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 love over his friends.

glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

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

member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored

now believed the saying that there was

those who were loved had

make an insulting comment.

angered Hugh, he’d be

Robert had no choice

done with work,” Conner

work jacket and loosened his tie. He seemed

he took a seat next to

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

choked back

managed to

no match

Hugh would beat the shit out

about it. Now

seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this time?”

do you mean you did not believe me? Have

believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,”

Luther.” Hugh

when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as

manager, I offered compensation 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 not your rival in love!” Connor hurriedly explained.

raised his hands in surrender.

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

not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,”

issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind,

must be special in some

to Hugh.

pursed his lips and kept quiet.

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

cell phone vibrated.

that Jane had sent a message,

widened.

on

sent a smiling emoji with the

replied, [You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

WeChat name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

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

is like me. She too, has Type Omega Blood.

can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

Connor and Robert

Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked

purposefully withholding information

to tell or tell them everything! Robert

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting with.

had

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

Lila back to the Sutton family

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the house.

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name

choked back an

ran her finger lightly

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