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.

Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new love over

had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

affection was

Robert would not have believed such a thing was

Croft was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he

there

those who

make an insulting comment.

he’d be the one in trouble.

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

I’m done with

off his work jacket and

relaxed as he took a seat next

himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say to Jane?”

back a

barely managed to contain

Robert, Connor was no match

would beat the shit

about it. Now I see

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

indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me?

would you believe him? Both you and I know what

Hugh

was still 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 out of

the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your rival in love!” Connor hurriedly explained.

raised his hands in surrender.

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

checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,” said Connor.

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

must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to a common

to Hugh.

his lips and kept quiet.

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

saw that Jane had sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat

the

[You’re welcome.]

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as well.

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

at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so

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

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

more!” Connor and Robert urged.

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

withholding information

refuse to tell

who Hugh had

usual sullen expression had been replaced

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to himself.

to the Sutton family

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared

glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

her two messages. He had also changed his user name

choked back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255