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

seemed Hugh’s affection

it were in the past, Robert would not

company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but

believed the saying that there was always

unattainable was always more desirable, and those who were loved

make an insulting comment.

angered Hugh, he’d be the

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

Robert, I’m done

his work jacket and loosened his tie.

as he took a seat next to Hugh.

Hugh asked, “What did

choked back a

to

Connor was no match

would beat

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

so taken with a woman.

“What do you mean you did not believe

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

Luther.” Hugh

arguing with Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out

that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is

hands in surrender.

misunderstand. Hugh might kill him

woman you’ve got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a

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

must be special in some way.

turned to

pursed his lips and kept quiet.

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

that Jane had sent

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat

with the

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent

and then changed his

see 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

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

She’s the woman who can help

us more!” Connor and Robert

expressions. “Also, this steak is cold.

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the bad habit from.

purposefully withholding

either refuse to tell or tell

who Hugh had just

Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a

“Could it be…

Robert

Lila back to

you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the

glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user

choked back an incredulous

lightly over her

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