Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 41

Gordon and Hilda–ignored Maria. But Maria went overboard and continued, “You’re an entire family of idiots. We decided to have this celebration only after checking her scores.

“You don’t even know whether Carlisle got into college. Yet, you had the guts to hold a college entrance celebration? Are you trying to become a laughing stock?”

At the same time, Gerard looked on in disdain. Did they want to compete with him? What did they have that they could use to compete with him?

Other than the fact that Hilda was prettier than Maria, Gordon had nothing else. Carlisle was useless, just like his own father. Would he even be able to break the mold?

Just then, Rainville Hotel’s manager walked over. In a polite voice, he prompted, “Mr. Zahn, the party is about to begin. Please make your way upstairs!”

d the ma

Gerard adjusted his necktie, put his hands behind his back, and followed the manager upstairs.

Around half an hour passed. The atmosphere in front of Sunago Restaurant became livelier.

Gordon was giving their guests a warm welcome.

“Mr. Moore, I didn’t think that you would come!”

Gordon was beaming as he handed a cigarette to an old man who looked over 50.

He was Fletcher Moore, head of Helios Village, Gordon’s hometown.

“How did your son score on the test, Gordon?” Fletcher casually asked as he accepted the cigarette from

Gordon.

just left school. I haven’t asked what his score is. But he did say

University!”

lighter and lit Fletcher’s cigarette

That brat wouldn’t lie to you,

took a puff of his cigarette. His every

work that Carlisle

dawn till dusk…

out 20 dollars from his

will show you respect. Here’s some congratulatory

froze on Gordon’s face. Although he wasn’t very educated, he could read between the lines of what Fletcher had just said.

Gordon held this party just

2/2

to cheat

We don’t want it!” Hilda

incapabilities, I see you’ve quite the temper, Hilda!” Fletcher scoffed. Then, he stuffed the 20

my temper? It’s true that we haven’t earned

few bikes’stopped

a few

what are you arguing

away. He had a pretty good guess once he spotted Fletcher.

his bike by the side of the road. Then,

report, Dad!”

to see the envelope that Carlisle was handing over to him. For

him feel nervous.