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

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

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

to take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've got

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

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind a nearby crate.

Mathias's men and the delivery group scattered,

the din. "Where are

voice came from behind a forklift.

to be

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

Mathias peeked out from

down here!" came a panicked voice over the

shouted back. "We'll find

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

replied, the strain evident

bad "Fall back

as they moved towards a large fuel tanker parked nearby.

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

asked, concern etched on

his back against the tanker.

were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias

much longer," Joey said, his voice

their faces pale in the dim light. He had led

Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be

me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

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

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

Reeds?" A calm voice came through

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill down his spine. "Who is

Shaw," the voice

blood drain

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

demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the phone.

coincidence calling at this very

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