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.

reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes gleamed

was about to take place, a shout rang

Gunfire split the night air, bullets pinging off metal

setup!" Mathias yelled, diving for cover behind

men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter and returning

over the din. "Where

here, boss!" Tony's voice came from behind a forklift. "These aren't just

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

wrong?

ordered into his earpiece. "Joey,

his men tried to maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking back

down here!" came

"We'll find a way out

his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to

replied, the strain evident in

bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered. "We'll make our stand

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

grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through

Tony asked, concern etched on

his back against

gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear

hold out much longer," Joey said, his

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

his phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

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

then pressed the

A calm voice came through the

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent a chill

is Daniel Shaw," the

the blood drain from his

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

his voice barely audible over the gunfire.

at this very moment then," Mathias

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