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

in Hugh’s direction even

affection was one–sided!

Robert would not have believed such

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

saying that there was always a bigger

was always more desirable, and those who were loved had

to make

angered Hugh, he’d

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

I’m done with work,” Conner

his work jacket and loosened his

as he took a seat next to

asked, “What did you

choked back

managed to contain his

was no match

Hugh would beat the shit

when he told me about it. Now I see he

seen you so taken with a

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

a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said

Hugh said.

clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of his chest.

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

hands in

were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill

not ordinary. I checked. She

issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of

said she’s no ordinary woman. 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,” replied

to Hugh.

his lips and kept quiet.

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

he saw that Jane had sent a

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank

[You’re welcome.]

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

at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

did not see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can

is like me. She

woman who can help your

more!” Connor and

“Also, this

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked

was purposefully withholding information

past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed something strange.

who Hugh had just been

Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been

“Could it be…

thought Robert to himself.

to the Sutton

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name

an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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