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 his friends.

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection

Robert would not have believed such a

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

there was always a bigger fish!

desirable, and those who were loved had

make an insulting comment.

he angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

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

I’m done with work,” Conner said.

his work jacket and loosened his tie.

he took a seat

asked, “What

choked back

managed to contain his

Robert, Connor was no match for

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of

about it. Now I

the first time I’ve seen you so taken with

mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied

woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is

Luther.” Hugh

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

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 friend is interested in. I am not your rival in

hands in

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

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

the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections

interested in must be special in

to

lips and kept

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

tapped on Jane’s

a smiling emoji with the

replied, [You’re

consideration, Hugh sent

then changed his own display name to

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

“She is like me. She too, has Type Omega Blood.

the woman who can help your

us more!” Connor

at Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up

was purposefully withholding

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

had

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

sent Lila back to the

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into the house.

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

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

an incredulous cough.

lightly over her cell phone.

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