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

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

not have believed such a

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

the saying that there was always

more desirable, and those who were loved had no

make an insulting comment.

Hugh, he’d be the one

manner, Robert had no choice but

Hugh, Robert, I’m done

took off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He

as he took a seat next to Hugh.

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

back

barely managed to

no match for Hugh’s overbearing

Hugh would beat

believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see he was

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

not believe me? Have I ever lied to you?”

a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh

Luther.” Hugh

when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold

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

raised his hands

Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill

I checked. She made a reservation using

few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no

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

there

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

that Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a smiling

at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed

was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information

answered quietly. “She is like

She’s the woman who can help

Connor

expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit

withholding information from them!

to tell or tell them everything!

wondered who Hugh had just

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat

“Could it be…

Robert

to the

see you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name to one similar to

choked back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly

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