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

but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony,

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

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

Gunfire

diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and

shouted over the din. "Where

a forklift. "These aren't just random

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

wrong?

He ordered into his

peeked out from his

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked voice over the

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

were good-too good. And they seemed to have the

boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his

bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

towards a large fuel

grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on his

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

Mathias could hear shouted

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this

to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at

the phone. "Who the hell is calling

backup. Maybe it was a

then pressed the

calm voice came through the

voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone

Shaw," the

felt the blood drain from

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

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

calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at Daniel's

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