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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his

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

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

an instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets

Mathias yelled, diving for cover

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

the din. "Where

here, boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random

This was supposed to be a

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

gunfire erupted as his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots

came a panicked voice over the

back. "We'll find

felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good.

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

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

fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker

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

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of

much longer," Joey said, his

faces pale in the

at it in disbelief. Who could

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

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

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

calm voice came through

about its tone

Daniel Shaw," the voice

the blood drain

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

voice barely audible over

calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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