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 smile. "Of course. Tony, if you

neatly

as the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

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

shouted over the din.

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

breath. This was supposed to be

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his

here!" came a

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

These attackers were good-too good. And they

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

his teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to

fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the

the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing

Tony asked, concern etched on his

pressing his back against the tanker. "Just

precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the

hold out much longer," Joey said, his

the dim

vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone.

a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe

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

calm voice came

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

is Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain

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

you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the

coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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