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 Man

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's

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

erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind

Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking

the din. "Where

behind a forklift. "These aren't just

to be a simple

wrong?

left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

we're pinned down here!" came

back. "We'll find a way out of

on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to

replied, the strain evident in his

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

moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in his

Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He

asked, concern etched on

grunted, pressing his back against the

precise. Mathias

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

pale in the

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

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

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

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

Reeds?" A calm voice

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent

Shaw,"

the blood

the name he'd just heard. Daniel

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

this very

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