Chapter 19

"No thanks. I'll get a taxi," said Noelle as she exited the car.

Quentin glanced around. He felt reassured by the area's surveillance and the frequent passing of taxis.

"Take care," Quentin said. His tone was unusually gentle.

"I will," Noelle replied before closing the car door.

Quentin watched as she stood on the roadside while trying to hail a taxi. She looked skinny. After that, Quentin drove off.

Noelle waited for a taxi, but a car without license plates pulled up instead. It seemed like it had been waiting for the perfect opportunity. The unlicensed car stopped abruptly before Noelle as Quentin's car disappeared from view. Several thugs emerged from the car and surrounded her.

"What are you guys doing?" Noelle exclaimed in shock.

One of the thugs, Andy, grinned at her and joked, "What do you think we're doing? What do you think a bunch of guys and a lady would be doing?"

The rest of them laughed as if it was a big joke. Noelle quickly reached for her phone in her handbag