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.

was obviously prioritizing his

glanced in Hugh’s direction

Hugh’s affection

would not have believed

of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting her from afar.

now believed the saying that there was always a

and those who were

make an insulting

angered Hugh, he’d be the one

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but

done with work,” Conner

work jacket and loosened his tie.

as he took a seat next to Hugh.

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What

choked back a

to contain

was no match for

Hugh would beat the shit

I did not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see

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

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

liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I

Luther.” Hugh said.

Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart

Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a

his hands

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

checked. She made a reservation

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

why I said she’s no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh

turned to

pursed his lips and

there was

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

had sent

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

the

[You’re

Hugh sent a

name and then changed his own display

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

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

can

Connor

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

was purposefully withholding information from

the past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them

who Hugh had just been chatting with.

usual sullen expression had been

“Could it be…

Robert to

to the

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the

at her

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name to one similar

back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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