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.

his

had not glanced in

Hugh’s affection

past, Robert would not have believed such a thing

youngest member of the Croft family ever to helm the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was also left wanting

there was always a

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

wanted to make an insulting

angered Hugh, he’d be

result of Hugh’s overbearing manner, Robert had no choice but to

I’m done with work,” Conner said.

and loosened his tie. He

took a seat

Connor could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did you say to Jane?”

back a laugh.

barely managed to contain his

match

Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

about it. Now I

so taken with a woman. Are you…for real this time?” asked Connor.

you mean you did not believe

liked a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what

Luther.” Hugh said.

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

behalf of the restaurant, that’s all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your

raised his hands

no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though they

not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP

cards. Unless

in must be special in some way. There’s no way Hugh would be attracted to a common woman,” replied Connor.

turned to Hugh.

his lips

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

phone vibrated.

sent a message, his eyes

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat message.

with the words, [Thank you for tonight.]

replied, [You’re

Hugh sent a

looked at Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name

looking at

“She is like

She’s the woman who can help your insomnia?” asked Connor.

more!” Connor

Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me a new

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked up the bad

was purposefully withholding information

to tell or tell them

had just been

sullen expression had

“Could it be…

Fowler?” thought Robert

sent Lila back to the Sutton family home.

tomorrow,” Lila said.

“Ok,” replied Jane.

disappeared into the

then glanced at

Hugh had replied.

also changed his user name to one similar

choked back an incredulous cough.

ran her finger lightly over her cell

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