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.

thought Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new

in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection was

the past, Robert would not have believed

to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting her from afar.

believed the saying that there was always a bigger fish!

more desirable, and those who were

make

if he angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

a result of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with work,” Conner

and loosened his tie. He seemed

more relaxed as he took a

Connor could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did

choked back

to contain his laughter.

match for Hugh’s

beat the shit out

I did not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now

is the first time I’ve seen you so taken with a

not believe me?

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

Hugh

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

on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am

his hands

Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might

is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a

cards.

I said she’s no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some

to Hugh.

his lips and kept

this moment, there was

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

he saw that Jane had sent a

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat

sent a smiling emoji with the words,

[You’re welcome.]

sent a smiling emoji

Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own

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

is

who can help your insomnia?” asked

us more!” Connor and Robert

this steak is cold. Make

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked

purposefully withholding information from

High would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

Hugh had

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

back to

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared

then glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

her two messages. He had also changed

an incredulous cough.

her finger lightly

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