No Way Back by Anna Mac

Chapter 18 An Apology And Compensation

James nodded. “Of course.”

James had recorded their statements and had a copy of the security recording. He had every bit of evidence that he needed. If Dwayne’s and Madelyn’s accusations turned out to be unsubstantiated, Jane had every right to demand compensation.

Madelyn felt an uneasiness stirring in her gut as she eyed the look of bold confidence on Jane’s face.

She had intended to make a dig at Jane and put her in a spot.

She didn’t believe that Jane had 150 thousand dollars and was convinced that Jane had somehow stolen it from the Fowler family.

She insinuated that Jane was a sex worker in an attempt to anger Jane and ruin her reputation.

But Jane had called the cops instead and claimed she hadn’t gotten the money through illegal means with such confidence.

Could Jane possibly have found a way out of getting caught?

“Dwayne, let’s forget about it. Janie is a part of our family. If news about our dispute spreads, it’ll ruin the Fowler family’s reputation. Daddy and Mommy will be so upset.

“Why don’t we..”

While Madelyn wanted to forget about it all, Jane wasn’t prepared to back down.

“Do you think you can escape the consequences of your actions if you back down now? Dwayne, be a man of your word. It’s too late for you to be a coward and back down now.”

The hot–tempered Dwayne lost his cool instantly. “Who are you calling a coward? Sir, go ahead with the investigation. Make sure you’re thorough. Jane couldn’t possibly have earned all that money!”

What an idiot.

Madelyn cursed inwardly.

Jane wasn’t an idiot. She had given the cops complete access to her account details. What did that mean?

It meant that she hadn’t done anything wrong!

If Dwayne had seized the opportunity that Madelyn had given him, used the excuse of avoiding further embarrassment to the Fowler family, and backed down, they could have prevented this entire thing from

blowing up.

But he had killed all chances of doing that with his proclamation.

“Janie, please don’t be upset with us. We were simply worried that you had been led astray…”

“Shut up, Madelyn, and stop calling me ‘Janie.‘ You make me sick!”

Jane’s rebuke had Madelyn snapping her mouth shut instantly. Her eyes began to tear as she lowered her head and hid behind Dwayne.

“Jane!”

Dwayne glared furiously at Jane. If he could, he would tear her apart right this instant.

Jane didn’t care. She wrote down her bank account details and handed the information to James.

The cops had the authority to access confidential information for their investigations. James took the information that Jane had given him, filled in the necessary forms, and submitted them.

Throughout it all, Lila never let go of Jane’s hand. She clutched it tightly as if she could give Jane strength through her touch.

It was as if she were telling Jane silently.

Don’t worry, Janie. You still have me!

Your family may insult and hurt you, but you still have your best friend. I’ll always be by your side.

off the darkness and injustice of the

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

comparison, Jane and Lila remained calm

about the outcome of the investigation

Madelyn panic

to Dwayne but didn’t know what to

care that she might have to compensate

she didn’t want to apologize to

didn’t take long before the results of

with a

to our investigation, the money in Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did

was

a secret sigh of

Jane looked composed.

how legitimate the source of her money

been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities were not

done the necessary laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s bank

That’s impossible. You must have made a mistake of some

channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine.

refrain from doing anything that will damage

had participated in WWE and had sworn that he would become the best professional fighter in the

a sudden chill as realization

came to

had a dream that he needed to achieve, and

manage to earn so much?

obtained from the company that

handed the

the documents

physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the best

have chosen a path different from that of his

had drawn a quick conclusion from the

company that was worth tens

company’s accounts, Jane had

had been

was paying her, she could definitely

stared at Jane with incredulity

need the Fowler family at all. She was competent and rich enough to survive on her

call her a successful person with

the University

that would be

biological sister had more to

revelation sent

but stare

he were

Madelyn stepped forward.

at gibberish. It was as if

tough on the sons in the family but spoiled their

was their

like a princess and allowed her to

successful admission to the University of Oricle

gotten admitted to the college

the entrance examinations like

exactly your average student

really no doubt

course, Madelyn was no