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 new love over his friends.

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s

affection was

it were in the past, Robert would not have believed such a thing

the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting

saying that there was always

was always more desirable, and those who were

to make

he’d be

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

I’m done with

took off his work jacket and loosened his

more relaxed as he took

himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

back a

to contain

Connor was no match for Hugh’s

would beat the shit out of

Robert when he told me about

so taken with a woman. Are you…for real

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

liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said

Luther.” Hugh said.

word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of his chest.

restaurant manager, I 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 interested in. I am not

his hands in surrender.

were to misunderstand. Hugh

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

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

I said she’s no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way.

turned to

his lips and

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

immediately tapped on

with the words, [Thank you

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent a smiling emoji as

and then changed his

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

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

can help your

Connor and Robert urged.

Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new one.”

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked up the bad habit

purposefully withholding

tell

had just been chatting with.

chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

Robert to himself.

Lila back to the Sutton

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the house.

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

had also changed his user name to

back an incredulous

her finger lightly over

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