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,

for Gerard to bother his parents, and

would never try and interfere in

a family no matter what. Be on your best behavior

Carlisle said before

said to Daniel, “I’ve got to run an errand. Go ahead and eat without me.”

Daniel nodded.

go with you.” He was Carlisle’s

know these people,” Carlisle said.

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

that hungry,” Wanda answered politely. Neither Christine nor Phoebe made

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a sheepish smile but remained unmoving in front of

to knock on the door when Maria saw him and cried out in surprise,

blatant disgust, which Maria did not miss. She glowered at him and seethed, “How dare you look at me that way! Don’t you know

and knocked on the door of the private dining

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

at her. “Are you out of