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.

his new love over his

in Hugh’s direction even

Hugh’s affection was

would not

company. Not only was he ignored by a

that there was always

was always more desirable, and those who were loved

make an insulting comment.

he’d be the one in trouble.

Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse

I’m done with work,” Conner

off his work jacket and loosened his tie.

he took a

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What

back a

managed to

was no match for Hugh’s overbearing manner.

afraid Hugh would beat the shit

me about it. Now I see he was telling

you so taken with a woman.

was indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me?

woman, would you believe him? Both you and

Hugh

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 his chest.

worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your rival in love!”

his hands in

Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they were best

ordinary. I checked. She made

only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she

woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way.

to

his lips and kept

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone

that Jane had sent

widened.

tapped on Jane’s

emoji with the words, [Thank

[You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

and then changed his own display

Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at

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

can help

us more!” Connor and Robert urged.

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up the bad habit from.

purposefully withholding

would either refuse to tell or tell them

who Hugh had just

Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

Robert

sent Lila back to the Sutton family

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the house.

at her

Hugh had replied.

had sent her two messages. He had also changed his user name

back an incredulous

ran her finger lightly over her cell

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