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

but maintained his smile.

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

was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere

Gunfire split the

for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and

shouted over the

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

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

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out

came a panicked

Matthias shouted back. "We'll find a way out of

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

evident in

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

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

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

you hit?" Tony asked,

pressing his back against the tanker.

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

hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

around at his men, their faces pale in the dim light.

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

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

it was backup. Maybe

pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he

A calm voice came

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who is

Shaw," the

the blood drain from his

just heard. Daniel

his voice barely audible over the

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

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