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 suit draped on the

at the office. I won’t be able to keep you company. Manager, this table doesn’t have to

“Alright, boss.”

in

quickly chased after

than when he fought

bit his fork and looked at

his emotions and putting on a fake smile was nurtured by

easily… I overestimated him. I’m

with a disdainful

could not help

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

sbot like

would only suffer an

one hacker. Just her title alone meant that Ford would never be able to play her for a

On the other side…

into

Ford seemed angry, the driver did not dare to ask further.

a

“Got it”

Ford gradually calmed

recalled Jane’s dismissive

corners of his lips

little interested I didn’t expect her to be so cold and dismissive toward me. She didn’t take me

of beasts’ hunting

even

wanted anything

tougher it was, the more

and bask in the pleasure he felt

life of the rich was

use all their

At that moment…

Ford’s phone rang.

from his

“Dad? What’s the matter?”

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

you plan to do? Do you want to

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

bright moonlight outside.

was exactly because Michael knew

must happen to

least, it must not

world champion. You know her. That woman is indeed interesting. I

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

more world championships to earn the right to marry into our Croft family and be

bad for you two to start as friends, but

useless brother. He’s always obsessed with

about the hidden conflict brewing within the