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.

was obviously prioritizing his new

glanced in Hugh’s

seemed Hugh’s affection

were in the past, Robert would not have believed

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

now believed the saying that there was always a bigger

was always more desirable, and those

to make

Hugh, he’d be the one in

had no choice but to

I’m done with work,” Conner said.

off his work jacket and loosened

relaxed as he took

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

choked back a

to

match for

was afraid Hugh would beat

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

with a woman. Are

not believe me? Have

told you Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him? Both

Hugh

enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was

I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your rival in

hands in surrender.

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

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

“Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some

is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted

turned to Hugh.

his lips and

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat message.

emoji with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as well.

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

Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone?

his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like me. She too, has

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

more!” Connor and

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the bad

was purposefully withholding information from them!

tell

wondered who Hugh had

chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced

“Could it be…

Robert to himself.

back to

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared

glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

changed his

choked back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly

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