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

not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

affection

past, Robert would not have believed such a

to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he

saying that there was always

always more desirable, and those

to make

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice

done with work,” Conner

jacket and loosened

relaxed as he took a seat

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked,

back a laugh.

managed to contain his

Connor was no match

afraid Hugh would beat

believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see he was

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

not

him? Both you and I

Hugh said.

his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost

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

raised his hands

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

on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation

up with interest at the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of

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

turned to

pursed his lips and

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone

saw that Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat

sent a smiling emoji with the

replied, [You’re welcome.]

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling

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

Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can help you?”

is like

She’s the woman who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert urged.

at Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad

withholding information from them!

the past, High would either refuse to tell or

Hugh had just been

usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful

“Could it be…

thought Robert to himself.

sent Lila back to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the

at her

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name to one

choked back an incredulous

ran her finger lightly over her cell

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