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

eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging

cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and

over the din. "Where are

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

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

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

here!" came a

back. "We'll find a way out

were good-too good. And they

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

his teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!"

a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in

reached the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit.

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on his

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

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

Joey said, his voice tight with

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

Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time like

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is calling

a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had

then pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

calm voice came through

about its tone sent a chill down

Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood

just heard.

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

a coincidence calling at this very moment then,"

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