No Way Back

Chapter 231

They started having their meal, surrounded by an awkward atmosphere.

Jane ate happily as if nothing had happened.

It was as if she did not notice that she had caused this strange mood in the air.

She ordered the most expensive alcohol and meat.

Jane did not skimp on anything.

She went wild.

Ford, the sucker, was paying for it, after all.

It would be a waste not to take it.

Jane had wanted him to leave, but he chose not to understand her intention.

“Stay and pay, then,” she thought.

Ford tried to strike up a conversation with Jane a few times.

But Jane ignored Ford.

She treated Ford as nothing.

W

On purpose, she chatted with Lila and Marlon for Ford to see. They chatted enthusiastically.

She simply did not take Ford seriously.

No matter how well Ford composed himself, he could not suppress his anger.

Ford poured himself a glass of wine and drank half in one go. He said coldly, “Miss Jane Fowler, it seems you don’t like me very much.”

“No, you must be mistaken. You’re my fan.”

Jane finally paid attention to Ford.

She blinked innocently.

It was as if she was saying, “I didn’t mean to make you feel that way. It’s just that you don’t matter to me.”

Ford could not compare to Lila and Marlon at all.

“Miss Jane Fowler, are you saying I’m your fan, but you won’t give me special treatment because of that?”

“Ha!”

Ford finished the rest of his drink in one gulp.

up and picked up the

do at the office. I won’t be able to keep you company.

“Alright, boss.”

left in

manager quickly chased after

You are quite something, Jane. As far as I can remember, other than when he fought with

and looked at

Ford’s habit of hiding his emotions and

loses his temper so easily… I overestimated him. I’m afraid

spoke with

could not

Queen of the Darknet. You’re Jane. No matter how good Ford was, compared

sbot like

he would only suffer an instant

was the Darknet’s number one hacker. Just her title alone meant that Ford would never be able to play her for a fool his

On the other side…

got into his

that Ford seemed angry, the driver did not dare to ask

spat out a single word

“Got it”

car, Ford

dismissive yet

of his lips

interested I didn’t expect her to be so cold and dismissive toward

king of beasts’ hunting instinct

even

never wanted anything too

the more challenging

time and bask in the pleasure he felt

of the rich was indeed that simple. Dull and

their effort to find

At that moment…

Ford’s phone rang.

was from

“Dad? What’s the matter?”

Raymond went to Harbor City and captured Luna. They’re secretly transporting her back to Stormton City. I reckon that if she falls into Raymond’s hands, even if Luna is his biological daughter, he’ll finish her off. She caused such a huge commotion and

to do? Do you want

though Raymond and I might not see eye to eye, Hugh is now the only person running the Croft family. Raymond’s family shouldn’t be causing any trouble at this juncture. If trouble does happen, I can’t use them as my shield any longer. Ford, you should make

full-length window of the study and looked at the bright moonlight outside. He narrowed his eyes. He had the

was exactly because Michael knew how

happen

it must not happen

I even ran into Jane, the world

years old. At last, you’ve had your epiphany. You should find a woman and settle down early. Think of how happy I would be if you

her name? She’s a little young. She has to win a few more world championships to earn the right to marry into our Croft family and be my

heard that she has close ties with Andy. It’s not bad for you two to start as friends, but it’s best if you can get close

useless brother. He’s always

about the hidden conflict brewing