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

forced smile.

he watched his father’s disheartened

always been

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

should help himself rather than ask others for

was now in a financially challenging situation,

moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work

to stay in a mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll ensure

they see Gerard and his

in their hometown envy his family’s fortune.

that I’ll be

listen any further. She put down her cutlery and returned to her

hand, Gordon gulped

his family

Carlisle dropped them off at

lit up a cigarette

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

train and gain

to worry about me. I’ll definitely be able

his emotions well after experiencing too much in his

but an incompetent bipolar man, as he had often failed to keep his emotions in check despite having nothing to his

into Riverland University,

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

the truth. Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot of

eyes, it was important for their children to

knowledge could change one’s destiny.

you said, my fate is in my own hands. Hence, no one has a say in how I live my life! So,

such words. But when he turned

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

it big in

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

he placed his

пу

verbal argument with them. He’ll show them what

made

and inhaled deeply. Then,

your

eight and almost half a head taller than Gordon.

one hand in his 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

person.”

incompetent? In the future, I’ll show them how competent and capable

father and son chatted happily as they disappeared into the distance

on his studies after Gerard and

every day at five in the morning. He would

and heading

session would last until 11:00pm

do you think your

ever since. Can his body

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

much more mature

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

grown–up recently!”

of something as