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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if you

briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

place, a shout

into chaos. Gunfire split the night

Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a

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

shouted over the

from behind a forklift. "These

breath. This was supposed to be a simple

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece.

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing

we're pinned down here!" came a

your position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll

Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they

the strain evident in

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

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

the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on his

his back

gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound

Joey said, his voice tight with

the dim light. He had

Matthias stared at it

noticing the phone. "Who the hell

Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to take

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

voice came through

voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a

is Daniel Shaw," the voice

the blood drain

heart raced as he processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

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

calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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