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

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

briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

place, a shout rang out from

into chaos. Gunfire split the

Mathias yelled, diving for cover

forgotten, and both Mathias's men and

Mathias shouted over the din.

voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just

supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

He ordered into

to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a

came a panicked voice over the

Matthias shouted back. "We'll find a way out of

his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony,

replied, the strain evident in his voice.

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

they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby.

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

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

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of

Joey said, his voice tight

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

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

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is calling

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was

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

voice came through the

frowned. The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine.

Shaw," the

felt the blood drain from

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

Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle

coincidence calling at this very moment then,"

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