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 Man

an eyebrow but maintained his

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

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

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

diving for cover behind a

package was forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered,

Mathias shouted over the din.

came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

was supposed to be a

wrong?

into his earpiece.

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his

came

"We'll find a

were good-too

replied, the strain evident in

back to the tanker!" he ordered.

they moved towards a large fuel

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

Tony asked,

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

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

can't hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

his men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this trap,

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

the phone. "Who the

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

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

A calm voice came through the

unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his

Shaw,"

blood drain from his

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

doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the

very moment

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