Mr Hopp Novels & Stories

By the end of the week Manny was following me into the studio some afternoons, sitting quietly with a sketchbook of his own that Ruth had produced from somewhere without being asked, drawing rabbits with increasingly elaborate backstories while I worked. “Sir Hops has a brother now,” he told me one afternoon. “His name is Sir Hops Two. He’s braver.” “Braver how?” “He’s not afraid of the wash.” I looked at the drawing he pushed toward me. Two rabbits. One missing an ear. One whole. Standing side by side. My throat tightened, and I let it. Ruth, passing behind us with a bolt of fabric over one shoulder, paused just long enough to look at the drawing too.

I agreed before he kissed me softly. Once I was in my office, I heard a knock on my door. "Come in." I said. A tall man walks in that looks like he was very nervous. "Hello, I am Tor. I am the intern assigned to your campaign." He then bowed. I forgot completely that this man was supposed to join me today. I waved him in to have a seat before I sat down and introduced myself. The remainder of the day was spent getting him caught up on my proposal. I got a few texts from Bo about who runs what in the firm but nothing about us.

In a flash, Stuart changed the subject of their conversation from personal to work. I will still do it. For the last time." "Then the fine? You are still under contract with us." "You take it easy. I'll pay the fine by next week. My lawyer will take care of everything. And speaking of the new leader, have you met McLean Kaofax?” "Now that's what I also wanted to ask you for a long time." Suddenly Stuart becomes even more excited when they start talking about the mysterious man who will replace Michael in the office. "What's wrong with that man?"

Jo looks at me, frowning. “Dylan, what a pleasure to see you here,” I hear the voice coming from behind me. Immediately I stand doing the button from my jacket, turning around and fake smiling. “Mrs. Hopkins,” I say, holding her hand and bringing it to my lips. Her eyes scan me from head to toe and then she moves her eyes to Jo, that is sitting watching us. “Jo, this is Maria Hopkins, one of our best clients in advertising,” I say and Jo smiles, standing and offering Maria her hand to shake.

My gaze dips and I immediately notice the holstered gun hanging at his side. "New security. Who the hell are you?" His attitude sucks and I instantly don't like the idiot. "I'm Roberto Mennetti and I live here, so open the fucking gate." "Sorry, not gonna happen." For a moment, I think I hear him wrong. Who is this clown? And who hired new security? "I said open the damn gate. Now." I lower my voice and add a slight menacing "don't fuck with me" to my tone. But this guy doesn't seem to get it because he shakes his head then lifts his phone. Maybe he feels secure because there's a gate separating us, but not for long, if I have any say about it.

I hiccupped. Why was he confusing me? Was he supposed to tell me this when this marriage is all fake? He did things I do not always understand at times. Despite my confusion, a wicked smile danced in his eyes. An elder took the stand and started to read the marriage vows. I tried as much as I could to control the hiccup that was suddenly disgracing me. Killian stared at me with that same amusement like he knew it was the effect he had on me. How many brides hiccup through their wedding services?

My heart seemed to leap in my chest. "Well, I am pleased to announce that Miss Katherine Collins obtained the highest score on the test. Congratulations, Miss Collins!" What? Damn it! I froze. Did he say my name? I can't believe it. I made it. Mr. Spencer started walking towards me, and I automatically stood up. He extended his hand, and I shook it, still in shock. "Congratulations, Miss Collins!" "Thank you, Mr. Spencer." I still couldn't believe it. "This is Miss Julie Swan. She works at Ryan and will assist you until your first day at the company. She will give you all the information you need."

The subordinate was startled, lowered his head, and replied, “Yes.” Thus, they waited for another ten minutes before the door of the side hall opened slowly. A hearty voice was heard. “Patriarch Hopper, I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.” With that said, Philip, Fennel, and Leon walked into the side hall. Cyril turned around and saw the three people. With a smile, he bowed slightly and said, “I’m Cyril Hopper, the head of the Hopper family and the third master of Terrain Villa.”

"Tobias Hakon, he is a new investor who will invest a large enough stake in Dominic's company. I heard that he was also an investor in Noel's company, but because he was disappointed with the company, he withdrew his shares. You should also know it's not Miss. Watts? said Mr. Hopkins. Of course that explanation surprised me quite a bit. My fear was well founded now, but I still tried to act calm in front of Mr. Samuel Hopkins now. "Because of that I hope you can participate later Miss. Watts. Don't let him be disappointed again like at Noel Corp. because if not, our efforts to compete with the company owned by Daniel Noel will be in vain,” Mr. Hopkins said with a serious expression then walk

"What? Do you expect to meet Mr. Hooper today? Dream on! Mr. Hooper Senior grounded Mr. Hooper. A lowly plebian like you should not be in a party of this scale!" someone in the crowd said. A man in a suit and earrings named Aaron Hatfield glared at Rachel with his arms crossed. He laughed and said, "Guys, stop it. How could Rachel not know that Mr. Hooper was grounded? She must be here to pick her next target because she knows she can't get into the Hooper family.