Back to the Past Breaking the Love Spell (Carlisle Zahn) novel Chapter 321

Carlisle was calmly sipping his fish chowder.

Suddenly, his expression darkened.

Mike almost wet his pants out of fear.

When Carlisle had called him earlier, Mike had suspected that Carlisle wasn't just being generous. He figured Carlisle might cause trouble now that Ian was dead.

Still, he hadn't taken it seriously.

After all, Luke had taken over Ian's businesses and would protect him.

But now, it seemed Luke was in trouble too.

Mike concluded it was Heath. He figured Carlisle and Heath were working together.

They had planned to take down both him and Luke that day.

It had to be that.

Mike was drenched in sweat, trembling.

"Today's fish chowder soup is a bit salty," ignoring Mike, Carlisle turned to the manager of A1 Seafood Restaurant and remarked.

"I-I'll have it replaced right away, and today's bill is on me. We'll also change the kitchen staff," the manager stuttered nervously.

Carlisle put down his spoon and waved away the smell of urine in the air.

"Forget it. I'm not hungry today," he said lightly.

The manager stood frozen.

Carlisle then looked at Mike kneeling on the ground and smiled.

"Mike, I've stashed quite a bit of money with you. Don't you think it's time you return them to me?"

Mike nodded frantically.

"Yes, yes. I have 100 thousand. I'll give it all to you, just spare my life!"

Mike had given up any illusions with Luke in trouble and his last hope shattered. He thought Carlisle perhaps wouldn't harm him, but he feared Carlisle might hand him over to Heath to chop off his fingers.

"100 thousand?"

Carlisle's displeasure was evident.

"I paid a million for protection, remember?"