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.

Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new love over his

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection was

it were in the past, Robert would not

Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only

the saying that there was always a bigger fish!

desirable, and those who were

wanted to make an insulting comment.

angered Hugh, he’d be the one

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

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with work,”

and loosened

took a seat

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked,

back a

barely managed to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing manner.

beat the shit out of

did not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see he was

so taken with a woman.

you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

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

Hugh said.

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

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

his hands in

misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway,

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

VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could have gotten one.”

Hugh is interested in must be special in some

turned to Hugh.

pursed his lips and

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

that Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

on

with the words,

replied, [You’re welcome.]

consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji

name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

not see who Hugh was chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so

quietly. “She is like me. She

can help your insomnia?”

Connor and Robert urged.

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit from.

purposefully withholding information from

either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert

Hugh had just been

sullen expression had been replaced by a

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert

to the

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

changed his user name

back an incredulous cough.

lightly over

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