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 direction even once!

affection was one–sided!

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

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

now believed the saying that there was

always more desirable, and those who were

make an insulting comment.

angered Hugh, he’d be the one

result of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse Hugh

Robert, I’m done

work jacket and loosened his tie. He

more relaxed as he took a seat next to

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

back

managed to contain his

match for

beat the shit out

me about it. Now I see he was telling the

so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this

you mean you did not

woman, would you believe him? Both you and

Hugh said.

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

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

raised his hands in

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

ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a

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

must be special in some

to

pursed his lips and kept quiet.

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

had sent a message, his

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you for

[You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a

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

with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we

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

can help your

more!” Connor and Robert urged.

looked at Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new one.”

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the bad habit

withholding

would either refuse to tell

wondered who Hugh had

expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

Robert

to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the house.

at

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name to

choked back an incredulous cough.

lightly over her

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