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 course. Tony,

with a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly

take place, a shout rang

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

cover

men and the delivery

Mathias shouted over the din. "Where are

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

breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

He ordered into his

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a

down here!" came a panicked voice over the

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

wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to

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

back to the tanker!" he ordered.

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

Mathias's arm, tearing through

you hit?" Tony asked, concern

his back against the

becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the

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men, their faces pale in the dim

vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was

the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted over

calm voice

something about its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood drain from

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

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone. "No, Mathias. I'm

a coincidence calling at this very moment then,"

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