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.

the darkness and injustice of the world for

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

and Lila remained

seem anxious about the

Madelyn panic even

to say something to Dwayne but didn’t

have to compensate Jane if they

want to

take long before the results of the investigation were

returned with a set

Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate sources and had nothing to do with the Fowler

was not

a secret

Jane looked composed.

exactly how legitimate the source

jobs on the Darknet, but Andy had been the one who handled her payments, and Andy’s capabilities were not

the money to

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

through the proper channels for the investigation.

heard much about your exploits as an international 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

had sworn that he would become the best professional fighter

a sudden chill as realization

to

he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected

did Jane manage to earn so much? It seems impossible.

on the information the bank shared with us and the confirmation that we’ve obtained from the company that Ms. Fowler

handed the

documents His face

his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the best education one could afford for elites since he

from that of his family members, he shared their sharp sense regarding financing and

quick conclusion from

company was a listed company

had been working very closely with

addition, the company had

paying her, she could definitely afford a

with incredulity

didn’t need the Fowler family at all. She was competent and

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

a sophomore at the University of

knew that would be utterly

more to her than

revelation sent

but

were seeing her through

Madelyn stepped forward.

gibberish. It

in the family but spoiled

Madelyn was their only daughter who had

pampered Madelyn like a princess and allowed her to learn anything she

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

student who had gotten admitted to the college based

hadn’t taken the entrance examinations like the

exactly your average student who excelled in

was really no doubt about

was

one