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.

prioritizing his new love over his friends.

in Hugh’s direction

Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

were in the past, Robert would not have

the company. Not only was he ignored by a woman, but he was

saying that there was always a

desirable, and those who were loved had no

wanted to make an insulting

Hugh, he’d be

had no

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with work,” Conner said.

off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He seemed

more relaxed as he took a seat

Connor could make himself comfortable, Hugh asked, “What did

back a

barely managed to contain

Robert, Connor was no match

Hugh would beat the shit out of him.

me about it. Now I see he was

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

you did not believe me? Have I ever lied to

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

Luther.” Hugh said.

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

all. Don’t worry. I will not have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your rival in

hands

joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill him anyway, even though

is not ordinary. I checked. She made

up with interest at the news. “Oh? Cloudnine restaurant only issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections

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

to Hugh.

pursed his lips

moment, there

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

that Jane had sent a message, his eyes unconsciously

widened.

immediately tapped on Jane’s

smiling emoji with the words,

[You’re

Hugh sent a

Jane’s WeChat name and then changed his own display name to “Hugh.”

and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you going to give us more information so that we can help

is like me. She too,

can

Connor and Robert

at Connor and Robert’s inquiring expressions. “Also, this steak is

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

had picked

withholding information

to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

Hugh had just been chatting with.

usual sullen expression had been

“Could it be…

Robert to himself.

Lila back to the Sutton family home.

you tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

as Lila disappeared into the

then glanced at

Hugh had replied.

her two messages. He had also changed his user name to one

an incredulous cough.

her finger lightly

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