No Way Back by Anna Mac

Chapter 231

They started having their meal, surrounded by an awkward atmosphere.

Jane ate happily as if nothing had happened.

It was as if she did not notice that she had caused this strange mood in the air.

She ordered the most expensive alcohol and meat.

Jane did not skimp on anything.

She went wild.

Ford, the sucker, was paying for it, after all.

It would be a waste not to take it.

Jane had wanted him to leave, but he chose not to understand her intention.

“Stay and pay, then,” she thought.

Ford tried to strike up a conversation with Jane a few times.

But Jane ignored Ford.

She treated Ford as nothing.

W

On purpose, she chatted with Lila and Marlon for Ford to see. They chatted enthusiastically.

She simply did not take Ford seriously.

No matter how well Ford composed himself, he could not suppress his anger.

Ford poured himself a glass of wine and drank half in one go. He said coldly, “Miss Jane Fowler, it seems you don’t like me very much.”

“No, you must be mistaken. You’re my fan.”

Jane finally paid attention to Ford.

She blinked innocently.

It was as if she was saying, “I didn’t mean to make you feel that way. It’s just that you don’t matter to me.”

Ford could not compare to Lila and Marlon at all.

“Miss Jane Fowler, are you saying I’m your fan, but you won’t give me special treatment because of that?”

“Ha!”

Ford finished the rest of his drink in one gulp.

up the suit draped on the

sorry. I suddenly remembered I had something to do at the office. I won’t be able to keep you company.

“Alright, boss.”

in

quickly

as I can remember, other than when he fought with Layne for toys when he was little,

and looked

obvious that Ford’s habit of hiding his emotions and putting on a fake smile was nurtured by his father, Michael.

loses his temper so easily… I overestimated him. I’m afraid he can’t compare to his father, that

with a

help calling her out.

thought, “Of course, you’re Queen of the Darknet. You’re Jane. No matter how good Ford was,

sbot like

would only suffer an instant defeat.”

the Darknet’s number one hacker. Just her title alone meant that Ford would never be

other side…

got into

seemed angry, the driver did not dare to ask further.

spat out a single word coldly,

“Got it”

Ford gradually

recalled Jane’s dismissive

lips gradually curled up.

was just a little interested I didn’t expect her to be so cold and dismissive toward me. She didn’t

beasts’ hunting instinct had been triggered.

more

wanted anything

it was, the more challenging it felt to

time and bask in the pleasure he felt afterward.

life of the rich was indeed

only wanted to use all their effort to find excitement

At that moment…

Ford’s phone rang.

from his father, Michael.

the matter?”

City and captured Luna. They’re secretly transporting her back to Stormton City. I reckon that if she falls into Raymond’s hands, even if Luna is his biological daughter, he’ll finish her off. She caused such a huge commotion and humiliated our family. Grandfather said to wait until after New Year’s Day to discuss Luna. And with Raymond’s personality, to protect the interests of his precious son and his branch of the family, he’ll hand Luna over for Grandfather

you plan to do? Do you want to protect Raymond and the others?”

eye to eye, Hugh is now the only person running the Croft family. Raymond’s family shouldn’t be causing any trouble at this juncture. If trouble does happen, I can’t use them as my shield any

at the bright moonlight outside. He narrowed his eyes. He had

was exactly because Michael knew how dangerous

nothing must happen to Raymond’s family.

least, it must not happen

it… Dad, by the way, I ran into Marlon today. I even ran into Jane, the world champion. You know her. That woman is indeed interesting. I think it’ll be good if she can

had your epiphany. You should find a woman and settle down early. Think of how happy I would be

young. She has to win a few more world championships to earn the right to marry into our Croft family and be

that she has close ties with Andy. It’s not bad for you two to start as friends, but

Don’t be like your useless brother. He’s always obsessed