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.

prioritizing his new love over his friends.

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

the past, Robert would not have believed such a

the company. Not only was he

that there was always a bigger fish!

was always more desirable, and those who were loved had

to make an

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

no

done with work,” Conner said.

his work jacket and

as he took

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

back a laugh.

to contain his laughter.

was no match for

Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

he told me about it. Now I see he

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

did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

woman, would you believe him? Both you

Hugh

out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of

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

raised his hands in surrender.

if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they

ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP

the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless

special in some way. There’s no way Hugh

turned to Hugh.

lips

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone

saw that Jane had sent

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

smiling emoji with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re

sent a smiling emoji

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

did not see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t

“She is

woman who can help

us more!” Connor and Robert urged.

looked at Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit

withholding

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

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting

chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

to the Sutton family

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name to one

back an

finger lightly over her

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