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

maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if

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

as the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out

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

for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

package was forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered,

Mathias shouted over the din.

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

cursed under his breath. This was supposed to be a

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his

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

came a panicked voice over the

your position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll find a way out of

on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony,

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident

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

fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large

Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in

Tony asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the

Mathias could

can't hold out much longer," Joey said,

pale in the dim light. He

Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be

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

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

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

calm voice

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

is Daniel Shaw,"

the blood drain from his

raced as he processed the name he'd just heard.

one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No, Mathias. I'm

at this very moment then," Mathias

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