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.

fend off the darkness and injustice

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

Lila remained

the outcome of the investigation

made Madelyn panic

Dwayne but didn’t

to compensate Jane if they had mistakenly accused

want to apologize

before the results of the investigation

with a set of

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

outcome was not

released a secret sigh of

Jane looked composed.

the source of her money

the Darknet, but Andy had been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities were not to

would have done the necessary laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s bank account. Nobody

say? That’s impossible. You must have made

channels for the investigation.

eyed Dwayne coolly. “I’ve heard much about your exploits as an international 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

participated in WWE and had sworn that he would become the best professional fighter in

sudden chill

to

and act 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 stand in

manage to earn so much?

documents. “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,

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

different from that of his family members, he shared their

a quick conclusion from

company that

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

the company had been

was paying her, she could definitely afford a

stared at Jane with incredulity

at all. She was competent and rich enough to

even call her a successful person with “new

the University of Oricle who was

knew that would

more

sent

but stare

if he were seeing her

Madelyn stepped forward.

at gibberish. It was as if she

Fowlers were tough on the sons in the family but spoiled their daughters

was their

Anna pampered Madelyn like a princess and allowed her to learn

to the University of Oricle proved she was

who had gotten admitted to the college based on her

hadn’t taken the entrance

was not exactly your average

really no

was no