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?‘ Gordon

forced smile.

he watched his father’s disheartened state.

always been a man

that one can be poor. But one can never give

help himself rather than ask others

in a financially challenging situation, all

moment, Carlisle swore to himself that he would work hard to earn

mansion and drive luxurious cars. He’ll ensure they

they see Gerard and his family.

also make everyone in their hometown envy

I’ll be able to inspire you!” Gerard

listen any further. She put down her cutlery and

hand, Gordon gulped down his

Gerard brought his family

them off at the entrance of

a cigarette and patted Carlisle’s

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

and gain some

me. I’ll definitely be able to enter

well after experiencing too

been nothing but an incompetent bipolar man, as he had often failed to keep

if you managed to get into Riverland

that? Don’t tell me that you believe everyone who goes to university will be

Carlisle knew that because he had seen a lot of things

eyes, it was important for their children to

change one’s

in my own hands. Hence, no one has a say in how

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

never undervaluing a youth?” Carlisle asked

it big in the future? That I

for

he placed his

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argument with them. He’ll show them what he was

made

also took out a cigarette and inhaled deeply. Then,

your

eight and almost half

put his other arm around his father’s shoulders and said, “You were doing it for

expression as he said, “Carl, do you understand it now? Incompetent people will only be looked down upon.

person.”

I’ll show them how competent and capable my dad is!”

happily as they disappeared into the

put all of his focus on his studies after Gerard and his family

up every day at five in the morning. He would then revise

and heading

start his revision immediately after dinner. His study session would last until 11:00pm to 12:00am before showering and heading off to sleep.

you think

Carl? He’s been studying non–stop ever

voice was heavy as he said, “Did

to have become much

shock. “I think you’re right.

grown–up recently!”

to have thought of something