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

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

Hugh’s affection was

the past, Robert would not have believed

the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not

there was always a bigger fish!

unattainable was always more desirable, and those who were loved had

to make

if he angered Hugh, he’d

Robert had no choice but to keep

I’m done

off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He

relaxed as he took a seat next to

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

choked back a laugh.

managed to contain his

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

would beat

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

the first time I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are

you mean you did not

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

Hugh said.

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

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

hands in surrender.

were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even

I checked. She made a reservation using a

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

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

to

pursed his lips and

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone

he saw that Jane had sent a

widened.

on Jane’s

with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

then changed

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

answered quietly. “She is

woman who can help your insomnia?”

us more!” Connor and Robert urged.

this steak is cold. Make me a new

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the bad

withholding

would either refuse to tell or

had just been chatting

expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

to the Sutton

you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user

an

lightly over her

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