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 love over

not glanced in

affection was one–sided!

not have believed such a thing was

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

believed the saying that there was

those who were loved had

to make an

Hugh, he’d be the

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but

Robert, I’m done with work,” Conner said.

work jacket and loosened his

he took a seat next to

could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

choked back a

to

Robert, Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

would beat the shit out

about it. Now I see he was

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

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

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

Hugh

each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice.

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

hands

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

on is not ordinary. I checked. She

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

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

turned to

his lips

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent a

widened.

immediately tapped on

with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

[You’re

consideration, Hugh sent

and then changed his

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

is like me.

woman who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked

withholding information from

past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting with.

sullen expression had been

“Could it be…

thought Robert to himself.

sent Lila back to the Sutton family home.

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

sent her two messages. He had also changed his

an incredulous

finger lightly over

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