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. "Of course.

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the

to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss,

chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets

for cover behind a nearby

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

the din.

came from behind a forklift. "These

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

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

gunfire erupted as his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his

came a panicked

your position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll find

as the firefight dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And

boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

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

as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias

grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He

Tony asked, concern etched on his

back against the

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

longer," Joey said, his

their faces pale in the dim light. He had

his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who

the phone. "Who the

a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it

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

Reeds?" A calm voice came through

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

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain

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

Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low

a coincidence calling at this very

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