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

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

comparison, Jane and Lila remained

anxious about the outcome of

made Madelyn

to Dwayne but didn’t know

she might have to compensate Jane if they had mistakenly

she didn’t want

the

with a set

the money in Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate sources and had nothing to do

outcome was not

released a secret

Jane looked composed.

how legitimate the source

taken jobs on the Darknet, but Andy had been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities

the necessary laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s

impossible. You must have made a mistake of some

for the investigation. Everything checked out fine. We’re impartial investigators and don’t

much about your exploits as an international professional fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will

would become the best professional fighter in the world. His

a sudden chill as realization

came to

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 his

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

the company that Ms. Fowler provided her services to, she has

the documents

documents

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

path different from that of his family members, he shared their sharp sense regarding financing and

quick conclusion from

a listed company that was

company’s accounts, Jane had been working very

had been

her, she could definitely

at Jane with incredulity in

all. She was competent and rich enough to

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

was a sophomore at the University of

who knew that would be utterly

sister had more

revelation sent

help but

were seeing her through new

Madelyn stepped forward.

found herself staring at gibberish. It

in

didn’t help that Madelyn was their only daughter who

Madelyn like a princess and allowed her to learn anything she

the University of Oricle proved she was not

was an arts student who had gotten admitted to the college based

entrance examinations like the typical

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

really no doubt

Madelyn was no