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.

neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's

take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss,

into chaos. Gunfire split

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover

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

shouted over the din. "Where

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

breath. This was supposed to be a

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his

pinned down here!" came a

position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll

dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good.

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

teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back

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

Mathias's arm, tearing

asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

much longer," Joey

at his men, their faces pale in the dim light.

at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at

the phone. "Who the hell is

then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He

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

voice

unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his

Shaw," the voice

blood drain from his

he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

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

calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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