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.

obviously prioritizing his new love over

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction

Hugh’s affection

past, Robert would not have believed such a thing

was the youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting her from afar.

that there was

always more desirable, and those who were

wanted to make an

angered Hugh, he’d be the one in

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

I’m done with work,” Conner said.

work jacket and loosened

more relaxed as he took

make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you

back a laugh.

to contain his

no match

beat the shit

about it. Now

so taken with a woman. Are you…for real

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

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

Luther.” Hugh said.

Robert when Hugh called out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked, his heart almost jumping out of

the 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

raised his hands in

Hugh might kill him anyway, even

is not ordinary. I checked. She made

Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of some kind, there’s no way she could

no ordinary woman. Anyway, the woman Hugh is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to a common

to

pursed his lips

this moment, there was

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

saw that Jane had sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat

with the words, [Thank you

[You’re welcome.]

some consideration, Hugh sent

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

are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you

locked his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is

can help your insomnia?”

Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up

withholding information

past, High would either refuse to tell or tell them everything!

had just been chatting

the chat, Hugh’s usual sullen expression had

“Could it be…

Robert

back to the Sutton

see you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared

at

Hugh had replied.

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

choked back an

ran her finger lightly over her cell phone.

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