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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?”

“I’m not sure. She only said that she knew it. She didn’t

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today. Dad’s birthday is in two days. Why didn’t

that her sister was blaming her, Amelia looked aggrieved and defended herself. “I forgot. I

a mother? If you cared about her a little, you wouldn’t have forgotten such

Maddie’s tone became more serious. “You have to remember that Olivia

Amelia sounded impatient. She hated such a

an adopted daughter? To Amelia, Emma was

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, at least you have to act

family for nearly 20 years. She suffered a lot. As her mother, you have to take care of her, understand her, and

really wanted to treat Olivia well. She wanted to find an etiquette mentor

appreciate her efforts at all. She complained, “Maddie, 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 seduce the man Emma likes. Now,

on?” Maddie

you the truth, I do have a barrier against Olivia. Previously,

learning the violin and writing songs, I changed my mind. I tried to ease the relationship with her and find a good

do it,”

thought it was an easy job to find

Ryan, and

new man was in a higher status than the previous one. It was obvious that Olivia was utterly a naughty gold digger. She was greedy and overreached

who was dreaming about becoming a swan one day. And the way she realized her dream was

man.

been lost

Olivia to marry into the Sullivan family properly. They just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to build a relationship with

or future, not to mention. whether Daniel would treat

families would abandon their daughter if she behaved like Olivia. But Amelia was still trying to

of this, Amelia suddenly said, “Maddie, do you still remember Mr.

a moment to realize that

not appropriate, right? Mr. Sampson has already been divorced three times, and he’s also ten years older.” Amelia felt that it was a very suitable match. The age was not a problem at all as long as he could treat her well. As for divorce, Olivia

also hanging around with three men. That’s perfect. Most importantly, Mr. Sampson was a famous painter. He needed to walk around

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

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room and asked tentatively, “Mom, why

was still in a daze. She was stunned for a moment before replying, “It’s about your grandfather’s birthday. I forgot

No surprise!

dug into her palm tightly, barely maintaining her expression to

to hide her eyes so that Amelia

she had tried her 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 Green family as her family. In the end,

Why! It’s not fair!

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 visited

than ten years of living together, she still couldn’t hold a candle to Olivia, a woman

heart was filled with indignance. She hated the heartless

that her sincerity for so many years had been in vain. The Green family was simply a

anger in her heart. She forced a smile with all

My girl, how can I blame you? It’s my mistake. I

herself, “The daughter living

dark. She had expected that Amelia would belittle Olivia and refuse her

really planned to

and nobody 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

Emma panicked. She could not

“Is Olivia coming? It feels like she doesn’t have any affection for the Taylor family

and did not have any kinship in her heart. If

It had been almost half a year since she returned, but she had not even seen the

thought about it, the more frustrated she became. Amelia’s tone was

and hugged her arm. “Mom, it’s Olivia’s fault for not

about Olivia, “She probably doesn’t have much. money and never knows a designer. It’s Grandpa’s birthday two days later. She definitely won’t have time to prepare a good

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

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pants, she felt disgusted. “A good dress needs a good owner. Olivia doesn’t know fashion. at all. It’s a waste for her to wear those custom–made gowns. Why don’t you keep

gown. If she doesn’t have one, she won’t even be able to enter the banquet. That would

mind. As the master’s granddaughter, Olivia would get blocked outside because she did not have

gown.

No, she couldn’t let that

some old clothes over there.

Emma nodded. “I’ll get the servants to pack up a

“Your wardrobe is just like a treasure island. She probably has never seen such expensive

Amelia made a call to

the apartment near the school, but the

to take over the Smith family, she should learn to

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

with her eyes lowered. Her posture was lazy. She was

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dress, but a work of art, a masterpiece, and

had auctioned off a gown that cost an astronomical sum of 550 thousand dollars. Half a million dollars just for a gown! That gown was made by three of those five top embroiderers. Olivia leaned against the sofa. When she heard this,

about this one?” Blake picked

Blake chose more than ten gowns. Some were traditional designs

clothes. She had seen these things quite often when she was young. Not a piece

moment, Olivia received

old clothes. Come here and take them later. They are all good gowns. You must be spoiled for choices when you see them. Remember, just take one. Emma is a kind girl and this

with the ivory gown with the other. she suddenly chuckled. Thank you for your kindness, but t don’t

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so decisively. She was stunned for

anger.

is so disrespectful

the floor. A cloud

Then, she asked in a soft voice,

a harsh tone. “What an ungrateful brat! Don’t bother with her. Let her make a fool of

was so angry that her head was spinning. A swell of irritation vibrated in her chest as if it would

on the sofa for a long

make a fool of herself and embarrass both the Green and the Taylor families the day after tomorrow. Therefore, Emma could not make a mistake. To salvage our

Abel Dubois is in Evervale these days. He has designed a unique diamond gown which is currently on exhibit in the country. I’ll contact him later to buy

“Abel? A diamond gown?”

dress named Angel? It’s a unique white–colored long train diamond gown which costs several millions of

Emma wanted a piece of

such an

buy a luxury car or a mansion. Using that much money to buy a garment that she would only wear a

extravagant for her.

were normally created by designers to participate in competitions and

other than money,

tried to control her slightly trembling voice. “Isn’t it too. glamorous?

can it be too glamorous?” Amelia looked at Emma fondly. “Not matter how expensive the

voice became gentle. She stroked 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

and her voice choked, like an aggrieved little girl. “Mom, I’m not afraid of hardship. Even if

heart ached. “How can I not

comforting Emma, Amelia called Abel and

Abel agreed without hesitation.

is going to wear Angel to her grandfather’s birthday party the day after tomorrow. Can you come over and help with

the unique dress required the designer to fit it

agreed to sell the gown to her so readily, he would come over to help with the fitting and make necessary alterations. But unexpectedly,

“Why?” Amelia was surprised.

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

sorry, Mrs. Taylor. I should alter the gown according to your daughter’s

time?” Amelia frowned in

not about the

also be attending a party the day after tomorrow.

understand for a designer,

make an issue out of it, but Abel seemed to have anticipated her actions and spoke first. “I know this is my fault. Mrs. Taylor, if you’re not satisfied, you can choose not to buy the gown.” “No, no, no.” Amelia was anxious and immediately said, “It’s alright, it’s alright. Mr. Dubois, you can go ahead with your

Taylor family. I have something to attend to here, so I’ve got to go.” Without waiting for Amelia’s response, he

standing in front of the mirror, trying on clothes. When she saw Abel walking over, she cast a glance at him, then quickly averted her gaze and

It suits you perfectly.” Abel’s eyes were

frowned slightly. “It’s too

that be too much trouble?”

at all.” Abel shook his head and looked at Olivia. His tone was sincere. “I’ve freed up my schedule these two days to

exhibit?” Olivia recalled that Abel had

Abel’s expression was

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for you. Since you don’t need it,

Lola on the phone in her room. Her

on the bed, watching dramas listlessly. After hearing Emma’s words, she sprang up and shouted in

and steadied her emotions. Her lips trembled slightly as she said, “Angel,

is it? I want to

you let

against the sofa with a proud expression and paused for a moment before

not for sale, right? I remember Abel saying that the gown is a gift from him to an angel. I can’t believe he sold it not

something happy. She raised her chin slightly with a complacent expression. “Perhaps Abel thinks

that no one else could buy

had said was designed for

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

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the Green family members, so she

followed behind her mother, displaying a graceful demeanor. Her slender neck was as elegant as that of a white swan. When she arrived, she instantly attracted

she’s wearing is Mr. Abel’s Angel. It has just been displayed to the public, and she’s wearing it

and more guests arrived, more and more gazes fell on

them were captivated by her

Taylor family. She’s so beautiful. She’s even

on his wrist and said in a low voice, “She’s the younger daughter. The eldest

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

compared to Miss Emma, Miss Olivia is

when she was just a teenager. On the other hand, Miss Olivia

everyone praising her and disparaging Olivia, her eyes sparkled

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turned grim when she thought about it. There was a hint

Why did she come back? She threatens my position and takes away the Taylor

onwards, she would put Olivia down and trample

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

each

The one called Olivia,” A woman asked. appearing

to her chimed in and teased Amelia. “Don’t tell me you can’t bear to bring her out? Why are you hiding your daughter? Are you worried that we’ll say something bad

simple sportswear and casual shoes, wearing not

and said.

friendly, but her words were mean. “How would a girl raised by a humble family know what the life of the upper class is like? She probably doesn’t even

This is so humiliating.

never been so ashamed

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

suddenly

Olivia was

would always be as innocent and cute as when she was five

didn’t she just

Amelia gnashed her teeth.

with resentment, a

all prominent figures in Evervale. Even if they were in shock, they

constant exclamations here and there in the

everyone was

guest arrived?” Amelia

The other women also directed their

entrance.

tall and slender woman

against the light, like a graceful lady who had stepped out of

eyes, pearl–like teeth, and radiant skin required no cosmetics to enhance them. She was also not wearing any accessories. Her

the contrast of her dark–brown

were no decorations on it, but as she moved, it seemed as though a golden mist was

She commanded everyone’s attention

exactly what was beautiful

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

queen,” someone

looked at each other and lowered

used to seeing fine things. They had sophisticated taste and high aesthetic standards. They

the gown well. It didn’t flatter

mannequin.

thing other people noticed was the gown. They would only look at

woman before them was different. No one paid any attention to her clothes and accessories at all.

“Who is this?”

regained their senses and began

gorgeous. Oh my god, I was

her beauty at all. She has a unique charisma. The strong impact

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

expression on her face. After being in a trance

you say?” Her voice was so soft that

said in a clear voice, “She’s

“Olivia?”

“It is Olivia?”

been raised away from her family for 18 years? The

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of her friends stood there. The moment Olivia appeared, her originally proud expression

It was her

tightened her grip on the small bag in her hand and lowered her head to hide

matter how hard she tried to control

been the center

of Olivia

bottom of her heart like a poisonous snake, making Emma’s entire body

diamond. No wonder Daniel likes her so much,” Lola mumbled as if she was obsessed with Olivia. Her

speaking, two sharp gazes

felt a chill down her spine. She looked at Emma and Elaine and quickly changed her words. “She just has a pretty face. In terms of beauty, there are many female celebrities in the entertainment industry. We don’t win with our looks at all. We rely

comfort Elaine. “Ella, you don’t have to care about Olivia. Her background is not as good as yours.

chuckled. “Mrs. Sullivan will be here soon. At that time, she will definitely look down on Olivia

the girls felt much better. They

elite aristocracy, even if one was good–looking and able to get into a prestigious school, their perspective would undoubtedly be narrow. With

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even give them a

of this, Emma’s face became smug again, and

Olivia would never be able to

on Emma’s face. She lifted the hem of her dress. slightly with her fingertips and walked toward Olivia. “Let’s

girls cooperated and walked toward Olivia with meaningful

beside Amelia. She nodded slightly and

sense of alienation. Amelia was stunned. She was very surprised by Olivia’s actions. She never

Olivia had always been cold to her. Olivia rarely got close to her and kept a certain distance from her. However,

today, Olivia was

disappeared. She no longer treated Amelia coldly and indifferently. Instead, she treated Amelia with

some reason, Amelia felt a

if something had been

special because Olivia was not close to her alone. Her emotions

this respect was the same as everyone

was no longer special. She had

originally wanted to ask Olivia about her gown, but for some reason, she held back the words she

as if Amelia truly knew Olivia for the first

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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

Olivia seemed to be very good

slightly, but her aura was fully released and

around her, who had been through a lot, were suppressed by her

her birth mother without withholding

That was all.

affectionately. The smile on her face was gentle. “Olivia, you’re so

previously empty heart was instantly filled

daughter whom she was

their senses and sized up Olivia. When they got closer, they realized that the dress Olivia was wearing looked inconspicuous, but it was very compatible and beautiful. It was luxurious but did not overshadow others or conceal

it a new product from some brand?” a

added, “Yes, why haven’t I seen it

who handled these things. When she heard everyone’s

her eyes intensified. She covered her mouth and said, “No way, Olivia. Don’t tell me you don’t even know

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in surprise. They felt that Olivia was such a country

Feeling the ridicule of the people

disgraceful. She

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

gazes. She looked at the noblewoman in front of her and felt that it was ridiculous. It was just a brand. Was it

head and said calmly, “It’s not a brand. It’s just a gift from an

so it’s clothes from a tailor’s stall.” Upon hearing this, a rich

one after another. Someone even pointed at Amelia and said, “Hey, Amelia, you’re too stingy. Why can’t your eldest daughter

went to the tailor’s stall to sew

teeth and glared at

did not bring her any glory

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

stepped on ruthlessly. If Emma

eyes were filled with pleasant

that the gown Olivia was wearing was a masterpiece. She did not expect

a tailor.

her hands were trembling.

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

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style was very gaudy. She had specially brought it over today to find an opportunity for

timing was just right. The birthday banquet had

Amelia quickly reacted. Before everyone arrived, Olivia

to the room upstairs

Amelia’s face for two seconds, and her eyes were filled with confusion. “Why should I change

the gown she was

a gown that Abel had designed for three years and had

really liked this

was about to go

any self–esteem at all? Didn’t she

occasion is this? How can you mess around? You can’t wear

ungrateful.”

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

but when she

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

not understand why Amelia was angry until

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turned out that it was because her

red wine from a passing waiter. Then, she leaned against

clear, and transparent. It could clearly reflect the mellow red color

beautiful

wrist slightly and the red wine was splashed

A scream

red wine stain on her dress. Her body trembled slightly, and her usually gentle eyes were about to pop out. There was not a

Olivia was courting death!

Emma. As they comforted her, they glared at Olivia. “You’re

entire body was trembling. The veins on her forehead were trembling as

difficult to understand. “This is Angel. It’s

glass of red wine just like

her lips and felt that Olivia was really narrow–minded. She couldn’t afford a

Olivia chuckled and raised her hand to hand over

and a socialite who was watching the show

actually subconsciously

in her hand, she

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now? Was she a waiter? Why did

It was incomprehensible.

dress,” Olivia still said with a confused expression as if

is Mr. Abel’s work. It’s the one and

Olivia understood. “So it’s because it’s

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

the so–called upper class, socialites, and nobles, are nothing more than objects wrapped in pretty packaging, devoid of your own personalities! Your worth is only defined by brand

she was wearing. Her tone was gentle and happy. “I like this dress very much.” After finishing her 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 ancient porcelain used by emperors has become antiques? Because they were used by

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

would still be revered by others. But all of you, even if you put on dresses that are worth several millions of dollars,

finished speaking, the entire

as

her senses first and whispered.

so arrogant!”

person beside her replied, “Do you know Olivia? Do you know the Lasker Award? She’s a Monel Prize candidate. She’s someone who will be mentioned in textbooks

Monel Prize…

was indeed possible to leave her name in

too far!” Just as everyone was shocked and

the direction of the voice, they saw Ethan parting the crowd and striding over with a

Emma. Looking at her disheveled

any feelings for Emma, they were still childhood sweethearts. In his impression, Emma had always been proud, confident, and elegant. She had never been in such a sorry state before. It seemed that all her

expression grew more resentful as he glared at Olivia. He angrily said, “Olivia, the renowned scientist of the Taylor family, do you think that just because you have fame, you can bully others at will? Whether it’s the person adorning the

point, he let out a cold chuckle, his gaze chilling to the bone. “Or is the prize money you’ve received nowhere near enough to afford such an expensive dress? That’s why you

expected of the best of the younger generation. With just a few words, Ethan had turned the situation around and changed everyone’s thoughts. Previously, everyone felt that Olivia was right. These noblewomen

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you say something, Great Scientist? Could it be that you can’t afford it?” Ethan stared at

began

don’t tell me she doesn’t want to

is wearing is made from a tailor’s

she was some outstanding scientist whose name would go down in

said, Olivia just leaned against the railing quietly with an

sneered. “Does she think that she could get

Emma’s hand to comfort her. Then, he smirked and

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

“Is he

middle–aged woman replied, “Yes,

they were talking about, a stylish old

for a while, they said in shock, “Abel! The world–renowned

understandable that people didn’t recognize Abel right away. He used to dress very fashionably whether at a show or a party

man in front of him looked

on it. Instead of wearing uncommon outfits as he

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suit, exuding an

was indeed

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

my honor to be able to assist you. It’s

finished speaking, everyone was

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

The crowd was confused.

deep breath and walked to Emma’s side. After examining the gown carefully, he concluded, “It can be fixed.” Then, he turned to look at Olivia. “Miss Olivia, don’t worry. This dress

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

sudden turn of events. He frowned and

she could reply, Abel spoke with annoyance, “Can’t you see? Miss Olivia is trying to compensate for the damage of the

But he kept his manners and asked, “Mr. Dubois, are you paying

instantly aroused

“Oh, gossip.”

between

originally checking the 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 explain everything to

fell seriously ill. It was Miss Olivia

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

but with great effort, he managed to maintain his composure. He nodded reluctantly and said. “Oh, I see. So, Mr. Dubois, you came to fix the dress to repay her

his head. “No, I’m not repaying her kindness by fixing

“What do you mean?”

face stiffened and she subconsciously clenched her

wearing and slowly explained why

by me which symbolizes Miss Olivia’s pure and

it very much. She didn’t want to wear it. The gown thus lost its purpose. And it just happened that Mrs. Taylor wanted to

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

out that Olivia had rejected it. However, after Emma had gotten it, she treated it like a treasure and couldn’t stop showing

possible?” Emma muttered in

Abel’s sleeve and said, “Mr. Dubois, we asked you to fit the gown on me two days ago, but you said you didn’t have time. Were you altering a dress for

Angel. Fortunately, I’d designed two gowns for her at that

finish speaking, he was interrupted by a woman. “Mr. Dubois, the Autumn that you’re

this is the

god!” The woman covered her mouth,

it was actually Abel’s work. They had all been saying it was a

said. She felt extremely embarrassed and wished

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

you do this on purpose

to speculate Olivia’s intention with

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

Abel’s work, 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

other women’s

dress was beautiful. But later on, when they discovered that it

designs it, it’s just a gown.” Her tone was calm but carried a strength that could not

She was truly domineering.

They felt that she was nothing like what the rumors

contrary,

innately endowed with great confidence and

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her grandfather’s birthday, not to argue with them. She used to have expectations and affection for Samuel and Amelie,

she wouldn’t have estranged

love is

of her and longed for the tenderness that she remembered seeing in her mother’s eyes. However, she had completely given up after being harmed

she probably shouldn’t

in the world if she

just didn’t love

remarkable, hopeful, and tolerant

little fingers on her left hand suddenly trembled and her

right hand on her left

carry a tremendous weight. It was as if

she raised her hand again, she had regained her appearance of

finger

and

only taken two steps, she was stopped by a stern

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

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his gaze

around and looked at him indifferently, asking

was so overbearing and showed no remorse

that she was literally a viper. “How could there be such a vicious woman

he once had an infatuation with

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

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 to get to the top?” Emma lowered her eyes and clutched the hem of her dress as if she had suffered an unbearable blow. Her beautiful eyes were filled with

“Olivia, why… why

Her slender body swayed as if she was about to fall. She bit her lower lip. Her eyes filled with despair and her voice was choked with confusion. “I know you hate me. You hate me for taking your place and taking away the love of your parents. But this is not my fault. Since you returned to our family, I’ve been giving in. I give

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

was taken aback after hearing what she had gone through. They did not expect her to

Emma in her arms and kept saying, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry

Olivia, thinking that Olivia had gone too far for being so mean

“She got lost when she was a kid and only

to do with Emma? It is not Emma who lost her. How could she bully that

Emma who stays by Amelia’s side, taking care of Amelia on her behalf. Speaking

was cold 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

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

Miss Emma and spilled wine on her

bullied her?” Olivia chuckled as if she had

looking at Ethan and Emma. Staring straight at her mother, she asked, “Do you also think I bullied her?” Amelia was at a loss for words. Her mind went blank for a moment. She

fiercely and rebuked her, “Don’t think that you can bully Emma

me to apologize,” Olivia muttered.

over and landed on

don’t say anything and pursue the matter, you’ll push your luck and think I’m an easy meat.” She enunciated each word clearly,

for granted. When I care about you, you can hurt me all you want. But if I don’t care anymore, you mean nothing

me!”

intimidating as she slowly scanned the crowd. In the end, her eyes rested on Emma. “You said I bullied you. Tell me,

you, and colluded with the Taylor family to restrict my freedom. Is it because I didn’t bring this up or

confrontation

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

along with it and plunged into his arms. It was as if she had

what had happened back then. The so–called evidence in Olivia’s

it out. Amelia was the only person who knew the truth. As long as she took

courtroom with a judge and lawyers to

wrong.

I can destroy you simply by spreading rumors. “Besides, rumors

intent flashed across Emma’s

to destroy you

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Olivia who hired someone to

if she

would be

say it,

depended on

eyes. When she opened them

needed a good reputation to marry into a good family and be able to live in an upper–class society effortlessly. Olivia was different.

that she was not being

needed a good

an ordinary person for more than 20 years and had probably adapted to it. She was not

would give Olivia one–tenth of the Green family shares in

was really not a small amount. Even if it was just one–tenth, there would be two hundred thousand dollars every

decision, Amelia held Emma’s

expose the bad things you’ve done to the public? You’re shameless,

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

However, to be honest, it’s normal for her to be jealous. However, she’s too much

such a bad behavior.”

of unpleasant words were

these speculations and curses. She slowly raised her head and glanced at

felt a chill in her heart as if she had been nailed by something

she was probably feeling

herself and thought, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be

the video in Olivia’s hands was not clear

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

unhurried, without a trace of panic, as if she didn’t care about her reputation at all. “You’re saying that I played tricks on you and

this, Emma lowered her eyes. For some reason, she suddenly had a

onto Ethan tightly,

heartbroken. He raised his hand and patted Emma. Then, he looked up at Olivia with a cold expression. “Don’t you feel guilty at all? How can there be such a vicious person like you

shocked and thought, “How could there be such a

Do they

to talk to these people. She did not like to waste time either. She turned

and Amelia’s hearts skipped a

She had already thought of a

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could not see the content of the message at all. No one present knew the situation. As long as I

of this, Emma was

placed something that

Emma and Amelia frowned. This was completely different from what they

Olivia took the black pen–like thing

clear conversation entered

[It’s Emma. Your daughter directed and performed

Amelia exclaimed. [Emma, you…]

I’m afraid of losing 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 sorry,

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

hear the shock in Amelia’s voice and the fear in

tone.

as the recording was played, everyone was in

directed herself and framed Olivia. Not only did she refuse to admit her mistake, but she even joined forces

a

disdainful gazes, Amelia’s face turned pale. She wished she could find a place to

very shocked. He looked at Emma in disbelief and his voice was filled with disappointment.

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in panic. “Ethan, Ethan, don’t look at

touch me, don’t

Emma finally despaired.

madness in her eyes. “Isn’t your evidence a video? How can it be a

Olivia was speechless.

recording enough? Do you still want a

decided to satisfy her and signaled Blake to play the

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

clicked on

this smooth operation, everyone forgot to pay attention

was too fucking well–prepared. There was even

her mistake, Emma completely broke down. She pointed

beautiful eyes. were filled with sarcasm. “Can’t I think of

on the tablet. She opened the list page and saw

to beat you and admit your mistake, and the video of you framing me with a laptop… Oh, there are many. Which one do

she did not pursue the matter because she was too lazy to pursue the matter, but that

matter.

it to Blake. Then, she looked at Emma and said calmly, “Do you

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had any vitality and did not even care about the

blank,

they had watched the scene of bustle, it was still the Taylor family’s matter. Everyone present had status

arrived. Everyone surrounded her, wanting to say

the corner, only Emma, Amelia,

look at Emma.

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

vicious things. It was fine. if she was vicious, but she still did not

could Emma be such a

felt a faint pain in his heart and was completely disappointed in

Ethan crouched down next

was still willing to respect Emma. Although the current Emma was unrecognizable and he no longer knew her,

hand to touch Emma’s face, but before his fingertips. touched her,

want to touch

he opened his eyes again,

her eyes and did

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what she said was wrong, she could only remain.

want to say it, then don’t say it. But I have to say

lowered her eyes and did not

intense pain made her bite her lower

Emma, take care of yourself!” Ethan stood up and suppressed the sadness in his eyes. His voice was indifferent.

engagement.”

he left

Her body trembled violently. It was despair from the extreme

in her embarrassment when she suddenly turned around and saw Emma curled up on the ground.

don’t scare

her head. She wanted to smile at Amelia and comfort her, but she could

terrified and quickly helped

a better mood. She looked at Amelia and said, “Mom, I want to be alone for a

Amelia nodded.

through, Emma could no longer

was still standing at the door, thinking that Emma was calling

push the door open and comfort Emma, but after thinking about it, she

went downstairs alone, felt very heartbroken. She thought, “Emma, my daughter, must be in extreme pain to

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pain, you are unwilling to pressure me. Instead, you bear

When Emma stopped talking, she said, “Emma, my good daughter, go wash your face and go downstairs. Don’t worry,

at the end with a hint

mocked herself. “Mom, my reputation

Evelyn’s tone was firm. “With me around, you will be

was heartbroken and desperate. “My reputation is

the evidence about your bad reputation comes from Olivia. What if there’s a problem

up, her eyes

the Taylor family’s child and says that 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. The so–called video was also made by her with technology. Then, she will

Emma’s lips quivered in excitement. She was energetic, but she still had a hint of worry.

have to worry about that.” Evelyn sneered. “Compared to you, Liam will stand by Olivia, but when she argues with Samuel,

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

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they had a good relationship with Emma, they were also surprised by her viciousness. The three of them were in a daze for

her hand to poke Flaine. “Ella,

think about Emma anymore.

Elaine nodded.

slowly. After taking a few steps, they saw

Mary

and frowned. Disgust flashed in

not her match. However, no matter how powerful she is,

let someone like Olivia marry into the

glanced at Olivia indifferently. She did not take

family. Even if she has a good background, she is not presentable. Now that

not even bother

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lady, Cathy

mirror. After confirming that their appearance was not wrong, they walked towards Isabella in

they could get close, they were stopped by the Sullivan

she nodded slightly and greeted politely, “Aunt

Lilian was at ease with such social events. She held Elaine’s hand and said enthusiastically, “Oh dear, you are so

ask you to wait a little longer. Isabella is talking to

now.”

hurry. I’ll go over when Isabella is

sensible,” Aunt

was busy, Elaine, Mary, and Lola were waiting in

corner.

Isabella. She could not help but

glanced at it indifferently and

sighed. “There are so many people. If this is the case, when will it be our turn to

was straightforward. “Because the Sullivan family has such a high status! Isabella rarely attends banquets. It’s not easy to find an opportunity to

them were talking, they

exclaimed, “What? Is she going to greet Isabella too? How

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such shameless?”

saying that, Lola began to gloat. “Hey, we should get closer and take a look. She will definitely be stopped. She

also sneered. “Why doesn’t she think of her own

maintained her composure and did not want to go over. However, Lola liked this kind of gossip. Lola and Mary dragged Elaine close to

rushed in front of

Lola chuckled. “Look at it quickly. It’s time for her to be

Lilian, to their surprise, Aunt Lilian led Olivia to meet Isabella without saying

How could this be?

popped out of their sockets. Coincidentally, Aunt Lilian’s daughter, Harper, was beside

“Harper, Harper, why did Aunt Lilian bring

looked puzzled. “Why

who said, “There are so many guests. here waiting to see Isabella.

guest. She’s Daniel’s future wife,”

meet Daniel’s mother, there’s no need

and the other two were

so tiring for Olivia to wear such high heels. Isabella will definitely be heartbroken. Olivia can go over and take a

there for more

were not tired at

going to greet Isabella, Blake expressed

dissatisfaction.

Isabella neglected you in the Sullivan family previously. She did not respect you when she talked with you. Why are you still greeting

a little nonchalant and she did not care much. “It’s just

muttered, “She’s

eyes. The dazzling light landed at the end of her

tone was

everyone in this world has the ability to make me

was stunned and subconsciously looked

remembered that after taking care of Olivia for so

was, it would become

her, being angry was an

Isabella. “She’s Andrew’s grandmother

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

just found. Cathy did not have any ill feelings

before made Cathy

not have any affection for them.

frowned and sized up Olivia with her turbid eyes. Initially, Cathy wanted to find fault with her, but after

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beautiful. It was completely a

of her parents. Especially her eyes, they were exactly

so she didn’t say anything harsh. She just

and said with a smile,

looked

“What did you say?”

grabbed Olivia’s hand and announced, “I say, Olivia

it was steady and powerful. It was clearly heard by everyone

a daze. When she heard

could this be? How

Isabella

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

should be Daniel’s instructions. Daniel has been alone for so many years

and nodded. “Olivia is quite

without a

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cold as if her entire

and Lola realized

Elaine had already passed through the crowd and stood in

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

be rash. You can’t make a fool of yourself on such

or money. Even the

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

an impulsive person and would not do anything that she was

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

Elaine widened her eyes and looked at Olivia

soon as she

said in a low voice, “What nonsense are you

spouting nonsense. I clearly saw

looked at each other and

problem with her background to begin with. Relying

gained recognition from

was revealed that Olivia loved others at this time, Isabella would

reacted quickly and immediately walked to Elaine. She hugged her arm and nodded heavily. She said, “I saw it too.

was furious. If not for her manners, she

ran to Aunt Lilian and said, “That’s

each other and thought to themselves, “Here comes

their imagination, Olivia would definitely be chased

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

retort.

Olivia was destined to make

beaten. Elaine’s eyes followed Harper closely. She did not want to miss

did not disappoint Elaine. Although she did not smash the cup, she threw a snack away.

too much!” She stomped her foot hard on the

her action,

said hatefully, “Ryan is

to a mocking smile as she

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

Elaine’s face froze

suspected that there was something

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on? Had

at Harper in a daze, wondering if

immoral. Miss Olivia is clearly Daniel’s

Although she did not like Olivia, Olivia was still her granddaughter. Cathy thought that it was really

thinking about how to plead for Olivia, she heard Aunt

Lilian and Harper were

to say something. However, Isabella took a glass of wine and

thought, “Is she going to splash Olivia with

She just handed the glass to Olivia and

took a sip. Then, she smiled.

knew you would like it.” Isabella’s tone was smug. From the corner of her eye, she saw that Aunt Lilian was still angry. She

unhappy. She said to Isabella, “Isabella, Ryan is too

nonchalantly, “It is normal that many men like our Olivia. Olivia is beautiful and has a good

and

How could they protect a

not understand. Could it be that Isabella loved Olivia very

everyone was in shock, a deep man’s

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late!”

and realized that it

saw Samuel,

turned red and tears rolled down

late. Didn’t you see?

finish, he

and his voice was

The busybody was stunned.

comfortingly. His tone was gentle and firm. “Emma did not lie, nor did she

was this? Could it be that

perked up. Someone asked,

was cold. “It’s just a fake. Technology is so advanced now. It’s very easy to make

since it was made by Olivia,

still anymore. She couldn’t help but ask, “Samuel, why do I feel more and more confused? Hurry up and explain

stunned.

they heard Cathy’s words, they couldn’t help but

beautiful eyes and looked at Samuel without blinking, looking like she was

up and glanced at Olivia. His gaze was cold, as if the person opposite him

all a conspiracy!” Samuel closed his eyes and

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handed over by Isabella. She casually placed the wine glass on the small table beside her. She raised her chin slightly and

to Samuel, Olivia was a

young. Because her grandfather, who had raised her, was old and did not discipline her strictly, she had many bad habits. She was very vulgar and was prone to jealousy. She admired vanity and liked to steal things. She did all the bad things. Because she was greedy

Emma and

She was simply scum!

on the sofa. When she heard Samuel say that Olivia was greedy for the Taylor family’s assets, her wrist trembled and she almost dropped her wine

before calming herself down.

if she was beautiful, Daniel would not be with such a vicious woman. Samuel

had not been careless, he would not

one mentioned this matter anymore, every time he saw Olivia,

obedient at all. She always contradicted him and did not have any respect

having another woman at home,

be fine. Not only did she not have any respect for her biological parents, but she was also filled with resentment. It

was a poison. If she could destroy Emma today, she would ruin Samuel’s reputation as a father

had to make a prompt decision and ruin Olivia’s

over, was stunned when she heard Samuel’s words. She staggered a few steps and held onto a pillar

“What is going on? How could it

is my daughter, that’s

you still going to hide it for her at a time like

Her lips. trembled violently, and her body trembled violently.

was silent and tacitly agreed to this matter,

matter how arrogant you are just now, it cannot change the fact that no one loves

been born. You shouldn’t

that Olivia was not the Taylor family’s

and Amelia were unwilling, Olivia could not do a paternity

Taylor family forever. No one would

people as witnesses and confirming that Olivia’s character was bad, not only would she have no place in the upper–class society, but even the scientific research

ability was really strong and she

her. She would completely fall to the bottom

panic and helplessness. However, what she saw was

eat at

Emma almost roared.

Olivia coldly.

“What else do you have to

was stunned for a moment. She looked up in surprise with a puzzled expression. “What will I say? I don’t want

“Don’t play the fool! Do you think our Taylor family is easy to bully? You pretended to be the Taylor family’s child and

“You still want to fool

silly.” Olivia

Emma was speechless.

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find a way to prove that

Emma was very confused.

time, her fingertips slipped and she took the paternity test report from Samuel’s

There was no omission at all. Olivia’s thought of starting with the identification report

that Olivia was looking for the

report, but he realized that after she received it, she did not. look at it at all. Instead, she handed it to Blake and said, “Take it and make a

very quickly. She got a photocopier and carried a stack back in a moment. The waiter and she distributed them

that everyone

coldly from the sidelines, believing that Olivia was making a final

was not afraid of

She said, “As everyone can see, I have

of the report. They were not related by blood, so they

relief and looked straight at Samuel. “Since we’re not related by blood and you’re

What did she mean?

and the others were confused when Olivia turned to Blake and said, “Call the police. Didn’t they say that

words. When she came back to her senses, her eyes were filled with

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be aired in public. This

that’s right. This is just a family matter. You can’t call

“Although you’re not the Taylor family’s child, Samuel and Amelia are kind and

She said slowly, “Since family scandals can’t be publicized, why are you publicizing it

Samuel was speechless.

guests also looked at Samuel with curiosity and

people. It was just that this matter concerned the Taylor family’s matters and they were unwilling to get involved in it. They were just here to join in the

reaction was very suspicious. Since Olivia’s evidence was fake, she should be afraid of calling the police. How

a moment, all kinds of thoughts

He began to 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

said, “Please argue

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

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he tells everyone honestly. However, Olivia, if you call

long as you apologize

good for you if this matter blows up. Although the

was using power to threaten Olivia. Although it would be a little troublesome if she called the police, with the Taylor family’s

put on a show and humiliate herself. There was no evidence of anything. The two people, the Taylor

long as the Taylor family thought of a way to put pressure on others, it was not impossible to resolve it. If Olivia knew what was good

for her and insisted on making a scene to the point of no return, Liam

connections were not something a girl like Olivia

1. to.

this, her expression suddenly turned sharp. She stared fixedly at Olivia, her eyes

I’m really sorry. Because of our negligence, you acknowledged such a despicable woman. Don’t worry, I’ll give you

a little confused. What was going on? Didn’t Samuel know about the relationship between Olivia and the

beside Olivia with a

despicable, but all of this is what

expression was mocking. “Your Taylor family is too funny. Don’t you know how to investigate? You get a daughter casually. To think you still

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

that his lips trembled. However, as an elder, he was too embarrassed to argue with a teenage girl like Harper. He could

Instead, Amelia spoke.

head and remained silent, as if she had suffered a huge blow.

my fault. I

missed my daughter

Amelia was sad now, her eyes were clear. Amelia could withstand the

waved at Amelia. “Amelia, come sit

and walked over. When she passed by Olivia, her body stiffened for a moment before

not even look at Olivia, as if she was

began to explain slowly, “At first, when Olivia came to look for us, my family

this point, Amelia lowered her eyes and tears rolled down her face. “Olivia has been missing for 18 years. I think about her day

continue and sobbed

daughter was lost, she committed suicide several times

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longing for her daughter, she would have gone crazy long

pitiful.

so much. If Olivia was really her daughter, how could she not acknowledge

certainty that Olivia was not her daughter, it

be true.

“Later on, Olivia gradually became abnormal. She often contradicted Samuel and I.

from a wealthy family who had lost her way. She was adopted by an old man when she was young. However, the old man was very old and only gave her food.

could not control

to calm her down,

frightened by Amelia’s appearance. As Cathy comforted her, she glared at Olivia. It was all because of Olivia that Amelia had to

vicious? Do you know that your actions almost. harmed Amelia? She’s already in poor health. If anything happens to

and quietly looked

her gaze, Amelia’s

glared at Olivia.

her eyes. It was as if

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as it all the blood

like a walking corpse. After a long

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.

said calmly and confidently,

IT

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as Olivia finished speaking,

best to deny it. However, when she met Olivia’s indifferent gaze,

uncomfortable. Amelia struggled to breathe twice, and finally, her heart twitched. Her vision turned black and she

terrified as she called out. Her body kept trembling as she hurriedly shouted, “Quickly,

She held her hand and exclaimed, “Mom, Mom! What’s

If anything happens to Amelia today, I won’t let you

at Olivia was 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 pain

if anything goes wrong with Amelia, you will be the murderer! You will stay in prison for the rest

out like this. They

nagged at Olivia’s viciousness, causing Amelia to suffer the pain

was still in a daze for a while. When she came back to her senses, she immediately walked to Amelia and wanted to feel her

hurt

tone was sharp. Her eyes suddenly turned cold, and her entire person was as sharp

Missing Paringe

a moment, she felt as if the person in front of her was not

subconsciously moved aside and reacted when she stood to

wrong with her just now? Why did she

did not dare to walk over

slow to react. It was only now that she realized what Olivia was going to do. She

Isabella. “Lower your voice. Let Olivia do it. She’s good at

medicine. However, with Isabella’s status, it was impossible for her to lie. After hesitating for

raised her hand and pressed on

1. up.

everyone saw this, they couldn’t help but be excited. Olivia really knew medicine, and she

and focused on Amelia. Her tone

a little stunned to be faced with

a sigh of relief and

clearly very slender, but when she supported Amelia, it did not

few days.” Olivia’s hand touched Amelia’s pulse again. “I’ll prescribe you a few medicines. You’ll be

going on at

grabbed it tightly.

but when she opened her mouth a few

sized up Amelia’s

beautiful eyes were filled with a gentle smile. It was like a warm spring breeze with intoxicating softness. “It was my fault just now. I apologize

was as faint as

suddenly clear

Amelia fainted, Olivia suddenly thought of the

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 body

It was too scary. If this continued, her body

was unwilling. Her

She loved this baby and would persevere until the

she

thought, “Amelia must have loved me

is just that Amelia doesn’t love me anymore.

be anything justified

Amelia did not treat her badly. After all, she had

enough! Olivia told

a moment before quickly changing her words. “Mrs. Taylor, I’m sorry for making you feel uncomfortable because

up and retracted

to do. She subconsciously

not say anything. She calmly lowered her eyes and extended her left hand. Her beautiful fingers slowly, gently, and without any hesitation, she

Amelia felt an emptiness in her heart. It was as

painful that Amelia bit her wrist. Her back collapsed as if someone had taken her bone away, and she fell

could not help but

Her daughter was gone!

angry at all. Instead, she

hugged Amelia and

here?”

not look at Amelia. Instead, he pushed Olivia heavily. His gaze was cold. “What did

A rational person said on behalf of Olivia. “Amelia looks

her hand on Amelia’s body just now. She could do something

could finish, he was interrupted by a cry of surprise. “I remember now. I’ve seen her before! She’s Olivia, the

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the person spoke, the more certain he sounded. “I was at the Smith Cuisine Hall that day. I saw

see Olivia’s face clearly. He only vaguely heard her name, but he forgot about it after that. It was only when he

She doesn’t have any background and her character isn’t

Cuisine Hall was not just an ordinary restaurant. It was said that

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

this moment, when they heard someone call out the relationship between Olivia and the Smith Cuisine Hall, they started to

was not right, Emma could not care about the grief–stricken Amelia anymore. She looked at Olivia and asked

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

herbed couscous could not be smeared

do you think she can lie?

Mmg Thing

Everyone saw and heard it on their own that day. Moreover, Olivia even publicized the recipe for this soup on Twitter. It has been on the trending

she did not know the details. Now that

was deliberately slandering Olivia,

salmon with herbed couscous had been the Smith Cuisine Hall’s signature dish. for eight years. If she really created this healthy soup, didn’t

could not

thought of this. Samuel had

and sneered. “It is said that Olivia is a natural liar, good at disguising herself and deceiving others. But no one believed it. Look, here’s the evidence! First, she deceived the Taylor family, and now she deceived the Smith Cuisine Hall. Everyone, think about it. The seared. salmon with herbed couscous appeared eight

skillful at the age of 16? Those famous doctors who had master’s degrees

what kind of trick you used to fool the Smith. Cuisine Hall’s master, making people think that you’re

At the same time, the nervousness and guilt

Olivia’s character was despicable, he was just framing her. Although his words were firm, he was actually very nervous. However,

Olivia’s character might really

anxiety in his heart

he was slandering Olivia, but that she had a bad character to begin

moment, she realized that Amelia was only emotionally unstable and that her body was fine. Only

and cold gaze swept across everyone, and she

was focused on

are? Eight years ago, you were only 16 years old. How could you have created such an

nodded unhurriedly. “Yes, I was indeed

old at that

himself. He could not help but

was 15 years old when I

Samuel was speechless.

pretending. Isn’t she afraid that her secret would

a genius? Fifteen? Why

Her beautiful eyes flashed with confusion. “Oh, I just created a recipe when I was

Samuel was speechless.

present were also at a loss for words. If

thoughts had been led astray, Emma quickly said, “You said that the

asked calmly, “Why

about the Taylor family and Amelia’s feelings. That was why she tolerated everything and allowed Emma to play

even talking to them was a

look at Cathy. “Now, I have nothing to do with the Taylor family, so I can’t stay here.

nodded at Isabella

taken two steps when she was stopped by

and glanced at Samuel. Her clear eyes were filled

to say another word 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, I’m kindly reminding

called the police!” Samuel was shocked and furious. His

tell me you think we’ll just stand here and let you bully and frame us without

kept shaking his head. “Impossible, impossible. You’ve always been

at Samuel as if looking at a fool and said, “We are in the information

to call the police?” Samuel

calling the police. In his opinion, Olivia was just an extremely ordinary woman and she could not cause any big trouble. All she

different from what he had

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dwell on the Taylor family’s matter. In the past, she was willing to tolerate and respect the Taylor family’s people because she felt that

what, Samuel and Amelia were her biological

point, Samuel’s actions were getting more and more overboard. His methods could be said to be despicable,

already unwilling to say a word to

for his existence, Samuel suddenly felt a sense of depression

abandoned daughter of the Taylor family. She has no power or money. She

seems that if I don’t teach her a lesson, she will not know who’s the leader of the Taylor family!” Samuel thought

you want to fight me! I can call the police station

waiting to see Olivia’s panicked expression, was stunned and couldn’t

had to say, “So, are you telling me this purely to scare me, or are you

was at a loss for

wondered if she was related to the Taylor family by blood. Samuel’s IQ was really

really so arrogant that

upbringing the dvd not pay

pen. “You know that! ke recording, can’t you be more careful with your words and acond Although this

eyes widened. He was so angry that he couldn’t

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 rushing to give me

to Blake and said. ‘I 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

angry 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

filled

present instantly froze and stared at her

unable to react.

Olivia was simply so beautiful that

clearly helping me. Why aren’t

angry that his fingers were trembling. He tried his

know. You’re

so angry that he almost

could not help but burst out laughing. They thought to themselves that Olivia was really a wonderful person. Olívia didn’t tangle with Samuel for too long.

did not say the last few

careful with your words and actions? Although this recording can’t be used as concrete evidence, as long as I announce it, no matter

was so angry that he couldn’t

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,

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

that his body was trembling. He quickly denied, “What nonsense are

However, this smile was