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Chapter 113

After Lindsay ran away, Blake’s calm expression instantly vanished from her face. She pursed her lips and did not speak. She was so angry that her body trembled slightly. It took her a while to calm down.

She apologized to Olivia. “It’s my fault. I didn’t teach her well.”

As Blake said this, her gaze was filled with regret, her face full of apology. Olivia did not mind. Instead, she comforted Blake, saying, “It has nothing to do with you. You’ve only been taking care of her for a few years. Besides, you haven’t spent much time together.”

Upon hearing Olivia’s words, Blake felt somewhat relieved, but the guilt still lingered on her face. “Ultimately, it’s all my fault. I’m not capable enough.”

Olivia leaned back, resting on the sofa with her attractive, long legs lifted and casually draped over the sofa. She exuded a lazy charm.

There was also a hint of mischief in her demeanor.

She did not say anything. Instead, she raised her gracefully contoured chin slightly, gesturing for Yanis to comfort Blake.

Upon receiving the order, Yanis hurried forward and sat down before Blake, patting her shoulder. He said, “It’s not your fault. We know you’re in a difficult position. Lindsay has a special status. Moreover, she is older now. She has her own ideas, and it’s not easy to teach her.”

Olivia had been listening with her head slightly turned. At first, she didn’t pay much attention, but when she heard the phrase “special status,” she raised an eyebrow subtly and asked, “What’s her background?”

Yanis quickly explained, “Lindsay’s grandfather is the head of Healix Pharmaceuticals. Although Healix Pharmaceuticals is also a part of the Smith family’s business, Mr. Isaac doesn’t hold much stock in it. The real power lies in Lindsay’s grandfather’s hands. The Smith family isn’t a conventional family but more of an interdependent relationship. To put it simply, Healix Pharmaceuticals is no longer connected to Mr. Isaac. It’s the loyalty and support of the Smith family members that they keep referring to him as the family head.”

Blake continued, “Lindsay’s original name was Sally Smith. She was given the name Lindsay to signify her role as the right hand to the next head of the Smith family. Healix Pharmaceuticals is influential, and with their

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support, your position as the family head would be more secure.

At this point, Blake’s tone turned somber. “Lindsay isn’t a bad person. She’s just been spoiled by the family. She’s a bit delicate and has a bad temper. I’m sorry you’ve had to endure this.”

Blake genuinely felt sorry for Olivia. Initially, Olivia didn’t have to concern herself with the affairs of the Smith family. She didn’t have to shoulder these responsibilities, However, the Smith family needed her to take on their burdens.

Olivia wasn’t greedy for the wealth of the Smith family. It was that the Smith family desperately needed her.

Without Olivia, the Smith family would be in dire straits.

In the 21st century, society increasingly valued individualism, power, and freedom. Hence, it was exceedingly difficult for the traditional Smith family to survive.

Most kingdoms in history fell apart after a couple of centuries. A clan like the Smith family was even more vulnerable.

As time passed, changes in circumstances affected many things, causing what was once considered exclusive or high–status to decline.

By the time it reached Isaac’s generation, the situation was already one of struggling and being unable to muster sufficient strength. The members. of the Smith family were scattered all around the world, with a significant number having emigrated abroad.

The reason they referred to Isaac as the head of the family was twofold. On one hand, it was a matter of habit, considering some of the older generations were still present. They inherently respected ancestral traditions and felt a sense of belonging to the Smith family.

On the other hand, Isaac possessed exceptional medical skills. Everyone would eventually fall sick one day. Even if someone didn’t experience illness, their family and friends might have. Hence, it would do them good to befriend a renowned doctor.

This was why Isaac insisted that Olivia should study medicine. The Smith family would continue to respect and rally around her only if she possessed excellent medical skills. This would unify the Smith family and keep them strong.

After all, when it came to Lindsay’s generation, they were all young and rebellious, seeking freedom and unconventionality. They cared little

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about traditional family values. They even found it bothersome when relatives visited during family gatherings and were reluctant to entertaint them.

Some of the young people in the family had received education abroad and felt no attachment to the Hushe Republic, let alone the Smith family.

How could these young people possibly support the head of the family?

Only the successor who took up the mantle of the Smith family had incomparable strength, exceptional wisdom, and profound medical skills to subdue these headstrong and unruly young individuals.

Among all people, only Olivia could achieve all of this.

Others simply couldn’t.

In the past, Gillian always felt that her grandfather was favoring Olivia over her and Jarron by intending to pass on the leadership of the Smith family directly to Olivia. In reality, it wasn’t Isaac showing favoritism, but Gillian and Jarron had inadequate medical skills and couldn’t uphold the Smith family.

Blake advised Olivia to be more patient with Lindsay and gave her guidance. Of course, she would also pitch in a little help.

Olivia leaned against the sofa. She tossed the remains of an eaten apple into the trash bin with an indifferent expression. Calmly, she said, “Ms. Blake, why make things difficult for yourself? She’s just an assistant. You can replace her if you want.”

Upon hearing this, Blake paused for a moment. She anxiously said, “Miss Olivia, Healix Pharmaceuticals is very important, and Lindsay isn’t bad. She just has a strong personality.”

Olivia didn’t pay much heed to Blake’s advice. She squinted and seemed to be a little sleepy. She said unenthusiastically, “Tell her to leave. I don’t

want to see her!”

“Miss Olivia!” Due to her excessive emotion, Blake’s voice became somewhat sharp.

She walked over to Olivia’s side, looking anxious. She said, “I know Lindsay isn’t the best, but you need to give her a chance. I believe she’ll improve in the future. The most crucial thing is Healix Pharmaceuticals. She…”

Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Olivia, who yawned and looked tired.

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She had been performing treatment on Isaac these few days, which took a lot of effort. She had not slept properly for days.

It was noon, and the warm sunlight shone on her body, making her feel a little sleepy.

Olivia remained an indifferent expression. She did not care about the significance of Healix Pharmaceuticals mentioned by Blake. She also didn’t want to explain much. However, she respected Blake and didn’t want to see her distressed.

She explained, “Ms. Blake, you need to understand one thing. Healix Pharmaceuticals relies on the recipes of the Smith family, not the other way around. There’s no logic in subordinates threatening their master.”

With a touch of coldness in her tone, she continued, “If Healix Pharmaceuticals doesn’t want the recipes, the Smith family can just give them to someone else. In this vast country, are there no other pharmaceutical companies?”

Both Blake and Yanis were shocked and stared at Olivia, unable to speak for a moment, but their emotions were churning within them.

They had underestimated her!

At this moment, the two looked at Olivia and had only one thought in their minds. Indeed, only Olivia could sustain the Smith family. Only she could be so dominant.

It was because she truly had the capability.

Many companies were after the licensing for her neurodrug that had won the Lasker Award. Besides, Olivia was still young, and her potential was limitless.

She wasn’t begging others to gather around the Smith family. She was the shining beacon herself. With her presence, the Smith family had a powerful centripetal force because everyone in the Smith family knew that following Olivia meant they would have benefits.

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Olivia took an afternoon nap. When she woke up to do a bit of reading, she received a phone call from Andrew.

“Olivia, sorry for calling now. Am I disturbing you?” This little guy was exceedingly polite.

Olivia pressed the phone to her ear and listened to the child’s soft

breathing. She felt her heart soften. She fiddled with the ballpoint pen between her fingers and spun it in a beautiful circle. She asked, “Andrew, why are you calling? Is something the matter?”

Upon hearing this, Andrew looked up and stared at Daniel.

Daniel raised his eyebrows and glanced at him.

Seeing that his father had no intention of leaving, Andrew walked to the other side of the room with the phone. He stood a little further away and said softly and shyly, “Olivia, I miss you.”

Before he could finish speaking, a scarlet blush spread over his cheeks. They resembled the gorgeous red petals of roses.

So he missed her, was it?

Hearing the child’s innocent and sincere words, Olivia felt an

indescribable sweetness. It was like she had candy in her mouth. The sweet taste spread to her heart.

She replied, “I miss you too. Can I treat you to something to eat tonight?” “Okay!” Andrew immediately agreed. He ran to his father’s side and tugged at his sleeve. He said excitedly, “Olivia invited me to dinner.” Daniel glanced at his son. With a light turn of his well–defined and slender fingers, he scooped the phone from Andrew’s chubby hand into

his own.

Then, he placed it by her ear and said calmly, “Olivia.”

Olivia felt goosebumps all over her as the low, dulcet tones of a man’s voice crept into her ear. His voice reminded her of a cello’s tunes.

She smiled and held the phone with her beautiful fingers. Her fingertips were extremely white under the bright light, almost transparent.

“Yes,” she whispered back.

Neither of them spoke, but the tension was palpable. It manifested itself. in the thick static thrumming through the phone.

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After a while, Daniel said, “I know a private restaurant. It’s delicious. I’ll pick you up later”

He lowered his eyes and placed a slender arm on the armrest. His sleeves were slightly rolled up, revealing a thin but muscular wrist. The silver watch around it was low–key but appeared to be luxurious.

Alright. Olivia nodded. Her long and slender legs fell to the ground, and her lovely, hooded eyes were open in rapt attention.

The restaurant Daniel was talking about was in a quiet corner of the bustling city. It looked very ordinary and did not have many customers. When passing by, one would think that it was an unopened restaurant.

However, the truth was revealed when they entered the restaurant. After passing through a dark corridor, they entered the main hall, where loaded dishes sat atop tables.

Soon, a waiter came over and took Daniel’s coat and Olivia’s bag.

Olivia looked around and thought this place was quite interesting. It was perfectly hidden in a corner of the city. No one would notice it unless they were looking out for it.

“Why don’t I see the restaurant’s name anywhere?” Olivia asked. Daniel helped Olivia into her chair. When he heard this, he said indifferently. The Smith Cuisine Hall.

The Smith Cuisine Hall?” Olivia leaned back in her chair, her narrowed in deep thought. “What an interesting name.”

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Seeing that Olivia was interested, Daniel added, “This restaurant is famous for its medicinal cuisine. It’s not an ordinary restaurant and doesn’t receive many customers.”

Medicinal cuisine. Olivia nodded and soon turned her attention to other things.

Andrew liked this place very much. He sat beside Olivia and whispered endlessly to her. He told her that he loved the pig trotter soup here very much. It was delicious.

The dishes here were indeed fantastic, especially the cold cucumber

soup.

It tasted fresh and sweet. More uniquely, it was devoid of the usual bitter medicinal taste.

Just as they were leaving after dinner, the waiter suddenly came over. “Please wait for a moment. The head chef will be here in a while.”

The head chef?

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Olivia was a little surprised. Usually, guests requested a meeting with the head chef if the food was good so they could thank him. No head chef had ever taken the initiative to meet the guests.

Just as she was wondering, a gentle–looking and beautiful woman walked over. The woman was very young, only in her twenties. She wore a white chef’s hat, tightly binding her hair. Not a single strand of hair fell outside.

However, her tight outfit did not affect her appearance at all. Instead, she stood out from the crowd in a good way.

The woman did not seem to notice Olivia. Her gaze was fixed on Daniel as if he was the only person in the room.

“Daniel,” the woman greeted with a gentle smile. A gleam appeared in her eyes, and she said coquettishly, “Why didn’t you say anything when you decided to drop by today?”

Andrew knew this woman. As soon as she approached, he called, “Aunt Cynthia!”

“My dear Andrew.” The woman’s eyes curved into crescents. “Did you miss your Aunt Cynthia?”

Andrew was an honest child. He shook his head when he heard that. “I’m sorry, Aunt Cynthia. I didn’t miss you.”

The woman was amused. She pointed at him and said, “Andrew, can’t you say something nice to coax me for once?”

Andrew tilted his head in embarrassment and walked to Daniel’s side. “Daddy, I want to go to the washroom.”

Daniel swiveled the chair around and bent his long legs. His gaze was indifferent. “Go and find the waiter to help you.”

“No.” Andrew was shy and grabbed his sleeve tightly.

Daniel did not have much patience. Just as he was about to lift Andrew and throw him to the waiter, he met Olivia’s. gaze.

Daniel froze. He thought about how he had treated Andrew. When Olivia regained her memory in the future, she would be taking revenge for the

poor guy.

He plastered a gentle expression onto his face and nodded at Olivia before bringing Andrew to the washroom.

Only Olivia and the woman were left at the dining table.

After Daniel left, the woman slid shamelessly into his seat. She even

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picked up the eup he had used to drink a glass of water. Then, she looked up at Olivia provocatively. “I know who you are.”

Olivia looked at the cup and did not say anything.

The woman continued, “You’re the missing daughter of the Taylor family, the one who disappeared 18 years ago. Do you know why Daniel is with you?”

Before Olivia could answer, the woman continued, “Because you came from a good family and are compatible with him. However, you were lost for 18 years and were raised in poverty. That’s why you’re timid and don’t understand the games the wealthy play. You’re simple–minded and can take care of Andrew.”

She sighed. “Speaking of which, Daniel is impressive. He found someone so compatible with him. Both your background and your identity are flawless matches for his.”

These words were hard to hear. The woman was insinuating that Daniel was with her because she was weak and easy to control.

This person was really good at riling up others and sowing discord. Unfortunately, Olivia did not fall for it.

She lowered her head and took a sip of the cucumber soup. Then, she looked up and said indifferently, “This soup isn’t good.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the woman was instantly enraged. She slammed her palm on the table, her eyes burning with fire. She stared at Olivia and said in a dangerous tone, “What did you say?”

“Can’t you hear me?” Olivia slowly put down the spoon. Her long eyelashes caressed her cheek slightly as she wiped his mouth with a napkin. Then, she repeated calmly, “I said that this soup is not good.” Her voice was low, but because her voice had an attractive quality and was unusually penetrating, almost all the guests around heard her words. They turned in shock and looked at her in disbelief.

Someone said that the cucumber soup at the Smith Cuisine Hall was not good!

This was the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall!

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Olivia’s remark was akin to a drop of water hitting a sizzling hot pan of oil. It created an immediate and explosive reaction, scattering shock and surprise throughout the room.

Gasps, murmurs, and startled expressions spread like wildfire through the crowd.

Diners who frequented the Smith Cuisine Hall were affluent people, including many influential businessmen. They held the cuisine in the restaurant in high regard.

They especially loved the restaurant’s signature dish, seared salmon with herbed couscous, a nourishing and delicious dish.

Some customers consumed the dish to regulate their bodies and found it to have excellent effects on their health.

They immediately frowned when they heard Olivia’s comment that the dish was not good. However, they did not want to say anything unpleasant due to their high standing in society. It was apparent that they were displeased. Their expressions conveyed an unspoken consensus of disdain for her.

The more outspoken customers mocked, “What an ignorant girl. Where did she come from? How dare she criticize the food at the Smith Cuisine Hall? What a joke.”

“She’s just trying to seek attention by pretending to be knowledgeable about the food in the Smith Cuisine Hall. She wants to prove that she is different to attain a fleeting moment of fame. She doesn’t know anything

at all.”

Some of them glared at Olivia. “This woman is not bad–looking. She’s probably a mistress. Her sugar daddy must have brought her here. She thinks she can behave arrogantly just because she has a rich man as backing.”

“That must be it. Such a woman only knows how to sell her body. She is lacking in social manners and doesn’t know how to appreciate the food at the Smith Cuisine Hall.”

Soon, the discussion became more heated. They ignored Olivia and continued to comment at the top of their voices.

In the beginning, the head chef, Cynthia Brown, was infuriated at Olivia’s

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unfavorable comments about her food. When she heard what the crowd said, she felt vindicated. A self–satisfied smirk appeared on her face.

She sat back in her chair and tapped her index finger knuckle on the table. The chatter gradually subsided as a hush fell over the crowd. Cynthia looked at Olivia with contempt. “Ms. Taylor, is this your first time here?”

Olivia nodded. This was indeed her first time at the Smith Cuisine Hall. Cynthia regarded Olivia with a disdainful glare. “This must be the first time eating this dish. Am I right?”

Olivia did not nod. She leaned back in her chair and folded her arms, looking calm.

Cynthia frowned. She sensed an extraordinary yet familiar aura from Olivia. Her indifference and confidence were very similar to Isaac, whom she revered.

However, she swiftly dismissed that thought. Isaac was a renowned doctor who was well respected by the rich and powerful. How could she compare someone like Olivia to him?

Cynthia shook the thought away and refused to entertain that notion. She must be overthinking.

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After gathering her thoughts, she looked icily at Olivia and sneered, “It’s no surprise since you are raised with a lowly upbringing. You didn’t up in the Taylor family. You’re used to plain, home–cooked meals. How dare you criticize the delicacies here with your unrefined palate? Who do you think you are? Are you fit to eat the food here?”

She stood up and looked down at Olivia arrogantly. “An unsophisticated like you are not worthy to eat the dishes in the Smith Cuisine Hall. Guys, remove all the dishes. Also…”

She paused and looked at Olivia with a spiteful gleam in her eyes. “Hang a sign at the door stating that Olivia Taylor and dogs are not allowed to enter this place.”

After saying that, the crowd instantly burst into laughter. Someone even applauded Cynthia. “Chef Brown is really clever. That’s right. This is how we should deal with crude people like her. I agree with Chef Brown. Going forward, all hotels under my name will bear the same sign as Chef Brown’s restaurant.”

“Me too. I’ll do the same.”

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“Count me in.”

The atmosphere in the dining hall became more intense. In just 15 minutes, more than 10 restaurants and hotels indicated they would hang the same sign as the Smith Cuisine Hall.

Just then, Daniel returned to the restaurant. He was holding Andrew’s hand. When he first stepped into the restaurant, his eyes widened, as if he had stumbled upon something utterly unexpected and baffling.

He was wearing a meticulously tailored suit of an Italian artisanal brand. The lightweight fabric clung to his body, outlining his impeccable physique. His strong and sensuous body emanated a hint of restrained allure.

The restaurant’s slightly dim lights fell upon his face, accentuating the contours of his exquisite features. His appearance was peerless, akin to a celestial being.

Daniel did not say a word. Immediately, everyone’s attention turned to him when he entered the restaurant.

At that moment, the people who rallied together and proclaimed that their restaurants and hotels would bear the same sign as the Smith Cuisine Hall fell into a hushed silence. Their expressions shifted from audacity to apprehension in an instant.

They had forgotten that Daniel was the one who brought Olivia to the

restaurant.

Some of the more frightened customers turned pale at the thought of how powerful Daniel was. They regretted attacking Olivia with their malicious remarks.

There were also customers who were unfazed by Daniel’s appearance. They regarded Olivia as some lowly mistress and were confident that Daniel would also treat her with disdain when he saw her true colors,

Someone spoke up from the crowd, “Mr. Sullivan, who is this woman you brought here? She’s so ignorant and has the cheek to criticize the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall. It’s such a disgrace.”

That person then started recounting what happened to Daniel. He repeatedly made disparaging remarks about Olivia, portraying her as a despicable person.

Daniel looked unperturbed, but his gaze became intense as if he was holding back his emotions. An icy aura enveloped him, seemingly on the brink of devouring those around him.

The more perceptive customers detected the subtle change in Daniel’s expression and curried out of the restaurant without taking their coats. They did not want to be consumed by his fury.

Indeed, Daniel was on the verge of losing his temper. His expression tightened.

Just as his temper was about to erupt, Olivia quickly held his hand and pulled him to his seat. “Sit down. Why are you standing?”

Daniel turned to look at her, his expression instantly turning gentle.

Cynthia witnessed how the entire scene played out and darkened her gaze. She tapped her fingers on the table twice to catch Daniel’s attention. “Daniel, your taste in girls seemed to have gotten worse. You are mingling with all sorts of people, regardless of their status.”

She was making an insinuating remark.

Daniel frowned when he heard what Cynthia said. “Cynthia, there is a limit to my patience. Don’t test my patience.”

A hint of surprise flickered in Cynthia’s eyes, and she immediately changed her attitude. From her previous air of haughty composure, she suddenly looked dejected and sad. There was a tinge of self–mockery on her face.

“Daniel, we’ve known each other for almost ten years. Are you going to condemn me without asking me what happened?”

She lowered her gaze with a trace of choking emotion lingering in her eyes. With a quivering voice, she said, “You should know how seriously I take my culinary skills. She humiliated me today by criticizing my food. I was just trying to uphold my dignity. If you insist on judging me, so be it. I admit it’s my fault. She can say whatever she wants.”

She then gave Daniel an imploring look before turning around to leave. She walked away, looking vulnerable and downcast

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Cynthia had perfected this move of retreating in order to advance.

Not only did she lower her head in front of Daniel and act pitifully to make him feel guilty towards her, but she also created an image of herself being infatuated and forbearing in front of everyone.

As the successor of the Smith Cuisine Hall, she must master excellent culinary skills, but her character, image, and conduct were also of great importance.

As expected, seeing Cynthia like this, some customers, who were anxious for justice, soon could not stand it anymore and criticized Daniel.

“Are you still a man? How could you treat Chef Brown coldly without forethought? Do you know that it was the woman beside you who started it? She was the one who bullied Chef Brown!”

The man was filled with righteous indignation. As he was a small business owner, not at the level of Daniel, he did not know Daniel at all.

When Cynthia heard this, a trace of smugness flashed across her eyes. She lowered her head, pretended she was hurt, and was about to dissuade the man. “There’s no need to say anything. It’s all my fault. I made Ms.Taylor dissatisfied. I’m not good enough at cooking.”

As she spoke, she smiled sadly. It seemed like she was self–deprecating and helpless at the same time. “I didn’t expect that anyone could actually insult me although I have learned how to cook for 20 years. My hands. were covered in scars and all nights were spent learning culinary skills. and I won many competition gold awards.”She muttered in a low voice,

After she finished speaking, her body trembled slightly as if she could not take it anymore.

In this spacious and antique–looking hall where she stood, her figure looked so slender as if she was a delicate and weak flower that couldn’t withstand the violent wind, which made people pity her.

Finally, no one on the spot could stand it anymore.

“Mr. Sullivan, you have to be reasonable. Everyone here knows who’s right and who’s wrong. You can’t bully Chef Brown just because of your status and her feelings for you!” An old man frowned as he said.

“A man’s magnanimousness lies in his open mind and clear distinction between right and wrong. We don’t have the right to judge who you like

and we won’t care. But if you don’t know what’s good for you and take advantage of Chef Brown’s feelings for you to bully her, such a weak woman, we definitely won’t tolerate it, even if we’re weak and can’t compare to the Sullivan family!”

From the beginning until now, Olivia had been sitting on the chair leisurely. No matter how everyone discussed and slandered Daniel, she didn’t react. It was only when she heard the old man’s words that she slowly looked up.

Her clear and light gaze sized up everyone and then she chuckled. Hearing her laughter, everyone was stunned and furious. This woman was really arrogant. At a time like this, she still dared to laugh. She really did not take everyone seriously.

The old man was even more determined and he directly questioned. “What are you laughing at?”

Olivia casually placed her left arm on the table and her right elbow on the tabletop. Her fingers casually pointed at the camera in the corner of the ceiling. Her voice was faint, which seemed to be mocking, but also seemed to be stating the truth.

“Are you bullying me because you have the advantage in numbers? I didn’t do anything from the very beginning. I only said a few words. Don’t tell me that I don’t even have the right to judge the dishes as a customer! Or are you bullying people overbearingly and you don’t allow others to have different opinions? Don’t allow others to say that the dishes are not good? There are cameras here. They record it very clearly.” As she spoke, her gaze wandered slowly and indifferently toward Cynthia.

Feeling Olivia’s gaze on her, Cynthia felt a chill in her heart for some reason. She suddenly had a bad feeling and wanted to stop Olivia from speaking.

However, before she could stop her, Olivia had already started. “The top chefs did not stop the diners from judging the food. They even humbly asked the diners what they were dissatisfied with. I don’t know where this Chef Brown came from. She can’t stand a single judgment!”

Olivia paused for a short while and then her tone suddenly became sharp. Her aura completely changed, as if a thousand pounds were pressing down and a storm was coming.

She glanced at everyone coldly. “Everyone here prides themselves on

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being righteous and is anxious to stand up for justice when I only judged the soup and not the person. I didn’t even say anything overboard, nor did I slander Chef Brown herself. But you directly attacked me, slandered me, maliciously speculated about me, and even distorted the truth. What a strong and unyielding righteous person!” She said in a disdainful tone. These words were like a downpour, instantly waking everyone up. Whether it was the old man or the man who spoke first, all of them. blushed and were extremely embarrassed. After all, Olivia had only said This soup is not good, while they, who prided themselves on being righteous, had spouted all kinds of dirty words and even said that Olivia and dogs were not allowed to enter.

How ridiculous!

Most of them were rational and immediately reflected on themselves when they heard what Olivia had said.

However, some stubborn people refused to admit it.

“What right do you have to say that the soup made by Chef Brown is not good?” They questioned and asked Olivia.

Olivia was puzzled, her long and narrow phoenix–style eyes widening in confusion, her pupils clear like a clear spring.

She was very puzzled. “This soup is not good itself.” The heat was too high and one of the ingredients had been added too late. Besides, there was a little too much salt… It was simply contradictory everywhere. Couldn’t they tell?

The interrogator seemed to have caught Olivia in the act and laughed proudly. “Look, you admit it, right? You deliberately found trouble with Chef Brown. You’re just a bad person who bullied her. Chef Brown was the winner of the golden award in the last National Chef Competition. Seared salmon with herbed couscous is the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall. Everyone who has tasted it liked it. Moreover, this soup is good for health. You said that the soup is bad for no reason, and you still dare to say that it’s not slander!”

Upon hearing this, Olivia was even more baffled. She frowned as if she was surprised. “This soup is indeed not good. Can’t you tell?”

The interrogator sneered. “Which part did it taste not good? I think you’re making trouble on purpose!”

Cynthia’s expression was also unchanged. Although she wanted to show weakness in front of Daniel, it did not mean that she could tolerate

others criticizing her culinary skills.

She learned how to cook when she was a child and was her master’s proudest disciple. She was also the future successor of the Smith Cuisine Hall What right did Olivia have to say that her soup was not good?

At this point, she was already furious. She didn’t care about Daniel that much. She only wanted to make things clear with Olivia.

She took a step forward and looked at Olivia with a serious expression. “It’s not that I didn’t accept the criticism. Indeed, my culinary skills can’t compare to my Master’s, but that doesn’t mean that anyone can humiliate me and criticize me!”

Cynthia looked cold, and her tone was firm. She completely put away her pretense of being delicate and weak and looked straight at Olivia. She just wanted to defend herself.

If you really think the soup is not good, then point it out, so that I’ll be convinced

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd cheered. Everyone was impressed by her boldness and felt that this was the style of a famous chef. She was neither servile nor overbearing. She was totally upright in her temperament.

She faced up to the criticism but at the same time deserved praise.

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The circumstances changed and everyone stood in favor of Cynthia. They believed that diners were qualified to taste and judge the dishes, but they could not judge blindly and spout nonsense. If you felt that the soup

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Olivia looked up and did not say anything.

Andrew was still young and did not know these things, but his mind was sharp and smart. He could sense that the atmosphere was unusual.

The little boy jumped off the chair and ran to Olivia. He hugged her arm to comfort her.

Olivia had got tired of all the quarrels today. She was unwilling to get involved at all. She had retorted previously only because Cynthia had gone too far.

But now, backed with her little one’s comfort, boundless power suddenly rose in her heart.

If she still flinched before challenges as usual and was unwilling to defend herself, then others would think that she was spouting nonsense.

Olivia did not care about other people’s opinions at all. Other than a few family members, she did not care about anyone else in her life.

However, things were different now. She cared about Andrew’s thoughts. She did not want to leave a bad impression on him.

Thinking of this, Olivia carried Andrew on her lap and asked him softly, “Do you think that seared salmon tastes good?”

Andrew felt that it was delicious, but he was determined to stand on the same side as Olivia.

Hence, he tilted his head and thought for a moment before replying, “It doesn’t taste good. It’s too salty.”

Olivia’s eyes lit up. She did not expect the little boy to be blessed with a sharp gustation.

“You’re amazing!” Olivia scratched his little nose.

Andrew was a little shy. He lowered his fair and tender little face, but his heart was blooming at Olivia’s praise.

He was also awesome.

Since he was so capable, did Sister Olivia like him more?

Stop it Cynthia sneered. Her gaze was mocking. “Don’t hide behind a kid.

Olivia ignored Cynthia’s sarcasm. Instead, she hugged Andrew and

recalled. “Andrew, did you feel good when you took the first sip, but feel sweet after swallowing it all

Andrew nodded. ‘Yeah. That’s sweet.

Olivia petted his soft head. “It shouldn’t be just sweet. It should be a faint sweet. It seems to be sweet, but actually, there should be a slight difference. Because two of the ingredients were added in the wrong order, the taste is wrong as a result.

Hearing this, Cynthia was shocked. She didn’t watch her cooking. How could she know? That’s impossible.

When she chose to make seared salmon with herbed couscous, she heard that Daniel would be here, so she was a little distracted and added the ingredients in the wrong order. At that time, she was flustered, but when she took a sip later, the taste was not much different and nobody could not discover it. Only then did she feel relieved.

Even the assistant in the kitchen didn’t know about such an accident. Why Olivia could find it?

Olivia continued speaking. “There’s still one more ingredient that hasn’t been put in for too long, so it tastes a little bit tense. Or the taste would be better.”

She talked as if she was having a class with Andrew. “Seared salmon with herbed couscous is reputed to be good for health, but health doesn’t mean a bad flavor. However, because it’s not cooked properly, this dish lost its original taste as it should be.”

Olivia pointed out every shortcoming of this dish one after another and made an explanation for the causes,

Andrew’s eyes widened as he listened with earnest attention. He kept exclaiming. So this dish was not a good one.

However, the color drained from Cynthia’s rubicund face bit by bit. Her complexion was extremely pale, and she felt like standing on the verge of à cliff, about to collapse.

Some of the drawbacks that Olivia mentioned were known to her, while others were exactly what she was unaware of. Because this was how her

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master had taught her, she did not know whether Olivia was right.

However, there was no denying that this soup was indeed not good enough.

She lowered her head, too ashamed to speak. She lost her wits and had no idea how to react to Olivia’s comments.

Cooking was her life. She would not tolerate any blasphemy against this sacred career. She did not want to lie, but she did not dare to admit that Olivia was right and embarrass herself in front of Daniel.

Her heart was torn apart in a tumult of feelings. She didn’t know what to

say.

Before she could make a decision, someone spoke up for her. It was an old customer. His tone was mocking. “Stop pontificating on cooking as if you’re an expert in cuisine. Seared salmon with herbed couscous is an exclusive specialty created by the Smith Cuisine Hall. It’s not available anywhere else. It’s not a normal dish that you can enjoy at other restaurants. Be humble!”

“That’s right,” the other diners echoed one after another. “We’ve come here quite a few times, but we didn’t find any difference at all.”

People’s support gave Cynthia courage.

This dish was indeed not perfect, but it was not as worthless as what Olivia claimed. There were several flaws that she had never heard of. Her master had always been cooking it in the same way.

That so–called reasonable faint sweet theory was simply made up by Olivia.

It was probably because she had a sensitive tongue so she could taste the subtle differences in taste.

At the thought of this, Cynthia’s heart was filled with boundless courage. She looked at Olivia with a faint smile and said in a mocking tone, “I didn’t expect Ms. Taylor to be talented in making up stories and telling nonsense in a logical way as if you’re a connoisseur. You almost deceived all of us.”

Her tone changed as if she could not bear to expose Olivia. “However, it’s a pity. This dish is the Smith Cuisine Hall’s secret recipe. Only we know how to cook it. Ms. Taylor doesn’t even know how to make it, right? So how dare you to talk bullshit here! Shame on you!.”

The customers all echoed. “That’s right! Shame on you!”

“Look at her pretentious face. I have to admit that she’s an amazing actress. If it weren’t for the fact that this is a secret dish, we might really have been fooled by her.”

“Ms. Taylor graduated from the Film Academy, right? She really knows

how to act.”

Everyone laughed at Olivia with mockery.

Cynthia lowered her eyes and flicked her sleeves as if she did not care about Olivia at all. “Since you came here with Daniel, as long as you apologize to me today, this matter will be over. I will forget it and never pick it up again.”

“Chef Brown is so magnanimous!” The old man praised.

Then, he turned to Olivia and frowned. “Ms. Taylor, hurry up and apologize. Chef Brown is a decent person. She is giving you a chance. Don’t be stupid. Hurry up and make an apology. There are so many people here watching you”

Olivia did not even look at him. It was as if he was a dog barking on the roadside. Instead, she lowered her head and touched Andrew’s head. Her expression was blank. “That’s weird. When did seared salmon with herbed couscous become a secret recipe? When did it become the Smith Cuisine Hall’s exclusive dish? The recipe was supposed to be open to the public.”

As soon as she dropped her words, all the customers burst into laughter. Cynthia looked displeased. “That’s nonsense! What are you talking about? Stop messing around here.”

“I’m messing around?” Olivia suddenly narrowed her eyes and looked at Cynthia with a piercing glint.

She was on the verge of anger.

She chuckled. “What a surprise. Seared salmon with herbed couscous, a dish I created, had become someone else’s secret!”

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These words were like a thunderclap that struck the ground, causing everyone present to be shocked.

Cynthia was flustered. Her fingertips trembled crazily. It took her a while to stabilize her emotions, but she still maintained her composure.

That’s impossible!

She suddenly looked up. There was a storm starting in her eyes. That’s a violent, surging, and raging storm. She was extremely shocked.

Somehow, Cynthia felt that Olivia was just lying and boasting. However, for some reason, when her gaze met her indifferent and cold eyes, her entire body stiffened.

Olivia was just a lost daughter that the Taylor family had just found. She heard that she was not treated well and nobody respected her. Judging from her appearance, merely 200 dollars could buy all her wearing from head to toe.

How could such a person have tasted the Smith Cuisine Hall’s signature. dish? As for creating this dish, that was even more ridiculous!

In Cynthia’s eyes, Olivia’s words made her look like an ignorant, complacent, and shameless woman. But there was a strange aura around her. She was indeed a calm, magnanimous, and noble person.

It was as if she was born to be dignified, and there was honorable blood flowing in her body.

It made people instinctively believe her and submit to her.

Other diners present also had the same feeling. Previously, Olivia was silent. They picked up the side of Cynthia.

But now, Olivia was sitting leisurely on the chair with a relaxed and unrestrained posture, with a trace of indifference in the corners of her

eyes.

They started to believe that such a dignified woman would not embarrass herself through lying.

Cynthia suddenly became the underdog because the diners‘ opinions were wandering.

At this moment, a tall man with fierce eyes walked over from the kitchen.

The moment they saw him, the customers became excited and said,

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Chef Hopkins! Chef Hopkins is here!”

Charlie Cynthia also turned to look at the man in a daze. Her voice was low, with a hint of guilt and dependence.

Charlie nodded at Cynthia and patted her shoulder comfortingly. Then he turned to Olivia with a disgusted expression as if he had seen something dirty.

He glanced at Olivia coldly and did not speak. Instead, he looked at Daniel. His tone sounded respectful, but there was dissatisfaction in it “Mr. Sullivan, are you here to make trouble?”

He didn’t deign to talk to Olivia. “She was just a so–called Ms. Taylor who couldn’t provide any resources. The Taylor family did value her at all” thought he

Charlie was not often in the Smith Cuisine Hall. He had his ownI

restaurant in Evervale. It was the top of Evervale’s catering industry Ne everyone could book a seat there. The customers all came from the upper class.

He maintained close connections with all the bigwigs in Evervale so he was well–informed. He knew that Samuel and Amelia were sick of this

ninvited daughter and even wanted to chase her out.

Olivia was crowned as Ms. Taylor, but that only remained in name. didn’t have any connections or wealth. Even an illegitimate child deserved more attention.

“She must play some dirty tricks to get close to Daniel.

“Hmph!” thought Charlie as he sneered.

Men loved beauty. When they were free, they would find some girls to have fun. However, once it involved their fundamental benefits their women lost value instantly and would get dumped like mash.

Cynthia was too silly. Daniel was the one who could have an equat to communicate. Olivia was just a nominal toy for him. If she got ang with her, she would embarrass herself

He had to talk to Daniel. Charlie did not believe that Dawned

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Thinking of this, Charlie became even more confident. At the water he looked at Olivia with despise

Unexpectedly, Daniel sneered. “Make trouble“*

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crack a nut with a hammer. It’s just a restaurant. I don’t have to be present to make trouble.

He was in favor of Olivia.

Charlie narrowed his eyes as shock appeared on his face. He never expected Daniel to be so disrespectful.

At the thought of this, fear flashed across his heart. His thoughts changed. It took him a while to think of a solution. He forced a smile and maintained his posture. “So, please obey the rules of the Smith Cuisine. Hall and have a match with Cynthia.

“To be honest, not everyone is qualified to compete with Cynthia. However, Ms. Olivia was brought here by Mr. Daniel. I think that’s a respect to you.” He paused and turned to everyone present. “And hope all the guests can be the witness.”

After saying that, he walked up to Olivia and extended his arm politely. “Ms. Olivia, please.”

Olivia was holding her phone and doing something. When she saw Charlie coming over, she slowly looked up, her innocent eyes filled with confusion. “What should I do?”

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone immediately burst into laughter.

“She must be afraid, right?”

“That’s for sure. She was so eloquent just now and made herself look somebody capable. In the end, she cowers at the idea of the competition. How embarrassing it is!”

“Yeah! It’s so embarrassing. And she even plays the fool.”

Upon hearing this, Charlie’s eyes flashed with pride. He said in a mocking tone, “Ms. Olivia, are you afraid?”

Afraid of what? Olivia really didn’t know what was going on. She was looking at her phone just now and didn’t pay attention to what he said.

She raised her phone with her fair wrist and explained calmly, “I’m sorry, I was looking at my phone and didn’t hear you.”

“Wow! You’re playing with your phone. That sounds so reasonable. What a decent excuse!” Everyone was teasing, “You can play with your phone even on such an occasion? Stop it! You’re a liar!”

Someone even jeered, “You said you’re looking at your phone, so tell me what you’re doine on it

Olivia lowered her eyes. Her thick eyelashes covered the thoughts in ber eves, and she exuded a casual and cold murah.

Seeing that she did not speak for a long time, Charlie became impatieN and raised his voice. Ms. Olivia, please. Since you’re the one who comes here to cause trouble, don’t drag it out, and don’t give us such andcolous excuse! If you were really playing with your phone just now, clarity yourself”

Olivia curled her lips, and a wisp of sharpness flowed out from the corners of her eyes. It seemed to be a nonchalant look but was also filled with a penetrating power.

She repeated the question. “Do you really want to know?”

Her casual tone made Charlie feel enormous pressure.

He frowned and suppressed the frustration in his heart. “Ms. Olivia, don’t stall for time.”

“Alright.” Olivia sighed softly with a helpless expression. She waved her phone. “You can check Twitter’s trendings. The second topic.

She looked down at her phone and shook her head as she spoke. No, it’s number one now.”

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was stunned for a moment. Then, they quickly took out their phones and clicked Twitter.

The old man was old–fashioned and did not know much about these new things. He did not know how to do it, so he turned his head and looked at his son’s phone.

His son opened Twitter and checked the trendings.

The first was “How to Cook Seared Salmon with Herbed Couscous“!

Millions of people were engaging in the discussion.

The third trending topic was “Nutritionist Verified the Recipe“!

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“How is that possible?” When Charlie saw the trending topic on Twitter, he was dumbfounded. In an instant, the blood seemed draining from his face, leaving only a pale and lifeless countenance.

He rubbed his eyes twice, unable to believe what he was seeing, but no matter how many times he rubbed his eyes, the trending topic remained. Charlie, in disbelief, took a few steps back, his lips trembling as he looked at Olivia with a gaze filled with shock.

Cynthia did not even glance at her phone. Seeing Charlie’s strange expression, she took a step forward and looked at the phone in his hand. When her gaze fell upon that line of text, her whole body shuddered, including her teeth, which began to chatter incessantly.

She was not just surprised, she was terrified. She struggled to control her emotions, snatched the phone from Charlie’s hand, and with trembling fingers, looked at the trending topic and the comments below it, shaking her head repeatedly.

She couldn’t accept all of this. She believed the seared salmon with herbed couscous was a recipe written by Isaac. How could Olivia know about it? Hang on! She suddenly seemed to realize something, her body trembling like a leaf, and she looked at Olivia in shock.

Gillian, Jarron, and Olivia… Cynthia suddenly recalled that the three of them all shared the same teacher of traditional medicine, Isaac. So, could it be that Olivia was the person Isaac had been talking about? In that instant, Cynthia felt her scalp go numb, goosebumps forming on her skin, and her temples pulsating in pain. It was over. She was really in trouble if Olivia was the one mentioned by Isaac.

The astonishment of the diners present was no less than that of Charlie and Cynthia. They all stood there in a daze, looking at the trending topic in disbelief. One moment they looked up at Olivia; and the next, they lowered their heads to check the trending topic. It felt like their worldviews were being completely reshaped.

The seared salmon with herbed couscous was truly created by Olivia. This fact was mind–blowing! They were witnessing this incredible scene in person. One excited young man could not contain himself and let out a shout as he quickly logged into his Twitter account, saying, “Oh my god, we’re witnessing this firsthand. I need to post it on Twitter right away.

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Is Che Smith Cher Sell As The diners exclaimed in amment revesti on the entrance. After all, Tracy was a

owned chef who had even won an international golden award and had been Shemous for decades Charlie and Cynthia were nothing compared to her

Seeing Track, the diners all showed great respect, but the incident they bad experienced was just too bizarre, and they all wanted to know the muh,

The elderly man who had previously stood on Cynthia’s side because he selt that Olivia had gone too far in disrupting the restaurant. However, the situation had now evolved to a point where it had completely exceeded his comprehension. He did not know whom to believe. But out of respect for Tracy, he earnestly asked. “Chef Smith. I’d like to seek your advice. What’s the story behind the closely guarded secret, the seared salmon with herbed couscous at the Smith Cuisine Hall?”

Tracy gently patted Cynthia’s hand to calm her, then turned to the elderly man with a mild and clear tone, saying, “It’s not a big deal.” Then, she explained with finesse. “It’s just a storm in a teacup. We’re all close to each other.”

Being close to each other? This statement left everyone dumbfounded. Seeing this. Tracy lightly chuckled, walked up to Olivia, and spoke in a gentle and affectionate tone, “You must be Olivia mentioned by Isaac Olivia raised her eyebrows, squinted her eyes, and then suddenly smiled, addressing Tracy by her first name.

Tracy was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Olivia to remember her. The last time she had seen Olivia was over a decade ago when the lady before her was only seven or eight years old. It had been so long, yet Olivia still had a memory of her. Regardless, the fact that Olivia remembered her indicated that there was room for reconciliation.

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Tracy had been informed about the events at the Smith Cuisine Hall by the restaurant manager on the phone, so she knew the details. The diners were even more puzzled when they saw the two parties recognizing each other. What was going on? How did they go from arguing to addressing each other so warmly?

Tracy explained to the onlookers, “I apologize for the confusion. This soup is indeed exclusive to the Smith Cuisine Hall, and it’s true that Ms. Taylor created it. However, Cynthia has never met Ms. Taylor, which led to today’s incident. It’s our fault for not handling the situation properly. This meal is on the house, consider it my treat.”

In a few words, Tracy clarified the situation and then invited Olivia to have a private conversation in the back room. Olivia leaned back in her chair, holding Andrew’s hand. Her expression was indifferent as she casually shook her head, saying, “I won’t trouble you now. I have other matters to attend to.”

Tracy was taken aback by Olivia’s refusal for a moment, but she quickly adjusted her demeanor and smiled warmly and affectionately at Olivia. “Alright, you have your own matters to attend to. Visit us often, and we’ll have plenty of time to talk.”

Olivia nodded, her expression cool, but her gaze softened when she looked at Andrew. “Let’s go,” she said, turning to Daniel.

Throughout this time, Daniel had been quite reserved, with a cold and distant demeanor, as if he did not want to get involved. He left the stage to Olivia, but he immediately responded when she needed him.

“Alright.” Daniel stood up and adjusted Olivia’s collar, speaking affectionately, “Ok, Olivia.”

Afterward, he held Andrew’s hand and turned to Cynthia, his expression as calm as water. “Goodbye, Chef Brown.” His stance was firm, and his attitude was clear.

Cynthia seemed to want to say something but hesitated. However, Daniel acted as if he hadn’t seen anything, turning away nonchalantly.

As they walked out of the Smith Cuisine Hall’s door, Olivia suddenly turned her head and glanced at Daniel, teasingly. “Did you see that just now? She wanted to say something to you but then held back.”

“What?” Daniel looked innocent as if he did not understand. “What did you say? Did you want to say something to me?”

This man could certainly shift the conversation. If it weren’t for him,

Cynthia wouldn’t have come looking for trouble. Looking at the man with his striking and attractive face, Olivia suddenly felt a tightness in her chest and a suppressed frustration that was difficult to express. Hmph, how could one be so attractive like this?

In the Smith Cuisine Hall.

After Olivia and the others left, Tracy’s previously gentle and affectionate expression instantly turned cold, like a frigid winter wind that chilled the heart and lungs.

“Chef?” Cynthia was taken aback, unconsciously calling out, “What’s wrong with you?”

Tracy’s eyes were ice–cold, and her expression was frigid. She took out her phone and dialed a number. “Gillian, it’s me. You said the seared salmon with herbed couscous was your exclusive recipe. How does Olivia know about it? She even claims to have created it herself?”

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When Gillian received a call from Tracy, she was in the middle of seeing a patient.

Since she was a child, she, Jarron, and Olivia had learned traditional medicine together from Isaac. However, when she went to college, she switched to modern medicine and specialized in pediatrics. Due to her exceptional medical skills and gentle nature, she was highly regarded by parents and children alike and was a well–known pediatrician in the area. At less than 30 years old, she had already become an associate chief physician. There were many people who sought her out for

appointments, and there were often long queues that stretched through the night.

Gillian reached out and gently touched the soft, rosy cheeks of the 5–year–old girl in front of her. She kindly advised the parents for a few moments, issued a medical prescription, and then let them leave. After that, she walked to the door and locked it. When she made sure that she was the only one left in the room, she spoke, “Tracy, what’s going on?” Gillian’s voice was incredibly gentle, like a clear spring, instantly soothing Tracy’s agitation. She didn’t get angry at Tracy’s questions, and she didn’t even furrow her brow. Her voice was neither hurried nor slow, it flowed like a gentle breeze, carrying an indescribable sense of comfort. “Don’t be upset for now. Take your time and tell me what’s going on. I’m here to listen.”

Hearing such a gentle voice, Tracy’s anger diminished by half. Then, thinking of Gillian’s tender expression, a hint of guilt welled up in her heart. She softened her tone and explained the whole situation, including the conflict between Cynthia and Olivia, as well as the current top trending topic on Twitter.

After finishing, Tracy asked curiously, “Wasn’t this recipe created by you? How can Olivia claim it as her own?”

Tracy was genuinely puzzled. She believed Gillian deep down, but she couldn’t explain how Olivia knew the recipe so well.

“So Olivia claims she created the recipe?” Gillian asked, her tone tinged with mild surprise./

“Yes, that’s what she said.” Tracy nodded.

Hearing this, Gillian sighed, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and

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A hunt of madness appeared in Cillian’s eves.

Ever since she was young, everyone always praised her for having a good personality and being gentle and considerate. However, Gillian despised those words the most. She hated it when people praised her for having a good temper

From childhood to adulthood, she and Olivia were by Isane’s side. Everyone who saw them would praise Olivia. People praised her for being beautiful, saying she was stuming and that they had never seen such a pretty young lady before. They also complimented her for being intelligent, having an excellent memory, being quick to learn, filial, imaginative, and capable. People could only see Olivia, and Olivia was all they saw.

However, when faced with Gillian, everyone found themselves at a loss for words, not knowing what to compliment. After struggling for a while, all they managed to say was that she had a good temperament. Thinking of this, a hint of irony thickered in Gillian’s eyes. How absurd! Even though she hated being praised for her good temperament and kindness, she had to put on a gentle facade because it was the only way she could surpass Olivia. It she lost her gentleness, she would be truly worthless.

She hung up the phone, walked to the window, and gazed at the blue sky outside, lost in thought.

A few days ago, Isaac had returned from Evervale, but Blake and Yanis did not renum with him. At that timent, Gillian had a bad feeling. Jarron went to inquire, and bac said they stayed in Evervale with Olivia. At that moment, Gillan’s heart sank. She knew her grandfather wanted to

consumed by a towering rage and unwillingness. She was on the verge of collapsing.

Why? Why? Why?

Why was her grandfather so biased? What was so good about Olivia? She had even given up studying medicine, so why should she inherit the family legacy?

Gillian did not understand what was wrong with her and Jarron. Both of them had worked hard to study medicine and diligently treated patients. They were respectful towards Isaac and obeyed his every word, but he could never see them.

Gillian was the first child Isaac had adopted, and she had spent the most time with him. Therefore, she did not know why Isaac chose to leave the family legacy to Olivia in the end. Why was he so biased?

She could not understand it and she was even more unwilling to accept it. She was determined to obtain the family legacy. It was rightfully hers and hers alone! Only she could elevate the family’s medical expertise and. make it renowned worldwide.

Gillian believed her grandfather had grown old and muddle–headed. Otherwise, why should someone like Olivia, who did not practice medicine, inherit the Smith family? She would not allow it, and neither would other members of the family!

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It was the afternoon break. Gillian’s temples throbbed with pain. She wanted to go back to the office to rest. Just as she reached the door, Tracy called again.

At the sight of the familiar phone number, impatience flashed across Gillian’s eyes. Her gaze was frighteningly cold.

However, when she grabbed her phone and pressed the answer button, she suddenly became gentle and refined.

“Mrs. Smith?” She asked gently, “Is there anything else?”

Tracy said over the phone, “I almost forgot. Olivia has revealed the secret recipe of seared salmon with herbed couscous. The Smith Cuisine Hall needs a new recipe.”

Upon hearing this, a slight frown appeared on Gillian’s face. However, her tone was still as gentle as before. “Mrs. Smith, wait a few days. I’ll find another one.”

After getting an answer, Tracy heaved a sigh of relief and said in a much warmer tone, “Sorry to trouble you, Gillian. The dividends for this month will be affected by the disclosure of seared salmon with herbed couscous. You might not get what you expected. I’ll transfer it to you in a few days.” Gillian said, shaking her head, “How can I still have the cheek to ask for this month’s dividends? It’s all my negligence that made you and Cynthia suffer. Forget about it.”

“How is this your fault?” Tracy frowned. “It’s all Olivia’s fault. It’s the Smith family’s recipe. It’s one thing that she shamelessly took it for herself, but she actually publicly announced it on Twitter, showing no consideration for the Smith family.”

At this point, Tracy’s tone was filled with anger. She snorted coldly and said, “I’ll have to talk to Mr. Smith. It doesn’t matter if he dotes on his granddaughter, but he can’t affect the Smith family’s foundation. Although he’s the head of the Smith family, the Smith family doesn’t belong to him alone.”

Finally, there was something that pleased Gillian. She narrowed her eyes, and with amusement gleamed in her eyes, she said in a gentle and

comforting tone, “Mrs. Smith, don’t be angry. Olivia was just a little

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impulsive. She didn’t mean to target you.”

“You!” Tracy was exasperated. “Why are you still speaking up for her at a time like this? You’re too kind. You’ve spoiled your younger siblings to the point that they are unscrupulous. They’re rude and inconsiderate.”

Gillian smiled faintly and said in a helpless tone, “Well, I’m an elder sister, after all.”

After hanging up the phone, Gillian originally wanted to go back and rest, but since she had promised Tracy, she decided to find another medicinal cuisine for her.

The recipes were all with her grandfather. She didn’t have them with her, so she had to find Isaac.

Isaac had a special resting room and was having lunch. Seeing Gillian coming over, he quickly waved and said happily, “Come quickly and eat with me.”

Ever since Olivia agreed to take over the Smith family, Isaac’s mood had been lifted. Moreover, he had gotten over with the thing that he did not send Olivia back to the Taylor family when she was young. Without the guilt purged from his mind, his body was much stronger than before. Gillian sat opposite Isaac and subconsciously scooped food and soup for Isaac. She picked up some food for him and only picked up her bowl when he was almost done eating.

She picked up a mouthful of food and put it into her mouth. It was filled with bitterness.

Gillian thought back to the past. She was the most meticulous and considerate one. She took great care of her grandfather. She was always there for him when eating and would always fill his bowl with food.

On the other hand, Olivia had never done all of this before. When she ate, she would only focus on herself and enjoy all the delicious dishes without leaving anything for Isaac. She always asked Ms. Blake to make her favorite dishes and did not care about others.

However, Olivia believed that Isaac only praised Olivia for being a filial girl and turned a blind eye to her own efforts.

Thinking of this, Gillian could not help but sneer in her heart. How was Olivia filial? What did she do?

Gillian swallowed the food in her mouth ada.

over her words and said, “Grandpa, do you see the news on Twitter?”

“What Twitter?” Isaac shook his head. “How would I know that? That’s something you young people play. I’m too old to follow it.”

Gillian put down her plate with a serious expression and said, “Grandpa, I have something important to tell you.”

Isaac nodded. “Go ahead.”

Gillian glanced at Isaac and hesitated for a moment before saying, “Grandpa, you promise me you won’t be angry if I tell you. You can’t be angry.”

Did something happen?

With a nervous expression, Isaac stared at Gillian and nodded. “Don’t worry, I won’t be angry.”

Gillian frowned and looked worried. “It’s about Olivia. She made the Smith family’s recipe public.”

Isaac was stunned for a moment before he immediately refuted in a firm tone, “Impossible, absolutely impossible!”

Gillian was taken aback. She did not expect her grandfather to trust Olivia so much. He was still protecting her at this time!

That was the Smith family’s secret recipe. It didn’t matter if the Smith family used it themselves, but Olivia made it public regardless of everything. Did she think that she owned the Smith family?

Moreover, it was an indisputable fact that Olivia revealed the Smith family’s secret recipe, but Isaac was actually protecting her!

Resentment surged in Gillian’s heart. She could barely suppress and anger in her heart as she roared at Isaac.

She clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips sinking into her flesh, barely managing to maintain her rationality.

Heh…

Gillian took out her phone, opened Twitter, and handed it to Isaac. Her eyes were filled with the joy of revenge.

She could not wait to see Isaac’s disappointed and angry expression.

Didn’t he favor Olivia? Since he trusted her and was so protective of her, Gillian would show the evidence in front of him and see how he would continue to protect her.

‘Grandpa.” Gillian endured the complicated feelings in her heart and pointed at the trending topic. “See, that’s it.”

Isaac put on his reading glasses and held his phone with both hands. He took a closer look at it. Upon seeing the words ‘seared salmon with herbed couscous, he instantly heaved a sigh of relief.

“This, he explained. “This isn’t the Smith family’s recipe.”

Then, he looked up at Gillian in confusion and explained, “This is a medicinal cuisine that Olivia figured out herself. Have you forgotten that she figured it out because you were weak? This is Olivia’s own recipe.” Isaac had thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be seared salmon with herbed couscous.

Isaac heaved a sigh of relief. He was freaked out just now.

Although Olivia was the future head of the Smith family, he had never given the Smith family’s secret recipe to Olivia. How could she know? Sure enough, anxiety made one lose his mind. He didn’t even think of this and was actually on tenterhooks.

Isaac reflected on himself, thinking that he shouldn’t have doubted Olivia. Olivia was able to come up with such an amazing recipe as seared salmon with herbed couscous at the age of 12 and make the food and recipe work so well. How was it possible that she coveted the Smith family’s recipe? The Smith family’s recipes were all incomplete and could not be used. They had to be verified one by one before they could be used.

Unlike Isaac, who was relaxed, Gillian was overwhelmed by hatred.

At this moment, she was filled with anger and couldn’t wait to bite Olivia to death. She even had the itch to grab Isaac’s shoulder and shake him hard to wake him up.

He was too biased! Gillian accused Isaac of favoritism inwardly.

That was the recipe of the Smith family. Even at a time like this, Isaac was still protecting Olivia. He remained calm when hearing that Olivia made the recipe public, saying that she was the one who created the

prescription.

Why!

Gillian’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Anger was surging over her.

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Olivia was sitting in the car, and the calm and relaxed expression instantly disappeared, replaced by coldness.

Daniel was driving in front. Andrew was sitting on a child’s safety seat with his head lowered. He had fallen asleep.

The child was energetic, but he needed to replenish his energy. After playing for the entire afternoon, he was already exhausted, so he quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Hence, no one noticed Olivia’s expression.

She propped her chin on her hand and leaned against the back of the seat. Her posture was lazy and casual as if it was casual, but her light amber eyes were complicated and unreadable.

She looked straight out of the window, thinking about something. Daniel was in the front driving. As he held the steering wheel, he observed Olivia’s expression through the rearview mirror.

His expression was calm, and his movements were elegant and practiced. Seeing that Olivia didn’t look well, he was not in a hurry to ask. Instead, he waited quietly for a moment. When she turned her head, he asked, “Are you in a bad mood?”

Olivia looked up indifferently and remained silent.

Upon seeing this, Daniel gave a smile. His beautiful eyes curved like the crescent moon in the quiet night sky.

Tapping his index finger on the steering wheel, he slowed down and parked the car by the side of the road. When he spoke again, his tone was a little more serious. “You were not yourself at the Smith Cuisine Hall just

now.”

Daniel understood Olivia. She was not someone who usually rocked the boat. Even if Cynthia provoked her, Olivia would not make the recipe public rashly.

This didn’t seem like something that Olivia would do.

A few years ago, when they first met, Olivia was only 18 years old. She was vivacious as a young girl and did not have much money on her, obliged to work part–time for a living.

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But even so, she was still noble and extraordinary.

She was like an aristocrat who had wandered among the commoners, carrying with her an innate pride and nobility.

According to her original personality, if Cynthia messed with her, she would not even give Cynthia a look. She would let Ms. Blake and Mr. Yanis deal with it.

It was just like how ancient emperors dealt with things.

There had long been courtiers and guards blocking those who caused trouble. They would not let those troublemakers have the chance to appear and be an eyesore to the emperor.

It was just Cynthia. It was not worth Olivia’s time and effort.

She thought nothing of someone like Cynthia.

However, it was very strange that Olivia confronted Cynthia today in the Smith Cuisine Hall.

Unexpectedly, Daniel could sense something wrong with her. Olivia turned her eyes and looked over.

Then, she lowered her eyes and raised her hand to support her forehead. She let out an imperceptible sigh, seemingly tired.

After a long while, she said, “That seared salmon with herbed couscous is the recipe I specially made for Gillian. It is a medicinal cuisine that works with food and can treat illnesses and conserve health.”

At this point, she couldn’t help but chuckle and say in a self–deprecating tone, “It took me three years to work it out and the draft was revised several times before it was finalized. I tried it myself, and my stomach was almost destroyed because of it. I didn’t expect it to end up like this…”

She treated Gillian as her biological sister.

Olivia wanted to bond with her. She cared about her and was worried about her health and her results. She would give up almost anything Gillian wanted.

As a result, Olivia was pushed off the cliff by Gillian, whom she treated as her family!

The moment Olivia fell off the cliff, a trace of confusion came into her eyes.

She was puzzled. If Gillian wanted the Smith family and wanted the

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hospital, she could just tell Olivia about it and Olivia would give them to her. Why did Gillian go through so much trouble to trick her to the top of the mountain and push her down?

It was only later that Olivia slowly grew up and began to look at her relationship with Gillian from an objective perspective that she understood the reason behind Gillian’s actions.

It was all because of her jealousy!

The moment she was pushed off the mountain peak, Gillian roared, “Why did Grandpa only pass on miraculous treatments of the Smith family to you? Why?”

Why?

Olivia’s eyes flickered. She suddenly felt that it was ridiculous.

The so–called miraculous treatments of the Smith family were something the three of them had learned together. They had memorized the acupuncture points when they were young and personally practiced them when they were in their teens. Each of them had a set of silver needles. However, in the end, Olivia was the only one who mastered it. Gillian claimed that Isaac was biased and did not pass on her miraculous treatments of the Smith family, but the truth was that Isaac had taught her long ago.

It wasn’t that Isaac didn’t want to teach them, but they couldn’t learn it at all!

Because Olivia was the only one who had mastered miraculous

treatments of the Smith family, Isaac had the idea of handing the Smith family to her. Before this, he doted on Gillian more than her and valued Jarron more.

The sadness only lasted for a moment. Olivia quickly regained her composure. The unhappy things in the past wouldn’t cast a shadow on her. It was just that she felt a little bitter when she thought about it occasionally.

Olivia turned to Andrew.

The little guy was sleeping soundly. His face was pink and tender. When he closed his eyes, his eyelashes were thick and curly.

Andrew seemed to be dreaming. His red and moist little mouth smacked, and then he muttered softly, “Olivia, you eat, you eat too.”

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Olivia was shocked for a moment. Then, her heart softened and she felt a wave of happiness flooding her

This was a wonderful and magical feeling”

There was such a lle cure in the world, who liked her, was attached to her, and was thinking about her

Looking at the little guy’s sleeping face, Olivia felt so sweet as if a gust of happiness swept through her

Perhaps Olivia gave too much attention to Andrew which made Daniel a little dissatisfied. Hu muttered and then uttered a cry of astonishment. Olivia subconsciously turned around. There was a hint of urgency in her eyes as she asked, “What’s wrong?*

Daniel said in a pitiful tone, “There’s something in my eyes. It hurts.” As he spoke, he turned his head around and faced Olivia.

Olivia leaned over and gently pressed his lower eyelids with her fingertips. She then blew on them and asked with concern, “Does it still hurt?”

“Yes” The man sounded aggrieved. “Blow on them again.”

Olivia lowered her head and carefully examined Daniel’s eyes, where she did not find any sand or eyelashes. She blew on them a few times, but it didn’t work Daniel kept shouting

“Could it be that something has entered your eyes? Olivia frowned. With a worried look, she suggested. “Let’s go to the hospital.”

Daniel shook his head and said with certainty. “There is something in my eyes. I can feel it Look carefully and get closer…”

He said the last few words in a whisper, carrying a hint of romance, which was so tempting

Olivia began to see the light. She looked up suspiciously with a probing gaze and said, ‘Are you. Umm*

Before she could finish speaking, the back of her head was suddenly grabbed by a large hand. Before she could react, the handsome face in front of her suddenly enlarged, and then her lips felt hos

Daniel’s lips covered Olivia’s and he kissed her lightly before moving

away

He was actually thinking about Olivia even in his dreams.

Olivia was shocked for a moment. Then, her heart softened and she felt a wave of happiness flooding her.

This was a wonderful and magical feeling!

There was such a little cutie in the world, who liked her, was attached to her, and was thinking about her.

Looking at the little guy’s sleeping face, Olivia felt so sweet as if a gust of happiness swept through her.

Perhaps Olivia gave too much attention to Andrew which made Daniel a little dissatisfied. Hu muttered and then uttered a cry of astonishment. Olivia subconsciously turned around. There was a hint of urgency in her eyes as she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Daniel said in a pitiful tone, “There’s something in my eyes. It hurts.” As he spoke, he turned his head around and faced Olivia.

Olivia leaned over and gently pressed his lower eyelids with her fingertips. She then blew on them and asked with concern, “Does it still hurt?”

“Yes.” The man sounded aggrieved. “Blow on them again.”

Olivia lowered her head and carefully examined Daniel’s eyes, where she did not find any sand or eyelashes. She blew on them a few times, but it didn’t work. Daniel kept shouting.

“Could it be that something has entered your eyes?” Olivia frowned. With a worried look, she suggested, “Let’s go to the hospital.”

Daniel shook his head and said with certainty, “There is something in my eyes. I can feel it. Look carefully and get closer…”

He said the last few words in a whisper, carrying a hint of romance, which was so tempting.

Olivia began to see the light. She looked up suspiciously with a probing gaze and said, “Are you… Um!”

Before she could finish speaking, the back of her head was suddenly grabbed by a large hand. Before she could react, the handsome face in front of her suddenly enlarged, and then her lips felt hot.

Daniel’s lips covered Olivia’s and he kissed her lightly before moving

away.

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He leaned over. His voice was low and hoarse as if he was suppressing the heat in his body.

“Why weren’t you looking at me? Am I not as good–looking as Andrew, huh?”

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Olivia was stunned for a moment before her face instantly turned blushed.

The space was so close that almost their noses would collide. The ambiance rose up and crackled like a matchstick that would burn with a stoke.

It could get ignited right away.

A sense of soft numbness spread from her lips to her waist. Olivia’s entire body went limp.

At this moment, Daniel was like a prisoner who had broken free. His eyes were flaming with desire as he looked at Olivia with a gaze that wanted to devour her.

It had been five years, 1,825 days, 43,800 hours, 2,628,000 minutes, and 1,576,800,000 seconds!

Daniel couldn’t imagine how he endured such a long time. It was like an

eon.

The longing had long been carved into his bones. It was deep and seeped into his bones. With every breath he took, the longing increased.

If it weren’t for the fact Andrew was here, he would have stripped her down and surrounded her body.

Only by fusing her into his bones and blood would the endless black space in his heart be filled.

Olivia looked up unintentionally and saw Daniel’s eyes. She was shocked! His eyes were filled with thirst, hope, and longing. They were overflowing with desire.

“Daniel, what’s wrong with you?”

Olivia looked up. For the first time, confusion appeared in her calm eyes for the first time. At the same time, her heart kept beating.

The affection in Daniel’s eyes was too strong, so emotional that she was afraid that she could not bear it.

She placed her fingertips on Daniel’s cheek. Olivia wanted to say something, but at that moment, her phone suddenly rang.

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The sudden ringing brought Daniel back to his senses. He closed his eyes and suppressed his tumultuous feelings. He warned himself that it was not the time yet.

Livy had already forgotten about him. He had to take it slow and not scare her.

Daniel regained his rationality and turned around, leaning back in his seat dejectedly. He pursed his lips and chuckled. It seemed he would lose his wits and get out of control before this woman.

Daniel heaved a sigh of relief. When he opened his eyes again, the vision had already regained clarity.

He had already waited for five years. There was no need to rush. He was willing to wait for Livy to fall in love with him again!

The call was from Amelia. Olivia looked at the caller ID. She frowned slightly and picked it up. “Hello?”

“Olivia?” Amelia’s voice was a little nervous. Her tone was slightly trembling.

“Yes. Olivia’s voice was cold. “What’s going on?”

Amelia did not seem to know how to talk to her. She didn’t have the demeanor of a noblewoman, speaking fast and anxiously as if somebody was holding a knife against her neck. “This weekend is your grandfather’s 80th birthday.”

“I got it.” Olivia nodded. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up.”

Before she could continue, the other side had already left.

Amelia was stunned for a moment. She was holding her phone and stared at it in a daze.

Maddie happened to push the door open and enter at this moment. She was holding two cups of coffee.

Seeing Amelia staring at her phone in a daze, a shaft of light flashed across her eyes. Maddie asked, “Have you called Olivia?”

Amelia nodded, looking like she was out of her mind.

Maddie took a sip of coffee before continuing to ask, “What did she say? Is she coming or not?”

uncertain tone, “I’m not sure. She only said that she knew it. She didn’t say whether she was coming

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two days. Why didn’t you tell her earlier? Now she doesn’t have time to prepare a

Amelia looked aggrieved and defended herself. “I forgot. I didn’t

how to be a mother? If you cared about her a little, you wouldn’t

Maddie’s tone became more serious. “You have to remember that Olivia is your real daughter. Emma

sounded impatient. She hated such

if Emma was an adopted daughter? To Amelia,

not a good girl. I also love Emma very much. Indeed, all these years, Emma has always been staying with you. But you can’t choose between your kids. Even if you can’t treat them. equally,

lot. As her mother, you have to take care of her, understand her, and educate her,” Maddie

I know. I want to care about her.” Speaking of this, Amelia still felt aggrieved. At first, she really wanted to treat Olivia well.

you don’t know her. She is a strange girl. She’s conceited and inferior. She’s not obedient at all. She takes advantage of her beauty to hang around with Ethan and

on?” Maddie

a barrier against Olivia. Previously,

her a lesson. However, when I found out that she had been learning the violin and writing songs, I changed my mind. I tried to ease the relationship with her

it,” Maddie

an easy job to find a man for

no self–respect. She seduced Ethan, then Ryan, and now Daniel. This was not what

the previous one. It was obvious that Olivia was utterly a naughty gold digger. She was greedy and

becoming a swan one day. And the way she realized

man.

Daniel was? Even if Olivia had been raised in the Taylor family and had never been lost since she was young, she still couldn’t deserve to be Mr. Sullivan, not to mention

family properly. They just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to build a relationship with Daniel, with the Sullivan

no one cared about her feelings or future, not to

if she

of this, Amelia suddenly said, “Maddie, do you

that Amelia wanted Olivia to

ten years older.” Amelia felt that it was a very suitable match. The age was not a problem at all as long as he

Most importantly, Mr. Sampson was a famous painter. He needed to walk around the

how to get along with this daughter. Anyway, she did not like

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room and asked tentatively, “Mom, why is

moment before replying, “It’s about your grandfather’s birthday. I forgot to tell Olivia. She

No surprise!

fingertips dug into her palm tightly, barely maintaining her expression to prevent

her head to hide her eyes so that Amelia would not notice

best to please Amelia and the Green family. She tried her best to be a considerate daughter and treat Amelia as her biological mother and the

Why! It’s not fair!

indignant. Her dark eyes were filled with resentment. She had done so much. She cared about Amelia and her grandparents. She called them every week. She gave them gifts every festival and often

than ten years of living together, she still couldn’t hold

heart was filled with indignance. She hated the heartless Green family and

for so many years had been in vain. The Green

smile with all her energy and said in a guilty

I have a bad memory now. It’s not your problem.” Amelia

“The daughter living together is

eyes were dark. She had expected that Amelia would belittle Olivia and refuse her to come. But she only said that

she really planned to bring

could deny this fact. Amelia did not care about her at all. It’s her grandfather’s birthday, so Ethan would definitely attend. If he met Olivia, he must discover the truth that she set

panicked. She could not

seemed to be implying something. “Is Olivia coming? It feels like

have any kinship in her heart. If not for Liam’s call, she would not have

Green family, she had not even mentioned a visit. It had been almost half a

it, the more frustrated she became. Amelia’s tone was a little dissatisfied. “Forget it. I

to Amelia and hugged her arm. “Mom, it’s Olivia’s fault for

and never knows a designer. It’s Grandpa’s birthday two days later. She definitely won’t have time to prepare a good dress. I still

The more she looked at Emma, the more she loved this considerate daughter. She raised her hand and scratched her nose. “I know you’re a good girl, but your gowns are all haute couture by international designers. They haven’t been worn yet. They’re brand new. It’s

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this point, Amelia paused for a moment. When she thought of the scene where Olivia was wearing a white T–shirt and black pants, she felt disgusted. “A good dress needs a good owner. Olivia doesn’t know fashion. at

think she has a suitable gown. If she doesn’t have one, she won’t even be able to enter the banquet.

image conjured up in Amelia’s mind. As the master’s granddaughter, Olivia would get

gown.

No, she couldn’t let that

some old clothes over there. Let her wear your old

nodded. “I’ll get the servants to pack up a few more clothes for her

a treasure island. She probably has never seen such expensive clothes

that, Amelia made a call

the apartment near the school, but

the Smith family, she should learn

nannies had been living here to watch over it. Now that the new owner had arrived, the mansion seemed to get revitalized, and

Her posture

was leading the servants to pick out gowns for Olivia. These clothes were all newly made by

how about this one? Do you like it?” Blake

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white stripes embroidered on it. At first look, people would think that it was a pure–colored gown. When they got closer, they would

took five

no longer be called a dress, but

gown! That gown was made by three of those five top embroiderers. Olivia leaned against the sofa. When she heard

this one?” Blake picked out another

good.” “Look at this.” Blake chose more than ten gowns. Some were traditional designs and some met current fashion trends. Every one of these clothes could make

these were just ordinary clothes. She had seen these things quite often when she was young. Not a piece of them could attract her

moment, Olivia received a

them later. They are all good gowns. You must be spoiled for choices when you see them. Remember, just take one. Emma is

phone in one hand and fiddled with the ivory gown with the other. she suddenly chuckled. Thank you

waiting for Amelia’s response, she hung up

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not expect that Olivia would reject her so decisively. She was stunned for a moment. Her

anger.

Olivia is so disrespectful

the floor. A cloud of warning settled over

face. Then, she asked in a soft voice, “Does Olivia think that the clothes are too old–fashioned, so she doesn’t want them? I

interrupted her in a harsh tone. “What an ungrateful brat! Don’t

was so angry that her head was spinning. A swell of irritation vibrated in her

sitting on the sofa for a long while, she finally cooled

a fool of herself and embarrass both the Green and the Taylor families the

Amelia said, “I heard that Mr. Abel Dubois is in Evervale these days. He has designed a unique diamond gown which is currently on exhibit in the country. I’ll

“Abel? A diamond gown?”

talking about the dress named Angel? It’s a unique white–colored long train

time Emma wanted a piece of apparel so

worn such an expensive gown

a luxury car or a

extravagant for her.

of dresses were normally created by designers to participate in competitions and not for

than money,

Emma tried to control her slightly

it be too glamorous?” Amelia looked at Emma fondly. “Not matter how expensive the gown is, my daughter is

Emma’s head lovingly and said with sorrow, “My Emma has suffered. Ever since Olivia is back, you haven’t had a single day of peace. You put up with everything and yield in every way.

like an aggrieved little girl. “Mom, I’m not afraid of hardship. Even if you want me to go back to the orphanage, I’m willing to. I’m just afraid that you

Amelia’s heart ached. “How can

Amelia called Abel and requested

Abel agreed without hesitation.

“That’s great. My daughter is going to wear Angel to her grandfather’s birthday party the day after tomorrow. Can you come

unique dress required the designer

readily, he would come over to help with the fitting and

“Why?” Amelia was surprised.

designers like Abel were very particular about their works and pursued perfection in every detail. Under normal circumstances, Abel would engage in extended communication with the

according to your daughter’s size, but I’m really not

really don’t have time?” Amelia frowned in confusion. “I thought

not about the exhibition. I’m making a gown

she will also be attending a party the day after tomorrow. So I’m

and couldn’t understand for a designer, what

can choose not to buy the gown.”

contact you later and send Angel to the Taylor family. I have something to attend to here, so I’ve got to go.” Without waiting for Amelia’s response, he

the mirror, trying on clothes. When she saw Abel walking over, she cast a glance at him, then

great. It suits you

frowned slightly. “It’s too

examined the details before saying, “I can alter it.” “Will that be too much trouble?” Olivia hesitated. He saw that Abel seemed to be very

His tone was sincere. “I’ve freed up my schedule these two days to

Abel

you’re talking about Angel?” Abel’s expression was indifferent.

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been sold.”

raised her eyebrows slightly in

designed for you. Since you don’t need it, there’s no point in exhibiting

to Lola on the phone in her room. Her face was red and she was extremely excited. “Lola, Lola, do you

she sprang up and shouted in excitement. “What did you say? What did you say? Say it again. What

steadied her emotions. Her lips trembled slightly as she said, “Angel, I’ve bought

my goodness!” Lola exclaimed. “Where is it? Where is it? I want to see it and touch

“Emma, my dear Emma, can you let me

and paused for a moment before saying, “Okay, just one

not for sale, right? I remember Abel saying that the

thought of something happy. She raised her chin slightly with a complacent expression. “Perhaps Abel thinks that I am an

could buy was

designer had said was designed for an angel would be worn by

how she was going to knock everyone’s sock off with the gown and attract envious

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Green family members, so she arrived very early at

demeanor. Her slender neck was as elegant as that of a white swan. When she arrived, she instantly

their mouths as they exclaimed softly, “Oh my god, the gown she’s wearing is Mr. Abel’s Angel. It has just been displayed to the public, and

more guests arrived, more

were captivated

the Taylor family. She’s so beautiful. She’s even prettier than a

“She’s the younger daughter. The eldest is Olivia. The

right.” The person suddenly realized it. “I almost forgot. I just attended Miss Olivia’s welcome party earlier this year. That’s strange. Mrs. Taylor and Miss Emma are both here. Why hasn’t Miss Taylor arrived yet? The Green family is her

out,” someone sneered. “I heard that compared to Miss Emma, Miss Olivia is distinctly inferior to her

when she was just

her and disparaging

years before Olivia came into the picture, I’ve always been the center of everyone’s attention. Even among the many socialites, I always stand

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grim when she thought about it.

bitch! Why did she come back? She threatens my position and takes away the Taylor family’s assets. Apart from

put Olivia down and trample on her, making her disappear completely from the upper

at the side. Most of them were her close acquaintances and shared a degree of closeness with her. However, closeness did not mean that their relationship was based on emotional connections and mutual respect. Rich women like them lived their lives in

against each other all

your eldest daughter? The one called Olivia,” A woman asked. appearing somewhat

teased Amelia. “Don’t tell me you can’t bear to bring

simple sportswear and casual shoes, wearing not a single

forced a smile and said.

“She’s probably not used to such a big occasion and feeling nervous.” Her tone sounded friendly, but her words were mean. “How would a girl raised by a humble family know

This is so humiliating.

been so ashamed in her

since she was young, she had always been the most dazzling and envied person among her best friends. Unexpectedly, when she was

thought suddenly appeared in

Olivia was

she were dead, I wouldn’t be embarrassed by her. If she were dead, she would always be as innocent and cute as when

she

Amelia gnashed her teeth.

as she was seething with resentment, a

prominent figures in Evervale. Even if they were

there were constant exclamations here and there in

shocked everyone was that they could

an important guest

the door. The other women also directed their gazes

entrance.

tall and slender woman slowly walked

light, like a graceful lady who had stepped out

skin required no cosmetics to enhance them. She was also not wearing any accessories. Her

an exquisite round ear. Under the contrast of her dark–brown

apricot slim–fit dress. There were no decorations on it, but as she moved, it

She commanded everyone’s attention

was so stunning. It was hard to say exactly what was beautiful about her, but

finally looked away. She covered her chest and mouth and exclaimed, “Who is this lady? She

a queen,” someone

looked at each other and lowered their

possess such a powerful presence. These women were used to seeing fine things. They had sophisticated taste and high aesthetic standards. They were amazed by Emma because of the gown. But they

well. It didn’t flatter her. Instead, the dress

mannequin.

noticed was the gown. They would only look

woman before them was different. No one paid any attention to

“Who is this?”

began to wonder

gorgeous. Oh my god, I was completely in awe

being gorgeous. Gorgeous can’t describe her beauty at all. She

arrival sparked a heated discussion. Even the women beside Amelia began to

a complicated expression on her face. After being in a trance for a moment, she

soft

and said in a clear voice,

“Olivia?”

“It is Olivia?”

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few of her friends stood there. The moment Olivia appeared, her originally proud expression shattered, and she couldn’t believe

It was her

in her hand

how hard she tried to control herself, her body could not help

have been the center of

the appearance of Olivia

heart like a poisonous snake,

her so much,” Lola mumbled as if she was obsessed with Olivia.

soon as she finished speaking, two

at Emma and Elaine and quickly changed her words. “She just has a pretty face. In terms of beauty, there are many female celebrities

not as good as yours. No matter how good–looking she is, it’s useless.

this point, she chuckled. “Mrs. Sullivan will be here soon. At that time, she will definitely

much better. They chuckled and looked

original sin. Without the refinement of the elite aristocracy, even if one was good–looking

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even give

became smug again, and a hint of arrogance flashed across

be wrong. Olivia would never

smile appeared on Emma’s face. She lifted the hem of her dress. slightly with her fingertips and

cooperated and walked toward Olivia with meaningful

beside Amelia. She nodded

but there was a faint sense of alienation. Amelia was stunned. She was very surprised

and kept a certain distance from her. However, there was an indescribable complicated emotion in Olivia’s coldness as if she was

today, Olivia was

no longer treated Amelia coldly and

reason, Amelia felt a

something had been

was cold to her, she was special because

but this respect was the same

She

wanted to ask Olivia about her gown, but for

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introverted, not good at socializing, with a touch of awkwardness and a sense of inferiority and sensitivity. She also carried a bit of arrogance as a scientific researcher. Additionally, she was like someone who had been sheltered and lacked exposure to the world, making her easily

the current Olivia seemed to

and nodded slightly, but her aura was fully

ladies around her, who had been through

Amelia respect as her birth mother without withholding or

That was all.

arm affectionately. The smile

previously empty heart was instantly filled

whom she was

to their senses and sized up Olivia. When they got closer, they realized that the dress Olivia was wearing looked inconspicuous, but it was very

it a new product from some brand?” a

why haven’t I seen it in the new

people around her who handled these things. When she heard everyone’s question, a hint

mockery in her eyes intensified. She covered her

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felt that Olivia was such

the ridicule of the

disgraceful. She

refused to give up and asked, “Ms. Taylor, you haven’t answered which brand

mocking and disdainful gazes. She looked at the noblewoman in front of her and felt that

shook her head and said calmly, “It’s not a brand. It’s just a

Upon hearing this,

Someone even pointed at Amelia and said, “Hey, Amelia,

right. She even went to the tailor’s stall to sew clothes. Amelia,

teeth

her any glory

Olivia didn’t have money. It was fine even if she bought an ordinary branded gown. Why did Olivia have to wear

was being stepped on ruthlessly. If Emma had not supported her, she would have rushed

Emma’s eyes were filled with pleasant

Olivia was wearing was a masterpiece. She did not

a tailor.

excited that her hands were trembling. She

“Olivia, why didn’t you tell me earlier that you didn’t have a gown? I still have a spare gown here. Take

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pink tutu. The style was very gaudy. She had specially brought it over today to find an opportunity for Olivia to change into

right. The birthday banquet had just begun, but

words, Amelia quickly reacted. Before everyone arrived, Olivia should quickly change her gown so that she

“Olivia, follow Emma to the

for two seconds, and her eyes were filled

she was wearing

a gown that Abel had designed for three years and

really liked this

was about to

this girl have any self–esteem at

took a deep breath and barely managed to calm herself down. “What kind of occasion is this? How can you mess around? You can’t wear all kinds of messy clothes here. Hurry

ungrateful.”

angry.” Emma patted Amelia’s back to comfort her. “Olivia might not know the rules

but when she heard Emma’s words, it was instantly ignited

really too disgraceful. She did not know anything and was not decent at all.

why Amelia was

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turned out that it was because her clothing

of red wine from a passing waiter.

wine glass was spotless, clear, and transparent. It could clearly reflect the mellow red color of

beautiful glass

her wrist slightly and the red wine was splashed on

scream

her head and looked at the red wine stain on her dress. Her body trembled slightly, and her usually gentle eyes were about to pop out. There was not a trace of blood on her face, and

Olivia was courting death!

others quickly surrounded Emma. As they comforted her, they glared

was trembling. The veins on her forehead were trembling as she tried her best to restrain herself. “What are

Olivia in surprise. They found it difficult to understand. “This is Angel. It’s Mr. Abel’s work.

by a glass of red wine

lady pursed her lips and felt that Olivia was really narrow–minded. She

and raised her hand to hand over

no waiter beside her, and a socialite who was watching the show happened to be

actually subconsciously

in her hand, she was shocked. What

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now? Was she a waiter? Why did she take the glass from

It was incomprehensible.

a confused expression as if she didn’t understand why everyone was

lady could not stand her expression. She pointed at Emma’s dress. and shouted, “What do you know? This is Mr. Abel’s work. It’s the one and only dress in the

“So it’s

side and lowered her eyes. After sizing Emma up for a while, she suddenly chuckled. “So, you judge a person by how expensive their clothes are? You’re proud of yourself when you wear luxury brand clothes and think that you’re very impressive. You’re ashamed of yourself when you wear

class, socialites, and nobles, are nothing more than objects wrapped in pretty packaging, devoid of

words, she raised her gaze and scanned the crowd with a clear and penetrating look, as if scrutinizing and yet indifferent. “Do you know why Marilyn Monroe’s dresses are expensive? Because she wore them. Do you know why

because they are valuable in themselves, but because the people who used them

if I were to wear ragged clothes, a hundred years later, I would still be revered by others. But all of you, even if you put on dresses that are worth several millions of dollars, are nothing

finished speaking, the entire place fell

was stunned as they stared at

came back to her senses first and whispered. “Who

so arrogant!”

Do you know the Lasker Award? She’s a Monel

Monel Prize…

was indeed possible to leave her name

gone too far!” Just as everyone

Ethan parting the crowd and striding over

Looking at her disheveled expression and pale,

been proud, confident, and elegant. She had never been in such a sorry state before. It seemed that all her

just because you have fame, you can bully others at will? Whether it’s the person adorning the clothes or the clothes complementing the person, this outfit was ruined by you. Do you really think you can get

money you’ve received nowhere near enough to afford such an expensive dress? That’s why you felt jealous and

and changed everyone’s thoughts. Previously, everyone felt that Olivia was right. These noblewomen were indeed worthless to

Ethan’s words changed

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didn’t mean that she had a good character! Who said that the scientific community wasn’t jealous? No matter how good Olivia was, she was just a

although the title of scientist sounded nice, scientists were

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it be that you can’t

others began

she doesn’t want to

wearing is made from a tailor’s shop. She can’t

I thought she was some outstanding scientist whose name would go down in history. As it turns out, she couldn’t pay a

leaned against the railing

sneered. “Does she think that

stroked Emma’s hand to comfort her. Then, he smirked and was about to speak

elegant middle–aged woman in a gown made her way through the crowd and

nodded. “Is he

woman replied, “Yes, he

wondering what they were talking about, a stylish old man

said in shock, “Abel! The world–renowned designer, Mr. Abel

right away. He used to dress very fashionably whether at a show

the old man in

applied hair gel on it. Instead of wearing uncommon outfits as he did in

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ordinary suit, exuding

he was indeed

little. She nodded at him and said, “Sorry to trouble you

anxiously. “No, no, you’re being too polite. It’s my honor

finished speaking, everyone was

insufferably arrogant and confident Abel?” “And what is Olivia’s relationship with him?

The crowd was confused.

examining the gown carefully, he concluded, “It can be fixed.”

thank you,” Olivia said politely. Afterward, she pointed to the middle–aged woman and said

expect a sudden turn of events. He

annoyance, “Can’t

hostility. But he kept his manners and asked, “Mr. Dubois, are you paying the compensation on Olivia’s behalf? May

curiosity was instantly

“Oh, gossip.”

between Olivia and

gown. When he heard that, he suddenly straightened up his body and said in a serious tone, “I’m not obliged to tell you about my relationship with Miss Olivia. But you are questioning her character. In order to dispel your doubts and indecent thoughts, I’m going to

at Olivia with gratitude. “Six years ago, my granddaughter fell seriously ill. It

like a slap to Ethan’s face and a condemnation of his evil

nodded reluctantly and said. “Oh,

kindness by

“What do you mean?”

and she subconsciously clenched her

was wearing and slowly explained why he made

was personally selected by me which symbolizes Miss Olivia’s pure and empathetic heart. The gown was meant to be

wear it. The gown thus lost its purpose. And it just happened that Mrs. Taylor wanted to buy it, so I

the room erupted with exclamations. They didn’t expect that there was

after Emma had gotten it, she treated

this possible?” Emma muttered in

she was acting with proper decorum, she grabbed Abel’s sleeve and said, “Mr. Dubois, we asked you to fit the gown on

Olivia doesn’t like Angel. Fortunately, I’d designed two gowns for her at that time. One was

by a woman. “Mr. Dubois, the Autumn that you’re talking about, is it the

this is

my god!” The woman covered her mouth, her

They had all been saying it was a shabby

woman’s face turned red when she thought of the sarcastic words she had said. She felt extremely embarrassed and wished to find a hole and hide in

“Since it is Mr. Dubois’s work, why didn’t Olivia say it?” Frowning deeply, Amelia looked at Olivia in bewilderment. “Why didn’t you just

this on

had the tendency to speculate Olivia’s intention with maximum

eyebrows slightly. Her eyes were cold. “This isn’t a branded dress, and it was indeed a gift

you denigrated it. But once you found out that it was his work, you started to sing praise of it. Don’t you have any aesthetic sense? Or do you only

made the other women’s faces turn

the dress was beautiful. But later on, when they

matter who designs it, it’s just a gown.” Her tone was calm but carried a strength

She was truly domineering.

that she was nothing like what the rumors had

contrary, she

seemed to be innately endowed with great confidence and

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with those people anymore. She came to the banquet to celebrate her grandfather’s birthday, not to argue with them. She used to have expectations and affection for Samuel and Amelie, so she put up with all the ridicule and pain. But

have estranged

opposite of love is

the past, Olivia had resented Amelia because she had expectations of her and longed for the tenderness that she remembered seeing in her mother’s eyes. However, she

she probably shouldn’t have been

in the world

mother just didn’t love

and tolerant she was, Amelia just did

on her left hand suddenly trembled and

lowered her eyes and gently placed her right hand on

It was as if she had decisively

again, she had regained

left pinky finger trembled

turned around and prepared

only taken two steps, she was

there!” The person who spoke was Ethan. His face

Billionaire’s Missing Darling

gaze

asking in a

was so overbearing and showed

literally a viper. “How could there be

once

sexually assault Emma, but she also constantly bullied and hurt Emma. She even threw wine on Emma

filled with coldness. “Right. You’re sophisticated and we’re uncivilized. I admit everything you said before. But if you want to prove yourself, why did‘ you have to spill wine on Emma’s dress and step on her

“Olivia, why… why do you do this to

the love of your parents. But this is not my fault. Since you returned to our family, I’ve been giving in. I give all the good things to you first and think for you in everything. But not only do you not appreciate it, but you also keep picking

heart out. If Ethan hadn’t supported her, she

taken aback after hearing what she had gone through. They

arms and kept saying,

them felt sorry for Emma and started to denounce Olivia, thinking that

got lost when she was a kid

have to do with Emma? It is not Emma who lost her. How

right. All these years, it’s Emma who stays by Amelia’s side, taking care of Amelia on

as he looked at Olivia in a condescending manner. “Apologize, apologize to Emma now!” “Apologize?” Olivia lowered her eyes. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly like butterflies that were about to fly away.

had given Emma a hard time, the onlookers didn’t echo with Ethan and demanded

you bullied Miss Emma and spilled wine on her dress. Of

chuckled as if

her mother, she asked, “Do you also think I bullied her?” Amelia was at a loss for

at Olivia fiercely and rebuked her, “Don’t think that you can bully Emma just because I gave birth to

you really want me to apologize,” Olivia muttered. Then, she suddenly put on

and overpowering chill swept over and landed on everyone

pursue the matter, you’ll push your luck and think I’m an easy meat.” She enunciated each word clearly, and her voice seemed to carry

you can hurt

me!”

crowd. In the end, her eyes rested on Emma. “You

framed me for finding someone to sexually assault you, and colluded with the Taylor family to

confrontation shocked

to react. He glared at Olivia. “What nonsense are you talking about? It’s you who did all of this. You’re jealous of Emma, so got someone to abuse her. If I hadn’t arrived in time to save

as if she had suffered a huge grievance. Her body was shaking

what had happened back

the inside story might realize that she had framed Olivia, but those who did not know wouldn’t be able to figure it out. Amelia was the only person who knew the

a judge and lawyers to discern

wrong.

one will investigate the truth. I can destroy you simply by spreading rumors. “Besides, rumors do not require facts or evidence. As long as everyone believes that you’ve schemed against me, that’ll be the

Emma’s eyes when

I’m going to

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inside story. It was not Olivia who hired someone to rape Emma. However, it was Emma

occasion, if she told

be

if she didn’t say it, it

on

opened them again, her

a good family and be able to live in an upper–class society effortlessly. Olivia was different. She was a

silently told herself that she was not

Emma needed

years and had probably adapted to it. She was not used to the upper class at all, so she could

she would give

Even if it was just one–tenth, there would

her decision, Amelia held Emma’s

you done making a fuss? Do you want me to expose the bad things you’ve done to the public? You’re shameless, but the

hearing this, everyone immediately muttered and whispered, “Oh my god, it’s actually true! Olivia is really vicious. She actually wants to

on Miss Emma. However, to be honest, it’s normal for her to be jealous. However, she’s too much and too vicious.

such a bad behavior.”

of unpleasant

and curses. She slowly raised her head and glanced at

as if she had been nailed by something

that she was probably feeling guilty. Otherwise, why would

soothed herself and thought, “Don’t be

that the video in Olivia’s hands

and no longer paid attention to Amelia. Instead, her gaze landed on

trace of panic, as if she didn’t care about her reputation at all. “You’re saying that I played tricks on

hearing this, Emma lowered her eyes. For some

onto Ethan tightly, still looking

up at Olivia with a cold expression. “Don’t you feel guilty at all? How can there be such a vicious person like you in this

she looked at Ethan coldly. She was shocked and thought, “How could there be such

Do they really think

She did not like to waste time

hearts skipped a beat. Olivia was

she was secretly delighted. She had already thought of a countermeasure

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video could only prove that I was texting with Olivia’s phone, but they could not see the content of the message at all. No one present knew the situation. As long as I retort, Olivia

of this, Emma

raised her hands and placed something that

was this? Emma and Amelia frowned. This was completely different from what they had imagined. Could this thing be

as they were wondering, Olivia took the black pen–like thing and

conversation entered

[It’s Emma. Your daughter directed and

Amelia exclaimed. [Emma, you…]

you. Olivia is back. She snatched you, Grandpa, and Ethan. I really don’t want to lose you. I really have no choice. I’m

was very good. The voice that was played was exceptionally clear. Everyone’s tone and even their emotions

the shock in Amelia’s voice

tone.

everyone was in an uproar again.

directed herself and framed Olivia. Not only did she refuse to

could there be such a

Amelia’s face turned pale. She wished she

go of Emma’s hand as he was very shocked. He looked at Emma in disbelief and his voice was filled with disappointment. “Emma, you directed and acted in that matter? You framed Olivia, right?” The disappointment in Ethan’s eyes was like a knife that stabbed

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She went crazy and shook her head in panic. “Ethan,

tried to grab Ethan, but he pushed her away forcefully. “Don’t touch me, don’t touch me!” It was as if she

Emma finally despaired.

around and looked at Olivia with madness in her eyes. “Isn’t your evidence a video? How can it be a

Olivia was speechless.

Do

decided to satisfy her and signaled Blake

well–prepared. She took out a huge tablet computer from somewhere. It was big and high–definition. Blake found the video of Emma

he clicked on

this smooth operation, everyone forgot to pay attention to the

well–prepared. There was even

pointed at Olivia

text message?” Olivia chuckled. Her beautiful eyes. were filled with sarcasm. “Can’t I

side and slid her perfect fingertips on the tablet. She opened the list page and saw a series of

to beat you and admit your mistake, and the video of you framing me with a laptop… Oh,

any flaws. Previously, she did not pursue the matter because she was too lazy to

matter.

she looked at Emma and said calmly, “Do you remember what I reminded you?

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withered flower. It no longer had any vitality and did not even

blank, confused, and

already left. Although they had watched the scene of bustle, it was still the Taylor family’s matter. Everyone present had status and knew how to keep a distance.

her, wanting to say

only Emma, Amelia, and

look at Emma. He was in

gentle, generous, elegant, and pleasant. She was very kind and tolerant.

things. It was fine. if she was vicious, but she still did not repent. Even though the truth had long been exposed, she

be such a

pain in his

down next to

respect Emma. Although the current Emma was unrecognizable and he no longer knew her, their past

face, but

want to touch

closed his eyes and retracted his fingertips. When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was calm. “Emma, why

her eyes and did not

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she said

she did not say anything, Ethan laughed at himself. “Alright, if you don’t want to say it, then don’t

her eyes and did not speak, but

made her bite her lower

of yourself!” Ethan stood up and suppressed

engagement.”

that, he left without

body trembled violently.

when she suddenly turned around and saw Emma

Emma, don’t

shook her head. She wanted to smile at Amelia and comfort her,

and quickly helped Emma upstairs

Amelia and said,

Amelia nodded.

Emma could no longer control her emotions and cried out, “Mom, I

at the door, thinking that Emma

ached. She wanted to push the door open and comfort Emma, but after thinking about it, she decided

“Emma, my daughter, must be in extreme pain to

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you are in pain,

pain. Evelyn remained silent and listened quietly. When Emma stopped talking, she said, “Emma, my good daughter, go wash

the end with a

to go downstairs?” Emma mocked herself. “Mom, my reputation is ruined.

me around, you will be fine. Samuel

of coming here?” Emma was heartbroken and desperate. “My reputation is completely

gentle. “You have to know one thing. All the evidence about your bad reputation comes from Olivia.

up, her

Olivia is an ordinary woman, she’s full of lies and is scheming. For the Taylor family’s assets, she impersonated someone and set you up. Everything was orchestrated and acted by her.

lips quivered in excitement. She was energetic, but she still had a hint of worry. “About

sneered. “Compared to you, Liam will stand by

eyes. After hanging up the phone, she washed her face and put on makeup again. She even changed into a pure white

others were

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relationship with Emma, they were also surprised by her viciousness.

and raised her

about Emma anymore. Go and see

Elaine nodded.

over slowly. After taking a

Mary and pointed.

Olivia and frowned. Disgust flashed in her eyes.

nodded and sighed. “Olivia is quite powerful. Even Emma is not her match. However, no matter how

Isabella will not let someone like Olivia marry into

this, Elaine looked up and glanced at Olivia indifferently. She did not take

by a small family. Even if she has a good background, she is not presentable. Now that she has fallen out

even bother to look

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old lady, Cathy Green, who was

After confirming that

get close, they were stopped by the Sullivan

stunned. Then, she nodded slightly and greeted politely, “Aunt Lilian.” Then,

such social events. She held Elaine’s hand and said enthusiastically, “Oh dear, you

she paused and looked troubled. “But, girl, I have to ask you

now.”

a hurry. I’ll go over

Aunt

Elaine, Mary, and Lola were waiting

corner.

could not help

it indifferently and nodded. “Yes, I

is the

nothing.” Mary’s tone was straightforward. “Because the Sullivan family has such a high status! Isabella rarely attends banquets. It’s not easy to find an opportunity to greet her,

the three of them were talking, they saw Olivia

to greet Isabella too?

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such shameless?”

to gloat. “Hey, we should get closer and take a look. She will

she think of her own

go over. However, Lola liked this kind of gossip. Lola and Mary dragged

in front of Olivia and blocked

quickly. It’s time for her

excitedly waiting to see Olivia being mocked by Aunt Lilian, to their surprise, Aunt Lilian led Olivia to

How could this be?

sockets. Coincidentally, Aunt Lilian’s daughter, Harper, was

Harper, why

Harper looked puzzled. “Why

Mary who said, “There are so many guests.

a guest. She’s Daniel’s

wants to meet Daniel’s mother, there’s

two were

she felt that the blow was not enough, Harper added, “It’s so tiring for Olivia to wear such high heels. Isabella will definitely be heartbroken. Olivia can go

them had been standing there for more than half an hour. They also wore

were not tired

Olivia was going to

dissatisfaction.

that Isabella neglected you in the Sullivan family previously. She did not respect you

chuckled. Her tone was a little nonchalant and she

still felt uncomfortable and muttered, “She’s so picky about

her eyes. The dazzling light landed at the end of her eyes, accentuating her already long

tone was filled with

everyone in this world has

stunned and subconsciously looked

taking care of Olivia for so many years, she had never

how difficult it was, it

angry was an

walked towards Isabella. “She’s Andrew’s grandmother after

when she looked up and saw Olivia. She frowned subconsciously, and displeasure flashed across

feelings for Olivia they had just found. Cathy did not have any ill feelings towards her. In fact, she even felt a

happened before

did not have any affection for them. She did

Olivia with her turbid eyes. Initially, Cathy wanted to find fault

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was actually so beautiful. It

eyes, they were exactly the same as

heart softened, so she didn’t say anything harsh. She just sighed,

won’t do.” Isabella grabbed Olivia’s hand and said

was stunned. She looked at

“What did you say?”

everyone’s eyes were focused on them. She grabbed Olivia’s hand and announced, “I

voice was not loud, but it was steady and powerful.

daze. When she heard this, her grip. on the

be? How could this

would Isabella acknowledge Olivia’s

know the rules of high society at all. How could such a person

a while before she thought of a possibility. “It should be Daniel’s instructions. Daniel has been alone for so many years without a woman by his side. Although Olivia’s status is low,

and nodded.

without a trace.

How scheming.

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felt her hands and feet were cold as if her

Mary and Lola

already passed through the crowd and

this. They quickly went forward and held Elaine’s hand, wanting to

thought, “Don’t be rash. You can’t make a fool of

woman who has no power or money. Even the Taylor family does not care about her. There are plenty of ways

their worry, Elaine turned to smile at the two of them, indicating that

was not an impulsive person and would not do anything that she was

them, Elaine was the least talkative, but she was the most confident when.

looked

she finished speaking,

said in a low voice, “What nonsense are

nonsense. I clearly saw Olivia sitting in Ryan’s

at each other and immediately understood

reputation. Olivia had a problem with her background to begin with. Relying on her looks

recognition from

that Olivia loved others at this time,

quickly and immediately walked to Elaine. She hugged her arm and nodded heavily. She said,

too much!” Aunt Lilian was furious. If not for her

Aunt Lilian and said, “That’s right,

and Elaine looked at each other and thought to themselves, “Here comes a

would definitely be

Her temper was very bad. She did not care about the occasion. As long as she was unhappy,

retort.

destined to

beaten. Elaine’s eyes followed Harper closely. She did not want to miss a single detail. Elaine had been holding her anger all

did not disappoint Elaine. Although she did not smash the cup, she

is too much, too much!” She stomped her foot hard on the

action,

tremble with anger. She said hatefully, “Ryan is

Elaine’s mouth curled up to a mocking smile as

sentence was, “Olivia is Daniel’s girlfriend. How can Ryan snatch her from

on Elaine’s

there was something wrong with her

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Had she heard

also looked at Harper in a

too immoral. Miss Olivia is clearly Daniel’s girlfriend. How can he be so

Olivia. Although she did not like Olivia, Olivia was still her granddaughter. Cathy thought that it was really embarrassing to be despised and cursed on

to plead for Olivia, she

suspected that Aunt Lilian and Harper

something. However, Isabella took

Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She thought, “Is she going to splash Olivia with the

not splash the wine. She just handed the glass to Olivia and said,

took a

was smug. From the corner of her eye, she saw that Aunt Lilian was still angry. She immediately said,

little unhappy. She said

said nonchalantly, “It is normal that many men like our Olivia. Olivia is beautiful and has a good personality. There will definitely be people pursuing

Lola, and

could they protect

were also shocked. They could not understand. Could it

as everyone was in shock, a deep man’s voice

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late!”

around and realized that

from upstairs. When she saw Samuel, she rushed over

her eyes turned red and tears

said to Samuel, “Mr. Taylor, you’re late. Didn’t

he was interrupted by

and his voice was

The busybody was stunned.

and firm. “Emma did not lie,

kind of shocking news was this? Could it be that

perked up. Someone asked, “What’s with the audio

is so advanced now. It’s very easy to make

by Olivia, why didn’t Amelia and Emma

She couldn’t help but ask, “Samuel, why do I feel

also stunned. When they

they couldn’t help but look at

eyes and looked at Samuel without

cold, as if the person opposite him

is all a conspiracy!” Samuel closed

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placed the wine glass on the small table beside her. She raised her chin

Olivia was a scheming

vulgar and was prone to jealousy. She admired vanity and liked to steal things. She did all the bad things. Because she was greedy for the Taylor family’s assets, she forged a paternity test report and claimed that she was the child the Taylor family had lost 18

order to obtain more assets, she framed Emma and

She was simply scum!

Samuel say that Olivia was greedy for the

a few times before calming herself down. Her eyes were filled

Seeing Isabella’s surprise, Samuel’s eyes were filled with pride. After today, Olivia would be completely expelled from upper–class society. Even if she was beautiful, Daniel would not be with such a vicious woman. Samuel didn’t have any feelings for Olivia who had been lost for 18 years. He was even a

he had not been careless, he would not have lost

every time he saw Olivia,

was not obedient at all. She always contradicted him and did not have any respect for him as a father.

having another woman at home, but he

was right. The child that was found from outside could not be fine. Not only did she not have any respect for her biological parents, but she was also filled with resentment. It

destroy Emma today, she would ruin Samuel’s reputation as a father

to make a prompt decision and ruin Olivia’s reputation

staggered a few steps and held onto a pillar beside her, barely

going on? How could

my

and said, “Samuel, you…” Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Samuel. His tone was firm as he stared at Amelia. “Are you still going to hide it for her at a time like this? She pretended to be our daughter, hurt Emma,

to have understood something. Her lips. trembled violently, and her

saw that Amelia was silent and tacitly agreed to this matter, her eyes

matter how smart and cautious you are, no matter how arrogant you are just now, it cannot change the fact that no one loves you. Even your biological parents frame. you.

one who shouldn’t have been born. You shouldn’t exist in

as they confirmed today that Olivia was not

and Amelia were unwilling, Olivia could not do a

removed from the Taylor family forever. No one would acknowledge her

the Green family’s birthday banquet today were all rich businessmen and nobles. Almost all the upper–class people were here. With these people as witnesses and confirming that Olivia’s character was bad, not only would she

huge. When she was in trouble, everyone would look down on her. Even if her scientific research ability was really strong and she obtained the award with her

completely fall to the bottom of society and become the lowest level that everyone looked

see her panic and helplessness. However, what she saw was that Olivia

still wanted to eat at a time like

Emma almost roared.

also frowned and looked at Olivia coldly. He was not satisfied

“What else do you

a moment. She looked up in surprise with a

our Taylor family is easy to bully? You pretended to be the Taylor family’s child and bullied Emma. Aren’t you going to give me

sternly, “You still want to fool

silly.” Olivia put down her

Emma was speechless.

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way to

Emma was very confused.

At the same time, her fingertips slipped and she

sneered. He had done this flawlessly. There was no omission at all. Olivia’s thought of starting with

that Olivia was looking for

it, she did not. look at it at all. Instead, she handed it to Blake and said, “Take it and make a copy. Everyone present will get

got a photocopier and carried a stack back in a moment.

and promised that everyone would get

from the sidelines, believing that Olivia was making

not afraid of

stood up and looked around calmly. She said, “As

results at the back of the report. They were not related by blood, so they

“Since we’re not related by blood and you’re not my family, I don’t have to suffer because I care about

What did she mean?

Blake and said, “Call the police. Didn’t they say that these audio videos

When she came back to

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her and found a bunch of reasons. “Family scandals can’t be aired in public. This is the Taylor

nodded. “Yes, that’s right. This is just a family matter. You can’t

Amelia are kind and can’t bear to see you go to jail. Let’s just forget about this matter and let

slowly, “Since family scandals can’t be

Samuel was speechless.

with curiosity and doubt

It was just that this matter concerned the Taylor

fake, she

all kinds of thoughts and guesses

speak without thinking, “Why don’t you know what’s good for you? It’s obvious that you have evil intentions and are full of lies. You want to get the Taylor family’s assets. We’re magnanimous and won’t argue with you, but you

said, “Please

angry that his eyes widened. Emma was more thoughtful. She first scanned the crowd and bowed to everyone. Then, she said, “Everyone present is a well–mannered person. I believe that regarding

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Samuel knows this very well, so he tells everyone honestly. However, Olivia, if you call the police, it will really be irreversible. It might even affect the Taylor family’s

apologize today, we

She said meaningfully, “You’re just an ordinary woman. It won’t be good for you if this matter blows up. Although the Taylor family is powerful, we don’t want to bully you. As long as

was using power to threaten Olivia. Although it would be a little troublesome if she called the

Olivia, or Emma who directed and acted herself later, Emma found someone to put on a show and humiliate herself. There was no

put pressure on others, it was not impossible to resolve it. If Olivia knew what was good

what was good for her and insisted on making a scene to the point of no return, Liam would also abandon Olivia for the

not something a girl like Olivia

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Emma thought of this, her expression suddenly turned sharp. She stared fixedly at Olivia, her eyes

and apologized sincerely, “Mrs. Sullivan, I’m really sorry. Because of our negligence, you acknowledged such a despicable woman. Don’t

was going on? Didn’t Samuel know about the relationship between Olivia and the Smith

She stood beside Olivia with a strong aura and faced

of this is what you

is too funny. Don’t you know how to

Although it would destroy Olivia, it was not good for the Taylor family. If they could be schemed against successfully, it meant that the Taylor family was not strong enough and

However, as an elder, he was too embarrassed to argue with

Instead, Amelia spoke.

remained silent, as if she had suffered a huge blow.

my fault. I

all missed my

Amelia’s condition. Although Amelia was sad now, her eyes were clear. Amelia could withstand the blow

Amelia. “Amelia, come

over. When she passed by Olivia, her body stiffened for a

she did not even look at Olivia, as if

“At first, when Olivia came to look for us, my family said that she was suspicious.

and tears rolled down her face. “Olivia has been missing for 18 years. I think about her day and night. I really want to find

continue and sobbed

daughter was lost, she committed suicide several times and

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daughter, she would have gone

many people felt pitiful. They

her daughter so much. If Olivia was really her daughter, how could she

that she said with certainty that Olivia was not

be true.

wiped her tears with a tissue and continued, “Later on, Olivia gradually became abnormal. She often contradicted Samuel and I. She was often impatient and always bullied Emma.

the old man was very old and only gave her food. He didn’t have the ability to teach her. The more she grew up, the more bad she became. She had been lying since she was young and liked violence. She was a

sad and could not control herself at all. Her chest was twitching and she was

had not patted her back to calm her down, Amelia would have

It was all because of Olivia that Amelia had to experience

that your actions almost. harmed Amelia? She’s already in poor health. If anything happens to

and quietly looked

her gaze, Amelia’s body shrank and

Amelia and glared at Olivia. “Do you still

was as if she had been thrown into

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as it all the blood in her

walking corpse. After a long time, she finally said,

Her body seemed to be drowned in pain. She lowered her head to prevent the guilt and pain in her eyes from being discovered, Seeing this, Olivia heaved a sigh of relief. She still had a smile on her face,

confidently, “You’ve never

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soon as Olivia finished speaking, Amelia’s face

shook her head vigorously and tried her best to deny it. However, when she met Olivia’s indifferent gaze,

to breathe twice, and finally, her heart twitched. Her vision turned black and she completely

she called out. Her body kept trembling as she hurriedly shouted, “Quickly, someone help me! Call an

ran to Amelia. She held her hand and exclaimed, “Mom, Mom! What’s wrong

Olivia. “It’s all your fault. If anything happens to Amelia today, I won’t let you off!”

trembling. “You, you’re really vicious! Do you know what Amelia has experienced? Do you know how she survived all these years? For your own selfishness, you caused her to experience the

She coughed for a long time before continuing, “Today, if anything goes wrong with Amelia, you will be the murderer! You will stay in

one expected things to turn out like this. They subconsciously looked at Olivia with a look

causing Amelia to suffer

was still in a daze for a while. When she came back to her senses, she immediately walked to Amelia and

you doing? Don’t you dare hurt Amelia!” Emma stood in front

Olivia’s tone was sharp. Her eyes suddenly turned cold,

Missing Paringe

entire body stiffened. For a moment, she felt as if the person

reacted when she stood to the side. She could not help

with her just now? Why

walk over now. Her legs were extremely weak.

pulse. Cathy was old and slow to react. It was only now that she realized

was interrupted by Isabella. “Lower

her to lie. After hesitating for

hand and pressed on

1. up.

couldn’t help but be excited.

tone was gentle like

and was a little stunned to be faced with such a gentle Olivia.

sigh of relief and helped her

wrist was clearly very slender, but when she supported Amelia, it did not tremble at all. It was

a few days.” Olivia’s hand touched Amelia’s pulse again. “I’ll prescribe you a few medicines. You’ll be fine after taking

not understand what was going on at all. However, when Olivia pulled her hand back,

grabbed it tightly.

mouth a few times, she

Amelia’s mood, Olivia looked up and carefully sized up Amelia’s expression with her gentle eyes. Seeing that

It was like a warm spring breeze with intoxicating softness. “It was my fault just now.

her mouth and her voice was as faint as fog. “You love your daughter,

clear as if

fainted, Olivia suddenly thought of the pregnant woman

the pregnant woman was pregnant, her reaction was especially strong. She could barely eat or sleep. She vomited acid all night and had to rely on medicine to maintain her life. Her entire

advised her not to have this child. It was too scary.

woman was

loved this baby and would persevere until

she would

“Amelia must have loved

just that Amelia doesn’t love me anymore. Why should I force others to

could there be anything justified

their relationship. Amelia did not treat her badly. After all, she had loved Olivia for five

enough!

words. “Mrs. Taylor, I’m sorry for making you feel uncomfortable because of my existence. I won’t appear in front of

and retracted her

know what was wrong with her, nor did she know what to do. She subconsciously held Olivia’s hand

extended her left hand. Her beautiful fingers slowly, gently, and without any hesitation, she opened Amelia’s tightly clenched

hand out, Amelia felt an emptiness in her heart. It was

Her back collapsed as if someone had taken her bone away, and she fell limply to

but whimper in

Her daughter was gone!

at all. Instead, she looked

quickly hugged Amelia and shouted, “Quickly,

here?”

steps forward. He did not look at Amelia. Instead, he pushed Olivia heavily. His gaze was cold.

of Olivia. “Amelia looks like she has a heartache.

Amelia’s body just now.

I’ve seen her before! She’s Olivia, the Smith Cuisine Hall’s Olivia. That seared salmon with

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person spoke, the more certain he sounded. “I was at the Smith

clearly. He only vaguely heard her name, but he forgot about it after that. It was only when he saw Olivia’s medical skills

up in the countryside? She doesn’t have any background and her character isn’t good. How is she related to the Smith Cuisine Hall?”

was not just an ordinary restaurant. It was said that it had a

knew about the miracle doctor family, the Smith. family. They only knew that the Smith Cuisine Hall’s background was not ordinary. Only those top people or those who were extremely well–informed knew the relationship between the Smith Cuisine Hall and the

relationship between Olivia and the Smith Cuisine Hall, they started to

right, Emma could not care about the grief–stricken Amelia anymore. She looked at Olivia and asked in confusion, “Did

why did you lie to the Smith Cuisine Hall? I heard that the seared salmon with herbed couscous, the brand of the Smith Cuisine Hall, can strengthen one’s body. It’s said that it’s an ancient recipe passed down from their ancestors. Food is different from others. It is really important. If you play tricks on the food and something goes wrong, it will be a huge sin!” Emma’s acting skills were not bad. She

the salmon with herbed couscous could not

“How do you think

Mmg Thing

that day. Moreover, Olivia even publicized

secret recipe had been publicized, but she did not

not that she was deliberately slandering

Hall’s signature dish. for eight years. If she really created this healthy soup,

could not believe

only one who thought of this. Samuel

the evidence! First, she deceived the Taylor family, and now she deceived the Smith Cuisine Hall. Everyone, think about

Everyone nodded. How could anyone be so skillful at the age of 16? Those famous doctors who had master’s degrees and PhDs for ten years did not dare to say that they could

a smug expression, “I don’t know what kind of trick you used to fool the Smith. Cuisine Hall’s master, making people think that you’re really the seared salmon with herbed couscous’s creator. Unfortunately, you were still negligent and actually made a mistake at

of thought became. At the same time, the nervousness and guilt in his

despicable, he was just framing her. Although his words were firm, he was actually very nervous. However, now that he was involved

Olivia’s character might really be

in his heart was completely

point, it was not that he was slandering Olivia, but that she had a bad character to begin

was only emotionally unstable and that her body was fine.

and cold gaze swept across everyone, and she saw Samuel

was focused on Amelia. She

pretending. Have you forgotten how old you are? Eight years ago, you were only 16 years old. How could

and nodded unhurriedly. “Yes, I was indeed not

old at

could not help but exclaim, “You admit

“Actually, I was 15

Samuel was speechless.

good at pretending. Isn’t she afraid that her

a genius? Fifteen? Why

flashed with confusion. “Oh, I just created a recipe when I was 15. Can this be recognized as

Samuel was speechless.

were also at a loss for words. If

been led astray, Emma quickly said, “You said that the seared salmon with herbed couscous was created by

Olivia chuckled and asked calmly, “Why should

feelings. That was why she tolerated everything and allowed Emma to play tricks. Now, she had

even talking to them was a

have nothing to do with the Taylor family,

at Isabella and left

had only taken two steps when she was stopped by Samuel. “Where are you going? You

glanced at Samuel. Her clear eyes were filled

was already unwilling to

said in a business–like tone, “Mr. Taylor, regarding your defamation of Olivia, and Emma’s hiring of a murderer to rape Olivia, I’ve already called the police and submitted all the evidence. Now,

was shocked

tell me you think we’ll just stand here

believe it. He kept shaking his head. “Impossible, impossible. You’ve always been here.

for a moment. She looked at Samuel as if looking at a fool and said, “We are in the

you to call the police?”

ordinary woman and she could not cause any big trouble. All

Olivia was completely different from what he had

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willing to tolerate and respect the Taylor

what, Samuel and Amelia were her biological parents. Blood

actions were getting more and more overboard. His methods could be said to be despicable, completely

unwilling to

felt a sense of depression and resentment.

the Taylor family. She has no power or money. She only has a

a lesson, she will not know who’s the leader of the Taylor

because you called the police. You’re just a powerless orphan girl. Don’t tell me you want to fight me! I can call the police station and make

Samuel, who was waiting to see Olivia’s panicked

scare me, or are you hinting that you have connections and will use unorthodox methods to distort the truth to solve this

at a loss

she was related to the Taylor family by blood. Samuel’s IQ was really not

all of them are influential people. Are you really so arrogant that you don’t care and shout that

upbringing the dvd not pay for last few

and acond Although this recording can’t be used as concrete eftere, as long

so angry

Blake. She said to Samuel, ‘I don’t know how to treat you now. On one hand, you’re framing and slandering my reputation, and on the

understand now, Samuel is really righteous. It seems that he intends to defame me and accuse me of impersonating the Taylor family’s bloodline. In fact, he wants to use this matter to remind me to quickly call the police and there’s no need to worry about the Taylor family.

He quickly denied, “What nonsense are you talking about?

smiled. However, this smile was like a beautiful flower that had just bloomed.

were filled

instantly froze and stared at her

unable to react.

beautiful that it was

You’re clearly helping me.

so angry that his fingers were trembling. He tried his best to deny it. “Don’t talk nonsense. I didn’t help

nodded. “I know. You’re

that

could not help but burst out laughing. They thought to themselves that Olivia was really a

she did not say the

like recording, can’t you be more careful with your words and actions? Although this recording can’t be used as concrete evidence, as long as I announce it, no matter what,

so angry that

Olivia played with the recording pen as if she was showing it to him. She spun it a few times and then threw it to Blake. She said to Samuel, “I don’t know how to treat you now. On one hand, you’re framing and slandering my reputation, and on the other hand, you’re

he intends to defame me and accuse me of impersonating the Taylor family’s bloodline. In fact, he wants to use this matter to remind me to

that his body was trembling. He quickly denied, “What nonsense are you

smiled lightly. She had always been cold and indifferent and rarely smiled. However, this smile was like a beautiful flower