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 Man

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

it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

a shout rang out from somewhere

into chaos. Gunfire split the night

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover

and both Mathias's men and

Mathias shouted over the din. "Where

from behind a

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

wrong?

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

men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover,

came a

Matthias 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

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

back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll make our

fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby. Mathias brought up the rear,

Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive

Tony asked, concern etched

pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

more precise. Mathias could hear shouted

Joey said, his

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

phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time

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

Maybe it was a way out. He had to take

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

A calm voice

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down

Shaw,"

blood drain from

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

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire.

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

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