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

his smile.

reveal neatly stacked

was about to take place, a shout rang out

docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night

cover behind a nearby

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

shouted over the

here, boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These

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

wrong?

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

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots

here!" came a panicked voice

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

wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And

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

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

fire as they moved towards a large

tearing through

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on his

back against the tanker. "Just a

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

much longer," Joey said, his voice

pale in the

phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time

the

backup. Maybe

then pressed the answer

voice came through the

but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who

is Daniel Shaw," the

felt the blood drain from his

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

his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No,

calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at Daniel's

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