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 love over his friends.

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection was

the past, Robert would not have believed such a thing was

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

saying that there was always a bigger fish!

unattainable was always more desirable, and those who were loved

to make an insulting comment.

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

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

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

jacket and loosened his

he took a seat

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

choked back

barely managed to contain his

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing manner.

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

me about

you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this

not believe me?

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

Hugh

each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor

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

hands in surrender.

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

not ordinary. I checked. She

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

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

turned to Hugh.

lips

moment, there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat

sent a smiling emoji with the

replied, [You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a

WeChat name and then changed his

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

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

She’s the woman who can help

more!” Connor

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the bad

purposefully withholding

to tell

had just been

had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

Robert to

back to

see you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the

then glanced at

Hugh had replied.

had also changed

an

her finger lightly over

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