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

in Hugh’s direction even once!

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

would not have believed such a thing

member of the Croft family ever to helm the company.

now believed the saying that there was always

those

to make an

Hugh, he’d

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice

Hugh, Robert, I’m done

work jacket and loosened his tie. He seemed

took a seat next to

could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did

choked back

managed to contain his laughter.

Robert, Connor was no match for Hugh’s

Hugh would beat the shit out

he told me about it.

I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this

mean you did not believe me? Have I ever

believe him? Both you and I know

Hugh

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

the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman

raised his hands

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

is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine

only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind,

is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to

turned to Hugh.

lips and kept quiet.

there was a

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

emoji with the words, [Thank you

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

WeChat name and then

asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your

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

who can help

Connor and Robert

Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new one.”

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up

withholding information from them!

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

had just

usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat

“Could it be…

Robert to

to

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the

at

Hugh had replied.

messages. He had also changed his user name to one

back an

lightly over her cell

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