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.

Jane and Lila remained calm and

seem anxious about the outcome of the investigation at

made Madelyn

something to Dwayne but

she might have to compensate Jane if

didn’t want

long before the results of the investigation

with a

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

was not

released a secret

Jane looked composed.

the source

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

before transferring the money to Jane’s bank account.

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

channels for the investigation. Everything checked out

international professional fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your

had sworn that he would become the best professional fighter in the world. His actions could ruin Crucsia’s

a sudden chill

to his senses

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

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

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

the

documents His

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

of his family

had drawn a quick conclusion

company was a listed company that was worth tens

had been working

the company had been paying

paying her, she could definitely afford a

Jane with incredulity in his

She was competent and rich enough to

successful person with “new money”

the University of Oricle who was raking it

who knew that would be

had more

sent

but stare at

were seeing her

Madelyn stepped forward.

It was as if she were reading

tough on the sons in

help that Madelyn was their only daughter who

like a princess

Her successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she was not an

she was an arts student who had gotten admitted to

the entrance examinations

your average student who excelled in math and

really no

Madelyn was no idiot