No Way Back by Anna Mac

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

“My apologies, ladies. I did not mean to interrupt such a touching moment.”

Connor Luther approached them.

“This is the VIP card Cloudnine Restaurant has prepared for you as

compensation.

“The card is linked to your WeChat account. In the future, if you wish to dine at Cloudnine Restaurant, there will be no need for reservations. You’re also entitled to a 30% discount.

“I have a gift for you too, from me. This is a bottle of Lafite ’82,” said

Connor.

Lila immediately shook her head when she heard what his gift was. “That is way too expensive a gift. We cannot take it!”

A bottle of Lafite ’82 costs hundreds of thousands due to increased

demand in the market!

That was something Lila had heard her parents discussing.

Having their meal compliments of the restaurant and getting a VIP card was already more than enough compensation.

“The stellar reputation Cloudnine Restaurant has built over the years must not be tarnished. If you do not want this bottle of wine, throw it away. I will not take it back,” declared Connor.

Then, he glanced at Jane and walked away.

Jane watched him leave quietly.

It seems the bottle of wine was more than just an apology gift.

It seemed Connor knew of her relationship with Hugh.

He had gifted them the bottle of wine to get on her good side.

“Janie, what should we do?” asked Lila.

She looked at Jane in a daze.

“Since it’s already been gifted to us, let’s open it. As for the card, keep it. You can use it in the future,” replied Jane.

The way Jane saw it, there was no reason to reject a gift that had been

freely given.

Jane picked up the bottle opener and opened the bottle of Lafite without hesitation.

She poured Lila and herself a glass each.

“Cheers! To hell with the Fowler family!” said Jane.

She then drank from the glass.

Lila was stunned for just a split second before she smiled at Jane. “Cheers! To hell with the Fowler family!” she repeated.

“Oh, Janie, weren’t we going to spend the filthy money Dwayne Fowler gave us? After what happened, I doubt we can go through with it,” said Lila. “Yeah. It’s disgusting having his money on me. How about we donate it to Hope Junior School,” said Jane.

“That’s a great idea!” replied Lila.

When they were done, Jane and Lila left the restaurant.

Not once before that did they glance at Hugh.

Hugh finally turned away from them.

“Hugh, your beloved has left. You can eat now. Aren’t you hungry?” asked Robert.

He had already finished his food.

Hugh’s food, however, had not been touched at all. It had all gotten cold.

He had ignored Robert the entire evening.

All he had done was gaze in Jane’s direction.

prioritizing his new love over

in Hugh’s direction even once!

affection was

past, Robert would not have

president Hugh Croft was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but

saying that there was

more desirable, and those who

to make an

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

result of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to

Hugh, Robert, I’m done

off his work jacket and loosened

took a

asked, “What did you say to

back

managed to contain his

was no match for Hugh’s

would beat the shit out of him.

not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see

seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real

was indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

you believe him? Both you and I know

Hugh said.

out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold

restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your

his hands in

misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they were best friends!

you’ve got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a

only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could

the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in

to Hugh.

pursed his lips and kept

there was

“Ding dong!”

phone

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

on

with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji

looked at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t

answered quietly. “She is like me.

She’s the woman who can help your insomnia?” asked

us more!” Connor and Robert urged.

and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new one.”

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the

was purposefully withholding information

High would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting

sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

Robert

sent Lila back to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared

glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

changed

back an

finger lightly over her

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