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.

didn’t he? You’re just here to gloat, aren’t you?‘

forced smile.

felt uncomfortable as he watched his father’s

had always been

can be poor. But one can

help himself rather

family was now in a financially challenging situation, all of his father’s dignity seemed

Carlisle swore to himself that he would work hard

would allow his parents to stay in a mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll

high when they see Gerard and

everyone in their hometown envy his family’s

that I’ll be able

could not listen any further. She put down her

the other hand, Gordon gulped

family to a hotel to

dropped them off at the entrance of their complex.

a cigarette and

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

to train and gain

Gerard, you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll definitely be able

had learned to control his emotions well after experiencing too

man, as he had often failed to

know that even if you managed to get into Riverland University, you might still

that? Don’t tell me that you believe everyone who goes to university will be able to make it big in the real world.”

the truth. Carlisle knew that because

other people’s eyes, it was important for their

could change

no one has a say in how I live my

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

the saying of never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle asked

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

the hotel for

smiled impassively as he placed his hands into

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

he made it big.

a cigarette and inhaled deeply. Then, he said guiltily, “Son, I’m sorry for

your

and almost half

other arm around his father’s shoulders and said, “You were doing

“Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people

person.”

the future, I’ll show them how competent

they disappeared into

put all of his focus on his

the morning. He

and heading to

his revision immediately after dinner. His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am

Carlisle. “Gordon, do you

He’s been studying non–stop ever since. Can his body handle it?”

and lit up a cigarette. His voice was heavy as he said,

to have become much more

think you’re right. I feel

grown–up recently!”

thought of something