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

an eyebrow but maintained his smile.

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

was about to take place, a shout rang out

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

cover behind a nearby crate.

forgotten, and both Mathias's men and the

shouted over the din. "Where

came from behind a

This was supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

flank left!" He ordered into his

peeked out from his cover, squeezing off a few shots before ducking

here!" came

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

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

strain evident in his voice.

Very bad "Fall back to the

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

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

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

pressing his back against

attackers were closing in, their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could

much longer," Joey said,

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

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

the phone.

decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe it

pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

A calm voice came through the

something about its tone sent a

Shaw," the voice

blood drain from his

name he'd just heard. Daniel

this your doing? Are you the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's

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

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