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!”

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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.

score is. But he did say that he

University!”

took out a lighter and lit

That brat wouldn’t lie to you, would he?”

took a puff of his cigarette. His every word hinted at his distrust of

sure that you’re aware of the hard work that Carlisle has

dawn till dusk…

Then, he took out 20 dollars from his pocket and handed it to

congratulatory

educated, he could read between the lines of what Fletcher

under the impression that Gordon held this party just so he wouldn’t embarrass

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think that he wanted to cheat others of

We don’t want it!” Hilda pushed

quite the temper, Hilda!” Fletcher scoffed. Then, he stuffed the 20 dollars back into his

a cold voice. “Who says that I can’t lose my temper? It’s true that we haven’t earned

when a few bikes’stopped

few of Carlisle’s

what are you arguing about?”

had a pretty good

by the side of the road. Then, he handed the

report, Dad!”

that Carlisle was handing over to him. For some

him feel nervous.