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. "Of course. Tony, if you

opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded

to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air,

diving for cover behind

men and the delivery group scattered,

shouted over the din. "Where

behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs. They're

his breath. 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

pinned down here!" came a

"We'll find a

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

evident in his voice. "Maybe two

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

large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding

tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his

asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just

Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of

hold out much longer," Joey said,

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

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

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

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

the

calm voice came through the

its tone sent a chill down

Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from his

as he processed the name he'd just

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

very moment then," Mathias scoffed

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