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.

darkness and injustice of the world

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

Lila remained calm

did not seem anxious about the outcome of

made Madelyn

something to Dwayne

didn’t care that she might have to compensate Jane if they had

she didn’t want to apologize to

didn’t take long before the

returned with a

in Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate

outcome was

a secret

Jane looked composed.

exactly how legitimate the source of

the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities

laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s bank

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

We went through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine. We’re

your exploits as an international professional fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from

become the best

a sudden chill as realization struck

to

to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected on himself, to

how did Jane manage to earn so much?

“Based 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 services to

handed the documents

read the documents His face

classes on fighting techniques, a strict training regimen that trained his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family,

that of his family members,

drawn a quick conclusion from the

listed company that was worth tens

accounts, Jane had been working very closely with

had been paying Jane

how much it was paying her, she could definitely afford a Porsche

at Jane with incredulity in his

need the Fowler family at all. She was competent and rich enough to survive

successful person with “new money” who

a sophomore at the University of Oricle

that would be utterly

sister had more

revelation sent

couldn’t help but stare

he were seeing her through new

Madelyn stepped forward.

herself staring at gibberish. It was as if she were

in the family but spoiled

their

pampered Madelyn like a princess and allowed her to learn anything she

successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she was

arts student who had gotten admitted to the

taken the entrance examinations like the

result, she was not exactly your

no doubt

was no idiot