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.

guessed correctly, didn’t he? You’re just here to gloat, aren’t you?‘ Gordon asked with a

forced smile.

watched his father’s

had always been

poor. But one can never give

said one should help himself rather than ask others

was now in a financially challenging situation, all of his

Carlisle swore to himself that he would work hard to earn a

mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll ensure they can raise their

see Gerard and his

in their

not here to gloat. I was just hoping that I’ll be able to inspire

not listen any further. She put down her

other hand, Gordon

dinner, Gerard brought his family to a hotel

and Carlisle dropped them off at the entrance

lit up a cigarette and

have some contacts with

train and

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

to control his emotions well after experiencing too much

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

Riverland University, you might still

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

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

other people’s eyes, it was important for their children

knowledge could change one’s

my own hands. Hence, no one has a say

shocked to hear Carlisle say such words. But when he turned

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

it big in the future? That I should start buttering up to you?”

for an

smiled impassively as he placed his

пу

verbal argument with them. He’ll show

made

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

you and your

and almost half a head

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

“Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people will only

person.”

In the future, I’ll show them how

happily as they disappeared into the

focus on his studies after Gerard

every day at five in the morning.

and heading to

he would start his revision immediately after dinner. His study session

you think your

studying non–stop ever since. Can

a cigarette. His voice was heavy as he said,

have become much more mature and sensible lately?”

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

grown–up recently!”

thought of