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.

and injustice of the world for

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

Jane and Lila remained calm

the outcome of the

Madelyn panic even

Dwayne

she might have to compensate Jane

didn’t want to apologize

long before the results of

returned with a

Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate sources and had nothing to do

was

released a secret sigh

Jane looked composed.

legitimate the source of

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

the

you just say? That’s impossible. You must have made a

Fowler, please calm down. We went through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine. We’re impartial investigators and

professional fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your reputation. Do remember that everything you do reflects not only on yourself but

become the

chill as

to

impulsively as he had. He had a dream that he needed to achieve,

so much?

shared with us and the confirmation that we’ve obtained from the company that Ms.

handed the documents

the documents

his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the

of his family members, he shared

a quick conclusion from the

was a listed company that was worth tens of

the company’s accounts, Jane had been working very closely

had been paying Jane

how much it was paying her, she could definitely

at Jane with incredulity in

didn’t need the Fowler family at all. She was competent and rich enough to survive on her

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

the University

knew that would be

biological sister had more

sent Dwayne

couldn’t help but stare

were seeing her through

Madelyn stepped forward.

It was as

sons in the family

that Madelyn was their only daughter who

pampered Madelyn like a princess

successful admission to the University of

arts student who had gotten admitted to

the entrance examinations like

was not exactly your average student who excelled in math and

was really no

Madelyn was