Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 12

Some years back, Gerard had made a fortune selling illegal CDs. Hence, he managed to buy a house and

a car in the county.

Although he hasn’t been making much for the past few years, he still had a hefty saving of several tens of

thousands.

He wasn’t considered wealthy, but he was also slightly above the middle class

Gordon could tell from the shock in Gerard’s eyes that Carlisle had guessed correctly.

Gerard had made a fortune!

It just so happened that he had lost his job recently. Who knows? His brother might even allow him to

work for him.

Although the chances were low, he knew he had to succumb during times of need for the sake of his

family.

Gerard picked up the cup and took a sip. “I didn’t make much, just enough to afford two Santanas!”

Two Santanas were equivalent to almost 500 thousand dollars!

Gordon’s eyes shone brightly. “What are you doing to earn so much money? Why don’t you let me join you?

Gerard smiled. “Didn’t you also earn a small fortune? You hadn’t bought a car when we met back in our

hometown last year!”

Gordon sighed and downed down a glass.

Then, he confessed the truth with a small grin. “I borrowed this car from my supervisor!”

Maria couldn’t help but burst out in laughter. “So it was all an act, wasn’t it?”

At first, she thought Gordon had earned a healthy amount, so she held back with her snarky remarks. But

who would have thought that he had borrowed the car?

*Gordon, you should own up to your reality if you’re in a tight spot. What’s the use of acting and pretending like you do? Don’t act so prideful. You might mislead your son!” Maria said mockingly.

Hilda’s cheeks were burning as she glared at Gordon. Gordon could be shameless and forgo his pride if

he wanted to! But what about her and their son?

Gordon touched his nose and laughed.

“Gerard, is there any way for us to work together? We can go big and grow our wealth together. That way, we’ll be able to shine. The people from our hometown would also stop looking down on us!”

“Gordon, I think you’ve misunderstood something Those people don’t look down on us. They only look down on you!” Gerard said with a smile. The disdain in his eyes was strong while he sipped his drink.

“We are brothers. Can’t you just help me?” Gordon said with a shy smile.

“Your fate is in your own hands!” Gerard said calmly. He had no intention of helping Gordon.

Carlisle guessed correctly, didn’t he? You’re just here to gloat, aren’t you?‘ Gordon

forced smile.

uncomfortable as he watched his

had always been a man of

that one can be poor. But one can never give up in life.

himself rather than ask others

a financially challenging situation, all of his father’s dignity seemed to

moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work hard

a mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll ensure they can raise their

see

would also make everyone in their hometown envy his family’s fortune.

gloat. I was just hoping that I’ll be able to inspire you!”

not listen any further. She put down her cutlery

hand, Gordon gulped down his beer.

brought his family

at

cigarette and patted Carlisle’s shoulders.

can’t get into a university. I have some contacts with a few factories. You

there to train and gain some

me. I’ll definitely be able to enter Riverland

had learned to control his emotions well after experiencing too much in his

bipolar man, as he had often failed to keep his emotions in check despite having

Riverland University, you

ever thought about that? Don’t tell me that you believe everyone who goes to university will be able

the truth. Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot of things in his past life.

for their children

knowledge could change one’s destiny.

Hence, no one has a say in how I live my life! So, Uncle Gerard…”

Gerard! was shocked to hear Carlisle say such words. But when he turned to look at Carlisle, he realized Carlisle was

ever heard the saying of never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle asked

me that you’ll make it big in the future? That

dark. You should head to the hotel for an early

left!” Carlisle smiled impassively as he placed his hands into his

пу

in engaging in a verbal argument with them. He’ll show them what he

he made it big.

and inhaled deeply.

and your mother today.”

and almost half a

pockets, he put his other arm around his father’s shoulders and said, “You were doing it for our family. We’ll pay them back for the humiliation

as he said, “Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people will only be looked down upon. That’s

person.”

show them how competent

happily as they disappeared into the distance under the

his studies after Gerard and

would wake up every day at five in the morning. He would then

and heading to school.

His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am before showering and

was worried about Carlisle. “Gordon, do you think

Carl? He’s been studying non–stop ever since. Can his body

lit up a cigarette. His voice was heavy as he said, “Did you realize that our

much more mature and

froze as her eyes widened in shock. “I think you’re right. I feel he’s been talking and acting

grown–up recently!”

thought of something as she suddenly