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

in Hugh’s direction even

affection

in the past, Robert would not have

Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a

saying that there was always a

was always more desirable, and those who were loved had no

make an

he angered Hugh, he’d

had no choice but

done with work,”

and loosened

relaxed as he took a seat next to Hugh.

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

back

barely managed to contain

no match for Hugh’s

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit

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

first time I’ve seen you so taken with

do you mean you did not believe

would you believe him? Both you and

Luther.” Hugh

called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice.

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

raised his hands in surrender.

to misunderstand. Hugh

woman you’ve got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using

cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no

ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special

to Hugh.

his lips and

this moment, there was a

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

on Jane’s

a smiling emoji with the

[You’re

some consideration, Hugh sent

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

you looking at your

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

who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up

was purposefully withholding information from them!

refuse to tell or

had just been

chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced

“Could it be…

Robert

to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared

then glanced at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

He had also changed his user name to one similar to Jane’s.

choked back an incredulous cough.

lightly

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