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.

fend off the darkness and injustice of

Time passed steadily.

Madelyn grew increasingly flustered.

and Lila

anxious about the

made Madelyn

wanted to say something to Dwayne but didn’t know

that she might have to compensate

didn’t want to apologize to

didn’t take long before the results

returned with a set

in Ms. Jane Fowler’s bank account did come from legitimate sources and had

was

a secret

Jane looked composed.

source of her

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

have done the necessary laundering before transferring the money to Jane’s bank account.

you just say? That’s impossible. You must have

through the proper channels for the investigation. Everything checked

sings praises of you. Please refrain from doing anything that will damage your reputation. Do remember that everything you do reflects not only on yourself but on

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

felt a sudden chill as

came to his senses

dream that he needed to achieve, and he could not allow his actions, which reflected on himself, to stand in

to earn so much? It seems impossible. She’s just

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 has been providing services to a

the documents

documents His

classes on fighting techniques, a strict training regimen that trained his physique, and courses on culture. As a member of the Fowler family, he had received the best

might have chosen a path different from that of his family

a quick conclusion from

company that

company’s accounts, Jane had been working very closely with

company had been paying Jane

it was paying her, she could definitely

at Jane with incredulity in his

She was competent and rich

even call her a successful person with “new money”

at the University

who knew that would be utterly

had more to her than it

sent

couldn’t help but stare at

were seeing

Madelyn stepped forward.

at gibberish. It was as if she were

in the family but spoiled their daughters

Madelyn was their only daughter who

princess and

decent student. Her successful admission to the University of Oricle proved

an arts student who had gotten

the entrance

not exactly your average student

was really no

was no

one thing