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 gloat, aren’t you?‘ Gordon asked with a

forced smile.

uncomfortable as he watched his father’s disheartened

father had always been a man

But one can never give up in life.

one should help himself rather than ask others for help.

was now in a financially challenging situation, all

moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work

mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll

they see

their hometown envy his family’s

I was just hoping that I’ll be

any further. She put down her cutlery and returned to

other hand, Gordon gulped down his

Gerard brought his family to a hotel to stay.,

Carlisle dropped them off at the entrance of their

up a cigarette and patted

you can’t get into a university. I have some

train and gain

about me. I’ll definitely be able to enter Riverland University!”

had learned to control his emotions well after experiencing

been nothing but an incompetent bipolar man, as he had often failed to keep his

Riverland University, you

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

it was also the truth. Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot

eyes, it was important for their children to further their education.

could change one’s

own hands. Hence, no one has a say in how I live my life!

such words. But when he turned to look at Carlisle, he realized Carlisle was looking directly at

the saying of never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle asked

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

dark. You should head to the hotel for an early rest.

he placed his hands into his

пу

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

he made

and inhaled deeply. Then, he said guiltily, “Son, I’m

you and your mother

almost half a

“You were doing it for our

it now? Incompetent people will only be looked

person.”

who said you’re incompetent? In the future, I’ll show them how competent and capable my

son chatted happily as they disappeared into the

on his studies after Gerard and his family left.

up every day at five in the morning. He would

and heading to

home, he would start his revision immediately after dinner. His study session would last until 11:00pm to

Carlisle. “Gordon, do you think your brother’s

ever since. Can his body

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

much

widened in shock. “I think you’re right. I feel

grown–up recently!”

thought of something as she