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Chapter 520: 515: Won't turn Back until Hitting the South Wall_1
Chapter 520: 515: Won't turn Back until Hitting the South Wall_1
Chapter 520: Chapter 515: Won’t turn Back until Hitting the South Wall_1
Different from Nicholas Thompson, Damian Thompson knew where the problem lay as soon as he saw the photo.
When Damian first investigated Ethan Hopkins, he found that his emotional history was too blank. However, he wouldn’t be a simple man if he could chase after Gillian Thompson and win her over.
Even though Gillian wasn’t born into the Thompson family, these years of influence could not be dismissed easily. Not just anyone could catch her eye.
The fact that in such a short amount of time, Gillian gave Ethan her heart is enough to demonstrate Ethan’s tactics.
Damian thought that Ethan Hopkins was not simple, but he did not expect him to have another girlfriend.
“He is targeting the Thompson family,” Damian’s voice was laced with a hint of coldness.
“He’s also targeting me,” Molly Walker thought of how quickly Gillian and Ethan were trying to connect with “W” after they got together.
Since Ethan Hopkins appeared, Gillian has been coming to Molly several times for cooperation, even enlisting the help of Nicholas Thompson.
Seeing Molly refusing him, Ethan changed his strategy and started working on the Thompson family. However, his efforts were in vain as the Thompson family did not help him either.
It took less than two months for Gillian to get pregnant.
Such tactics truly shocked people.
“Leave this matter to your brother, you don’t have to worry about it. I will find a way to put the project in your name…”
“Thank you brother, but I think we need to compete fairly in this matter to avoid Nicholas saying later that I am targeting Gillian.”
Although it is indeed the case.
But she doesn’t want to have inner conflicts with Nicholas again.
If outsiders knew about the disputes within the Thompson family, it would certainly lead to more problems and complications.
Before her brother settles down, she does not want her relationship with Nicholas to become others’ leverage.
“That’s good, so Nicholas doesn’t target you.”
The voices of the two were rather loud, Nicholas, who just came out, happened to hear their conversation.
Targeting her…
So, everyone thinks he’s targeting fourth sister?
He knows he’s gone too far. He’s even using the Thompson family for betting.
But he’s just betting.
He wants to help Gillian one last time.
If he loses the bet, he’s willing to admit defeat.
If there is indeed something targeting the Thompson Group, he will use everything he has to save it.
Betting for the last time is his last chance for himself and Molly Walker, and it is also an opportunity for Gabriel to live a good life in the future.
“Brother…” Nicholas adjusted his thoughts, walked out quickly, “you said before that you wanted to help Ethan Hopkins.”
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
Seeing him emerge, Molly wasn’t surprised.
When she knew Nicholas wanted to give Gillian one last chance, she knew that Nicholas would ultimately stand by Gillian’s side.
Perhaps, only when he is badly cheated by Gillian can he come to his senses.
But when the time comes, can Nicholas bear the consequences?
Molly showed an ironical smile.
“I did say I would help, but Fourth Sister didn’t want it.” Damian’s gentle voice didn’t reveal any emotion. He smiled, looking harmless, “Nicholas, we owe Fourth Sister too much. If Fourth Sister doesn’t want it, I, as the elder brother, must listen to her.”
Nicholas looked at Molly abruptly, frowning.
“Gillian is pregnant, she is about to start a family, Fourth Sister, you have experienced pregnancy. You should know the importance of a child’s happiness.” Nicholas paused for a moment, “Even if I beg you this time, can you please let them go?”
Let them go…
Why, did she have a deep hatred with Gillian before?
She didn’t have any contact with Gillian, let alone letting go.
Molly chuckled bitterly, her heart tightening slightly.
Just then, Damian stood in front of her, “This time it’s not her reason, it’s me who doesn’t want to let go. Nicholas, you don’t have to interfere with this. I know, you are concerned about Gillian’s premarital pregnancy, afraid that she will have a difficult time after marrying into the Hopkins family. Big brother promises you that I will let her marry into the Hopkins family safely.”
“How safely?” Nicholas asked Damian excitedly, “Ethan has said that he wants to establish himself in the Hopkins family through this project. Only in this way, he will have a say. Brother, I know the method you mentioned, but I have already thought about all possible solutions.”
“Gillian could have been adopted quietly from the orphanage, but it was me. It was me who brought her into the Thompson family. She becomes what she is now, also because of me.”
Nicholas’s bright eyes gradually lost their shine, then he walked to Molly, said word by word: “It doesn’t matter if you don’t like me or her. You discarded my gift, denying my existence, it doesn’t matter. But I beg you to help, for this time, can you let them go? I will take all the consequences.”
Molly’s throat felt a bit dry, there were countless words she wanted to say but they were all swallowed back.
If she insists on opposing at this time, she would seem unreasonable.
Nicholas Thompson is protecting his sister, and big brother wants to protect her.
It’s meaningless to keep holding on to it.
Molly looked upward, the corner of her mouth turning up, hinting at a sense of irony.
She knew that Nicholas had made up his mind at this time, he wouldn’t give up until he hit the wall.
If this was the case, let him hit the wall once.
With her sacking, there wouldn’t be any accident in the Thompson family.
As for the consequences that Nicholas spoke about… just let him bear it himself.
Molly Walker’s eyes narrowed slightly, seemingly amused yet audacious, as she met Nicholas Thompson’s gaze: “I won’t stop you. I won’t stop Gillian either, but it’s not my place to tell the Gallagher family what to do.”
Upon hearing this, Nicholas Thompson’s face lightened slightly.
“As long as you don’t get involved.”
Molly turned her face away and said to Damian Thompson: “I appreciate your good intentions, brother, but we should continue as planned.”
After saying this, Molly walked away without looking back, but after a few steps, she noticed Nicholas was still following her.
Molly slowed her pace.
Nicholas Thompson quickly explained: “Don’t worry. This is the last time I’ll help her. Gabriel may be selfish, but after years of living with the Thompson family, she won’t do anything to harm us.”
“And if she does?” Molly retorted.
“She won’t…” Nicholas Thompson wanted to say something more but noticed Molly had already walked far away.
Obviously, she did not trust his words.
A lump formed in his throat, making it hard to breathe.
Watching her retreating figure, Nicholas felt a twinge of pain in his heart.
His brother was right. He owed this sister too much, and what troubled him the most was that he didn’t know how to make it right.
…
After Molly left, Nicholas’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
He trusted Gabriel but didn’t trust Ethan Hopkins.
He had investigated Ethan’s background, but his records seemed too clean, which made him suspicious.
If Fourth Sister’s claims about Ethan were true, then Gabriel…
After some thought, he eventually sent a message to his good friend: Please help me check someone out.
Seeing his brother’s suspicious look, Damian Thompson smirked to himself.
This younger brother of his was not as foolish as he seemed.
If he was truly fooled by Ethan Hopkins, Damian would start questioning whether Nicholas was a real member of the Thompson family.
People from the Thompson family must not be so stupid.
At that moment, Ethan Hopkins was also monitoring Molly and Nicholas’s every move.
“Brother Ethan, Nicholas seems to suspect you.”
The remark from the phone shook Ethan to his core.
Standing on the balcony, he took several drags from his cigarette.
“Are you sure?
“Absolutely sure. He’s looking into you.”
Investigating…
Ethan’s fingers paused, and he angrily stubbed out his cigarette.
No matter how thoroughly they investigated, they wouldn’t find anything wrong with him.
No one could find out about his secret dealings with Gabriel.
“Let him investigate.”
Ethan Hopkins’s cold face gradually turned ruthless.
After hanging up the phone, Ethan slowly walked inside.
“You’ve done quite well, managing to convince that brat Nicholas to sacrifice a kidney for you.”
In the room, a man was sitting on the sofa. In the light, his hair shone silver.
Running out of patience, Ethan walked up to the man and handed him the hard drive.
“This is only half of the files Gillian provided. She said she would give me the rest after we get married.”
At this, Ethan’s eyes narrowed, revealing his irritation.
Gillian might seem love-struck, but she placed great emphasis on this marriage. She could easily get her hands on all the Thompson family’s secrets, yet she chose to give him only half.
The remaining half, though presented as a dowry, was actually a threat.
“She’s quite clever.” The man on the sofa chuckled gleefully as he grabbed the hard drive. “Ivy Thompson caused the death of my daughter and took away my other daughter. After I slowly dissolve the Thompson Group, consider it vengeance for my daughter.”
Ethan scoffed.
Even though he had turned his black deeds into white acts in his career, it was truly like Samuel Richardson to cloak his greed with a ‘doting father’ guise. His heart always remained as dark as ever.
“Don’t forget about our deal,” Ethan reminded him in a timely manner.
Though the Hopkins family had a presence in Sunnydale, it was far from prominent.
The Richardson family, on the other hand, was a different story. Their business had been rooted in Sunnydale for years, putting them in a position to destroy the Thompson Group.
With Daniel Thompson falling ill and Damian Thompson recently taking over the enormous family business, the Thompson family was inundated with complications and lacked the unity it once had.
Anyone who attacked the Thompson Group at this vulnerable moment would undoubtedly make the situation more interesting.
“Don’t worry. Once the Thompson Group collapses, I will give you half. I wonder how Nicholas will feel when he finds out that he’s been helping someone like you. Rumor has it, he’s staked his entire net worth on guaranteeing you and Gillian. His kind intentions will soon turn into bitter regret…”