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 new love

had not glanced in

seemed Hugh’s affection

would not have believed such a

Croft family ever to helm the company.

the saying that there was always a bigger fish!

unattainable was always more desirable, and those

wanted to make

Hugh, he’d be the one in

had no choice but to keep quiet and curse

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

took off his work jacket and loosened his tie. He

more relaxed as he took a seat next to Hugh.

asked, “What did you say to

back a

to

Connor was no match for Hugh’s overbearing

Hugh would beat

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

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

not believe

a woman, would you believe him? Both you and I know what Hugh is like,” said

Luther.” Hugh said.

enunciated, his

have any unpure thoughts towards a woman my friend is interested in. I am not your rival in

his hands

were to misunderstand. Hugh might kill

on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,” said Connor.

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

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

turned to

his lips

there was a sound.

“Ding dong!”

phone

he saw that Jane had sent a message, his eyes

widened.

tapped on Jane’s WeChat

sent a smiling emoji with the words, [Thank

[You’re

sent a smiling emoji as well.

and then changed his own

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

locked his phone screen and answered quietly. “She is like me. She too, has Type

the woman who can help your

us more!” Connor and Robert

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

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

where Hugh had picked

withholding information from

refuse to tell or tell them everything! Robert noticed

had just been

sullen expression had been replaced by a somewhat

“Could it be…

Robert to

to the Sutton family home.

tomorrow,”

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the house.

at her

Hugh had replied.

had also changed his user name to one similar

back an

lightly over her cell phone.

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