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.

off the darkness and injustice of the world

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

comparison, Jane and Lila remained calm

about the outcome

Madelyn

say something to Dwayne but

have to compensate

want

before the

returned with a

the money in Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate sources and had

outcome was not

a secret

Jane looked composed.

exactly how legitimate the source of her

but Andy had been the one who handled

would have done the necessary laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s bank

did you just say? That’s impossible. You

through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine. We’re impartial investigators and don’t side with any

fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your reputation. Do

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

a sudden chill

came to his senses

had a dream that he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected on himself, to stand in his own way

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

on the information the bank shared with us and the confirmation that we’ve obtained from the company that Ms. Fowler provided her services to, she has been providing

handed the

read the documents His

that trained his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the best education one could afford for elites since he

might have chosen a path different from that of his

quick

was a listed company that was

the company’s accounts, Jane had been working

company had been

was paying her, she could definitely afford a

stared at Jane with incredulity in

She was competent and rich

fact, you might even call her a successful person with “new money” who

was a sophomore at the University of Oricle

knew that would

more to her

revelation sent Dwayne

help but

as if he were seeing her through

Madelyn stepped forward.

gibberish. It was as if

sons in the family but spoiled their daughters

Madelyn was their only daughter who had been

like a princess and allowed

the University of Oricle proved she was not an

who had gotten admitted to the college

the entrance examinations like the typical

a result, she was not exactly your average student who excelled in math and

no

was