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

but maintained his smile. "Of course. Tony, if

a briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

exchange was about to take place, a shout rang

Gunfire

a setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take them

and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and

shouted over the din. "Where

boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift.

supposed to be a

wrong?

into

out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before

came a panicked voice

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

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

boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

bad. Very bad "Fall back to

fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear, his heart pounding in

arm, tearing through

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on

grunted, pressing his back against the

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

longer," Joey said, his voice

his men, their faces pale in the dim light. He had led them into this trap, and

his phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief.

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

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it

the answer

voice came

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

Daniel Shaw,"

the blood drain from his

just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind

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

very

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