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.

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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.

got up and picked up the suit draped

remembered I had something to do at the office. I won’t be able to keep you company. Manager, this table doesn’t have to pay for the

“Alright, boss.”

in a

restaurant manager quickly chased after him.

are quite something, Jane. As far as I can remember, other than when he fought with

his fork and looked at

his emotions and putting on a fake smile was nurtured by

afraid

spoke with a disdainful expression.

could not help calling

the Darknet. You’re Jane. No matter how good Ford was, compared

sbot like

would only suffer

meant that Ford would never be able to play her for a

other side…

got into

that Ford seemed angry, the driver did not dare to ask further. “Mr. Croft, where

out a single word coldly,

“Got it”

Ford gradually calmed down.

recalled Jane’s dismissive

corners of his lips

Jane Fowler… How interesting. At first, I was just a little interested I didn’t expect her to be so cold and dismissive toward me. She didn’t take me seriously at all. One day, she’ll regret it…”

king of beasts’ hunting instinct had been triggered.

was even more interested in

had never wanted anything too easy

it was, the more challenging

some time and

the rich was indeed that simple.

only wanted to use all their effort

At that moment…

Ford’s phone rang.

was from his father,

What’s the matter?”

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 to

What do you plan to do? Do you want to protect Raymond

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

looked at the bright moonlight outside. He narrowed his eyes. He had the charm of someone

exactly because Michael knew how dangerous

happen to Raymond’s family.

it must not happen now.

got it… Dad, by the way, I ran into Marlon today. I even ran into Jane, the world champion. You know her. That woman is

“You’re almost 30 years old. At last, you’ve had your epiphany. You should find a woman and settle down early. Think

Is that her name? She’s a little young. She has to win a few more world championships to earn the right to marry into our Croft family and

to start as friends, but

He’s always obsessed with women and loses his