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

but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if you

neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

take place, a shout rang out from

into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby

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

Mathias shouted over the din. "Where are

Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

under his breath. This was supposed to be

wrong?

left!" He ordered into his

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

down here!" came

back. "We'll

as the firefight dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too

the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe

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

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

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

back against the

gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

faces pale in the dim light. He had led

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

kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone.

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

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

A calm voice came

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

Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood drain from

the name he'd just heard.

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

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

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