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.

obviously prioritizing his new love

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s

Hugh’s affection was

past, Robert would not have believed such a thing was possible!

to helm the company. Not only was he

the saying that there was always a bigger fish!

more desirable, and those who were loved had no fear!

to make an insulting

he’d

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no

done with work,”

his work jacket and loosened

took

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

choked back a laugh.

to contain his

match

Hugh would beat the shit

he told me about it. Now I see he was telling the truth.

is the first time I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this time?” asked

was indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever

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

Hugh said.

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

offered compensation on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my

hands

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

on is not ordinary. I checked. She

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

woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way.

turned to Hugh.

his lips and kept

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

immediately tapped on

a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

[You’re

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as well.

looked at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name to

why are you looking at your phone?

“She is like me.

the woman who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

more!” Connor

Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold.

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit from.

withholding information from

either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed something

had just been chatting with.

chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful

“Could it be…

thought Robert

back to the Sutton family home.

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into the

at

Hugh had replied.

had also changed

choked back an incredulous

lightly

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