The Ex-husband Wants to Get Power Every Day After the Divorce

Chapter 542: 537: Subjects under the Skirt_1

Chapter 542: Chapter 537: Subjects under the Skirt_1
 

“We haven’t seen or contacted each other in years, who knows if he still likes me.” Catrina said with a bitter laugh.

She had regretted a long time ago that she ought not to have made a statement so boldly that now she didn’t win the award, and even lost the person she liked.

“I remember that you have a good relationship with his sister, what’s her name… Gillian Thompson?”

“Yes, that’s Gabriel. We’ve known each other for many years, but I heard that their relationship has been strained since Ivy Thompson returned.” Catrina was worried.

As for Ivy Thompson, all she knew was from the news. There were rumors about her pregnancy and several men claiming to be the father, and this left a bad impression on her.

Either Ivy really had relationships with so many men, or she was cunning enough to make these men willingly claim paternity.

Neither of these were good things.

“That Ivy Thompson insists on calling herself Molly Walker in public and refuses to acknowledge that she’s a Thompson. She’s not a simple girl, she has a close relationship with ‘W’. A while ago, there was news that Stephen Crane adopted her as his heir. Catrina, if you’re wise, you wouldn’t be her enemy. It’s not good for you or us.”

Dion Rodgurez has heard and seen a lot, naturally, he knows about Molly Walker.

The powerful figures of Sunnydale are all trying to curry favor with her now. He didn’t want his daughter to be the one who offended her.

“She is Nicholas Thompson’s sister, how could I possibly offend her.”

At most, she would not be close to her…

Alarms were ringing in Catrina’s heart. She had to stay away from Ivy Thompson.

“That’s good, Daddy believes in your social skills. It’s better to have more friends than enemies.” Then, Dion Rodgurez recounted the grievances between Molly Walker, Isabelle Richardson, and Scarlett Jackson.

This reinforced Catrina’s determination to stay away from Molly Walker.

Such a woman shouldn’t be offended, but she also didn’t want to grovel and curry favor with her.

Soon, the bidders gathered one after another.

Those who came to bid were well-prepared, dressed modestly, exuding a low-key luxury.

Among those who came, Gillian Thompson and Ethan Hopkins were the most prominent.

The two people, one couldn’t walk and sat in a wheelchair, while the other was… his hands were still in casts.

“They persevere in the face of physical disability …”

Someone said this sentence, and the atmosphere became subtle, Gillian Thompson’s face turned red.

There was nothing wrong with her prosthetic, but due to the anesthesia not completely worn off, she could only sit in a wheelchair.

Ethan Hopkins was also so angry that his face darkened.

His hand was broken by Michael Gallagher and now it’s in a cast. No matter how he tried to hide it, it was still too conspicuous.

Catrina was sorting through the meeting materials with her father, and when she looked up, she saw Gillian Thompson sitting awkwardly in her wheelchair.

Just then, Gillian Thompson saw her, followed by her widening eyes: “My sister-in-law…”

Catrina blushed and quickly walked to her, and whispered, “Gabriel, there are so many people here, don’t jokingly mock me like this.”

Since learning that Nicholas Thompson had confessed to her, Gillian Thompson had been firmly calling her sister-in-law.

This slightly respectful and teasing name wasn’t uncomfortable for her at all, it was actually quite intimate.

“You came back earlier than planned?” Seeing her, Gillian Thompson was visibly delighted, “My brother would be so thrilled if he found out you were back.”

Nicholas Thompson had always had Catrina in his heart, but due to Catrina’s studies and the Thompson’s guilt about their lost sister, Nicholas didn’t dare to fall in love.

“I… haven’t told him I’m back yet.” Catrina’s lips curled up, her shy face glowing and her dimples faintly visible.

“He must be coming to the bidding today.” Gillian seemed to think of something and her eyes lit up, “Sister-in-law, why are you here?”

As she remembered, Catrina’s father worked in politics and held a high position across the entire Sunnydale City.

This bidding meeting was initiated by him.

Could it be, this bidding meeting is also related to Catrina Rodgurez?

Facing Gillian Thompson’s sparkling eyes, Catrina Rodgurez calmly said, “My father and I are hosting this bidding meeting.”

Hosting the bidding meeting?!

The fire in Gillian Thompson’s heart that had almost died suddenly blazed up again.

Since her second brother said he wouldn’t help, she had come without any expectations this time, but Catrina Rodgurez’s words sparked hope again.

“Gabriel, this person is…”

Listening to their conversation, Ethan Hopkins was completely puzzled.

His sister-in-law, isn’t that Nicholas Thompson’s wife?

But Nicholas Thompson hadn’t married at all, where did he get a wife?

“Ethan, this is my sister-in-law, Catrina Rodgurez.” Gillian Thompson, sitting in her wheelchair, grabbed Nicholas Thompson’s sleeve, “And she’s also the host of this bidding meeting.”

After finishing speaking, there was a lone pride in Gillian Thompson’s tone.

All along the way, Ethan Hopkins hadn’t given her a good look. She knew that her rashness had led to a lot of changes for him, but that didn’t mean she was out of options.

Just like that, another ray of hope had emerged.

Maybe Catrina Rodgurez was even more useful than Nicholas Thompson.

“Hello, Miss Rodgurez, I am Gabriel’s fiancé.” Ethan Hopkins spoke with respect.

He had originally planned to discard Gillian Thompson when the bidding meeting was over, not expecting her to know someone from the bidding meeting.

Gillian Thompson, was more useful than he had imagined.

Ethan Hopkins’ self-introduction made Catrina Rodgurez look at him a few more times.

She had heard about Gillian Thompson’s broken leg when she was abroad. She thought such a person would have trouble choosing a spouse, but she didn’t expect her to choose such a handsome man, and it seemed he came from a good family.

“Are you guys also here to bid?”

“Yes, Ethan is representing the Hopkins family, hoping to get this A-level project.” Gillian Thompson seemed to think of something, her face full of hesitation and grievance, “Sister-in-law, to be honest, this project is very important to us. If Ethan doesn’t get the project, then we won’t be able to get married, and the baby in my stomach will become illegitimate.”

“What’s happening?” Catrina Rodgurez’s face turned serious, “You’re pregnant?”

Gillian Thompson gave an awkward smile: “It’s unexpected, unexpected.”

Catrina Rodgurez furrowed her brows: “Do you need my help?”

Gillian Thompson coughed, her face turned red: “Since you mentioned it, sister-in-law, I’ll just say it straight out, I really hope you can help me.”

“My second brother originally wanted to help Ethan, but Molly Walker threatened him, not allowing him to help me. If you don’t believe me, you can call my second brother.”

“Molly Walker threatened him?” Catrina Rodgurez exclaimed, her beautiful face gradually turned pale, “Why would she do that? I heard she’s cunning, not simple, but I didn’t expect her to even threaten her own brother.”

“Who knows…” Gillian Thompson’s eyes filled with mist and she looked downcast, “Originally my second brother had even used a kidney donation as a trade-off, Nicholas had agreed to help us, but Ivy did something and Nicholas and my second brother are now too scared to help me. She’s our father’s biological daughter, plus she has connections within ‘W’, even Stephen Crane is now under her skirt, what can I do? I can’t compete with her!”

Hearing the words “under her skirt”, Catrina Rodgurez’s lips twitched, her beautiful face slightly twisted.

She remembered the scenes from social media where these men publicly scrambled to be “daddy”.

She knew Ivy Thompson was pretty, even just looking at videos and photos was enough to shock, considering the handsome sons of Daniel Thompson, the genes were there. Ivy in person wouldn’t be worse than her photos and videos.

But Catrina Rodgurez never thought that nearly ninety-year-old Stephen Crane was also Ivy’s “under her skirt” love interest.

No wonder she had so many connections at such a young age.

Using one’s looks to gain benefits was what she despised the most.

No wonder Gillian Thompson was chased out of the Thompson family by Ivy, with her good looks and cunning, Gabriel would never stand a chance.