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

forced smile.

uncomfortable as he watched his

had always been a man of integrity.

always taught him that one can be poor. But one can never give

one should help himself rather than ask others for

family was now in a financially challenging situation, all of

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

his parents to stay in a mansion and

high when they see Gerard and his family.

also make everyone in their hometown envy his family’s fortune.

hoping that I’ll be able to

could not listen any further. She put down her

hand, Gordon gulped down

family to a hotel to

and Carlisle dropped them off at the entrance of

lit up a cigarette and

can’t get into a university. I have some contacts with a few factories. You always

there to train and gain some

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

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

failed to keep his

you know that even if you managed to get into Riverland University, you might still fail to make a name

who goes to university will be able to make it big in the real world.”

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

for their children to

could change one’s destiny.

fate is in my own hands. Hence, no one

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

saying of never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle

that you’ll make it big in the future? That

head to the hotel for an early rest.

smiled impassively as he

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argument with them.

he made it

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

you and your mother

eight and almost half a head taller than Gordon.

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

Incompetent people will

person.”

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

happily as they disappeared into the distance under the

put all of his focus on his studies after

five in the morning. He would then revise for an hour before

and heading

His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am before showering and heading off to

“Gordon, do you

studying non–stop ever since. Can his body

His voice was heavy as he said, “Did you

seems to have become much more mature

think you’re right. I feel he’s been talking and acting like a

grown–up recently!”

of something as she