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.

his new love over

had not glanced in

affection

Robert would not have believed such a thing was possible!

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

there was always a bigger

desirable, and those who

to make an

Hugh, he’d be the one

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

done with work,” Conner said.

his work jacket and loosened his

relaxed as he took a seat next to Hugh.

comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say to Jane?”

choked back a

to

Robert, Connor was no match

was afraid Hugh would beat

Robert when he told me about it. Now I see he was telling the

is the first time I’ve seen you so taken with a

mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied

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

Hugh said.

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

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 love!” Connor hurriedly

raised his hands in

joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh

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

VIP cards. Unless

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

turned to

pursed his lips and kept

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

tapped on

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

replied, [You’re welcome.]

sent a

at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own

see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to

locked his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like

woman who can help your insomnia?”

us more!” Connor and Robert

inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the bad habit

purposefully withholding information from

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

Hugh had just been

Hugh’s usual sullen expression had

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to himself.

back to the

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared

then glanced at

Hugh had replied.

changed his user

back an incredulous

her finger lightly over

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