Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell



Anthony stood up and pulled a chair out for Gareth.

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Sitting down, Gareth narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are we running out of funds, or is there a big deal coming up?"

Carlisle got straight to the point.

"I'm taking an extended leave of absence, and I'd like you to take over as CEO of Aurora Holdings temporarily."

Gareth raised an eyebrow and asked, "How long are we talking?"

"At least ten days. It could be a month, possibly two or three..."

"Are you heading to Yorksle?"

Gareth had a hunch about Carlisle's reason for taking leave.

"Yes," Carlisle admitted, nodding.

After a moment of silence, Gareth said, "I know why you're going there. Let me go with you." It was evident that Carlisle was headed to Yorksle to look for Wanda. However, it wasn't a place one could easily get into. Gareth worried that Carlisle might have conflicts with the Murray family. If that happened, Gareth's grandfather, Theodore, might be willing to help Carlisle out if Gareth was there.

Carlisle shook his head and said, "No. You'll stay here. I'll go by myself."

Gareth shrugged and responded with a playful smile, "Well, unfortunately, I'm going home in a few days, so I can't help you run the company."

Carlisle stared at Gareth, feeling troubled. Clearly, Sean and Owen couldn't possibly manage Aurora Holdings. And he didn't feel right handing over authority over the company to Felicia and Anthony. It wasn't that he didn't trust them. He was simply being cautious.

After all, Aurora Holdings now managed all of his properties and the mobile hardware companies he had invested in. A single wrong step might ruin all his plans.

At the sight of Carlisle's distressed look, Gareth quickly responded, "Alright, alright. I'll do it!"

Gareth was aware that Carlisle trusted Aurora Holdings to him because he considered him like a brother. Besides, he wouldn't feel at ease if Carlisle handed over the company authority to others.

Felicia suddenly interjected, "Mr. Zahn, only six million dollars are left in the company's account."

Carlisle looked at Gareth hopefully, knowing that he wouldn't need to worry about money with the wealthy one there.

Gareth's face lit up with a bright smile.

"Let's talk business then. Do you prefer to borrow money from me or allow me to invest in the company?"

Carlisle had initially wanted Aurora Holdings to be a wholly-owned enterprise.

But he now changed his mind, saying, "200 million dollars for ten percent of the shares, how about it?"

Gareth snapped his finger and replied without hesitation, "Deal!"

Felicia, Anthony, and Carlisle's secretary, Selena, were all stunned.

They wondered if the two leaders were being a tad bit too casual about a 200-million deal. If Gareth only bought ten percent of Aurora Holdings for 200 million, didn't that imply the company's valuation was around two billion?

Carlisle turned to Selena and instructed, "Please draft an equity transfer agreement for me.' Selena nodded and went to the Legal Affairs Department.

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The success of Alumni Network had made Gareth a firm believer in Carlisle's vision. The investment in Swift Funds had already started showing returns within a month. With a 20- million loan disbursed the previous month, Gareth anticipated significant profits for the coming month.

Gareth was confident that Carlisle's business model was bound to succeed. Carlisle's dream of becoming the world's richest man might not be just a fantasy. Even if he didn't achieve that, he would definitely be among the wealthiest in the country.

Gareth believed that the ten percent stake in Aurora Holdings could yield a future return of two billion or even 20 billion dollars.

"When are you heading to Yorksle?" Gareth asked.

He planned to inform Theodore in advance to arrange for someone to look after Carlisle.

"After Owie's birthday. I also want to visit my parents."

Soon, it was Saturday.