Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell



Chapter 726

The four burly men immediately chased after Daniel.

Meanwhile, Francis jumped out of the car and sprinted toward them. In a flash, he delivered a powerful kick to one of them, sending the man-who weighed at least 200 pounds-flying back nearly ten feet away.

The man's companions were left dumbfounded, realizing that Francis must have been professionally trained. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to send a man as heavy as their companion that far with a single kick.

One of the chubby men suggested to his companion, "Boss, we should get out of here! I didn't sign up for this for merely 50 bucks!"

When the man addressed as "boss" heard this, he started running. At this sight, the others took off without a second thought.

"Way to go, Francis!"

Daniel ran forward excitedly and shouted, "Who's the tough guy now, fatsoes?"

The man who'd just been kicked struggled to get up, his eyes filled with horror as he stared at Francis. Francis might have broken his ribs with that kick if not for his chubby physique cushioning the blow.

Francis could tell that the men were simply trying to intimidate them, so he didn't bother chasing them. Instead, he walked toward the SUV and knocked on the driver's window. "Get out."

Having witnessed Francis send a 200-pound man flying with a kick, Xane knew he was in serious trouble. He quickly started the car, ready to make his escape.

Francis' gaze turned icy. He threw a forceful punch at the car window. However, the window didn't crack as he had anticipated. Clearly, this car's window was of higher quality than the one in the vehicle they had taken before.

Slightly angered, Francis threw a second punch, causing the glass to splinter. When he threw a third punch, the window finally shattered completely.

Xane's face turned as pale as a sheet at the sight. Fortunately, he managed to start the engine just in time. Without buckling up, he stepped on the gas pedal as soon as he released the clutch.

Francis swiftly grabbed Xane by the collar and yanked him out through the window.

"Xane!" Anna screamed in panic. She suddenly clutched her stomach and cried out, "Xane... I -I think the baby is coming!"

Carlisle had approached with Christine and the others in tow as Xane struggled desperately. "Let go of me! My wife is about to give birth. Let me go!"noveldrama

Daniel mocked, "You sure know how to act, man. You should quit being a conman and start a career as an actor."

Christine and Phoebe watched him impassively. They had learned their lesson and were no longer swayed by his words.

However, noticing Anna's pale expression, sweaty forehead, and the veins popping in her hands as she clutched her stomach, Carlisle began to doubt if she was faking.

He slowly instructed, "Release him and let him take her to the hospital."

As soon as Francis let go of Xane, the latter bolted to the passenger seat and, after opening the door, whispered to Anna, "Honey, run while you can. I'll hold them off!"

"Seriously, Xane? I'm about to give birth here!" Anna said in pain, wrapping her arm around Xane's neck.

Xane's eyes widened. He quickly tried to regain his composure and attempted to pick Anna up, but he was too thin and weak to lift her.

With a sigh, Francis stepped in, pushed Xane aside, and carried Anna in his arms, heading toward the hospital.

15 minutes later, Anna was taken to the delivery room while Xane confessed his crimes outside.

Xane and Anna had been high school classmates, both dreaming of becoming stars. They applied to Yorksle Drama University together, hoping they could one day rise to fame and make their families proud.

However, reality hit them hard-they both failed to get in. Still clinging to their dreams, they decided to stay in Yorksle and make a living.

Ten years had passed, and they were still nameless and penniless. The competition for minor acting roles had become fiercer, with many new faces emerging from prestigious universities.

Despite running from one film set to another, they barely landed any roles, and their pay was just enough to scrape by.

As Anna's due date neared, Xane knew he had to find another way to support them. He remembered meeting a group of scammers while taking some shots in Wangow and knew they could make millions every month through scams.

Tempted, Xane brought Anna to Riverland, where he borrowed a car from a friend and acquired a high-tech device from his contacts in Wangow. The device could connect to his phone and forcibly send texts to nearby phones.

"We only got the equipment and learned how to use it two weeks ago. Before we could start our operation, the cold wave came. I didn't want Anna to suffer in the cold. So, I only started scamming after it ended," Xane explained.