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

but maintained his

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's

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

into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the

over the din.

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs.

his breath. This was supposed to be a simple

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

came a panicked voice over the

back. "We'll find a way out of

on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony, ammo check!" he called

evident

This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered.

men began 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 in his

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

asked, concern etched on

grunted, pressing his back against the

gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and

out much longer," Joey said,

in the dim light. He had led them

his pocket. Matthias stared at it in

the phone. "Who the hell

Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a

said to Tony, then pressed the answer button.

calm voice came through the

about its tone sent a chill

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain from

he'd just heard. Daniel

Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire.

at this very moment then," Mathias

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