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

not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

affection was one–sided!

in the past, Robert would not have believed such a thing was

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

believed the saying that there was always

desirable, and those who

wanted to make an

if he angered Hugh, he’d be the one

Robert had no choice

Robert, I’m done

and loosened his tie. He seemed

relaxed as he took a

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

choked back a laugh.

to

Connor was no match

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

told me about

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

did not believe me?

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

Luther.” Hugh

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

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

his hands in

were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though

your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a

only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s

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

to

lips and kept

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

on

the words, [Thank you

[You’re

consideration, Hugh sent

WeChat name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

not see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your

“She is like me. She too, has Type Omega Blood.

the woman who can help your insomnia?”

more!” Connor and Robert urged.

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up the

withholding information

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

wondered who Hugh had just

had been replaced by a somewhat

“Could it be…

Robert

Lila back to the Sutton family

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into

at

Hugh had replied.

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

back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her cell

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