Back to the Past Breaking the Love Spell (Carlisle Zahn) novel Chapter 326

Carlisle explained, "Owen was always skipping school to go online and hang out with the wrong crowd. I was worried he'd go down the wrong path. So when I decided to start a business in college, I brought him along to work for me."

Gabriel nodded.

"Go on…"

"I opened a game studio, but we were short-staffed. Owen introduced Heath to me, and he started working at my studio. Later, when Heath needed money to start his own business, I lent him 15 million."

"So, you're saying you didn't know about his involvement in underground activities?"

"I found out later and tried to talk him out of it, but it didn't work…"

Carlisle's responses flowed smoothly, with hardly any flaws.

Gabriel was about to ask more questions when a lady approached and knocked on the car window.

It was Melanie.

As Gabriel lowered the window, he noticed Melanie's bruised face.

He furrowed his brows and asked, "What happened to your face?"

Melanie saw Carlisle sitting beside her father and exclaimed, "Carlisle?"

Carlisle looked equally surprised but smiled and replied, "What a coincidence. Nice to see you again so soon."

Gabriel spoke sternly, "I'll talk to you later."

Melanie blinked and turned back to Carlisle, saying, "Carlisle, do you have time tomorrow? I want to treat you to a meal to thank you for saving me."

Gabriel, noticing Melanie's injuries, asked in a deep voice, "What happened? Who hurt you?"

Tearing up, Melanie explained, "It was one of my classmates. He took me out for drinks, got drunk, and then tried to take advantage of me. Fortunately, Carlisle saved me."

Gabriel sniffed and detected the scent of alcohol on Melanie.

He grimaced and sternly said, "What were you doing drinking? Who tried to take advantage of you? I'll bring him in for attempted assault!"

"There's no need. He's already been dealt with. He won't dare to touch me again," Melanie said.

Worried about implicating Carlisle, she quickly made an excuse before turning away.

Gabriel sighed in resignation.

Then he said to Carlisle, "I'll keep investigating. I hope you're not lying to me…"

Carlisle gave a slight smile.

"I'm here to cooperate with the officers at any time."

Gabriel suddenly asked, "How did you make so much money in such a short time?"