Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 35

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“What’s 30 thousand dollars? Last year, a player sold a piece of equipment for over 200 thousand dollars! That was equivalent to a luxury mansion!”

“Wow, are things in the game really worth that much?” Gordon felt like his worldview was about to

collapse

“They’re valuable, but it’s like playing the lottery. I’ve been playing since 2001 and haven’t made any money. Gordon, you’d better forget about making money in the game while you can!”

“I was just asking casually. I’m almost 40 years old. Where would I find the time to play games?” Gordon laughed.

“Oh, Gordon, where are you working now? Are they still hiring? I think I might be laid off soon!”

Gordon pretended to cough. “Let’s discuss that later, I have something to attend to. I’ll hang up now!” With that, he promptly ended the call.

Gordon didn’t want Hilda to know about his layoff until he found another stable job.

Hilda stared suspiciously at Gordon and asked, “What’s with this ‘talk about it later? Do you have a

mistress outside?”

Gordon didn’t react as explosively as Hilda had earlier. Instead, he grinned and replied, “Seems like you still have high expectations of me. Do you think I’m capable enough to find a mistress?

Hilda scoffed, “You’re hopeless. You’re not even as capable as our son. Can you earn these 20 thousand.

dollars?”

if my son

the 20 thousand dollars on the table and said solemnly, “Like father, like

only proves his old man is

thick as armor,” Hilda scolded, albeit with

Hilda woke Carlisle up for lunch.

the dining table, Gordon received a

at the end

results come

ET

results take longer

hard to

score?” Gordon asked with a smile.

shy of making it into Riverland University!”

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disappointing. But, in reality, this score was enough

of 1225 was sufficient for various Tier 2 universities. It could even secure her a spot in

1 universities.

“What a shame! Only five

relationship with Gerard, Kelly was still his

sorry for her missing out on Riverland University by

gloating. He remarked, “We’ll have plenty of summer job openings at my construction site this year. Should I have Carl come over for some

turned grim instantly. “No need. My son’s scores won’t be

anyone. Listen to me. Don’t push him to

talent. Without talent, even three years of repeating won’t help. It’s better for him to

family matters are none of your business, I’m hanging up!” Gordon exclaimed

the call.

asking Gerard to use his connections to check Carlisle’s scores. However, after hearing Gerard’s words, he

“Hold on…”

anything