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.

his

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

seemed Hugh’s affection was

Robert would not have believed such a thing was possible!

the company. Not

believed the saying that there was

desirable, and those who were loved had no

wanted to make

Hugh, he’d be the one

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

done with work,” Conner said.

work jacket and loosened his

as he took a seat next to Hugh.

comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

back

to contain

match for Hugh’s overbearing

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

me about it. Now I see he was telling the

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

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

you Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him?

Hugh said.

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

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

raised his hands in surrender.

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

I checked. She made

the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s

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

to

his lips and kept quiet.

moment, there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone

sent a

widened.

on Jane’s

the

replied, [You’re

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

WeChat name and then changed his own display name

“Hugh, why are you looking at

quietly. “She is like

can help your insomnia?” asked

Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up

withholding information from

tell or tell

had just

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

thought Robert to himself.

Lila back to the Sutton family

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into the

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

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

back an incredulous

her finger lightly over

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