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.

Hugh was obviously prioritizing his new love over his friends.

Jane had not glanced in Hugh’s direction even

seemed Hugh’s affection was one–sided!

would not have believed such a thing was

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

the saying that there was always

more desirable, and those who were loved had no

make an

angered Hugh, he’d be

manner, Robert had no choice but to keep quiet and curse

Hugh, Robert, I’m done with

and loosened his

he took a seat next

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

choked back

barely managed to contain

was no match for Hugh’s overbearing manner.

was afraid Hugh would beat the shit

me about it. Now

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

mean you did not believe me? Have

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

Hugh said.

his name, each word clearly enunciated, his

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

raised his hands

was no joking matter if Hugh were to misunderstand. Hugh might

got your eye on is not ordinary. I checked. She made a reservation using a Cloudnine VIP card,”

issued a few VIP cards. Unless she’s got connections

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

to Hugh.

his lips and kept

there was

“Ding dong!”

cell phone

that Jane had sent

widened.

on Jane’s WeChat message.

the words, [Thank you

[You’re

some consideration, Hugh sent

name and then changed

chatting with and asked, “Hugh, why are you looking at your phone? Aren’t you

“She is like me. She too, has Type Omega

who can help your insomnia?” asked

more!” Connor

expressions. “Also, this steak is cold. Make me

“What!” exclaimed Connor.

He sulked.

picked up the

withholding information from them!

either refuse to tell or tell

Hugh had

sullen expression had

“Could it be…

Robert

back to the Sutton family

see you tomorrow,” Lila

“Ok,” replied Jane.

watched as Lila disappeared into the house.

at her phone.

Hugh had replied.

also changed his

back an

ran her finger lightly over her cell

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