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 friends.

in

Hugh’s affection

the past, Robert would not have believed such

the company. Not

believed the saying that there was always a

desirable, and those who were

wanted to make

he’d

no choice but

I’m done with work,” Conner

his work jacket and loosened his

as he took

could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What

back a

barely managed to contain his laughter.

Connor was no match for Hugh’s

was afraid Hugh would beat the

when he told me about it. Now

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

indignant. “What do you mean you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

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

Luther.” Hugh

was still arguing with Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold

not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman

hands

if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill

on is not ordinary. I checked.

the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could have gotten

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

to Hugh.

his lips and kept

this moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

had sent

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s

emoji with the words, [Thank

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent a smiling emoji

name and then changed his own display name

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

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

who can help your insomnia?” asked

more!” Connor

“Also, this steak is cold. Make

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up the

withholding

tell or tell

had just been chatting with.

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had been replaced by

“Could it be…

thought Robert to

to the

you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

sent her two messages. He had also changed his

an incredulous

finger lightly over her cell

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