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.

and injustice of the world

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

and Lila

seem anxious about the

Madelyn panic

to Dwayne but didn’t know what

have to compensate

she didn’t want to apologize to

take long before the results of

with a

bank account did

outcome was

a secret sigh of

Jane looked composed.

the source of her money appeared to

on the Darknet, but Andy had been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s

the money to Jane’s bank account. Nobody

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

through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked out

professional fighter. Our government sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your reputation. Do remember that everything you do reflects not

that he would become the best professional fighter in the world.

sudden chill as

to

as impulsively as he had. He had a dream that he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected

manage to earn so much? It

the company that Ms. Fowler provided

handed the documents

documents His face

fighting techniques, a strict training regimen that trained his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the

might have chosen a path different from that of his

drawn a quick

a listed company that was

the company’s accounts, Jane had

the company had been paying Jane

it was paying her, she could definitely afford a

with incredulity in his

all. She was competent and rich enough

a successful person with “new money”

the University

who knew that

sister had more to her

sent

but stare at

was as if he were seeing

Madelyn stepped forward.

staring at gibberish. It was as if she were

in the family but spoiled

help that Madelyn was their only daughter who had

like a princess

successful admission to the University of Oricle proved she was not an absolute

arts student who had gotten admitted to the college based on

taken the entrance examinations like

exactly your average student who excelled

no doubt about

course, Madelyn was no

one thing