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

had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

seemed Hugh’s affection

past, Robert would not

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

the saying that there was always a

those who were

make an insulting

Hugh, he’d be the one

had no choice but to

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

took off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He

he took a seat next

could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

choked back

barely managed to contain his laughter.

match

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

believe Robert when he told me about

time I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for

you did not

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

Hugh

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

compensation on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts

his hands

no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh

I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,” said

issued a few VIP cards. Unless

ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh

turned to

his lips and kept quiet.

this moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone

Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat

with the words,

replied, [You’re welcome.]

Hugh sent a

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

with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone?

is like me. She too, has Type

woman who can help your

more!” Connor and Robert urged.

“Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the

was purposefully withholding

past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them

Hugh had

sullen expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

Robert to

to

tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into the

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

two messages. He had also changed his

an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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