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.

here to

forced smile.

he watched his father’s

had always been

taught him that one can be poor. But one can never give

should help himself rather than

was now in a financially challenging situation,

moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work

a mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll

when they see Gerard

their hometown envy his

I was just hoping that I’ll

She put down her cutlery and

hand, Gordon gulped

dinner, Gerard brought his family

dropped them off at

cigarette and patted

a university. I have some contacts with a few factories. You always go

and gain some

to worry about me. I’ll definitely

his emotions well after experiencing too much

an incompetent bipolar man, as he had often failed to

to get into Riverland University, you might still fail to make

you believe everyone who goes to university will be able to make it big

However it was also the truth. Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot of things in his past

it was important for their children to further

change one’s destiny.

said, my fate is in my own hands. 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

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

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

to the hotel for

he placed his hands into

пу

was no point in engaging in a verbal argument with them. He’ll show

made it

inhaled deeply.

and your

eight and almost half a head

around his father’s shoulders and said, “You were doing it for our family. We’ll pay them

expression as he said, “Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people will only be

person.”

the future, I’ll show them how competent and capable my

and son chatted happily as they disappeared into the distance under the

put all of his focus on his

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

heading

he would start his revision immediately after dinner. His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am before showering and heading

was worried about Carlisle. “Gordon, do you think your brother’s visit had triggered something

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

by the balcony and lit up a cigarette. His voice was heavy as he said, “Did you realize

seems to have become much more mature and sensible

in shock. “I think you’re

grown–up recently!”

have thought of something as she