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

his smile. "Of course. Tony, if

reveal neatly

take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss,

erupted into chaos. Gunfire

for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

both Mathias's men and the delivery group

over the din. "Where are

behind a forklift. "These aren't just

his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

into his earpiece.

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

down here!" came a panicked

Matthias shouted back. "We'll find a

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

strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

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

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

arm, tearing

Tony asked, concern

back against the tanker. "Just a

were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias

much longer," Joey said, his voice

men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led

at it in

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

then made 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

voice came

about its tone sent a

Shaw,"

blood drain

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

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

very moment

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