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.

his new love over his friends.

had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

past, Robert would not have believed such a thing

family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left

that there was

unattainable was always more desirable, and those who were loved had no

make an insulting comment.

he angered Hugh, he’d

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

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with work,”

and loosened his tie.

he took a

asked, “What

back a

managed to contain his laughter.

no match for

Hugh would beat the shit out of

told me about it. Now I see he was

you so taken with a woman. Are

you mean you did not believe me?

liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know

Luther.” Hugh said.

with Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked,

that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my

hands in surrender.

misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they

your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,” said

news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could have

she’s no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way.

turned to Hugh.

his lips and

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

he saw that Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

on Jane’s

emoji with the words,

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a

at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his

see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give

and answered quietly. “She is like me. She too, has Type

can help your insomnia?” asked

Connor

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

withholding

tell or

who Hugh had just been chatting with.

expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

back to the Sutton family home.

you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into the

at her

Hugh had replied.

He had also changed his user name to one similar to Jane’s.

an

finger lightly over her cell

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