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

maintained his smile. "Of

opening it to reveal neatly

to take place, a shout rang out

docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the

Mathias yelled, diving for cover

both Mathias's men and the

the din. "Where are

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

supposed to be a simple

wrong?

He ordered into his

to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

down here!" came a

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

as the firefight dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks

strain evident in his

"Fall back to

laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just

Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of boots on

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this

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

the phone. "Who the hell is

Maybe it was a way out. He had to take the

me," he said to Tony, then pressed the answer

calm voice came through the

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

Shaw,"

felt the blood drain

he'd just

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

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

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