Chapter 471: Chapter 467: Wishful Thinking
Ethan had mentioned that he was willing to start a business with her. Now that they had the funds, she thought it wouldn’t be too bad to start from scratch.

Since her second brother didn’t want to help, she wouldn’t need his help.

At this moment, Gillian Thompson was full of dissatisfaction with Nicholas Thompson and didn’t notice Ethan Hopkins frantically winking at her.

It was clear that they could have cooperated with Thompson Group, but she chose to start from scratch. Was Gillian Thompson a fool?

Before Nicholas Thompson spoke, Ethan hugged Gillian and chuckled softly, “I think this idea is not bad.”

“Gabriel just got into an argument with you, please don’t take it to heart. It’s an honor for our Hopkins family to cooperate with Thompson Group.”

As he spoke, he pinched Gillian’s shoulder.

Gillian was stunned at first, but then realized that Ethan was planning to cooperate with Thompson family.

But the words she had just said were like water poured out, she couldn’t take them back now.

“I don’t know how Mr. Thompson plans to cooperate with us? Although our Hopkins family is far less powerful than yours, our company has some strength and will not drag you down. I think we can work together with Thompson Group to make this patent successful… ”

Nicholas Thompson waved his hand lightly: “There’s no need for that. We, Thompson family, will directly acquire your company.”

“… ”

Acquisition is a form of cooperation, but it’s a one-time cooperation.

Ethan did not expect that the cooperation Nicholas mentioned was the acquisition of their company.

“I’ve checked it out. Your company is in its final stages, and by next month at the latest, you won’t be able to keep it from declaring bankruptcy. The only way out for you now is acquisition.” Nicholas’s eyes were somber. “I’ll give you two days to think about it.”

Two days…

It wasn’t cooperation, it was acquisition!

Ethan clenched his teeth, his face turning slightly pale.

When Nicholas said that, he was both surprised and excited. He didn’t expect that deep down, Gillian’s second brother still looked down on him.

The so-called acquisition is nothing more than charity and disdain, right?

“Thank you.” Some cracks appeared on Ethan’s gentle face. “We don’t want to be acquired unless we have no other choice.”

“In that case, there’s nothing I can do about your company’s situation.” Nicholas Thompson remained unmoved.

“Second brother, Ethan’s company’s technology patents are sought after by many companies. Can’t our Thompson Group buy them and cooperate?” Gillian’s face was full of unwillingness. “There’s a famous company in ‘W’ that, if they could cooperate with Hopkins family, would definitely achieve a win-win situation. I know Ivy doesn’t like me, but there’s no need to reject Hopkins family’s excellent patents just because of me.”

“Second brother, can you think of a way…”

“Gabriel.” Nicholas looked at her steadily. “You know she doesn’t like you, and in the same way, she doesn’t like me either.”

Gillian was stunned.

Although this was a well-known fact, the atmosphere was still somewhat awkward when Nicholas mentioned it.

She knew very well why Ivy didn’t like Nicholas.

“I know it’s because you favor me, and she thinks you’re not being fair. But aren’t our older and third brother also biased towards her? In the past, you all only pampered me, and now you’re the only one helping me. I feel wronged too.” Gillian’s eyes were tearful. “Second brother, I know you’re in a difficult position, and the only thing you can do is acquire the Hopkins family, because you’re not the one in charge of the Thompson family right now. But I have no other requests at the moment, Ethan wants to cooperate with ‘W’, and only then can the patents maximize their value.”

“Second brother…” Gillian stood up, walked to him, and stared at him. “I’m begging you for this one thing, the last thing. Please give Ethan a chance, give us a chance…”

“Once the technology patents of Ethan Hopkins are on the market, they will definitely make big money.”

“Second brother, I’m begging you, this is the last thing I’ll ask for from you. After that, I won’t bother you with anything else.”

Seeing the tears on Gillian’s face, Nicholas frowned.

“She said she doesn’t want me to ask her for help, and she won’t cooperate with you either.”

“What about our older brother…” Gillian looked at him blankly. “Now that he’s in charge of the company, you can talk to him, and he can help with his relationship with Ivy, for sure… ”

“Sure about what?”

A sarcastic voice harshly interjected.

“Surely not agreeing to your delusional fantasies.”

Joshua Thompson spoke sarcastically, standing nonchalantly.

He wore a black down jacket, his hair dyed silver-white, flamboyant and cool.

Riley Wallace, her hair in a bun, held hands with Joshua Thompson, her other hand in her pocket, smiling sweetly: “Hi, second brother.”

She was addressing these words to Nicholas Thompson.

Seeing Riley Wallace, Nicholas Thompson’s expression softened.

Since Riley and Joshua already had their marriage certificates, she was now his sister-in-law.

Riley was always carefree and now that she was polite to him, Nicholas Thompson felt at ease.

“Why are you here too?”

“Saw your car on the road and decided to come up and take a look.”

Joshua Thompson didn’t mention that he had specifically had someone track Gillian Thompson.

“Heard you’ve been harassing Fourth Sister lately?” Joshua Thompson glanced sideways at Gillian Thompson, his tone unfriendly.

Gillian Thompson’s face stiffened slightly, remembering that Ethan Hopkins was standing beside her, she quickly smiled and said, “It’s not harassment; I wanted to discuss cooperation with her. Third brother, I heard you and Riley got your certificate?”

She hurriedly approached Riley Wallace, grabbed her hand: “Riley, I haven’t congratulated you yet. You finally got together with my third brother. I always thought you would become my sister-in-law, and now my dream has come true.”

Riley Wallace smiled and subtly removed her hand: “Thank you.”

Just two words, without a hint of emotion.

“Gillian Thompson, don’t count on your brother for help; he won’t help.” Joshua Thompson put his arm around Riley Wallace’s shoulder, frowning at Ethan Hopkins.

Ethan Hopkins quickly and observantly called out, “Third Brother.”

“Tsk, who’s your third brother?” Joshua Thompson squinted, laughing sarcastically, “My sister only has Ivy, not some random man who dares to call me brother.”

Ethan Hopkins’ face changed drastically.

He hadn’t expected Joshua Thompson to be so disdainful of him.

Although he was mentally prepared, in his opinion, the Thompson family would at least maintain a facade. However, it seemed that Gillian Thompson’s relationship with the Thompson family might be worse than he had imagined.

Looking at the situation, if he married Gillian Thompson, it would be like making enemies with the rest of the Thompson family.

Joshua Thompson’s words were extremely humiliating; Gillian Thompson’s face went from pale to flushed.

“Third brother, he’s my boyfriend…” Gillian Thompson trembled with anger, “I know you favor Ivy because she’s your real sister, but I’ve been your sister for so many years, and the way you treat my boyfriend… I’m disappointed in you.”

Having said that, tears fell.

Among her three brothers, besides her second brother, her favorite was her third brother.

Third Brother had an outgoing personality and was extremely protective of her, ranking just after her second brother in kindness.

If it weren’t for Isabelle Richardson’s foolish act on the paternity test, her relationship with Joshua Thompson wouldn’t have turned out like this.

Even though she had long ago advised herself to give up on the affection she had for Joshua Thompson and the others, he slapped her face hard in front of Ethan Hopkins.

Joshua Thompson’s attitude towards Ethan Hopkins was his attitude towards her.

Joshua Thompson crossed his arms, sneering constantly: “I don’t care about your opinions of me, and I’m not going to change. But Gillian Thompson, in the future, don’t bring this man to bother Ivy.”