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief.

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

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

then pressed the

calm voice came through the

its tone sent

Shaw," the

felt the blood drain from his

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

demanded, his voice barely audible over the

this very moment then,"

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