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.

prioritizing his

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

seemed Hugh’s affection

not have believed such a thing was

Group’s president Hugh Croft was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored

saying that there

and those who were loved had no fear!

wanted to make an

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

no choice

done

work jacket and loosened his tie. He

as he took

himself comfortable, Hugh asked,

back

to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for Hugh’s

afraid Hugh would beat the

he told me about

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

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

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

Luther.” Hugh

was still 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

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

hands

misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they

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

interest at the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards.

interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to

turned to

pursed his lips and

there was

“Ding dong!”

phone

Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s WeChat

emoji with the words, [Thank you for

[You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a

then

see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you

“She is like me.

woman who can help your insomnia?” asked

Connor and Robert urged.

“Also, this steak is cold.

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit

withholding information from

refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert

wondered who Hugh had just been chatting with.

expression had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to himself.

to the

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into the

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

two messages. He had also changed his user name to one similar to

choked back an incredulous

finger lightly over her cell

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