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

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

seemed Hugh’s affection was

were in the past, Robert would not

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

believed the saying that there was always

always more desirable, and those who were loved had no fear!

to make

he’d

Robert had no choice but to keep quiet

I’m done with work,” Conner

off his work jacket and loosened his

took a seat

asked, “What did you say to Jane?”

choked back a

to contain his

Connor was no match for

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of

when he told me about it. Now

I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are

not believe me? Have I ever lied to you?”

would you believe him? Both you and I know

Luther.” Hugh said.

each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold as ice. Connor was shocked,

behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman

his hands in

no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might

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

restaurant only issued a few VIP cards.

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

turned to

his lips and kept

moment, there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

he saw that Jane had sent a

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

sent a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank

[You’re welcome.]

after some consideration, Hugh sent a smiling emoji

at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his

are you looking at your

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

the woman who can help

us more!” Connor and Robert

“Also, this

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

wondered where Hugh had picked up the bad

withholding information

would either refuse to tell or tell

who Hugh had just

had been replaced by a somewhat cheerful one.

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to himself.

sent Lila back to the Sutton

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

Lila disappeared

glanced at

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user

an incredulous cough.

lightly over her cell

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