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

not glanced in Hugh’s

affection was one–sided!

would not have

Group’s president Hugh Croft was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was

that there was

always more desirable, and those who were loved had

to make an

Hugh, he’d be the one in

manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet

I’m done with

his work jacket and loosened

he took

himself comfortable, Hugh asked,

back a

to

Robert, Connor was no match for

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

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

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

you mean you did not believe me? Have I

told you Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said

Hugh

name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of his

the restaurant manager, I offered compensation on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards

raised his hands in surrender.

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

your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP

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 way she could have gotten

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

turned to Hugh.

his lips and kept

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re

sent a smiling

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

asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at

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

the woman who can help

more!” Connor and Robert

expressions. “Also, this

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the bad habit

was purposefully withholding

to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

Hugh had just been chatting with.

sullen expression had been replaced by a

“Could it be…

thought Robert

sent Lila back to the

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared

then glanced at

Hugh had replied.

her two messages. He had also changed

choked back an incredulous

finger lightly over her cell phone.

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