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,

his parents, and he only agreed to meet with Gerard because

in any of Wanda’s business

“Remember, Carl, we’re a family no matter what. Be on your best behavior and

Carlisle said before hanging up.

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

Daniel nodded.

up and offered, “I’ll go with you.” He was Carlisle’s driver

these people,” Carlisle said.

Gerard returned to his seat after his call with Carlisle ended. He wore a pleasant

hungry,” Wanda answered politely. Neither Christine nor Phoebe made to touch their utensils, either.

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remained unmoving in front

302. He was about to knock on the door when Maria saw him and cried out

not miss. She glowered at him and seethed, “How dare you look at

knocked on the door of the

mongrell Are you deaf?”

budge as he looked up at her. “Are you out of your mind?”