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

raised an eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony,

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

exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've got

chaos. Gunfire split the

for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

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

over the din.

from behind a forklift.

breath. This was supposed to be

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece.

tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

here!" came

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

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

strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

Very bad "Fall back

a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear,

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

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 on

out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight

pale in the dim light. He had led them into this trap,

pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time

exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is calling

backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to

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

voice came through the

something about its tone sent a chill

Daniel Shaw," the

blood drain

name he'd just

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

calling at this very

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