No Way Back by Anna Mac

Chapter 18 An Apology And Compensation

James nodded. “Of course.”

James had recorded their statements and had a copy of the security recording. He had every bit of evidence that he needed. If Dwayne’s and Madelyn’s accusations turned out to be unsubstantiated, Jane had every right to demand compensation.

Madelyn felt an uneasiness stirring in her gut as she eyed the look of bold confidence on Jane’s face.

She had intended to make a dig at Jane and put her in a spot.

She didn’t believe that Jane had 150 thousand dollars and was convinced that Jane had somehow stolen it from the Fowler family.

She insinuated that Jane was a sex worker in an attempt to anger Jane and ruin her reputation.

But Jane had called the cops instead and claimed she hadn’t gotten the money through illegal means with such confidence.

Could Jane possibly have found a way out of getting caught?

“Dwayne, let’s forget about it. Janie is a part of our family. If news about our dispute spreads, it’ll ruin the Fowler family’s reputation. Daddy and Mommy will be so upset.

“Why don’t we..”

While Madelyn wanted to forget about it all, Jane wasn’t prepared to back down.

“Do you think you can escape the consequences of your actions if you back down now? Dwayne, be a man of your word. It’s too late for you to be a coward and back down now.”

The hot–tempered Dwayne lost his cool instantly. “Who are you calling a coward? Sir, go ahead with the investigation. Make sure you’re thorough. Jane couldn’t possibly have earned all that money!”

What an idiot.

Madelyn cursed inwardly.

Jane wasn’t an idiot. She had given the cops complete access to her account details. What did that mean?

It meant that she hadn’t done anything wrong!

If Dwayne had seized the opportunity that Madelyn had given him, used the excuse of avoiding further embarrassment to the Fowler family, and backed down, they could have prevented this entire thing from

blowing up.

But he had killed all chances of doing that with his proclamation.

“Janie, please don’t be upset with us. We were simply worried that you had been led astray…”

“Shut up, Madelyn, and stop calling me ‘Janie.‘ You make me sick!”

Jane’s rebuke had Madelyn snapping her mouth shut instantly. Her eyes began to tear as she lowered her head and hid behind Dwayne.

“Jane!”

Dwayne glared furiously at Jane. If he could, he would tear her apart right this instant.

Jane didn’t care. She wrote down her bank account details and handed the information to James.

The cops had the authority to access confidential information for their investigations. James took the information that Jane had given him, filled in the necessary forms, and submitted them.

Throughout it all, Lila never let go of Jane’s hand. She clutched it tightly as if she could give Jane strength through her touch.

It was as if she were telling Jane silently.

Don’t worry, Janie. You still have me!

Your family may insult and hurt you, but you still have your best friend. I’ll always be by your side.

the darkness and injustice of the world

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

comparison, Jane and Lila remained calm and

seem anxious about the outcome of the

Madelyn

to say something to Dwayne but didn’t know what to

compensate Jane if they had mistakenly accused her of

want to apologize to

long before the

returned with a

bank account did

was not

secret

Jane looked composed.

exactly how legitimate the source

might have taken jobs on the Darknet, but Andy had been the

would have done the necessary laundering before transferring the

say? That’s impossible. You

channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine.

of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your reputation. Do

sworn that he would become the best professional fighter in the world. His

felt a sudden chill as

to his

as impulsively as he had. He had a dream that he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected on himself, to

Jane manage to earn so much? It seems impossible. She’s just a

on the information the bank shared with us and the confirmation that we’ve obtained from the company that

the documents to

read the documents

included classes on fighting techniques, a strict training regimen that trained his physique, and courses on culture.

from that of his family members, he

quick conclusion from

company was a listed company that was worth tens of

accounts, Jane had

company had been paying Jane

it was paying her, she could definitely

at Jane with incredulity

didn’t need the Fowler family at all. She was competent and

even call her a successful person with “new money” who

was a sophomore at the University of Oricle who was raking it

that would be utterly

more

revelation sent

but stare

as if he were seeing her through new

Madelyn stepped forward.

herself staring at gibberish. It was as if she were reading

the sons in the family but spoiled

was their only daughter who had

a princess and allowed her to learn anything she

student. Her successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she was not

arts student who had gotten admitted to the

hadn’t taken the entrance examinations like the

she was not exactly your average

no doubt

Madelyn was