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 his

had not glanced in Hugh’s

Hugh’s affection was

the past, Robert would not have believed such

to helm the company. Not only was

there was always a bigger fish!

those who were

wanted to make an insulting

if he angered Hugh, he’d

manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet

I’m done with

jacket and loosened his

took a seat next to Hugh.

himself comfortable, Hugh asked,

choked back a

managed to contain his

match for Hugh’s

would beat

told me about it. Now I see

you so taken with a woman. Are you…for

did not believe

him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,”

Luther.” Hugh said.

word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked,

not have any

hands

if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway,

ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using

looked up with interest at the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no

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

to

lips and kept quiet.

there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

that Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re welcome.]

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

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

why are you looking at your phone?

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

She’s the woman who can help your insomnia?” asked

more!” Connor

Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit

withholding

tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

Hugh had just been chatting

sullen expression had

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

Lila back to the Sutton

you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the house.

glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

He had also changed his user name to one

back an incredulous cough.

lightly over her

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