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

but maintained his smile. "Of course.

to reveal neatly

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

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

for cover behind

Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and

the din. "Where

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

This was supposed to be a simple job.

wrong?

into his earpiece.

peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few

here!" came a panicked

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

These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks

replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

back to the

moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias

arm, tearing through his

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

more precise. Mathias

Joey said, his voice tight

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

stared at it in disbelief.

the

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

Tony, then pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted over the

voice came

about its tone sent

Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from his

processed the name he'd just heard.

Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the

coincidence calling at this very moment

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