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

glanced in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

it were in the past, Robert would not

Group’s president Hugh Croft was 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 wanting

that there

was always more desirable, and those who were loved had no fear!

make an insulting

Hugh, he’d

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

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with

took off his work jacket and loosened his

relaxed as he took a

comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

back a laugh.

managed to contain his

was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit

he told me about it. Now

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

did not believe me? Have I

told you Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said Connor.

Luther.” Hugh

word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor

any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not

hands in

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

not ordinary. I checked. She made a

up with interest at the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s

Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way.

to

pursed his lips and kept quiet.

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

on Jane’s

sent a smiling emoji with the words,

[You’re welcome.]

Hugh sent a smiling

and then changed his own display name to

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

quietly. “She is like

can help

us more!” Connor

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

was purposefully withholding information from

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

had just been

expression had been replaced by a

“Could it be…

thought Robert

back to the Sutton family home.

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared

glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

sent her two messages. He had also changed his user name

back an

her finger lightly over her

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