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

glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

were in the past, Robert would not have believed

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

that there was always a bigger fish!

unattainable was always more desirable, and those who were

wanted to make an insulting

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

no

Robert, I’m done with work,” Conner said.

off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He

took a seat next to Hugh.

comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

choked back a

to contain his laughter.

match for Hugh’s

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit out

me about it.

first time I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this time?” asked

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

Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you

Luther.” Hugh

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

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

his hands in

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

not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine

only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got

is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way

to Hugh.

his lips and kept

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat message.

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

replied, [You’re

after some consideration, Hugh sent a

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

with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information

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

can help

Connor and

expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new one.”

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit

withholding information

refuse to tell or

Hugh had just been

had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful

“Could it be…

thought Robert

Lila back to the Sutton family

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into the

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

messages. He had also changed his user name to

choked back an

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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