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.

was obviously prioritizing his new love over

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s

seemed Hugh’s affection

it were in the past, Robert would not have believed

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

saying that there was always

always more desirable, and those who were loved

to make an

he’d be the one in trouble.

manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse Hugh silently.

done with work,”

jacket and

as he took a seat next

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

back a

barely managed to contain his laughter.

was no match for Hugh’s overbearing manner.

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit out

me about it.

with

you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to you?”

woman, would you believe him? Both

Luther.” Hugh said.

word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of

behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is

raised his hands

to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though

is not ordinary. I checked. She made

VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind,

no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to a

turned to Hugh.

lips and kept quiet.

this moment, there was a

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

on Jane’s

sent a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you for

[You’re welcome.]

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as well.

then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

did not see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can help

locked his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like me. She too, has

She’s the woman who can help your

us more!” Connor

“Also, this steak is cold.

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

purposefully withholding information

tell or tell them everything!

had just been chatting with.

expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

thought Robert to himself.

back to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into

then glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name

back an

lightly

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