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.

You’re just here to gloat, aren’t you?‘ Gordon asked

forced smile.

watched his father’s disheartened

had always been a

can be poor. But one

said one should help himself rather than

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

that moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work

mansion and drive luxurious

see Gerard

also make everyone in their

I’ll be able to inspire you!” Gerard said with a smile.

further. She put down her cutlery and returned

Gordon gulped down his beer.

family to a

and Carlisle dropped them off at the

lit up a cigarette

get into a university. I have some contacts with a few factories.

and

need to worry about me. I’ll

after

man, as he had often failed to keep his emotions in

know that even if you managed to get into Riverland

everyone who goes to university will be able to make it big in the

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

it was important for their children

change one’s destiny.

no one has a

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

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

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

should head to the hotel for an early rest. Otherwise, the hotel might not

impassively as he placed his

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a verbal argument with them. He’ll show them what

he made it

out a cigarette and inhaled deeply. Then, he said guiltily,

you and your

was five feet eight and almost half a head taller

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

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

person.”

you’re incompetent? In the future, I’ll show them

son chatted happily as they disappeared into

his studies

up every day at five in the morning. He would then revise for an hour before eating

heading

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

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

non–stop ever since. Can

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

become much more mature

you’re right.

grown–up recently!”

to have thought of something as she