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.

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

forced smile.

watched his father’s disheartened state.

always been

one can be poor. But one can never

should help himself rather than

in a financially challenging situation, all of his

swore to himself that he would work hard to earn a large fortune.

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

they see Gerard and his family.

would also make everyone in their hometown envy

here to gloat. I was just hoping that I’ll be able to inspire you!” Gerard

not listen any further. She put down her cutlery and returned to her

the other hand, Gordon gulped

Gerard brought his family to a hotel

off at the entrance

cigarette and patted

university. I have some contacts

to train and

about me. I’ll definitely be able to

control his emotions well after

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

get into Riverland University, you might still

me that you believe everyone who goes to university will be able

words were slightly controversial. However it was also the truth. Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot of things in his past life.

was important for their children to further their

could change one’s

fate is in my own hands. Hence, no one has a say in how I live my

Carlisle say such words. But when he turned to look at Carlisle,

ever heard the saying of never undervaluing

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

sky’s dark. You should head to the hotel for an early

impassively as he placed his hands into his

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

made it big.

cigarette and inhaled deeply. Then, he said guiltily, “Son,

your mother today.”

almost

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 sooner or later!”

you understand it now? Incompetent people will only be looked

person.”

show them how competent

happily as they disappeared into the distance

of his focus on his studies after

in the morning. He would then revise for

and heading to school.

he came home, he would start his revision immediately after dinner. His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am before showering

do you think

studying non–stop ever since.

His voice was heavy as

much more mature and

“I think you’re right. I feel he’s been talking and

grown–up recently!”

seemed to have thought of something as she suddenly