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 Man

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony,

neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes

a shout

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

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind

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

over the din.

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random

was supposed to be a simple

wrong?

left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

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

back. "We'll find a way out of

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

the strain evident in

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

began a fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby.

arm, tearing through his

hit?" Tony asked,

pressing his back against the

were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound

longer," Joey said, his voice

the dim light. He had

phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it

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

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

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

calm voice

unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain from his

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

demanded, his voice barely audible over

this very

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