New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 295 Too Easy

making sense. Her body swayed slightly, and she realized she was moving. No, not her-the car was moving.

Claire groaned, shifting uncomfortably as something tight pressed against her wrist. She blinked her eyes open, but everything felt blurry and hazy like she had just woken up from a deep sleep. Her mind was trying to piece together where she was, but nothing was She heard the hum of the engine, and the next thing she noticed was the woman in the driver's seat glancing back at her through the rearview mirror. Lisa's smirk was hard to miss, even in Claire's groggy state.

"Well, well, look who's awake," Lisa said with a mocking tone, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Did you have a nice nap, sweetheart?"

Claire blinked a few more times, trying to process Lisa's words. What was happening? Why was she tied up? Her brain was still struggling to catch up.

"Too bad it's not time for you to be awake yet," Lisa added with a fake pout before she reached into the seat next to her and grabbed something.

Claire's heart raced as Lisa leaned over the front seat, a cloth in her hand. Before Claire could react, Lisa pressed it firmly against her nose and mouth. Claire struggled, but her hands were tied, and she couldn't fight back. Her vision blurred once again, and the world quickly faded into darkness.

Meanwhile, on a deserted road far from the flashing cameras of the paparazzi, Matthew pulled the car over and parked on the side. His eyes were glued to his phone, and his fingers tapped furiously on the screen.

Alexander, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced over at him with a raised eyebrow. "What are you doing?" he asked, his tone impatient.

Matthew didn't look up, too focused on whatever he was doing. "I'm tracking Claire's phone," he said casually.

Alexander frowned. "Wait, you can track her phone?" He leaned over, trying to get a peek at Matthew's screen.

Matthew smirked but didn't answer, his fingers still flying across his phone screen. Alexander huffed, not appreciating being left in the dark.

pressed, clearly

"It's kind of a hassle doing it without my laptop, though. But going back to the office isn't an option right now." Alexander folded his arms, watching Matthew work.

than him. Sure, before Claire took Matthew under his wings, he

like forever, Matthew's face lit up. "Got it!" he announced triumphantly, holding his phone

ready to

Matthew didn't move. He just sat there, staring

aren't we driving?" Alexander asked, throwing Matthew a confused

fading a

you mean 'too easy'?! isn't it good that we can locate her fast?" Alexander asked, his patience wearing thin. "What's so

a lot about strange things happening at the worst times. His instincts were telling him something was off. He tapped the screen of his phone, zooming in on the little blinking dot that represented Claire's location.

Maybe she needed

shot him a skeptical look. "If she wanted fresh air, she'd tell me. She wouldn't just disappear without a word."

she did leave without saying anything why is her phone still on, and why is she just hanging out at

up, his brow furrowing a little as if he hadn't considered that. "Uh, maybe nothing happened? Maybe she's fine,

is assuring, himself or Matthew. Deep down he knew something

Alexander was. Matthew thought to himself that Alexander never dealt with

when it comes to instinct, he is not the brightest. His mind wasn't as sharp

couldn't just sit there and do nothing. His gut told him something was

Matthew said, gripping the steering wheel tightly.

weirdly. "You're seriously going? I thought you said

want to confirm