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, and six men in dark suits emerged. Mathias noddedapprovingly.   “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