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.

obviously prioritizing his new love over

in Hugh’s direction

Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

the past, Robert would not have believed such a thing was possible!

Hugh Croft was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored

now believed the saying that there was

and those who were loved had no fear!

to make an insulting

Hugh, he’d

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

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

and loosened his

he took a seat next to

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

back a laugh.

managed to

match for Hugh’s

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit out

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

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

you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is

Hugh said.

still arguing with Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as

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

raised his hands

no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they were best

ordinary. I checked.

only issued a few VIP cards.

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

turned to Hugh.

his lips and

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

had sent a message,

widened.

on Jane’s

smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you for

[You’re

Hugh sent

at Jane’s WeChat name and then

why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that

and answered quietly. “She is

woman who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the

was purposefully withholding information from

tell or

who Hugh had just

expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

Robert

Lila back to the

you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into

then glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

had sent her two messages. He had also changed his

back an incredulous

lightly

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