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

an eyebrow but maintained his

neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

to take place, a shout rang out

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off

yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

both Mathias's men and the delivery group

shouted over the

boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't

to be a simple job. How

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his

tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked voice

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!" he

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

back to the tanker!" he

moved towards a large fuel tanker

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

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, his voice tight

pale in the dim light. He had led them into this

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

noticing the phone. "Who the

Maybe it was a way out. He

me," he said to Tony, then pressed the

Reeds?" A calm voice came

its tone sent

Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from

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

Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible

a coincidence calling at this very

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