No Way Back (Jane and Hugh) by Anna Mac novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Diane was so frightened by Hugh that her face had gone pale.

The person Diane feared most in Stormton City was none other than Hugh Croft.

However, Diane was Hugh’s aunt, and besides, there were many people watching them…

If word got out that she had been frightened and run off due to what Hugh said, she would lose the respect of the other socialites.

“Hugh, I am, after all, your aunt. How can you speak to me in such a manner?” asked Diane.

At this point, Diane was still trying to lord over Hugh with her seniority.

Connor Luther sniggered.

He thought Diane Croft was really d**mb.

She was trying to flex her seniority on Hugh.

Connor wondered if Diane knew Hugh hated people who did that.

“I’m only addressing you as Aunt because I’m in a good mood. Even Raymond has to kneel to me if I’m in a bad mood!

“Who do you think you are?” asked Hugh coldly.

It was as expected.

Diane’s words had hit a sore spot with Hugh.

Hugh’s low menacing tone made Diane’s chest tighten in fear.

She felt suffocated.

“Hugh…

“Hugh Croft!

“The b**stard!” thought Diane angrily.

“Diane, I… I do not feel well all of a sudden. Can you go to the hospital with

me? I do not want to eat anymore….”

Anna Fowler grimaced and clutched at her chest as if in great pain.

“Oh no! Anna, are you okay? Hang on, I’ll send you to the hospital

immediately!” exclaimed Diane.

With Anna as an excuse, Diane hurriedly helped Anna out of Cloudnine Restaurant.

Anna turned her gaze to Jane, who was behind her.

Jane moved away from Anna’s gaze without a thought.

Her expression was as cold as ice.

It was as if she were saying-

“We no longer have anything to do with each other!

“This is the end!”

Anna felt her heart clench painfully.

“Jane, I did not mean all the cr*el words I said earlier…” thought Anna. After they left Cloudnine Restaurant, Diane immediately started grumbling.

She said, “D*mn Hugh! He not only disrespected me, but he also had no respect for his uncle at all! He even wants his uncle to kneel to him! That’s not what a younger family member should say about his elder!”

“Diane, I’m tired. I would like to go home…” said Anna.

“Ah, Anna, we must be really unlucky today. Not only did we meet your infuriating daughter, but we also met Hugh! Let’s go elsewhere for some good food. We will never come to Cloudnine Restaurant again!”

Anna looked at Diane silently.

She opened her m*uth but said nothing. In the end, she decided to go along with Diane.

“Hugh, you have not been back in Stormton City for a long time. Your somewhat weird relatives have not changed one bit. If anything, they might have become more fo*lish,” teased Connor.

Connor flung one arm casually over Hugh’s shoulder.

This was unexpected.

No one expected a restaurant manager to dare treat the president of D.Y. Group, Hugh Croft, with such familiarity.

He even spoke so derisively of the Croft family.

His attitude and tone were one of disdain.

Then he turned around and flashed a warm smile at Jane and Lila.

“My sincerest apologies, ladies, to have disturbed your enjoyment of your meal.

“Cloudnine Restaurant will bear all responsibility for this. We should not have let such people in without proper screening.

“Ladies, this meal will be compliments of Cloudnine Restaurant. We would also like to gift you both with our VIP card.

“Oh, however, I do not think Miss Fowler needs another. In that case, we will just gift it to the lady over here.”

Lila was somewhat shocked by Connor’s words.

Her mind was in a mess, and she could do nothing but look on, stunned.

Hugh suddenly approached them.

His tone was casual as he spoke.

“Okay?” Hugh asked.

Jane replied, “I’m okay.”