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

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

briefcase, opening it to reveal neatly

was about to take place, a shout rang out

an instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind

package was forgotten, and both Mathias's men and

Mathias shouted over the din. "Where are

behind a forklift. "These aren't just

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

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into

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

we're pinned down here!" came

shouted back. "We'll find

These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks surrounded. "Tony,

evident in his

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

a 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 his

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

Tony asked, concern etched on

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

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

hold out much longer," Joey said, his

at his men, their faces pale in the

at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a time

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

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

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

A calm voice

but something about its tone sent a chill

is Daniel Shaw," the

blood

he'd just

Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely

coincidence calling at this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at

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