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

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

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

chaos. Gunfire split the night

yelled, diving for cover behind a

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter

over the din.

behind a

supposed to be a simple job.

wrong?

into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

peeked out from his cover, squeezing

came a panicked

shouted back. "We'll find a way out

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

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident

bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he

a large

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

you hit?" Tony asked,

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against

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

longer," Joey said,

men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into

at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time

noticing the phone. "Who the hell is calling

then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He

then pressed the

A calm voice

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent

Shaw,"

blood drain from his

just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind

barely audible over the gunfire.

at this very moment then," Mathias

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