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

his smile. "Of course. Tony,

opening it to reveal neatly stacked bills.

about to take place, a shout rang out from

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

for cover behind a

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

over the din. "Where are

voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs.

cursed under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

He ordered into

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from

came a panicked

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

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

Tony replied, the strain evident in

his teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to

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

Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive suit. He hissed in

asked, concern etched

pressing his back against

their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and

Joey said, his voice tight

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

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

the phone.

hesitated, then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to

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

Reeds?" A calm voice

was unfamiliar, but something about its

Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from his

as he processed the name he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

is this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone.

a coincidence calling at this very moment

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