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. "Of course. Tony, if you

it to reveal neatly stacked bills. Bearded Man's eyes

take place, a shout rang out from somewhere in the darkness.

instant, the docks erupted into chaos. Gunfire

cover

men and the delivery group scattered, seeking shelter

Mathias shouted over the

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

cursed under his breath. This was supposed to be a simple job. How had

wrong?

He ordered into his earpiece.

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

pinned down here!" came a panicked voice over

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

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

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

bad. Very bad "Fall back to the tanker!" he ordered.

large fuel tanker parked

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

you hit?" Tony asked, concern

grunted, pressing his back against the tanker. "Just a

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

out much longer," Joey said, his

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

to vibrate in his pocket. Matthias stared at it

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

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

he said to Tony, then pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

Reeds?" A calm voice came

but something about its

is Daniel Shaw,"

blood

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

demanded, his voice barely

this very moment then,"

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