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,

was for Gerard to bother his parents, and he only

in any of Wanda’s business

302,” Gerard answered with a grin. He then added, “Remember, Carl, we’re a family no matter what. Be on your best

Carlisle said before hanging up.

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

Daniel nodded.

stood up and offered, “I’ll go with you.” He

know these people,”

after his call with Carlisle ended. He wore a pleasant smile as he said, “Shall we dig’in before the food gets

that hungry,” Wanda answered politely.

Chapter 280

them all a sheepish smile but remained

located Room 302. He was about to knock

turned to regard her with 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 how to greet

the door of the private dining room.

Are you deaf?” Maria screeched, giving Carlisle a hard

he looked up at her. “Are you out of your