Chapter 376

Chapter 376 We’ve Been Abducted?

Chloe was truly captivated by the composure and calmness displayed by the young man before her.

“Any girl who becomes your girlfriend in the future will undoubtedly be incredibly fortunate, ” she

praised.

“What makes you say that?” he asked.

“You’re wealthy, handsome, reliable, and gentle,” she replied.

Noah smiled subtly, a glint of innocence shining in his eyes. “I hope so. But I’m not fond of arranged

marriages.”

“Why don’t men from prestigious families like arranged marriages?” Chloe asked.

In such social circles, arranged marriages would serve as powerful alliances.

Noah pondered for a moment and playfully remarked, “Perhaps it’s their inherent rebelliousness or their

desire to maintain control over their destiny.”

After the funeral, Noah invited Chloe to sit down and discuss their strategy for managing public opinion.

Although the police would soon clarify the situation, there would still be online commentators

relentlessly criticizing her.

Noah had his bodyguards with him, who also handled various tasks. The two of them found a coffee

shop with excellent privacy, featuring secluded private rooms. One of the bodyguards went to the

counter to order coffee.

Since Chloe had no knowledge in this area, she attentively listened as Noah explained. After their

conversation, she grasped the situation.

“So, what you mean is that if my personal matters are connected to Exotic Star, I don’t need to worry

because your team will handle them?”

“Exactly. Our company has a dedicated department for handling such matters. They’re more

professional,” he replied.

“Okay.”

The arrangement brought her a sense of relief, and she saw no reason to refuse.

Chloe glanced at the time and raised her eyes to the entrance of the private room. “There should be

many people placing orders. Your bodyguard has been gone for over ten minutes and hasn’t returned

yet.”

“Perhaps he went to the restroom,” Noah suggested.

She smiled sheepishly and said, “How coincidental. I also need to use the restroom. Please

excuse me for a moment.”

Noah nodded and smiled gently.

After attending to her needs, Chloe walked to the side to wash her hands. In the fleeting moment as

she turned on the faucet, she felt a stinging sensation on her neck as if a foreign substance had been

injected into her body. She struggled to turn around and caught sight of a masked woman holding a

syringe, smiling at her.

Within mere seconds, Chloe’s limbs weakened, and all her strength deserted her. Refusing to

surrender to her fate, she made a desperate attempt to seek help, but the masked woman swiftly

covered her mouth. The powder on the woman’s palm infiltrated Chloe’s nostrils, causing her eyelids to

weigh down like lead and succumb to unconsciousness. 1

When Chloe regained consciousness, she found herself inside a van with her hands and feet tightly

bound. Noah was beside her, also in the same predicament, and was being restrained. The bodyguard,

soaked in blood, lay motionless nearby, his fate shrouded in uncertainty.

When Noah noticed Chloe stirring, he immediately said in a low voice, “Keep quiet. Conserve your

strength and keep a clear mind. For now, there won’t be anyone coming to rescue us.”

Noah had classes to attend today, and according to their itinerary, they were supposed to go directly to

the school after the funeral. The bodyguard was supposed to be on vacation and at home. It would be

difficult for their disappearance to be noticed.

Chloe felt a pang of pain at the needle mark on the back of her neck, and she opened her eyes slightly.

“We’ve been kidnapped?”

“Yes.”

“Who are they after? You or me?” she asked.

“I’m not sure,” Noah replied, his voice deep and his tone grave. “But what is certain is that they are not

ordinary people.”

Noah’s bodyguard was a retiree of special forces, and under normal circumstances, dealing with five or

six thugs posed no problem. However, when he found the bodyguard, he was covered in injuries, each

one potentially fatal. The assailant had displayed an alarming level of ruthlessness and precision,

indicating a background in professional training.