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

maintained his smile. "Of

it to reveal neatly

about to take place, a shout rang out from

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire

diving for cover behind a nearby crate. "Take

men and the

shouted over the din. "Where are

a forklift. "These aren't

to be

wrong?

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

maneuver. Mathias peeked out from his cover, squeezing off

here!" came

"We'll find

dragged on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed to have the docks

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his

This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to

men began 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

reached the tanker, a bullet grazed Mathias's arm, tearing through his expensive

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched on his

his back against the tanker. "Just

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

can't hold out much longer," Joey said, his

their faces pale in the dim light. He

phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it in disbelief. Who could be calling at

you kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the

it was backup. Maybe

said to Tony, then pressed the answer button.

A calm voice came through

was unfamiliar, but something about its tone

Daniel Shaw," the voice

felt the blood drain from his

as he processed the name he'd just heard.

the one attacking?" Mathias demanded, his voice barely audible over the gunfire. Daniel's low chuckle crackled through the

coincidence calling at this very moment then,"

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