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.

prioritizing his new love over his

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection

it were in the past, Robert would not have believed such

the company. Not only was he ignored by a

the saying that there was always a bigger

always more desirable, and those who were

wanted to make an

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

had no choice but to keep quiet and curse Hugh

Robert, I’m done

off his work jacket and

as he took a seat next

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

choked back a laugh.

barely managed to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

beat the

not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now

with a

do you mean you did not believe

you believe him? Both you and I

Luther.” Hugh said.

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

have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested

raised his hands in surrender.

Hugh might

woman you’ve got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a

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

must be special in some way.

turned to Hugh.

lips and

there was a

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

Jane had sent a

widened.

immediately tapped on

smiling emoji with the words,

[You’re

consideration, Hugh sent

Jane’s WeChat name and then

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

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

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

more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up

was purposefully withholding information from them!

past, High would either refuse to tell

wondered who Hugh had

usual sullen expression had been replaced

“Could it be…

thought Robert

Lila back to the Sutton

you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the house.

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

had also changed his user name

choked back an incredulous

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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