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

Jane had not glanced in

affection was one–sided!

in the past, Robert would not have believed such a

company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting

there was always a bigger fish!

desirable, and those who were loved had no

to make an insulting

Hugh, he’d be the one

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

done

took off his work jacket and loosened his

as he took a

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

back

to contain his laughter.

match for Hugh’s

beat the shit

he told me about it. Now I see

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

indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe

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

Luther.” Hugh said.

arguing with Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of

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

raised his hands in surrender.

was no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though

woman you’ve got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP

“Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could have gotten

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

turned to Hugh.

his lips and kept quiet.

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

that Jane had sent

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat

the words,

[You’re

Hugh sent a smiling emoji

and then changed his own

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

screen and answered quietly. “She is like

She’s the woman who can

Connor and Robert urged.

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked

withholding information from

the past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed something strange.

wondered who Hugh had

had been

“Could it be…

thought Robert

to the Sutton family

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into

at

Hugh had replied.

two messages. He had also changed his user

choked back an incredulous cough.

her finger lightly over her

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