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

maintained his

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

a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've

the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night

Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby

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

shouted over the din.

boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs.

breath. This was supposed to be a simple job.

wrong?

He ordered into his

men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

here!" came a panicked voice

shouted back. "We'll find

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

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

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

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

they reached the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in pain

Tony asked, concern etched on

back against the

more precise. Mathias could

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

the dim light. He had led them into this trap, and

at it in disbelief. Who could be

kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

Maybe it was a

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

Reeds?" A calm voice

about its tone sent a chill down his

Shaw," the

blood drain

name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His

Mathias demanded, his voice barely

calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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