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

his smile. "Of course. Tony, if you

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

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

the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

and the delivery group scattered,

Mathias shouted over the din.

a forklift. "These aren't just

to be a simple job. How had it gone

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

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

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked voice over the

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

felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe

bad "Fall back to the tanker!"

large fuel tanker

tearing through his expensive suit.

hit?" Tony asked,

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

can't hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

pale in the dim light. He had led

his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who

exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a

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

Reeds?" A calm voice came

but something about its tone sent a

is Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood

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

you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low

at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at

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