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

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

shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness. "Boss, we've

Gunfire split the night air, bullets

for cover

and the delivery group scattered, seeking

shouted over the din. "Where are

from behind a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs.

to be

wrong?

left!" He ordered into

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

down here!" came a panicked voice

Matthias shouted back. "We'll

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

low, boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his voice. "Maybe two

back to the tanker!"

fighting retreat, laying down cover fire as they moved towards a large fuel tanker

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

you hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

back against the tanker.

more precise. Mathias could

out much longer," Joey said, his

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

at

kidding me?" Tony exclaimed, noticing the phone. "Who

hesitated, then made a decision. Maybe it was backup. Maybe

then pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he shouted

Reeds?" A calm voice

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

is Daniel Shaw," the

blood drain from his

he'd just heard. Daniel Shaw. His mind reeled with the

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

this very moment then,"

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