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.

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

forced smile.

watched his father’s disheartened state.

had always been a man

always taught him that one can be poor. But one can

rather than ask others for

now in a financially challenging situation, all

Carlisle swore to himself that he would work hard

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

they see Gerard and his

their hometown envy his family’s fortune.

I was just hoping that I’ll be

down her cutlery and returned to her

other hand, Gordon gulped

dinner, Gerard brought his family to a

off at the entrance of

cigarette and patted Carlisle’s

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

and gain some experience!”

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

had learned to control his emotions well after experiencing too much in his

failed to keep his emotions in check despite having nothing

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

believe everyone who goes to

that because he had seen a lot of things in his

other people’s eyes, it was important for their

change

my own hands. Hence, no one has a say

But when he turned to look at

saying of never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle asked with a smile.

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

hotel for an early rest. Otherwise, the

smiled impassively as he placed his hands

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

he made it big.

took out a cigarette and inhaled deeply.

you and your mother today.”

five feet eight and almost half a head

said, “You

he said, “Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people will only be looked down upon. That’s why you must enter university and

person.”

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

as they disappeared

focus on his studies after Gerard and

every day at five in the morning.

heading

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

you think your brother’s

ever since.

a cigarette. His voice

to have become much

in shock. “I think you’re right. I

grown–up recently!”

seemed to have thought of something as she suddenly shuddered.