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

an eyebrow but maintained his

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the dim

place, a shout rang

chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging

yelled, diving for cover

Mathias's men and the delivery group

the din. "Where

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

supposed to be a simple job. How had it

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

down here!" came a panicked voice over

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

were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony, ammo check!" he called

strain evident in

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

cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up

the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his

you hit?" Tony asked,

pressing his back against the

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias

can't hold out much longer," Joey

faces pale in the dim

pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could

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

Maybe it was a way out. He had to

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

voice came

about its

Daniel Shaw," the

felt the blood drain

processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw.

voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No, Mathias.

calling at this very moment then,"

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