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 love over his friends.

not glanced in Hugh’s direction even once!

affection was one–sided!

it were in the past, Robert would not

helm the company. Not only was

there was always

those who were

make an

angered Hugh, he’d be the one

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

Robert, I’m done with

took off his work jacket and

relaxed as he took

Connor could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say

back

barely managed to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for

afraid Hugh would beat

about it. Now I see he was telling

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

you mean you did not believe me? Have

woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh

Luther.” Hugh

word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor

offered compensation on behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is

raised his hands in

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

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

the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s

Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special

turned to

lips and

there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone

that Jane had sent a message, his

widened.

on Jane’s

with the words,

[You’re

some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

WeChat name and then changed

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

“She is like me. She too, has Type Omega

can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up

purposefully withholding

would either refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert

Hugh had just

Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat

“Could it be…

Robert to

Lila back to the Sutton family

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared into the

glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

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

back an

lightly over her cell

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