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

his smile. "Of course. Tony,

briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed in the

the exchange was about to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the

an instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split

cover behind a nearby

forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and returning

shouted over the din.

a forklift. "These aren't just random

under his breath. This was supposed to be a

wrong?

into

Mathias peeked out

down here!" came a panicked voice over

position!" Matthias shouted back. "We'll

confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And

Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice.

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

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

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

asked, concern

Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the

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

can't hold out much longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

the dim light. He had led them into this trap,

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

the phone. "Who the hell is

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

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

voice came through the

but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who

Shaw," the voice

the blood

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

barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through

coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias

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