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

eyebrow but maintained his smile. "Of

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

the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness.

docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the

cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

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

shouted over the din. "Where are

boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random

cursed under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had it gone

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece.

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

pinned down here!" came a panicked voice over

back. "We'll find a way

good-too good. And

the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two mags

teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to the

they moved towards a large fuel

grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in pain

you hit?" Tony asked,

his back against

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

longer," Joey said, his voice

pale in the dim light. He had

in his pocket. Matthias stared at

me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the

made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to take the

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

calm voice came through

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

Shaw," the voice

blood drain from his

heart raced as he processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His

Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible

calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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