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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of

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

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

chaos. Gunfire split

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby

both Mathias's men and

over the din.

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

This was supposed to be a simple job. How

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

gunfire erupted as his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few

here!" came a panicked voice over the

shouted back. "We'll find a

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

evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

his teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll make our stand

cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up

tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing

you hit?" Tony asked, concern

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

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

can't hold out much longer," Joey

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.

then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe

Tony, then pressed the

A calm voice

its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who is

Daniel Shaw," the

the blood drain from his

processed the name he'd just

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

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

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