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 of the world for

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

and Lila remained

did not seem anxious about the

Madelyn panic even

something to Dwayne but didn’t know what

might have to compensate Jane if they had

didn’t want to apologize

long before the results

returned with a set of

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

outcome was

secret

Jane looked composed.

knew exactly how legitimate the source of her money

the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities were not

before transferring the money to

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

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

praises of you. Please refrain from doing

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

chill

to his senses

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

manage to earn so

that we’ve obtained from the company that Ms. Fowler provided her services to, she has been providing services to a

the

documents His

universities in Crucsia His curriculum included classes on fighting techniques, a strict training regimen that trained his physique, and courses on culture. As a

have chosen a path different from that of his family

drawn a quick

company that

had been

addition, the company had

paying her, she could definitely afford a

stared at Jane with incredulity in his

at all. She was competent and rich enough to survive on her

a successful person with “new money”

University of

knew that would

had more to

sent Dwayne

but stare

were seeing

Madelyn stepped forward.

It

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

their only daughter who had

a princess and allowed her

was a decent student. Her successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she was not

she was an arts student who had gotten

entrance examinations like the

not exactly your average student who excelled in

was really no doubt

course, Madelyn was