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 his

in Hugh’s direction even

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

past, Robert would not have believed such a

company. Not only was he ignored by a woman,

that there was

desirable, and those who

make an

he angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but

I’m done

jacket and loosened

more relaxed as he took a seat

himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

back a

managed to contain

Robert, Connor was no match

was afraid Hugh would beat

about it. Now I see he was telling the

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

indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to you?”

you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is

Hugh

out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice

restaurant manager, I offered compensation on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a

hands

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

is not ordinary. I checked.

Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some

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

to Hugh.

his lips and

this moment, there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat message.

with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent a

Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name

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

phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like me. She too, has Type

who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

withholding information from them!

tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

had

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a

“Could it be…

Robert to

to

you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name to one similar to

an incredulous

lightly

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