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.

first," Bearded

his smile.

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

a shout rang out from somewhere in

an instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets

yelled, diving for cover behind

both Mathias's men and the delivery

shouted over the din.

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

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

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

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

down here!" came a panicked voice over

"We'll find a way out of

as the firefight dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they

evident in his

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

large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought

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

Tony asked,

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just

in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders

can't hold out much longer," Joey said,

their faces pale in the dim light. He had led

began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief.

the phone. "Who

then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was

the

Reeds?" A calm voice came

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a

Shaw,"

the blood

he'd just heard. Daniel

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

very moment then,"

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