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.

thought Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new

not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection was

were in the past, Robert would not have believed such

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

saying that there was always

those who were

make

if he angered Hugh, he’d be the one in trouble.

a result of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to

Robert, I’m done with work,” Conner

jacket and loosened

as he took a

asked, “What did

choked back a

managed to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for Hugh’s

beat

about it. Now I see he was

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

do you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said Connor.

Hugh

clearly enunciated, his voice cold as

that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my

his hands in surrender.

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

your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She

issued a few VIP cards.

Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to a common woman,”

turned to

lips and

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

had sent a

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as well.

Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own

at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can help

“She is like me.

can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up

was purposefully withholding information

would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert

had just been

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

“Could it be…

Robert

Lila back to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into

at her

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name to one similar

choked back an

lightly over her cell phone.

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