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

his smile. "Of course.

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

about to take place, a shout rang out

Gunfire split the night air,

diving for cover

men and the delivery

shouted over the din.

a forklift. "These aren't just random thugs. They're

his breath. This was supposed to be a

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece. "Joey, cover

peeked out from his cover, squeezing

down here!" came a

back. "We'll find

on, Mathias felt his confidence wavering. These attackers were good-too good. And they seemed

boss!" Tony replied, the strain evident in his

teeth. This was bad. Very bad "Fall back to

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

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

hit?" Tony asked, concern etched

nothing," Mathias grunted, pressing his back against the tanker.

their gunfire becoming more precise. Mathias could hear shouted orders

longer," Joey said, his voice tight with

in the dim light. He had

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

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

was backup. Maybe it was a way out. He had to take the

then pressed the answer button. "Hello?" he

A calm voice

The voice was unfamiliar, but something about its tone sent

Shaw," the voice

the blood drain from his

name he'd just

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

this very moment then," Mathias scoffed at Daniel's

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