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.

got up and picked up the

I had something to do at the office. I won’t be able to keep you company. Manager, this

“Alright, boss.”

in a

quickly chased

quite something, Jane. As far as I can remember, other than when he fought with Layne for toys when he was little,

fork and

emotions and putting on a fake smile was

him. I’m afraid he can’t compare

with a

almost could not

Darknet. You’re Jane. No matter how good Ford was, compared to a

sbot like

only suffer an

her title alone meant that Ford would never be able to play her for a fool his

On the other side…

into

that Ford seemed angry, the driver did not dare to ask further. “Mr. Croft, where

a single word

“Got it”

car, Ford gradually calmed

Jane’s dismissive yet beautiful

his

her to be so cold and dismissive toward me.

of beasts’

even more interested

anything too easy

tougher it was, the more

kill some time and bask in

rich was indeed

only wanted to use all their effort to find excitement for

At that moment…

Ford’s phone rang.

was from his

“Dad? What’s the matter?”

news. 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 humiliated our family. Grandfather said to wait until after New Year’s Day to discuss Luna. And with Raymond’s personality, to protect the interests of his precious

plan to

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 the necessary

of the study and looked at the bright moonlight outside.

was exactly because Michael knew how dangerous Hugh

must happen

the very least, it must not happen

got it… Dad, by the way, I ran into Marlon today. I even ran into Jane, the world champion. You know her. That woman is indeed interesting. I think it’ll be good if

find a woman and settle down early. Think of how happy I would be

more world championships to earn the right to marry into our

to start as friends, but it’s best if you can get close to Andy and earn

be like your useless brother. He’s always obsessed with women and loses his

did not know about the hidden conflict brewing within