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

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

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

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

a setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a

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

Mathias shouted over the din. "Where are

a forklift. "These aren't just

supposed to be

wrong?

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

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

we're pinned down here!" came a panicked

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

attackers were good-too good.

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

bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he

as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders and the sound of boots

can't hold out much longer," Joey

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

at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at a

Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who the hell is

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to take

the answer button. "Hello?"

calm voice came

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

Shaw," the

blood drain from his

just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

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

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

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