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Chapter 543: 538: Overestimating Her_1
Chapter 543: 538: Overestimating Her_1
Chapter 543: Chapter 538: Overestimating Her_1
“Gabriel, I really want to help you… but…” Catrina Rodgurez let out a helpless sigh, “This is, after all, a Bidding Meeting, with so many eyes on us. I can’t cheat, and besides, it won’t benefit my father’s career.”
“However… I can try to speak well of you to my father.”
Upon hearing this, Gillian Thompson was overjoyed, nodding enthusiastically: “I know, I know. Second sister-in-law, your belief in me and speaking well on my behalf is already the greatest help.”
Dion Rodgurez was not only the host of this meeting but also the decision maker of this project.
Who will be chosen is significantly determined by Dion Rodgurez.
If Catrina Rodgurez would advocate for them, Ethan’s chances of winning the bidding would be significantly improved.
“Second sister-in-law, once Ethan and I are married, you will be our benefactor.” Gillian’s face was full of gratitude.
“Second sister-in-law, thank you.” Ethan Hopkins didn’t understand the complex relationship dynamics. He couldn’t figure out why this woman saying a few words to his father seemed to have such great significance. However, he was intelligent, seeing Gillian’s happiness, he guessed the importance of this favor to them.
“You guys shouldn’t call me second sister-in-law anymore, just call me Catrina. I haven’t even confirmed any relationship with your second brother yet. You calling me such would make other people laugh at me,” Catrina was pleased with Gillian’s ‘knowing when to stop.’
News a while ago not only spoke of Molly Walker but also painted Gillian as a greedy person.
Upon knowing that Gillian sought her for help, although she was willing, she was also afraid that Gillian would make a difficult request.
The project was a public matter and not something she alone could decide.
Fortunately, Gillian wasn’t foolish, and she didn’t ask for too much.
Catrina returned to her seat.
Ethan anxiously questioned Gillian in a whisper, “Is she really that important?”
Was their happiness really worthy of just a few words?
“Don’t you know who she is?” Gillian looked at him incredulously. “Her father is Dion Rodgurez, the initiator of this bidding competition. The success of the bidding completely depends on Dion Rodgurez’s decision.”
Upon hearing this, Ethan’s expression changed, his breath hitching abruptly.
Dion Rodgurez, this woman was actually Dion Rodgurez’s daughter!
A look of elation spread across Ethan’s face: “Great, this is excellent, Gabriel! I thought we had no chance of winning this time, but such a good thing is waiting for us, you really are my treasure. As soon as we clinch the project, we will hold our wedding!”
Gillian’s expression remained unchanged, but her heart sank.
Would he only hold the wedding if they won the project? What if they didn’t?
She had once thought that Ethan truly loved her, but now she wasn’t so sure.
Thinking of those photos, Gillian felt a pang of jealousy, “Ethan, do you truly love me?”
Ethan was taken aback but quickly nodded: “Of course, who else can I love if not you? Can’t you see through my feelings towards you?”
After that, Ethan glanced at his own hand with a wounded expression, “If it wasn’t for my love for you, why would I have been seeking trouble with Molly Walker for you? Now I can’t even lift a shoulder or raise a hand… Gabriel, can’t you understand my feelings?”
“What about compared to Liliana Leaford?” Gillian stared at him.
“What’s Liliana Leaford compared to you?” Ethan’s face darkened, “I’ve already deleted all contact with that woman, and I won’t have any contact with her in the future. Gabriel, you are the only one in my heart.”
After being assured that Ethan was not lying, Gillian finally relaxed.
She had racked her brains for the Hopkins family to get this project. If all her efforts were in vain, she would have nothing.
“So, you love me, and you love the baby in my belly, right?” Gillian stroked her belly, smiling gently, “Even if we don’t get the project, you will marry me, right?”
Ethan cursed internally, but his face revealed no trace of his thoughts: “Of course, you’re carrying my child, how could I let you and the child wander around homeless? If I did that, would I still be a man? Even if my mother doesn’t agree, I will register the marriage with you.”
“Then let’s go register tomorrow.”
This time, Gillian did not give him any excuses.
Ethan’s heart skipped a beat, but he just laughed it off. He neither refused nor agreed.
Register? If they didn’t land the project today, he would break up with Gillian Thompson tomorrow. So, why would he still register for marriage, in such a vain dream?
He would never marry a disabled woman without a family background.
After Catrina settled back into her seat, Dion Rodgurez glanced over at Gillian: “You’ve been in contact with Gillian Thompson all this while?”
Catrina nodded: “She and her fiancé are also participating in this bidding meeting. Dad, do pay them some attention. Despite being crippled and handicapped, they still wanted to attend the bidding. I think their courage is commendable, and you should give them some attention.”
Dion Rodgurez raised his eyebrows and said with a benevolent smile: “Are you trying to help her, or are you helping Nicholas Thompson?”
Catrina blushed: “She called me second sister-in-law… I agreed to her request since she asked so politely.”
“Next time, don’t agree to cases like this in advance. Now she does not have a say in the Thompson family. Instead, it’s Ivy Thompson you should get closer to.” Dion Rodgurez said, seemingly remembering something, “I heard she is also coming to this bidding meeting. If she and Michael Gallagher partner up for the bidding, I am afraid this project…”
Just as Dion Rodgurez was about to continue, the noisy commotion at the door interrupted him.
“Miss Walker, can I have your autograph? I am your fan.”
“Miss Walker, we have a project and would like to collaborate with ‘W’. Could you please take a look at our project?”
“Miss Walker, and me…”
Countless people gathered at the door, surrounding Molly Walker like a celebrity.
This was Molly Walker’s first appearance at such a gathering after the recent media controversy.
Those present today were all prominent figures from the business and political sectors, and it was apparent that they wanted to get to know Molly Walker.
Seeing these people flocking around Molly Walker, Catrina was somewhat surprised.
She had considered that Molly Walker was not ordinary, but she did not expect Molly to attract everyone’s attention.
“Her position at ‘W’ is very delicate. There is an external rumor that she is the highest manager of ‘W’, controlling the entire ‘W’, and has great power within the company. After the recent incident with Gillian’s attempt to jump off the building, reporters found out that she was having dinner with Stephen Crane at the time.” Dion Rodgurez’s few words had raised Molly Walker’s status to an unattainable height.
“The manager of ‘W’?” Catrina scoffed incredulously, “Dad, don’t you think you’re overestimating her? She’s just a young girl, how could she manage such a large ‘W’?”
As for having dinner with Stephen Crane, Catrina felt this was media hype.
Stephen Crane was such a person that those who intended to see him had to make an appointment half a month in advance with no guarantee of success. Could Molly Walker really be having dinner with him?