Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 280

Gerard frowned. As displeased as he was at Carlisle’s brusque response, he forced a smile and said amiably, “I’m in Riverland for a couple of days to oversee things at my construction company here. “Listen, I’m at A1 Seafood Restaurant with a few of your friends. Why don’t you join us for a meal?”

“Friends?” Carlisle repeated, wondering if he meant Wanda.

“Yes. A certain Ms. Thompson. She said she went to high school with you,” Gerard elaborated with a chuckle.

“Are you looking to take out a loan from her company?” Carlisle asked. This was the only reason he could think of as to why Wanda might be there with Gerard.

It was highly likely that Gerard phoned him because the deal was on the verge of falling through.

“Why don’t you come over and we can talk?” Gerard suggested, worried that Carlisle might not show up if he gave too much away. He didn’t want to admit Carlisle was right, either.

“I can’t make it. I’ve got something lined up,” Carlisle said.

“Gotten stubborn, have we? Do you want me to call your father and have him make you come over?” Gerard drawled in a hushed tone, implying that he would not hesitate to give Gordon a call.

“Which dining room are you in?” Carlisle spat out icily,

wanted was for Gerard to bother his parents, and he only agreed to

and interfere in any of Wanda’s

we’re a family no matter what. Be on your best behavior and

said before hanging

“I’ve got to run an errand. Go ahead and

Daniel nodded.

“I’ll go with you.” He was Carlisle’s driver

fine. I know these people,” Carlisle

He wore a pleasant smile as he said, “Shall

Mr. Zahn, I’m not that hungry,” Wanda answered politely. Neither Christine nor Phoebe made to

Chapter 280

all a sheepish smile but remained unmoving

302. He was about to knock on the door when Maria saw him and cried out in surprise, “Carlisle?”

him and seethed, “How dare you look at

the door of the

you useless mongrell Are you deaf?” Maria screeched, giving Carlisle

as he looked up at her. “Are