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,

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's

a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss,

into chaos. Gunfire split the night air,

yelled, diving for cover behind a

and both Mathias's men and the delivery group

the din. "Where

behind a forklift.

was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a

here!" came a panicked voice over the

"We'll find a way

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

Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice.

bad. Very bad "Fall back to

fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked

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

Tony asked, concern

back

their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

much longer," Joey

in the

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

noticing the phone. "Who the hell is

Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was

pressed the

calm voice came

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

is Daniel Shaw,"

felt the blood drain from

he'd just heard.

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible

at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at

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