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 Man

an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if

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

shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've got

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night

diving for cover behind a

men and the delivery group

over the din. "Where are

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs.

was supposed to be a simple

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece.

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

down here!" came a panicked voice over the

back. "We'll find a way out of

attackers were good-too good. And

the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe

Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he

men began a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in his

a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing

Tony asked,

pressing his back against the

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias

Joey said, his voice tight with

the dim light. He had led them

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

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is calling

backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had

me," he said to Tony, then pressed the

Reeds?" A calm voice

about its tone sent a chill down

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain

the name he'd just heard.

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

this very moment then,"

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