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.

Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new love

not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

affection

were in the past, Robert would not have believed such a thing was

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

believed the saying that there was always a bigger

those who

make an insulting

Hugh, he’d be the one in trouble.

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse

done with work,” Conner

his work jacket and

he took a seat next to

Hugh asked, “What

choked back a laugh.

barely managed to contain his

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

would beat the

Robert when he told me about it. Now I see

taken with a woman. Are you…for real this time?” asked

you did not believe me? Have I ever

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

Luther.” Hugh

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

not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested

raised his hands

if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might

ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation

VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way

Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in

to Hugh.

pursed his lips and

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

Jane had sent a

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat

smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji

Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display

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

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

woman who can help your insomnia?”

more!” Connor and

inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked

was purposefully withholding information from

either refuse to tell or tell

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting with.

sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to

to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into

then glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

her two messages. He had also changed his

an incredulous cough.

finger lightly

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