Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell



Carlisle's explanation had enlightened Sean. Sean took a hearty gulp from his drink and smiled bitterly.

With liquor trickling from the corner of his lips, he said, "Will I ever have a brain like Carl's?

Gareth patted Sean on the shoulder to comfort him.

"How could you compare yourself to Carlisle? He's like a freaking fortune teller!"

Nodding in agreement, Sean replied, "Exactly! How can I compete with a freak like this!"

Lily stepped on Sean's foot, reminding him not to be rude to Carlisle.

Smiling awkwardly, Sean poured himself another drink.

"Alright, let's drink!"

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone was full, and it was about time to wrap up. Lily went to pay the bill but was informed by the waiter at the front desk that the meal was already paid for.

"Carl, do you know the owner here?" Sean asked curiously.

Ruby, who happened to be descending from upstairs, said, "Of course he does. Carlisle and I are classmates!"

Approaching Carlisle, Ruby greeted him with a nod and asked, "How was the food?"

"Pretty good," Carlisle replied.

Caulitorna sure knew how to prepare their BBQ. The flavors were rich and lingering, leaving an enjoyable aftertaste.

Ruby giggled.

"Then you should come more often. Your meals at Caulitorna BBQ will always be on the house."

Carlisle gently smiled.

"If you don't let me pay next time, I might not come again!"

Carlisle accepted Ruby's treat this time because he acknowledged her as a friend. He noticed Ruby had indeed changed significantly and was trying to make amends for what she had done to Tiffany in the past. Thus, he was willing to accept her gesture of waiving the bill.

Ruby stuck out her tongue.

"Alright. We'll charge you the regular price from now on. But promise you'll come by more often to support our business."

"Sure. I'll have my colleagues come here for gatherings sometimes," Carlisle replied, nodding while smiling.

Narrowing his eyes, Sean glanced at Carlisle and Ruby, sensing something was off. It was evident that Ruby was hitting on Carlisle. Sean wondered if Carlisle had moved on so quickly.

Lily felt irritated as she watched Carlisle and Ruby chatting happily, her eyes tinged with rage.

"Why, this womanizer! How dare he flirt around while Wanda is away. I must watch him closely for Wanda," thought Lily.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

"Carl, Sean needs to talk to you about some work-related matters."

Lily made up an excuse to get Carlisle away.

Noticing Carlisle's glance at him, Sean was dumbfounded. He turned to Lily, who signaled him with her eyes and finally realized her intention.

"Oh, right! I have something very important to discuss with you. It's confidential company matters, so we'd better talk in the car," Sean said.

Carlisle noticed Lily's eye signals to Sean and immediately grasped their intentions.

He smiled and said, "Sure, let's go!"

He then turned to Ruby and said, "I have something to take care of. See you, Ruby!"

Ruby nodded.

"I'll see you out."

"It's alright. You should get back to work," Lily responded, not wanting her to send Carlisle off.

"In that case, please come again next time!"

Ruby glanced at Lily, aware that she was trying to prevent her from getting closer to Carlisle.

Lily and Carlisle seemed to have known each other since high school. In other words, she and Carlisle had a closer relationship than Ruby and Carlisle. Thus, Ruby understood that it would be unwise for her to insist on seeing Carlisle off now. And so, Carlisle and his friends left the BBQ restaurant.