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.

Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new love over his friends.

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection

not

youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left

that there was

desirable, and those

to make an insulting comment.

Hugh, he’d be the

had no choice

done with work,” Conner

jacket and loosened his tie. He seemed

he took a seat next

asked, “What did you

choked back a laugh.

barely managed to contain his

no match for Hugh’s overbearing

beat the shit

about it. Now I see he was telling

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

was indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me?

a woman, would you believe him? Both

Hugh

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 my friend is interested in. I am not your rival

raised his hands

no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they were best friends!

your eye on is not ordinary. I checked.

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

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

turned to

pursed his lips and kept quiet.

moment, there was

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

sent a message, his

widened.

on Jane’s

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling

WeChat name and then changed his own display

looking at

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

She’s the woman who can help your

us more!” Connor and

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit

purposefully withholding information from

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

wondered who Hugh had

sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful

“Could it be…

Robert to himself.

back to the Sutton family

you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

two messages. He had also changed his user name to one similar to

back an

her finger lightly over her cell

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