Female Novel
Chapter 371
Ever since the last time Hopkins family invited the Dickens family as a guest and got rejected, Senior
Mr. Hopkins had been deeply concerned at heart.
The Dickens family was not happy to come, but during the new year's days, others lingered outside the
gate of the Hopkins family and kept calling to wish a happy New Year.
In particular, Senior Mr. Hopkins's daughters were not easy to deal with. Patrick's aunts were united as
never before. They lived with their families in the house of the Hopkins family for three days and were
reluctant to leave.
"You all have nothing else to do? Are you all eating and drinking here for free?"
Senior Mr. Hopkins snorted coldly. He had always spoken without mercy to anyone, and even his
daughters were no exception.
"Dad, it's the new year vacation. We four sisters finally put down our work. Fourth sister and I have
been abroad for a long time. We miss you so much, so we made a special trip to come over."
The third miss of the Hopkins family looked like the deceased Mrs. Hopkins the most, so she had
always been the most delicate and spoiled.
"Our house is so big, and the villas in Northern Garden and Western Garden are always empty. It will
be lively only when there are more people. Fourth and I have nothing to do anyway and are planning to
stay with you..."
Senior Mr. Hopkins lost his patience and shouted with a darkened face, "Don't tell me so much. After
lunch, all of you go home. Don't disturb my peace. Do you hear me?"
In the spacious hall, several delicate misses of the Hopkins family looked at each other with different
thoughts. Knowing their father's temper, they did not dare to speak again.
It was a big lunch. Judy and Brianna accompanied the guests to dinner. The long table was full. The
Senior Mr. Hopkins was on the seat of honour, but Patrick did not appear.
When Third Miss Hopkins saw the empty seat at the dining table, she was furious, "We're all leaving.
Patrick even didn't show up... Perhaps he thinks that we don't deserve to eat with him."
"It's not easy for Patrick to take care of so many businesses in the group. He's been having trouble with
his wife lately, so he must be in a bad mood." Fourth Miss Hopkins tried to smooth things over, but what
she said sounded a little sardonic.
Third Miss Hopkins was even angrier. "IP&G group has a huge business. If Patrick can't handle it, our
family will definitely be willing to help. We are all Hopkins..."
Third Miss Hopkins married into a rich and powerful family in Australia, but later the business failed out
of poor management, and she had been relying on Hopkin family's subsidies.
But after all, she was a married daughter, and she could not compare to the male grandsons of the
Hopkins family. Especially now that the twin heir was born, it would be even more inconvenient for her
to get in touch with the Hopkins family in the future.
Senior Mr. Hopkins was annoyed by their nagging and did not look happy.
As the eldest daughter, Laurie Hopkins was the most sensible, "Have your meal and be quiet."
The daughters of the Hopkins family were almost 50 years old, but they still felt as delicate as a
princess. Laurie Hopkins was the ablest one, and the other younger sisters followed her.
Third Miss Hopkins was angry and said to her eldest sister Laurie with sarcasm, "Although I am self-
willed, I know the rules and am not like some people who don't take our family rules to heart at all."
"What the hell is that Dickens family in C City? Her daughter is so delicate. She hasn't divorced yet and
dares not to go back to her husband's family for the new year. She thinks she can be proud of having
twins. How self-important!"
At this point, Laurie and the other sisters' expressions changed slightly. They began to sneer and gloat.
Second Miss Hopkins, who had always been calm, smiled and made a suggestion. "If Patrick really
divorced that Miss Dickens, I know a good girl..."
Fourth Miss Hopkins was also a smart person. She immediately said, "My husband has a distant niece
who is very beautiful. She has a good character and educational background. She and Patrick make a
good couple..."
"Shut up!"
Senior Mr. Hopkins' face darkened and he shouted angrily.
The people at the table were so scared that they immediately shut up, especially Brianna, who was
very timid and introverted. She sat beside Senior Mr. Hopkins with her head down, and her face turned
pale with fear.
"Rovy, take Brianna back to her room first." Senior Mr. Hopkins had always been more sympathetic to
his autistic granddaughter and turned to give orders to the butler.
Brianna said timidly, "I... I'll go back to my room first." She spoke in a very low voice and kept her head
down. She did not even dare to look at the ladies of the Hopkins family and followed Rovy out of thenovelbin
dining hall.
"She's just adopted. Why protect her like this?"
Third Miss Hopkins was particularly mean when she saw that someone was favored.
When Senior Mr. Hopkins saw that Brianna had left, he immediately glared at them angrily and scolded
them directly, "This is Hopkins family. I can protect whoever I like. It's my own business. You are
guests... Next time, figure out who you are first, or you won't need to come again!"
"Dad, we are your daughters..."
Third Miss Hopkins was very bitter. It was fine to say that Patrick was the only male grandson who was
blessed by nature. What was this Brianna Hopkins? She was just a bastard who was brought back
from the orphanage.
"What's the use of a biological daughter? Can you let me have a good day?" Senior Mr. Hopkins was
furious and scolded.
"Besides, I make it clear to you here today. Don't interfere in Patrick's affairs. If you don't have the
ability, don't make waves all day. If you get into any trouble and that rascal doesn't help you, don't
blame me. I'm old, and I can't cover it for you!"
Laurie and the other daughters all knew that although their father scolded Patrick and called him a
rascal all day long, he loved him the most. Knowing that they couldn't get any benefit from making their
father angry, they all had their meals quietly and wisely.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the delicate Hopkins ladies finally left.
Patrick happened to come out of the Eastern Garden and saw his aunts being chased away indignantly
in the courtyard path from afar. Third Miss Hopkins even deliberately glared at him fiercely.
Patrick had no emotion on his face. He looked at the gate of the Hopkins family from afar with a cold
and aloof attitude, but he was thinking about something else.
The butler passed by. He saw the scene just now and said kindly, "Third Miss' husband seemed to
have lost a lot of money in investment at the end of last year. Her upset is normal."
Patrick would never take his aunts seriously, who kept trying to make trouble. But facing the troubles,
Young Master Hopkins was never kind.
"I used to think innocently that all women were as greedy as them."
Patrick suddenly replied, and the old butler was bemused and did not understand.
Patrick walked straight to the garage, and the butler followed him hurriedly. "Young Master Hopkins, are
you going out?"
It was the fifth day of the new year. The group was not back to work yet. During the vacation, many
friends invited him to parties but he declined. He had been bored at home for almost half a month.
Patrick didn't say where to go, didn't call the driver, and drove silently all the way to the airport.
He parked the car outside the airport and went straight to the plane.
"Young Master Hopkins seems to have gone to the Dickens family in C City." The butler ran excitedly to
report to Senior Mr. Hopkins.
Senior Mr. Hopkins was enjoying his tea. A few days ago, he was annoyed by his daughters and was in
a bad mood. It was uneasy for him to calm down. Hearing the news, he felt a little surprised,
"He finally couldn't bear it and went to find her himself..."