No Way Back

Chapter 18 An Apology And Compensation

James nodded. “Of course.”

James had recorded their statements and had a copy of the security recording. He had every bit of evidence that he needed. If Dwayne’s and Madelyn’s accusations turned out to be unsubstantiated, Jane had every right to demand compensation.

Madelyn felt an uneasiness stirring in her gut as she eyed the look of bold confidence on Jane’s face.

She had intended to make a dig at Jane and put her in a spot.

She didn’t believe that Jane had 150 thousand dollars and was convinced that Jane had somehow stolen it from the Fowler family.

She insinuated that Jane was a sex worker in an attempt to anger Jane and ruin her reputation.

But Jane had called the cops instead and claimed she hadn’t gotten the money through illegal means with such confidence.

Could Jane possibly have found a way out of getting caught?

“Dwayne, let’s forget about it. Janie is a part of our family. If news about our dispute spreads, it’ll ruin the Fowler family’s reputation. Daddy and Mommy will be so upset.

“Why don’t we..”

While Madelyn wanted to forget about it all, Jane wasn’t prepared to back down.

“Do you think you can escape the consequences of your actions if you back down now? Dwayne, be a man of your word. It’s too late for you to be a coward and back down now.”

The hot–tempered Dwayne lost his cool instantly. “Who are you calling a coward? Sir, go ahead with the investigation. Make sure you’re thorough. Jane couldn’t possibly have earned all that money!”

What an idiot.

Madelyn cursed inwardly.

Jane wasn’t an idiot. She had given the cops complete access to her account details. What did that mean?

It meant that she hadn’t done anything wrong!

If Dwayne had seized the opportunity that Madelyn had given him, used the excuse of avoiding further embarrassment to the Fowler family, and backed down, they could have prevented this entire thing from

blowing up.

But he had killed all chances of doing that with his proclamation.

“Janie, please don’t be upset with us. We were simply worried that you had been led astray…”

“Shut up, Madelyn, and stop calling me ‘Janie.‘ You make me sick!”

Jane’s rebuke had Madelyn snapping her mouth shut instantly. Her eyes began to tear as she lowered her head and hid behind Dwayne.

“Jane!”

Dwayne glared furiously at Jane. If he could, he would tear her apart right this instant.

Jane didn’t care. She wrote down her bank account details and handed the information to James.

The cops had the authority to access confidential information for their investigations. James took the information that Jane had given him, filled in the necessary forms, and submitted them.

Throughout it all, Lila never let go of Jane’s hand. She clutched it tightly as if she could give Jane strength through her touch.

It was as if she were telling Jane silently.

Don’t worry, Janie. You still have me!

Your family may insult and hurt you, but you still have your best friend. I’ll always be by your side.

darkness and injustice of

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

Jane and Lila remained calm and

anxious about the outcome

Madelyn panic even

Dwayne but didn’t know what

didn’t care that she might have to compensate Jane if they had mistakenly

want to apologize

long before the results

returned with a

account did come from legitimate sources and had nothing to do with the

outcome was not

secret

Jane looked composed.

exactly how legitimate the source of her money appeared

been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities were not to

before transferring the money to

say? That’s impossible. You must have made a

please calm down. We went through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked out fine. We’re impartial investigators and don’t

Please refrain from doing anything that

he would become the best professional fighter in the world. His actions

chill

came to his

couldn’t throw a tantrum and act as impulsively as he had. He had a dream that he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected on himself, to stand in

earn so much?

on the information the bank shared with us and the confirmation that we’ve obtained from the company that Ms. Fowler provided her services to, she

the documents

the documents His

his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the best education

of his family members,

had drawn a quick conclusion from

was a listed company

Jane had been working very closely with

company had been paying Jane handsomely

paying her, she could definitely afford a Porsche

stared at Jane with incredulity in

at all. She was competent and

might even call her a successful person with “new money” who had

at the University of Oricle who was raking it

who knew that would

had more to her than

sent Dwayne

but stare at

was as if he were seeing her through

Madelyn stepped forward.

staring at gibberish. It was as if she were reading

in the family but spoiled their

that Madelyn was their only daughter who had

pampered Madelyn like a princess and allowed her to learn

Her successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she

arts student who had gotten

the entrance examinations like the typical

exactly your average student who excelled

really no

Madelyn was

knew one