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.

thought Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new

in Hugh’s direction

seemed Hugh’s affection was

not have believed such

family ever to helm the company. Not

now believed the saying that there was always a bigger fish!

those who were loved

make an

angered Hugh, he’d

overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse Hugh silently.

done with

and loosened his tie. He seemed

as he took a

could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say to

back a laugh.

to

Robert, Connor was no match for

afraid Hugh would beat the shit out of

not believe Robert when he told me about it. Now I see he was

first time I’ve seen you so taken with a woman. Are you…for real

not believe me? Have

Hugh liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you

Luther.” Hugh

out his name, each word clearly enunciated, his voice cold

I will not have any unpure thoughts towards

hands

were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they

got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using

VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections of

is interested in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be

to

pursed his lips

this moment, there was

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

he saw that Jane had sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat

sent a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank

replied, [You’re welcome.]

Hugh sent a smiling

Jane’s WeChat name and then

at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can help

locked his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like

woman who can help

more!” Connor and

Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

Hugh had picked up

withholding information

High would either refuse to tell or tell them

had

expression had been replaced

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert to himself.

back to the Sutton family home.

see you tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into

glanced at her

Hugh had replied.

also changed his

choked back an

ran her finger lightly

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