Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

“It turns out that for the past 20 years, what I eat, what I wear, and what I use are all bestowed upon me by Olivia.

“In that case, I should really thank her.

“Perhaps I should kneel down to her to express my gratitude.”

When Gillian was in the dining room, she managed to keep her emotions. under control in front of Jarron.

But when she was alone in her bedroom, her temper rose inside her like lava.

In a fit of rage, she threw the pillows, bolster, and blanket to the floor and stomped on them violently.

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

“You like to win people’s hearts with these small favors. No wonder Blake, Yanis, and Roland in the Smith family all take her side.

“This is the reason.

“In their eyes, they must think that Jarron and I are ungrateful. Olivia has been so good to us and sacrificed so much.

“We don’t appreciate her kindness. Instead, we bear a grudge against her. “But Roland and the others should know if Oliva really cares, why didn’t she teach me the miraculous treatments of the Smith family?

“She is such a hypocrite.

“If I master the miraculous treatments and possess superb medical skills, I could save those people and get those expensive clothes and premium foods myself.

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

Olivia gets the entire pie and only gives us the crumbs. Yet, we have to be grateful for it

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

At that moment, Gillian was smoldering with anger. She hated Olivia to the bone.

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

Sitting on the bed, it took her a while to cool off and regain her composure.

She then made a call to Tracy at the Smith Cuisine Hall, asking about the progress of the medicinal dishes.

Before she came to Mala, she had given Tracy two recipes, both of which were for nourishing health. Even though the recipes were incomplete, it should not affect the medicinal effect.

The phone rang for a long moment and no one answered.

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

“Tracy.” Gillian suppressed her anger. “How’s the making of the medicinal dishes going?”

Tracy remained silent. After a long while, she sneered and said, “You still have the nerve to call me?”

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

“Tracy?” She did not understand why Tracy was so angry.

Gillian softened her voice. Her tone was as gentle as a fresh breeze. “What’s wrong? If I’ve done something that upsets you, you can just criticize me. Please don’t keep it to yourself and not tell me.”

Tracy switched the phone to her other hand. While she had become calmer, she still pulled a long face.

Previously, she had decided to help Gillian because Gillian had a pleasant personality and treated others with respect, especially the elders of the Smith family.

On the contrary, Olivia was always occupied with all kinds of things. Tracy hadn’t even met her before. In other words, Olivia was no different from a stranger to her.

But the real reason she supported Gillian was to exchange for the Smith family’s medicinal recipes, not because Gillian had a gentle nature.

You still have the cheek to ask me?” Tracy was inflamed. The recipes Qugave me are garbage. It’s not the Smith family’s secret recipes hey felt embarrassed at the mention of it.

As soon as she had received the recipes from Gillian, she immediately had her two apprentices, Cynthia and Charlie, work on creating medicinal dishes.

Unfortunately, after pondering for a week, they still had no clue.

Cynthia lost her temper and said, “Maybe there’s a problem with the recipes.”

Even though Charlie did not say it out loud, he implied the same sentiment.

In order to reassure her two apprentices, Tracy showed the recipes to an expert. To her surprise, the doctor said that those were not precious medicinal recipes as there were many similar ones out there. Most importantly, the recipes were incomplete…

Therefore, it was impossible to make something that had medicinal effects.

Tracy’s face turned extremely red. She felt too embarrassed to face her apprentices.

Putting on a front, she asked, “If the recipes are complete, can they make. medicinal dishes?”

The old doctor adjusted his glasses and looked up at her. “Tracy, you’re an experienced chef. How can you ask such a question?

“If a recipe can be adapted so easily to make a medicinal dish, patients. won’t need medicine. They can just take medicinal cuisine.”

The doctor lowered his head and fiddled with the recipes. “Not all recipes. can be changed to make medicinal dishes.

“In a general sense, medicinal cuisine is basically made by cooking nutritious ingredients with herbs. It can nourish and protect the body and boost health, but it is not meant for treating illnesses. Many people are fooled by the fancy names of the dishes, but dietary alone cannot replace medicine.”

The old doctor provided an example. “Such as your family’s medicinal dishes healing chicken soup and wholesome lentil soup, are essentially just gimmicks. They have very little medicinal effect.

“However, your seared salmon with herbed couscous is totally different. The old doctor smacked his lips as if he was savoring the aftertaste.

ou’ve all made these dishes before, so you should know the difference

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

“However, seared salmon with herbed couscous is not the same. Its ingredients include fish, vegetables, carbs, berries, and your family’s special herbs. It is a well–balanced dish that offers a wide variety of nutrients and medicinal properties that are good for health.

“It’s because this dish is so amazing that your family becomes famous.” Seared salmon with herbed couscous was really different from the other dishes. The other medicinal dishes might have some effects on health, but very minimal. Whereas seared salmon with herbed couscous produced noticeable results.

And it could greatly boost the body’s immune system.

Moreover, it was not only effective but also incredibly delicious, so much so that it could be considered a gourmet dish.

Tracy did not know how she had left the old doctor’s place. All she remembered was that she felt terribly embarrassed.

However, she was unwilling to accept that and had called two other well–known experts to ask them about the recipes and medicinal cuisine.

The results were the same.

It was almost impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. that had the same effect as traditional medicine.

Tracy was in complete despair.

Hence, she had given up on finding the other medicinal recipes and decided to continue making seared salmon with herbed couscous. Although the recipe for the dish had been made public by Olivia, it was rarely cooked at home due to its precious ingredients and complex cooking steps. It demanded precise timing and a high level of skill in cooking, so very few people would attempt to make it at home. Most people would prefer to eat it at the Smith Cuisine Hall.

Tracy felt that as long as she continued to perfect seared salmon with herbed couscous, it would remain the signature dish of the restaurant She was no longer asking for anything else, nor was she willing to create unnecessary problems.

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

Therefore, she had not been in contact with Gillian all this while

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bedsheets with her left hand and said anxiously, “Perhaps the doctor’s medical skills are not good enough?”

“He’s an expert in the city hospital.”

Tracy did not want to be too harsh since Gillian knew the Smith family’s miraculous treatments. Tracy would probably need it one day. “It’s impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. It’s my fault. I took it for granted and was blinded by the profits of seared salmon with herbed couscous.

“But don’t worry. Even though Olivia has revealed the recipe of the dish to the public, you were the one who gave it to me first. I’ll still share the profits with you, but it won’t be as much as before.”

Gillian gripped the phone tightly and moved her lips, wanting to say no.

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

During her time in Mala, she had been busy learning the Smith family’s miraculous treatments and had no income at all.

Apart from paying her living expenses in Mala, she had to purchase gowns to attend social events, All of this cost a lot of money.

If she did not have any income, she would soon not be able to make ends

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

The amount was significantly less than before. It was one–sixth of the previous thirty percent.

Gillian suddenly clenched her fists. After a long time, the icy expression. on her face finally softened.

She feigned reluctance and said, “Actually, I shouldn’t have asked for 5%. After all, this is the Smith family’s recipe. And now, I…”

Before Gillian could finish her words, Tracy immediately agreed. “Okay, I won’t give any to you then.”

Gillian’s mouth fell open but she was too shocked to say anything.

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Olivia had yet to decide whether to attend the International Medical Association conference or not.

But there was still plenty of time to think about that, as it was half a month away.

Before that, she had to make a trip back to the Hushe Republic. The research institute had been urging her for a while.

She had sent them some materials, but they still had many questions. related to the operational aspect.

After boarding the plane, Olivia sat in her seat and started reading a book.

Daniel sat beside her.

There were only four people in the first–class cabin. Unexpectedly, one of the passengers knew Daniel.

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

Olivia looked up and saw a woman as exquisite as a doll.

Daniel directed his gaze from the book to the woman. When he saw her, he was slightly stunned and struggled to remember who she was.

The woman chuckled. “Mr. Sullivan, you’re a busy man. I don’t think you remember me. Let me introduce myself.”

The woman paused for a second and spoke again. Her voice was light and not as warm as before.

“I’m Freya Jensen. I was an ambassador of your jewelry brand.”

Daniel then remembered.

Freya was an actress who enjoyed immense popularity recently. She had great looks, high EQ, impressive educational and family background, and outstanding acting skills. It was said that her family was very rich.

Her fans often remarked that if Freya wasn’t so devoted to acting, she would have to go back home to inherit the family business.

Her image aligned with Daniel’s jewelry brand, so she was invited to be the ambassador.

Daniel had only met her once at a party with the business partners, so he

did not have a deep impression of her.

Freya was a woman with a great sense of humor. Although they didn’t know each other well, she was good at making conversation.

Unfortunately, Daniel did not pay much attention to her and maintained only superficial responses.

On the other hand, Olivia was very curious about the actress.

She stuck her head out and greeted her. “Hi, nice to meet you.”

Freya knew that someone was sitting beside Daniel, but she was seated a bit too far away to see the person clearly.

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

Freya was stunned for a moment. Her gaze fixated on Olivia for quite some time.

After a while, she said with a smile, “I’m sorry, you’re too beautiful. I was blown away.”

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

She turned around and took a moment to collect herself on her seat.

She had seen all kinds of gorgeous women in the entertainment industry, but she was mesmerized by Olivia’s beauty, which showed how exceptionally beautiful Olivia was.

After regaining her composure, Freya turned around again and looked at Olivia.

The two of them chatted about the movies Frey had starred in. One of which was particularly famous and carried a profound meaning. It had won many awards.

The movie told a story about the dilemma of saving or not saving a

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

The two of them didn’t know each other well and had nothing much to talk about. In addition, it was the only movie of Freya that Olivia had seen, so their conversation revolved around it.

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

hairpin on Olivia’s head and the black smartwatch on her wrist.

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

Her enthusiasm waned in an instant. She realized that the resolute and courageous character in the movie was just a role Freya played. not a representation of her as a person.

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

For some reason, she felt that Daniel was much friendlier toward her than before and he seemed to be very interested in her acting career. It gladdened her heart.

There were rumors that Daniel avoided having romantic relationships. with women and did not even have a girlfriend. People said that he lived a clean and scandal–free life.

Freya used to believe it. But now she saw it as nothing more than an illusion.

It wasn’t that Daniel didn’t want a woman, but he had high standards.

Freya took out a mirror and looked at herself. She felt that she was not much inferior to Olivia. Although she didn’t have features as delicate as Olivia, she was also very attractive.

Most importantly, she came from a good family, though not as wealthy and prominent as the Sullivan family, her family was quite famous in the local cities.

“What’s so good about that sugar baby? She was just a plaything.

“I’m much better than her,” Freya thought.

Lunch was served on the plane.

The plain ready–prepared food made one lose their appetite at first glance.

Freya noticed that Daniel had barely touched his food. So she said gently, I ordered some food in advance and it came with a generous portion. If you don’t mind, you can try this.”

Daniel tilted his head slightly and wanted to say no. But when his gaze

to Freya’s lunch for a second, he immediately changed his ming

“Thank you very much.”

“You’re welcome, Mr. Sullivan.” Freya’s beautiful eyes flickered.

She raised her hand to stop the flight attendant. Then, she stood up and personally brought the food over.

Daniel didn’t think there was anything wrong with Freya’s behavior. Ever since he was young, he had gotten used to being flattered and served by others.

Nonetheless, as a man with a good upbringing, he nodded at Freya to express his gratitude.

Freya chuckled. Her gaze was gentle, warm, and intent, looking as if they were glued to Daniel’s face.

Just as she was about to turn around and leave, her gaze landed on Olivia. There was a faint provocation in her eyes.

Olivia was eating a salad that wasn’t quite to her taste. Sensing an intense gaze above her head, she subconsciously raised her head and saw Freya’s provocative look.

“Why is she looking at me in that way?” Olivia was puzzled.

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

“She is indeed a poor girl from a humble family. All she does is eat. She doesn’t care if her sugar daddy enjoys the food.

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

Just as Freya was thinking about it, Daniel placed the food she brought over in front of Olivia.

He said in a gentle voice, “I noticed that you didn’t eat much just now. So I thought you probably don’t like the in–flight meal. Try this and see if it suits your taste.”

Olivia picked up a piece of beef with a fork and tasted it. Her face lit up. “It’s delicious.”

Have some more then. Daniel even took a napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth.

When he turned around and saw Freya, he asked in surprise, “Why are you still here?”

Freya was dumbfounded.

A low and melodious laugh like the sound of cello was bear

Olivia looked over and realized that the laughter came from the seat in

front.

Freya freaked out and flew into a rage out of humiliation. “What are you laughing at?”

“Can’t I laugh?” The curtain in front was slowly drawn back, revealing a fair and exceptionally beautiful face.

Ernesto leaned against the armrest with one arm resting on the back of the seat. It was an unruly action.

However, when he did it, he exuded an enchanting charm that

mesmerized everyone.

Freya couldn’t take her eyes off him and was unable to think of anything to reproach him.

“What are you looking at?” The man who was laughing heartily just now suddenly took on a stern expression. His eyes were filled with hostility. “If you look again, I’ll gouge your eyeballs out!” His tone was calm, but his words carried extreme cruelty.

There seemed to be a vortex of danger in Ernesto’s eyes as he stared at. Freya motionlessly.

In just a moment, Freya looked as if she was in a trance. Then, she suddenly raised her hand to dig her eyes.

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Freya’s sudden reaction startled the flight attendant next to her. The flight attendant quickly went forward to stop her.

However, Freya only gently touched her eyelids with her fingertips and did not intend to dig her eyeballs out.

She blinked and smiled at the flight attendant. “I scared you, didn’t I? I was just teasing you.”

The flight attendant had no words for her.

Freya swayed her arms and walked back to her seat. Sitting on the chair, she muttered something to herself.

Olivia lowered her head to eat, seemingly uninterested in everything around her.

After taking a few bites, she felt an intense gaze above her head.

She looked up and happened to meet Ernesto’s eyes.

Ernesto propped up his chin in his palm. His blue eyes curved as he smiled at Oliva. “You’re so good–looking. You and I are a great match.” He pointed at himself, looking very interested in Olivia.

Olivia ignored him and quickly retracted her gaze. Then, she lowered her head and continued eating.

After finishing the meal, she took a napkin and slowly wiped her mouth.. Only then did she raise her head and size up the man seriously.

“So?” The man smiled. “Are you interested in me?”

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

Just then, Olivia asked in a cold yet slightly confident voice, “You are… Ernesto?”

The man was shocked and became even more interested in Olivia. “You know me?”

“Yes,” Olivia replied. “Mr. Smithson talked to me about the Wilcox family before. He said that Gillian had contacted the Wilcox family in

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

Olivia went on in a low voice, “I’ve investigated you. The Wilcox family has a great influence in Fesmuowana. Your father is the head of the family, and your brother is his successor. However, the most intimidating person in the Wilcox family is you.

“Ernesto Wilcox, the world’s top hypnotist.”

“Snore.” Ernesto suddenly became uninterested. He thought that he had met an interesting beauty, but it turned out that she was a coward who immediately went to gather information about him after getting wind of something.

Olivia asked, “Are you back in the country to see Gillian?”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows and said, “You’ve investigated quite

thoroughly. Why are you so afraid of me? Are you afraid that I will make a move against you?”

“What else can it be?” Olivia nodded. Her gaze briefly swept over Ernesto and she suddenly smiled. “Mr. Wilcox, do you think I’ll just stand idly and wait for others to plot against me?”

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to perpetual victory.

True wisdom is not about waiting for someone to launch an attack and repulse it brilliantly. Instead, it is about ensuring that you’ll never be in dangerous situations at the start. A wise man foresees and mitigates risks.. Olivia would never overestimate herself and always be fully prepared for everything.

That approach extended to how she treated the Taylor family. She had set up Skynet long ago to monitor the information about herself on the Internet. If there was any slanderous or defamatory content about her, she would review it immediately and delete it.

Using Skynet to monitor the Taylor family would be an abuse of power. Olivia would never do it, even if she had the authority.

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

After being deeply disappointed with the Taylor family, Olivia treated them like strangers and would never be soft–hearted again.

She had been hurt several times before by Amelia and Gillian because she cared about them.

But she didn’t care anymore, and no one could hurt her.

It’s for the prescription for insomnia, right? I can tell you clearly that I formulated the prescription. It has nothing to do with Gillian Olivia

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

“She is so straightforward. I was expecting some dramas.”

Ernesto suffered from severe insomnia. When he couldn’t sleep in the night, he liked to watch dramas.

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

misunderstanding would normally take dozens of episodes to resolve. The plot should be him thinking that Gillian made up the prescription for insomnia until the very end when he found out that it was a misunderstanding.

But the truth was unveiled so quickly that it bummed Ernesto out.

He felt rather upset.

He voiced his thoughts, “It is so boring to know the truth so soon. I’m expecting it to be as exciting as a TV series.”

“A TV series?”

Olivia tilted her head slightly and thought to herself, “This Ernesto is indeed as peculiar as described in the investigation file. He’s

temperamental and has wacky ideas. I can’t foresee his actions and predict them with common sense.”

Seeing that Olivia did not speak, Ernesto raised an eyebrow and a hint of wickedness flashed across his eyes.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Ernesto’s eyes flickered. “Why isn’t it like in movies and dramas where the truth is only revealed at the end. with many twists and turns?”

Olivia thought for a moment and said, “Probably because you’re not the main character.”

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

Olivia mercilessly ridiculed him, “You’re just a passer–by in the show. Just pass by quietly and leave. What makes you think you deserve to be treated as a male lead?”

Ernesto was stumped for words.

Why does it feel like I got stabbed in the heart?

Im not the male lead? I’m just a passer–by?

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

The flight attendant came over to serve her coffee. Olivia raised her hand and refused. Then, she pointed at Freya’s position and said calmly, “Pay more attention to her.”

The flight attendant turned back to glance at Freya, not understanding what Olivia meant.

Olivia explained. “Freya is probably hypnotized. Remember to call the police when you get off the plane.”

“How can this be?”

The flight attendant’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly turned back and presumably went to report to her supervisor.

In the front. Ernesto heard the conversation and slowly stuck his head out, between his between the back of the chair and the armrest.

From afar, one could only see a head pop up and down there.

Ernesto looked at Olivia with his big eyes and asked curiously, “How did you know she is hypnotized?”

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

Ernesto sneered. “Well, you’re lucky to have guessed it right.”

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

After a loud slap, Freya seemed to have woken up from a nightmare and suddenly looked up. For a moment, she did not know where she was.

Ernesto was not pleased. He pouted slightly and said, “She was trying to seduce your man just now. Why did you help her?”

Olivia raised her head and said seriously, “We were rivals a while ago. But now, she and I are both the people of the Hushe Republic, and you are a foreigner. It’s my responsibility to protect my own kind.”

Ernesto became even more unhappy and muttered, “I’m not a foreigner. I’m from Fesmuowana.

His annoyance lasted only for a while, and soon Ernesto cheered up again.

He looked at Olivia and said proudly, “I have got her out of hypnosis. Let’s see how you are going to handle this when the flight attendant Comes back latere

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

Unfortunately, Ernesto could not stay quiet. He chattered, “Hey, say something. You haven’t replied to me.”

Olivia held her forehead and waved the fountain pen in her right hand, indicating for him to look.

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

“How could someone be so well prepared and think ahead of others in everything?”

Ernesto’s intelligence was something he was most proud of. But someone outsmarted him. He lowered his head and looked depressed.

“Hmph, one day, I’ll hypnotize you into a dog and see how smart you can be.”

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Once Olivia returned to the Hushe Republic, she visited her grandfather at the hospital and then went straight to the research institute to study the life–saving prescription.

Meanwhile, Gillian was experiencing a string of setbacks in Mala.

First, she attended a ball with Yvonne, but no one bothered to talk to her.

Yvonne made a great effort to introduce Gillian as a renowned acupuncturist from the Hushe Republic, but nobody showed interest.

Finally, a doctor was curious about acupuncture and approached her for a discussion. In the end, he realized that she had less knowledge than a foreigner like him. So, he immediately lost interest.

Yvonne stared at Gillian. “I thought you’re very good at medicine?”

Gillian got nervous and quickly explained, “I’m a pediatrician. I’ve just learned the techniques of the Smith family’s miraculous treatments not long ago. I need time to master it.”

“How long will it take?” Yvonne was impatient, fearing that Gillian’s skills might not be improved in time for the upcoming medical association conference.

“The Smith family’s miraculous treatments are divided into three parts. I’ve learned the first part, and I’m about to start the second part which covers acupuncture techniques. It’s quite simple.“‘ Gillian swallowed and stated, “In about half a month, I’ll be able to master it.”

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

Gillian nodded heavily. “Yes, I can do it.”

“Very well.” Yvonne nodded. “In a few days, I’ll get Jack to introduce you to the vice president of the International Medical Association. He’s very interested in acupuncture. You two can have a chat.”

After saying that, Yvonne was worried. “Don’t repeat what happened today. You need to improve your medical skills greatly.”

“Don’t worry. I will,” Gillian promised confidently.

After returning home from the ball, Gillian immediately started learning the Smith family’s miraculous

treatments.

It was her only hope and she had to master it as soon as possible.

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

She aimed to learn two acupuncture techniques every day which would allow her to cure at least five diseases.

However, when she opened the first page of the second part, she was at a loss.

“If the patient’s body is weak, the needle could only be inserted half. Run through the 40 acupuncture points by following the large intestine meridian. Depending on the severity of the patient’s symptoms, work on LI2, LI3, and so on. Adjust the duration according to the patient’s condition…”

All the acupuncture techniques were unclear and had no fixed rules.

The doctor could choose the acupuncture points according to the severity of the patient’s symptoms, or decide how long the needle was inserted based on the patient’s physical condition.

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

The techniques were so complicated that even a genius wouldn’t be able to grasp them.

If she could assess a patient’s condition effectively, she would have become a famous physician long ago and wouldn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments.

Gillian scratched her head in frustration, overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness.

“How could this be?”

Unwilling to give up, Gillian picked up the book and was no longer as careful as before, treating it as

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something sacred.

Instead, she quickly flipped through the pages, wanting to see what lay ahead.

The more she read, the more bewildered and anxious she became. It all looked gibberish to her.

The first page was actually the simplest.

The further she went, the more complex the content was. It was gobbledygook she could make heads or tails of it.

The third part was even worse. There were no acupuncture points and filled with mysterious and incomprehensible terms.

Gillian finally could not take it anymore. She raised her arm with all her might and threw the book to the ground.

Then, she stomped on it violently.

The book, which she had once dreamt of possessing, was now cast aside as if it were worthless.

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

On the other side, Yvonne was speaking highly of Gillian to Jack.

Jack seemed to be put on the spot. “Yvonne. The vice president is a big shot. I can hardly reach him. I’ve only met him a few times and I’m not on familiar terms with him. How am I going to introduce Ms. Dale to him?”

“Please help me. I know you must have a way.” Yvonne tugged at his sleeve. “Gillian has many prescriptions. She’s very important to me. I want to use her to enter the medical industry. Please.” “Alright.” Jack agreed reluctantly. “Tomorrow, I’m going to a family dinner. The vice president might be here. I’ll just mention her to him.”

Jack emphasized, “But I won’t recommend her strongly. I’ll just casually mention her. As for the can’t guarantee if the vice president wants to meet her.”

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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The next day, Jack met Carlos Garcia and casually mentioned Gillian. He said that he knew a doctor from the Hushe Republic who was extremely skilled in acupuncture.

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

Ever since news of his interest in acupuncture spread, many people had introduced him to all kinds of so–called experts in acupuncture.

In the beginning, he had met them all one by one in person, only to discover that they were all quack doctors without real skills.

As time passed, his interest waned.

In fact, he was not interested in acupuncture at all. He only wanted to learn more about it because the president, Professor Ross, liked it.

When Carlos turned around and was about to leave, he suddenly heard Jack say Isaac’s name.

He was stunned for a moment and immediately asked, “Could you repeat what you’ve just said.” Jack was shocked when he saw the deputy president’s excited expression. And he took a moment to respond, “Ms. Gillian is Issac’s granddaughter. I heard that her medical skills are extraordinary.”

Carlos didn’t know many people from the Hushe Republic people and who Gillian was. He only knew that Professor Ross was very interested in a girl from the Hushe Republic.

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

Unable to contain his excitement, Carlos grabbed Jack’s hand and said, “Hurry, take me to her now.”

When Yvonne called, Gillian was sitting at the head of the bed in a daze.

She had completely given up.

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When she saw Yvonne’s number, she subconsciously shivered.

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

“What should I do? What should I do? I couldn’t master the techniques of the miraculous treatments at

all.

“I’ve told a boastful lie. How am I supposed to cover it up?”

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

She comforted herself, “It’s alright, it’s alright. Without the miraculous treatments, I still have the prescriptions. These magical prescriptions are my last trump card.”

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

Hearing Yvonne excitedly talk about the vice president wanting to see her, Gillian did not show a hint of joy. Instead, she looked a little terrified.

She dug her nails into her palms and forced herself to remain calm.

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

Gillian said in a low voice, “I’ll give you two prescriptions. Give them to the vice president and tell him that I have something on, so I can’t make it.”

“Oh.” Yvonne assumed that Gillian was trying to put on airs to raise her status.

“Sure,” Yvonne agreed. “I’ll have my driver go over to collect the prescriptions later.”

After handing over the prescriptions Gillian took out a secret manual.

It was a martial arts manual that she had practiced when she was young. It was divided into two parts. Isaac had only taught her the first part, and only Olivia had learned the second part by herself.

Previously, Gillian did not have time to take a look at it..

Since she didn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments anymore, she had time to read the manual.

When Gillian was young, she had always been envious of Olivia.

She envied Olivia for being able to learn the secret manual which had been passed down in the Smith family for more than a thousand years.

Not only could it strengthen the body, but it could also eliminate impurities in the body and improve skin health.

Olivia had smooth, delicate, and flawless skin. Ever since she was young, she had never had a single pimple.

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

With trembling hands, Gillian flipped to the first page of the second part.

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

Gillian’s face became white. She could not believe it and continued to flip through the pages.

However, with every page she turned, her face grew paler.

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

In it, there were references to transferring energy through great circulation, channeling Qi into the spine, breathing spiritually…

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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These days, Gillian was too afraid to go out. She had been locking herself in her room and spending her days and nights in a daze.

Occasionally, when the phone rang, it would startle her.

Jarron asked her what was wrong, but she did not say anything. She just looked at the sky with a blank expression.

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

Due to her inner turmoil, she was hesitant to answer the call.

After the phone rang for a long time, she carefully reached out and picked it up. “Hello…”

She had only said one word when Yvonne streamed angrily at her from the other end. “Gillian, you’re fucking messing with me! You gave me some incomplete prescriptions and made a fool out of me in front of the vice president. You even implicated Jack.”

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

“Well, Gillian Dale, you’re quite something.

“You handed me a bunch of incomplete prescriptions, and this garbage was posted on the Internet more than ten years ago.

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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“Cut your pretense!” Yvonne’s jaw tightened. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen Olivia’s blog. Even if you haven’t, many people have reposted it online. The prescriptions you gave me were published by her on the Internet over ten years ago.”

“Impossible!” Gillian exclaimed and hurriedly hung up the phone to search for Olivia’s blog.

As expected, it had been posted more than a decade ago.

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She called Olivia’s number in a hurry, but no one answered the phone.

Gillian refused to give up. From morning until evening, she had been persistently calling Olivia hundreds of times.

Finally, the call was picked up.

Olivia had just come out of the laboratory when she saw that there were numerous missed calls on her phone from Gillian.

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

“Olivia, did you… did you publish the prescriptions?” Gillian looked as if she had gone insane. “Those are the Smith family’s secret prescriptions. How could you publish them just like that? Does Grandpa know?”

“Not this again.”

Olivia sighed and said. “Who told you the Smith family has secret prescriptions?

“What’s wrong with you guys? You all think the same. When has Grandpa ever said that the Smith family had a secret prescription?”

After a busy day with no time for lunch, Olivia was too tired to keep her emotions in check. “Can you think about what a normal person will think? What era are you from? Do you think we’re living in ancient times, passing down knowledge from father to son, teacher to disciples?

“We’re living in the 21st century, Gillian. Please use your brain. If the Smith family has a secret

prescription, why didn’t they apply for a patent and make it available to the public? Why keep it? For a rainy day?”

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

In the past, Gillian had asked her multiple times about the secret prescriptions. She had explained over and over again that the Smith family did not have any secret prescriptions.

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

“Why do you think the Smith family has a secret prescription?” Olivia sat on the chair with a cold expression. “What exactly is going on in your brain? You keep fantasizing about all sorts of weird things, -like secret prescriptions and the strategy book that can develop wisdom?”

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

She remembered that in the past, her illness would be cured very quickly after eating something. Her grandfather told her that it was the Smith family’s secret prescription and asked her to keep it confidential

There was also the strategy book. Her grandfather had said that Olivia studied the book, which was why she was so smart.

After hearing Gillian’s words, Olivia fell silent for a long time.

Then, she finally spoke, “Grandpa also said that if you don’t sleep, the baboons will eat you. He also said that Cinderella has glass slippers and that Tooth Fairy will visit you while you’re sleeping if you place your baby tooth under the pillow. Why don’t you believe in all of these?”

Those words were meant to coax children. Gillian was almost 30 years old, so how could she not differentiate between reality and fantasy?

The truth was she was paranoid and blinded by jealousy, only choosing to believe what benefited her. Gillian pinched the tassel charm on the phone and asked “Then what about seared salmon with herbed couscous? If there’s no secret recipe, where did this dish come from?”

“Ah.” Olivia leaned back in her chair and curled her lips into a self–mocking smile. “You’d rather believe that there’s a fictitious formula than accept that I specially made that dish for you?”

There were some things that Olivia did not want to emphasize because she didn’t want Gillian to think that she was seeking gratitude.

Hence, instead of saying more about the dish, Olivia only asked calmly, “If there was a secret recipe, wouldn’t Grandpa give it to you?”

Without any more words, Olivia simply said, “Take care of yourself,” and decisively hung up the phone.

In this world, no amount of family affection can withstand this kind of testing.

After hanging up the phone, Olivia went to the cafeteria to grab some food and forgot about Gillian.

Over in Mala.

Gillian held the phone in a daze and slumped on the bed dejectedly.

It turned out that everything was fake and all her effort was in vain.

“There’s no secret recipe? And I can’t understand and learn the complicated miraculous treatments. Even the secret manual is hard to comprehend.

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

“What do I have to do to prove myself?”

For the first time, Gillian felt regret. If she hadn’t been so stubborn and paranoid, she would still be in the Smith family.

Putting aside the Smith family’s assets, just being a pediatrician was good enough.

Many people in Layfield held her in high regard and specially requested her to treat their children.

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

Gillian lowered her head and covered her face as she sobbed.

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She didn’t know how long she had been crying.

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

She looked over and saw that it was an unknown number.

Pressing the answer button, she cleared her throat and asked in fluent Gorshish, “Who is it?”

There was a moment of hesitation on the other side, and then the person said in pure Husheni, “Ms. Gillian, I’m Saul Thornton, Mr. Wilcox’s assistant. Mr. Wilcox would like to meet you.”

“Mr. Wilcox?” Gillian furrowed her brows. It took her a while to remember who it was. “You’re from the Wilcox family? Where are you? How do I get there?”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Gillian. I’ll send someone to pick you up.”

After hanging up, Gillian sat by the bed and frowned.

“Why does someone from the Wilcox family suddenly want to meet me?

“I thought they didn’t believe me?” Gillian had always thought that they had lost contact with her. Unexpectedly, they called her all of a sudden.

But it was useless. She no longer had the prescription and couldn’t master the miraculous treatments. Gillian was making wild guesses about the Wilcox family’s intention of meeting her.

After meeting the man, she realized that he wanted the Smith family’s miraculous acupuncture techniques.

“What do you want this for?” Gillian examined Ernesto.

Although the man was from the Smith family’s lineal branch a few hundred years ago, he had been overseas for too long and didn’t preserve his Hushenian heritage well, so he did not look like a Hushenian

at all.

Ernesto leaned against the sofa, his fingertips moving up and down as he looked at Gillian intently. Gillian’s heart lurched when she saw his eyes which seemed like a black vortex. She quickly closed her eyes. “Don’t look at me. I know you’re a hypnotist.”

“You know that too?” Ernesto was truly surprised.

The Smith family had put him in an unfavorable situation twice in a row.

Last time, it was Olivia. And this time, it was Gillian.

Though Gillian was reluctant, she replied, “I have a younger sister who once told me not to work with people I don’t know. So, I checked information about the Wilcox family in advance.” Then, she paused, “It’s not very a detailed investigation, but you are quite famous.

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Gillian did not want to give the acupuncture manual to Ernesto.

She hated Olivia, not the Smith family. Even though she complained that her grandfather was biased, he did treat her well.

She couldn’t bring herself to turn her back on the Smith family.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a stern voice, “You’re not willing to?”

Gillian was not stupid. “Why would I give you the acupuncture manual for no reason?”

“What if I help you deal with Olivia?” Ernesto crossed his long legs and tapped his fingers on the armrest.

“No, thanks. I appreciate it.” Gillian refused. “I think you’ve misunderstood. I don’t want to deal with Olivia. I just want to surpass her.”

All along, Gillian had been unwilling to accept that she was inferior to Olivia. “That’s easy.” Ernesto flicked his finger. “I can help you take back the Smith family.”

Gillian’s heart skipped a beat. She was a little tempted.

But she mastered her emotions and said softly, “I’m not interested.”

Ernesto laughed. “You should know I’m the top hypnotist in the world, right?”

Gillian looked at him with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he mentioned this.

Ernesto licked his gums with the tip of his tongue, and traces of blood appeared in his eyes.

He suddenly leaned forward and looked at Gillian seriously. “I’ll hypnotize Olivia and let her go through the hardships you’ve suffered before. How about that?”

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

Ernesto laughed more happily, then he said slowly, “You can decide who you want me to hypnotize her into and let her suffer the pain of parental bias.”

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

“Deal!” Gillian looked up and stared at Ernesto with a burning gaze. “If it succeeds, I’ll give the acupuncture manual to you.”

Ernesto turned the phone in his hand and smiled like an evil demon.

No one could outdo him when it came to manipulating people’s emotions.

Hypnotizing a person to such an extent was not as easy as hypnotizing the actress.

Freya only needed a subtle hint. So Ernesto could easily hypnotize her as long as she looked into his eyes. But for someone like Olivia, as Gillian said, hypnotizing her into becoming another person required deep hypnosis and Olivia’s cooperation.

Even if she didn’t cooperate, it could only be carried out when she was unconscious or in an extremely relaxed state.

In other words, they need to abduct Olivia and knock her out.

This task wasn’t easy. But Ernesto was confident and wasted no time to head to the Hushe Republic to capture Olivia.

He brought a lot of people and lingered around the Smith family’s hospital. Once Olivia appeared, they would immediately take her away.

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

If he wasn’t in an unfamiliar place, half a day would have been more than enough.

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It was just abducting a woman.

Ernesto waited confidently in the hotel for three days. Unexpectedly, the person who came knocking on the door was the police.

“What are you doing?” Stefan Thornton, the bodyguard, quickly intervened and stood in front of Ernesto, saying loudly, “We are foreigners.

“We’re not Hushenian. You have no jurisdiction over us.”

The police officer in the lead sneered. “We don’t care whether you’re foreigners or aliens.”

With that, he waved his hand and ordered, “Take them away!”

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

The lawyer rushed over and explained the situation, only then was Ernesto released on bail.

Saul was set free with him as well.

After asking the assistant, Ernesto learned that when they were staking out near the hospital, they

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

It was as if putting a couple of red beans in a bowl of green beans.

Their actions were as obvious as a fly on a bald man’s head.

On the very first day, concerned locals had reported them, saying that there was a group of suspicious foreigners lurking around the hospital.

It was something big.

So, it alarmed the police and they immediately dispatched officers to arrest them for interrogation.

In the beginning, Saul was tight–lipped and refused to say anything, assuming an unyielding look on his face.

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

Hence, they paid closer attention to it and brought in several experts in psychology and criminal investigation.

Soon, Saul could not hold on anymore and disclosed Ernesto’s plan. However, he did not mention that they were there to abduct someone. He only said that they wanted to see Olivia.

After listening to Saul’s explanation, Ernesto pointed at him and rebuked furiously, “Idiots, you’re so stupid! Can’t you hire the locals to do that?”

Saul felt wronged. “There’s not enough time.”

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

It wasn’t that he wanted to, but he had no choice. The Hushe Republic police were onto him.

Ernesto did not return to Fesmuowana but went to Mala instead.

When he arrived at his manor in Mala, Gillian, who had moved there, came out to welcome him and asked anxiously, “Where is she? Have you got her?”

Ernesto shook his head and glanced at Gillian. “The police of the Hushe Republic are too nosy.”

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

Gillian looked concerned. “Then what should we do?”

“There’s no hurry.” Ernesto waved his hand, “Even though we failed to capture her, I’ve received an important piece of information.”

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

Ernesto smiled. “After a few days, Olivia will come to Mala to attend the International Medical Association conference.

He chuckled and continued, “This is Mala, not the Hushe Republic. No police will stand in my way.

“It’ll be a piece of cake to abduct Olivia here.”

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Ernesto reassured Gillian with confidence, “Don’t worry. I’ve worked out an ingenious plan. Once she arrives in Mala, I’ll immediately lure her into my trap.”

Gillian could not help but ask, “What plan?”

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

The assistant stepped forward and said, “Our people will be at the airport. after Olivia arrives in Mala, we’ll contact you right away.”

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

“Yes.” Saul nodded. “You’ll call her and invite her to come here. If she agrees, that’s perfect. If she doesn’t, you can scream and pretend to be kidnapped. It will lure her over.”

The plan was impeccable and it was Ernesto’s idea.

He was very good at manipulating people’s emotions and had heard a lot about Olivia from Gillian. He could tell that Olivia was a loyal and soft–hearted person.

Although she had fallen out with Gillian, she would never stand idly if Gillian was in danger.

Ernesto was very satisfied with the plan and even came up with a name for it – end with force.

– Start with courtesy and

Back to the research institute in the Hushe Republic, with Olivia joining the team, they made tremendous progress on the life–saving medicine and it was completed in just a few days. Major newspapers in the country had reported the news.

The Smith family was shot to fame.

Olivia handed over the life–saving prescription to the research institute while she set off for Mala to attend the International Medical Association’s meeting.

Initially, she did not want to go, but after the news of the Smith family’s life–saving medicine came out, Professor Ross called her several times.

After careful consideration, Olivia decided to make a trip over as it would be a good opportunity to exchange views.

Daniel would join her a few days later because he needed to deal with something at the company.

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

As soon as she got off the plane and was still feeling a little uncomfortable, she received a call from Gillian.

“Olivia.”

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The staff from the International Medical Association came to pick up Olivia.

She handed over her luggage, following the staff as she answered Gillian’s call.

“Is something the matter?” Olivia rubbed her forehead, feeling the fatigue that came from a long flight and the inability to rest adequately.

Gillian’s voice was frail and hesitant. “Olivia, I heard you’re in Mala now? I know I messed up before, but I’ve realized it. Can we meet? It’s at my current place, 23 Howell Street.”

Olivia, her tone cold and unwavering, responded without a hint of hesitation, “No, that’s not possible.”

Gillian, sensing the resolve in Olivia’s voice, hesitated for a moment before asking, “Why not? What’s changed?”

Olivia’s attitude remained detached as she explained, “I told you, you’re not right in the head. How did you even know I was in Mala? The timing is too coincidental. I just got off the plane, and you’re calling

me?

“To be honest, I do want to believe you, but there are too many inconsistencies in your story, and I can’t overlook them.”

Gillian, left pondering her own actions, found herself at a loss for words.

Ernesto, infuriated by the situation, couldn’t contain his frustration any longer and gave Saul a strong kick.

“You idiot messed it up again!” he growled, a mix of anger and disappointment in his voice.

Saul, on the other hand, hunched down in a corner, resembling a small, dejected balloon, as he realized the gravity of his mistake.

Stefan, observing the scene closely, quickly signaled Saul to leave the room, making it clear that they needed to change their approach. He then looked at Gillian, urging her to scream for help.

Gillian, shaken by it, hesitated for a moment and then cried out for help, quickly ending the call. After hanging up, Gillian nervously looked at Ernesto, her eyes filled with uncertainty, “Will she really

come?”

If it were in the past, Gillian was sure that Olivia would come to her rescue, even if it meant risking her life.

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

She and Olivia had come to this point in their relationship, and there wasn’t much left of their former bond.

Ernesto nodded, trying to reassure her, “She will come. You know there’s no one more loyal and devoted than Olivia.”

Stefan immediately mobilized his team, planning to keep a close watch on Gillian’s previous residence, anticipating Olivia’s arrival.

They waited patiently from day to night and from night to day, but Olivia didn’t show up.

She didn’t even report the situation to the authorities.

Ernesto was so frustrated that he kicked a chair and asked Gillian to call Olivia once again.

Gillian quickly dialed, her heart pounding with anxiety, but the call couldn’t get through. It was clear she had been blocked.

She tried another phone, and this time, it connected.

“Why didn’t you come to rescue me?” Gillian questioned Olivia the moment she got through.

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

How could Olivia not come to rescue her? In the past, no matter what happened, Olivia would be there immediately, always by her side.

Gillian knew she could never go back to how things were with Olivia.

She understood this fact.

But when the situation really arose, and Olivia seemed to truly not care, Gillian realized that she couldn’t bear it.

“Olivia, how could you not care about me?” she thought.

Olivia was in the middle of eating, and she furrowed her brows after hearing Gillian’s words, her voice now tinged with impatience as she responded, “I have a lot of things to deal with, and I don’t have time for these make–believe games. Please don’t involve me in your childish games.”

Gillian chuckled softly and asked, “So, you’re not afraid that something might actually happen to me?” Olivia, growing impatient, replied, “You and Ernesto are together, right? Tell him my patience is running out, and he should stop provoking me.”

Before Gillian could respond, Ernesto snatched the phone. “How did you know I am here?”

Putting down her fork, Olivia calmly explained, “Back in the homeland, you had people loitering around the hospital, and then you suddenly flew to Mala. The logical connection was so obvious that only a fool wouldn’t notice.

“Besides, you’re one of the world’s top hypnotists. I’d appreciate it if you used your brain.

“Do you think this is some kind of idol drama where the female lead falls for everything without thinking?”

Ernesto was speechless.

“Damn! Why would I be exposed?” he wondered angrily.

He fumed, shouting, “You were following me!”

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Olivia confirmed with a nod, “Yes, I was tracking you. I also informed the head of the Medical Association about you, and Dr. Ross has already contacted your father. You’ll be brought back to Fesmuowana soon.”

Ernesto flared up.

For the first time in his life, Ernesto felt so frustrated.

He wondered if this annoying woman was some kind of mind reader. Why did this annoying woman. always predict his next action?

Frustrated and about to hang up, he heard Olivia’s perplexed voice from the other end, “I’m curious, what exactly do you want to do? Except for that one time on the plane, we have had no interactions. What is this all about?”

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

He suppressed his laughter and sat on the sofa. “I want to hypnotize you.”

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

Ernesto was dumbfounded. He had mentioned hypnotizing Olivia just to warn her to be cautious and that he would take further action.

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

Olivia nodded, “Yes, but I want something in return. We can make a deal. I’ll let you hypnotize me, and in exchange, you’ll give me the hypnotism book that’s been passed down in the Smith family.”

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

He laughed louder and louder, almost falling off the sofa. Olivia had outsmarted him completely.

He had always thought that he was plotting against her behind her back, but in the end, he had fallen into a trap that she had already planned.

However, there was one thing Ernesto didn’t understand, “The first time we met on the plane, you already knew, didn’t you? And you were determined to set me up. But I’m curious, my decision to go to the Hushe Republic was spontaneous, so I took the first–class seat and didn’t charter a plane. How did you know I’d be going to the Hushe Republic that day?”

Olivia replied nonchalantly, “I didn’t know; I just happened to bump into you that day. It was merely a coincidence.”

“So….” Ernesto raised an eyebrow. “Were your words that day deliberate?”

Olivia paused for a moment before speaking, “It wasn’t necessarily deliberate. The circumstances were too random, and I couldn’t be certain that you were interested in me. I don’t like to do things with uncertain outcomes. However, later, when I saw your people at the hospital, that’s when I was sure you were interested in me.”

Ernesto, a top hypnotist who enjoyed delving into the human psyche, was intrigued by Olivia’s intelligence.

He had an insatiable curiosity about human nature. Although it seemed that he was unreliable at times, he had a pathological obsession with human nature.

Rarely did he encounter someone as smart as Olivia, and he couldn’t resist studying her.

Traveling to Mala to find Gillian was just a ruse. Asking for the Smith family’s miraculous treatments was a way to gauge Olivia’s reaction.

Finally, Ernesto asked a question, “Why do you want the hypnotism book? It’s centuries old, outdated, and extremely cryptic. It won’t be of much use even if I give it to you.”

Olivia, holding a water glass, gazed at the clear liquid within. Her voice, as gentle as the water, replied, “I’ve read the notes left by the Smith family over the centuries. There are records about treating vegetative states, and it’s said that the hypnotism book contains methods to awaken those in a vegetative

state.”

“Absurd!” Ernesto, a top hypnotist himself, was well–versed in hypnosis and knew that it couldn’t wake someone from a vegetative state.

Olivia smiled. “You’ll never know unless you try.”

Ernesto didn’t understand. “Why would you try something you know won’t work?”

Olivia’s voice held a rare touch of vulnerability, “My grandfather is getting old. If he remains in a vegetative state, he might never wake up. So, even if I know it may not work, I have to try my best.” Gillian couldn’t contain herself any longer and broke down, sobbing on the floor.

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

“Grandpa, I’m so sorry!” she thought sadly.

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For Ernesto, the book wasn’t particularly important; it was merely a family heirloom, making it somewhat precious.

So, when Olivia expressed interest in it, he agreed without hesitation.

“Alright, you set a time, and once the hypnosis is done, I’ll give you the book,” he said, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

Ernesto tapped his fingers on the table and nodded. “Sure, you set the time.”

Olivia suggested, “Let’s do it after the International Medical Association conference.” Olivia walked into the study, picking up a book on psychology.

Athene, her companion, expressed concern, “Olivia, are you sure about undergoing hypnosis? Ernesto is quite skilled.”

Upon learning of Olivia’s visit to Mala, Athene had flown in from Gorshire the same day. “What if… what if he has ill intentions? What will you do?” Athene was deeply worried. Contemporary medical hypnosis was primarily used for psychological therapy, aiding in comforting

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patients or unlocking their emotional knots. However, Ernesto was unlikely to employ comforting

methods on Olivia.

A powerful hypnotist like Ernesto could hypnotize a person into another person. He could even make the hypnotized person commit suicide without anyone knowing through constant hints.

Athene sat beside Olivia. “Olivia, what if he has bad intentions?”

Olivia turned a page as she reassured her, “Don’t worry; I won’t go into this unprepared.”

Athene looked up, puzzled.

Olivia scratched her nose and smiled. “Silly girl, someone will protect me in the dark. If I really encounter danger, they will protect me.”

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

Olivia and Ernesto met, and Olivia made a single request, “During the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries of the Hushe Republic.”

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

He remembered that the persona Gillian wanted also needed to be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a few pages and then looked up, saying, “Let’s

start now.”

Upon their arrival in the homeland, Olivia followed Ernesto to his residence in the Hushe Republic. Ernesto raised an eyebrow, concerned, “Aren’t you going to prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.” Olivia appeared calm and replied, “I’ve already taken care of everything.”

Then, she leaned back in a chair and said in a deep voice, “Let’s begin.”

Olivia woke up in a small village, her head throbbing as if it might split open.

What was even more bizarre was her complete lack of memory; she couldn’t recall anything.

Confused, she heard a rapid, heavy knock on the door from outside.

A woman’s voice with a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook. Your sister will be

back soon.”

This voice seemed to be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying everything.

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Olivia remembered her name, age, education, and her role in a family of six, with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother, siblings running a business in town, and a sister studying in a boarding school.

Today, her sister was returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to prepare lunch before her arrival.

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

Next door, in a beautiful three–story house adjacent to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring blankly at Olivia’s room.

Ernesto sat on the couch, playing with an orange in one hand, and supporting his chin with the other, curiously observing Gillian.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Gillian lowered her gaze, concealing the craziness and resentment simmering beneath her eyes.

She had always been in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she was to her grandfather, or how diligently she studied; it always amounted to nothing.

Gillian admitted that she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she had chosen.

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

She couldn’t believe that in the same circumstances, Olivia would fare better than her, perhaps even worse!

She was determined to witness how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing challenges following her hypnotic transformation.

Dad, Mom, older brother, sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while they all ignored her, belittled her, and looked down upon her.

Gillian couldn’t believe that Olivia could maintain her composure amidst this!

Within the Taylor family’s residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants came up short, and her shoes felt oppressively tight.

How had this come to pass?

Olivia began to scour the room in search of a pair of shoes that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister is about to return, and that takes precedence.”

Olivia, sporting an innocent tone, replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought about switching to a more comfortable pair.”

Megan’s patience waned; she admonished her daughter to endure the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s sister held greater importance than any of Olivia’s concerns.

She emphasized, “Your sister’s matter is ranked first in our family. Nothing could be more important than your sister’s meal.”

But then, something inexplicable happened. Olivia paused, her mind awash with recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering partiality towards her sister resurfaced.

They flooded her consciousness, a stark reminder of the familial disparity she had always navigated. She refrained from speaking further, her silence was laden with understanding.

Megan, satisfied with her daughter’s response, left the room. Amid the stillness, Olivia resumed her quest for more comfortable footwear, her eyes scanning the room.

During this moment, a voice called out to her from the window across the street. Olivia raised her and was met by a warm and lovely face.

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It was her next–door neighbor, Gillian, who had taken care of her since childhood.

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

As Olivia’s face blossomed with an unfeigned smile, Gillian’s gaze betrayed a tapestry of conflicting

emotions.

She swiftly concealed the sea of turmoil that churned within her. Extending empathy, Gillian lamented, “Your mom’s bias is excessive. What harm would it be to delay the meal slightly?”

Such blatant partiality could unnerve even the most steadfast of souls, and Gillian couldn’t fathom how Olivia managed to remain so composed amidst such discrimination.

Yet Olivia’s response was not what Gillian had anticipated. Olivia, still wearing that radiant smile, directed her gaze downward to her cramped shoes.

Undeterred, Gillian continued, her tone laced with empathy and reproach, “You needn’t search for alternative footwear, Olivia. The shoes you have, they’re all hand–me–downs from your sister, and they don’t fit properly because she has a smaller shoe size. Isn’t your mom displaying flagrant favoritism? She could at least buy you a new pair of shoes. After all, you’re her daughter as well, and the distinction is glaring.”

Olivia still did not say anything.

Gillian spoke for a long time, but there was no reaction from Olivia. She felt a little strange. “What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia chose to respond with care. Her words, although tender, were laced with wisdom, “Gillian, I- understand your intentions are pure, that you’re standing up for me. But what you said earlier, it felt like lines from a TV drama where a side character tries to sow discord and coax someone into wrongdoing.” Gillian blinked, taken aback. Olivia’s words caught her completely off guard.

Gillian’s expression underwent a rapid transformation. Stunned, found herself at a loss for words,

utterly unprepared for the unexpected turn the conversation had taken. She thought, “Oh, come on, I am standing by your side. Shouldn’t you badmouth your mom with me? Why the fucking TV drama line?”

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Gillian stood there silently for a while. Then, she returned to her room and sat in her chair in a daze.

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

At that time. Olivia had just arrived in the Smith family.

When Olivia wanted to learn how to play the violin, Grandpa arranged a teacher for her. Gillian was envious and requested to learn how to play the violin too.

The two of them learned under the same teacher together, but only Olivia was praised for her efforts.

At that time, Gillian thought that Olivia was playing better than her because Olivia had learned the basics before.

Therefore, Gillian doubled her efforts and practiced the violin twice, thrice, or four times more than Olivia did a day.

Initially, she was very optimistic. She believed that if she worked hard, she would definitely surpass Olivia.

However, the reality was harsh.

Gillian and Olivia were their teacher’s only two students. Therefore, Gillian naively believed she would soon surpass Olivia because she only compared herself to the latter.

However, when they went to participate in competitions, Gillian soon realized how huge the gap between her and Olivia was.

Olivia was like the most lustrous pearl, blooming with dazzling light.

Olivia got first place every time they competed, with her scores far ahead of those in second place. She would receive praise from all the judges.

On the other hand, Gillian could not even get third place.

Gillian had always thought that she would soon surpass Olivia. However, as she participated in more competitions and encountered more violinists, she realized that the difference between her and Olivia was like night and day.

Gillian had to surpass those in third place first, then second place, and countless other violinists better than her before she could compete with Olivia.

Gillian worked even harder. Her violin practice time was ten times that of Olivia’s. She did not even sleep.

or rest.

After all her hard work, she finally surpassed third place and reached second place. She was ranked just behind Olivia.

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

During that period, Gillian felt despair. She felt powerless. Why were there geniuses in this world? They were like a vast mountain that she could not conquer before her.

This feeling was so terrifying that Gillian had nightmares every night.

She wanted Olivia to experience this feeling as well. She wanted the latter to share her past obsession and despair.

Therefore, Gillian inserted Doris Taylor, a sister who was outstanding in everything she did, into Olivia’s

life.

Doris was beautiful, intelligent, and excelled in her studies. She studied at Maple Hills University and played the violin well. She also knew how to draw.

As for Olivia, she had only graduated from junior high school. Although she liked the violin, she was not

as talented as her sister in playing the violin and was not as good at drawing. She was clumsy in

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everything she did and was inferior to her sister in every way.

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

The entire family was there. Even Olivia’s brother and sister–in–law in town had returned to welcome their younger sister, Doris.

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

Their mother, Megan Taylor, said jokingly, “Back then, the two of them went to the teacher in town to

learn the violin together. Doris played very well, but Olivia’s playing sounded like she was sawing wood. It was so funny to watch.”

Their father, Julian Taylor, nodded in agreement. “Olivia is clumsy and untalented. She can’t hold a candle to Doris.”

Their older brother, Derek Taylor, chimed in, saying, “That’s right. Olivia and Doris are like polar opposites. Doris is good at everything, be it her studies, playing the violin, or drawing. As for Olivia, let alone playing the violin, she can’t even read well. She failed to get into high school. The difference between them is like night and day.”

Olivia listened as her family chatted while eating her favorite beef stew. She smiled innocently, without any sign of disappointment or jealousy.

Over the next few days, regardless of how much Olivia’s family belittled her and claimed that she was inferior to her sister, Olivia wore a bright smile on her face. She showed no trace of anger.

She worked diligently. Occasionally, she would study how to cook new dishes in her free time. She stayed in the kitchen all day long. She was covered in dust.

Gillian could not stand it anymore and pulled Olivia into her bedroom.

Gillian asked in disbelief, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you angry?”

Olivia was holding a sandwich she had freshly made in her hand. The sandwich looked appetizing. Hearing Gillian’s question, Olivia was very puzzled. Her eyes widened as she asked, “Why should I be angry?”

Gillian stomped her feet in frustration. “They’re bad–mouthing about you. They’re belittling you all day long. They’re saying that you’re inferior to your sister and that you’re clumsy.”

Olivia blinked, her eyes clear and bright. She instructed, “Gillian, have a seat.”

She carefully placed the sandwich on the table and guided Gillian to sit on the bed. In a serious tone, Olivia said, “What control do I have over what others say? Their mouths are their own.”

Her eyes twinkled as she said this. She exuded a confident aura.

Even though she was dressed in rags and her face was dirty and covered in dust, she was still as dazzling

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

Then, she heard Olivia continue saying, “The only thing I can control is my own emotions.”

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

“They can say whatever they want. I don’t care.”

Gillian shook her head in confusion. She questioned Olivia, saying, “Why don’t you study, learn the violin, and learn how to draw? You have to prove to them that you are capable!”

Olivia picked up the sandwich and showed it to Gillian. She said, “I make better sandwiches than them. I want to make the best sandwich in the world.”

“What’s so good about making sandwiches?” Gillian angrily slapped away the sandwich in Olivia’s hand. Furious, she shouted, “All you talk about is sandwiches. You’ve already made hundreds of sandwiches. Haven’t you made enough? Doris is a university student. She knows how to play the violin and draw. As for you, you only know how to make sandwiches. Who would think highly of you?”

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

Olivia’s gaze was calm. She explained, “Gillian, what’s wrong with making sandwiches? I don’t think it’s a lowly profession. No one will look down on your profession if you do things masterfully. Why must I play the violin? Why must I draw? Those are what Doris likes. It’s what she’s good at, not me.

“Why should I be like her? I like making sandwiches, and I’ll continue to do so. Other people can say whatever they want. They can look down on me for all I care. I’ll do what I want.

“My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver. Other people just like to gossip. I don’t take what they say seriously at all.”

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

After washing her hands, she continued to make more sandwiches.

Gillian was left alone in the room. She sat on the bed with a stunned expression.

Olivia’s powerful words echoed in her ears. “My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver.”

When Gillian heard Olivia say this, she could not help but tremble.

How could this be? Why didn’t Olivia care what others say about her?

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

Ernesto was on the phone. When he turned around and saw Gillian, he hung up and said, “Something happened in Fesmuowana. I have to go over and will only return in about two weeks. Do you want to stay here?”

Gillian pondered for a moment and shook her head. “I’m going back to Mala.”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

Gillian explained, “Olivia has only been here for a short while. She has yet to experience the power of favoritism. Let her stay with her biased parents for a while first. Gradually, she will crumble under the weight of the bias she faces.”

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

She had suggested to her parents that she wanted to start a business in town.

Megan rejected her suggestion immediately. “Don’t you need capital to start a business? You don’t have any capital. We have used all our money to support Doris‘ studies. Doris will take her graduate entry test next year. We have to set aside money for that.”

After being rejected by her mother, Olivia was not angry. Instead, she explained gently, “Mom, I don’t need a lot of capital. Isn’t Derek running a barbecue business in the town? I can stay at Derek’s place and use his kitchen. After making sandwiches, I can sell them on a food truck.”

As Olivia said this, she held Megan’s hand.

Megan felt a little uncomfortable when her hand was suddenly held. She subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back.

Olivia’s hands were warm and slightly calloused. Her grip on Megan’s hand was gentle and delicate, as if she was caressing some precious treasure.

Megan could even sense that Olivia relied on her and respected her.

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

Olivia tilted her head and carefully sized up Megan’s slightly white sideburns. Her eyes glistened as she said, “Mom, I did some calculations. Doris‘ fee for graduate studies is affordable, but she’s playing the violin and taking drawing lessons. These are not insignificant expenses. It is too heavy a financial burden for you and Dad. I can run a small business to supplement our income.”

Megan still refused. “I don’t need your money. What if your business fails?”

“Mom.” Olivia’s gaze was gentle. Her fingertips caressed Megan’s thick and red knuckles. She said sadly, “I don’t want you to burden yourself anymore. Yesterday, when you returned from the fields, you couldn’t straighten your back. Also, you can’t straighten your fingers.”

Megan was stunned. She subconsciously lowered her head and looked at her own hands.

Although Ernesto hired her to play the role of Olivia’s mother, she was a real farmer. Derek and Doris were indeed her children. It was just that she had to pretend that Olivia was also her child now.

Every day, Megan still had to work in the fields.

To her surprise, something that even her children had overlooked was noticed by this pretend daughter of hers.

Megan was touched. She did not know how to reject Olivia’s kindness.

In the end, Julian ended their conversation by saying, “I’ll discuss it with your mother and tell you our decision tomorrow.”

After Olivia left, Julian immediately contacted Stefan next door to report this.

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Stefan said, “It’s alright. Let her do as she wants.”

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

After Julian hung up the phone, Megan frowned and asked, “What are the true intentions of these people? Will they hurt Olivia?”

Julian glanced at her. “What’s wrong? Have you actually accepted Olivia as our own daughter?”

Megan sighed. “Haven’t you noticed how adorable Olivia is and how nice she is to the two of us? She wakes up early daily to make breakfast and drinks for us to take to the fields. She makes sure to keep our meals fresh.”

Honestly, even her real daughter did not dote on her so much.

Julian and Megan had to go to the fields early before the sun rose. Usually, they went to the fields at three in the morning. They didn’t have time to make breakfast at all. They ate whatever they had from the previous night to keep themselves full.

Julian puffed his cigarette and said helplessly, “We can’t get too involved with Olivia. We can only try our best to protect her from a distance.”

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

After getting Julian’s and Megan’s approval, Olivia brought the recipes she had developed and headed into town.

In the morning, the business in the barbecue restaurant was slow. Derek and his wife, Stella, were preparing the day’s ingredients together.

Stella was unhappy. “What are your parents thinking? Why did they send Olivia over to us?”

Derek muttered as he diced the vegetables, “Olivia wanted to come on her own accord.”

Stella slammed the onion in her hand onto the chopping board, complaining, “It’s weird enough to bring Olivia to the farm. Now, you guys even brought her to town. Other people might suspect us of human trafficking. In my opinion, your parents have gone too far. How could they do such a thing? They’re conspiring with others to deceive Olivia. They do not have a conscience!”

Derek frowned. “Stop talking. If we didn’t take this job, others would have done so. At least they’re paying us well. Doris is taking drawing lessons. She needs a lot of money to buy art supplies.”

Stella was curious. “I wonder what those people are scheming.”

“Stop speculating.” Derek placed the chopped ingredients in a box. “Olivia will be here soon.”

“What nonsense is this girl getting herself into?” Stella pouted. “She actually plans to sell sandwiches. Are

you kidding me? When Olivia first came to us, she couldn’t even make toast. It’s only been a few days, but she plans to sell sandwiches. Let’s pray that she doesn’t lose money from this.”

“Why do you care?” Derek frowned. “We’re not the ones paying for this anyway.”

When Olivia arrived, it was almost noon. Many customers were eating in the restaurant.

Olivia put down her things and began to help around the restaurant.

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

She thought to herself, “This girl is quite capable. She’s not a bad person.”

After lunch, Olivia went to buy ingredients for making sandwiches. She also took a walk around town. After getting everything she needed, she returned to the restaurant and organized them nicely. Stella pursed her lips and muttered to Derek, “She got all the equipment she needs, but I doubt she’ll be able to sell her sandwiches. It’s summer now, and schools are on break. Let’s see who she sells the sandwiches to.”

Olivia’s cutting skills were not bad. After deciding on what to sell, she streamlined her workflow to make sandwiches efficiently.

She was at the stage where she could make sandwiches nice and fast without much difficulty.

Olivia woke up at three in the morning and finished her preparations by six.

By the time she was preparing to leave, Stella and Derek had just woken up.

When Stella saw Olivia moving things onto her food truck, she pretended to ask, “Do you need any help?”

Olivia shook her head. “Thank you, Stella. I’ve already loaded everything. There’s a plate of sandwiches in the kitchen. You and Derek can have them for breakfast.”

“Oh, you didn’t have to do so. Although Stella said that, she headed straight into the kitchen.

She picked up a meat sandwich.

She took a bite and swallowed it. It was so delicious that she almost devoured her tongue.

She thought, “Oh my god! What kind of godly sandwich is this? It is so delicious.”

The bread was soft and tender. The texture was just right.

The filling was even better. The juices from the meat seeped into the bread. There was not much meat, but it was incredibly fresh, tender, and tasty.

Stella ate five bite–sized sandwiches in one go and burped.

She would have eaten the remaining three sandwiches if not for her tiny stomach.

When Derek woke up, he saw his wife sitting on a stool, staring at the sandwiches in a daze.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Stella slowly raised her head. “Could it be that Olivia used to be the King of Sandwiches?” Derek was speechless.

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

Therefore, Olivia did not make much. She only made 300 of them with two types of fillings, one ham and one vegetable.

She drove the food truck to the nearby factory according to the location she scouted yesterday.

This area was filled with factories and there were more workers.

Olivia had already thought it through. She would start selling here at 6 a.m. If it didn’t sell well, she would wait until around 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. before going to government offices.

After parking the food truck, she hung up the sign that she had prepared in advance.

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

After 6, the workers began to show up for work.

There was no place that sold food nearby. There was only Olivia herself.

To the workers, the sudden appearance of a person selling sandwiches was very strange. They kept looking back at her, but very few people bought from her.

As there was a canteen in the factory, the workers were used to eating in the canteen. They would be paid at the end of the month and the money for the food would be deducted from their salaries.

Simple and convenient.

It was almost seven o’clock and it was almost time for work, but there wasn’t a single person who bought sandwiches.

Olivia was a little anxious. She wondered if she had chosen a bad location.

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

Just as she was about to close the stall, a group of young men suddenly came from not far away. When they saw Olivia, they were stunned and their faces turned red.

A bold young man ran over and asked, “Are you selling sandwiches?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes, one dollar for the veggie and one dollar and fifty cents for the ham. Do you want to try some?”

The young man turned around and looked at his companions behind him. His companions all rushed over and took their phones. “Can I use contactless payment? I want two hams and three veggies.” In just a short while, she had sold 20 sandwiches.

The bold young man even said to Olivia, “You have to come tomorrow. I’ll still buy your sandwiches.” Olivia smiled and did not say anything.

A few young men carried the sandwiches into the factory area and bumped into a group of girls in front.

A woman in yellow looked at the sandwich in the young man’s hand and snorted. “Shameless. You went to buy sandwiches just because she’s pretty. Can you get full from sandwiches?”

“That’s right,” the girl in black agreed. “The sandwiches must taste bad.”

The tall young man replied with a smile, “I don’t know if it’s tasty or not, but this sandwich is for Zoey.”

As he spoke, he handed the sandwiches to the prettiest girl in the crowd.

Zoey didn’t want to take it, so the girls beside her egged her on. “Take it. Why don’t you take it? You can try this sandwich and see if it’s gone bad.”

The woman in yellow helped Zoey take the sandwiches. She took one out and took a bite. “I’ll help you try it.”

After taking a bite, the yellow–clothed woman’s eyes immediately widened.

The woman in black was shocked and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Is it bad?”

The woman in yellow ignored the woman in black. She grabbed the sandwich and finished the rest in no time. When she swallowed it, she burped and said, “It’s too delicious. This sandwich is too delicious.” Olivia didn’t sell much of the sandwiches. Olivia was already prepared to close the stall and change places.

As soon as she was done, a group of young girls and boys rushed out of the factory and raised their phones. They all wanted to buy sandwiches.

Olivia was stunned at first. When she came to her senses, she immediately packed the sandwiches up for everyone.

In just a short while, she had actually sold more than 100 sandwiches.

A girl in yellow even approached her and asked her to sell it tomorrow.

“Miss, your sandwiches are too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich in my life. It’s so delicious.”

“That’s right, that’s right,” the woman in black agreed. “It’s simply amazing. When you take a bite, the fragrance explodes between your lips and teeth. It’s so delicious that I want to swallow my tongue.” Zoey also came over and said gently, “Miss, your sandwich is really delicious. I want to buy more for my parents to try.”

Everyone was curious. When they saw a group of people surrounding her and saying that the sandwiches were delicious, they couldn’t help but want to try it.

People came in waves. Olivia didn’t even need to go to the government offices to sell sandwiches. Olivia rode her food truck back to the barbecue restaurant. Before she reached the door, Derek rushed over and asked, “Are there any more sandwiches?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but lick his lower lip.

He was not full at all from eating the three sandwiches in the morning. It was all that lazy woman’s fault. She clearly could not eat, but she forced herself to eat and ate five sandwiches. She was still hiccuping. Derek was filled with regret. He hated himself for waking up half an hour late.

Olivia blinked and spread out her hands. “It’s sold out.”

“Noooo!” Derek pounded his chest and stomped his feet. How could it be gone?

At this moment, Stella came out of the shop and said, “Make more tomorrow. Your brother and I will help you.”

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

Her sandwiches sold out on the first day. It was a good start. Olivia was very confident. The next day, she made three different types of sandwiches.

Before she could even assemble it, just the smell of the ingredients alone was appetizing enough.

Stella leaned over and took a few deep breaths. “It smells so good.”

With the help of two people, Olivia made 600 sandwiches.

After assembling them, Stella looked at the room full of sandwiches and felt a little regretful. “Is it too much? What if we can’t finish selling it?”

“It’s fine. Let’s go to a few more places today. We’ll all go and help her sell it.” Derek’s thoughts were simple. How could no one buy such delicious sandwiches? There would definitely be people fighting to buy it.

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

Olivia was in the front, while Taylor and Stella were behind.

“Where are we going? Are we still going to the industrial area?” Stella felt that it was not good for them to go to the industrial area. Although there were many factories there, there were only about 3,000 people. Moreover, many people ate in the canteen. It was impossible for them to all buy sandwiches. It was best to change places.

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Olivia nodded. “Let’s go over and sell it first. If we can’t sell it, we’ll go somewhere else.”

The town was not big. They arrived in less than half an hour after driving the food truck.

In the past, Stella was still worried that no one would buy the sandwiches.

When they arrived, they were stunned.

There was actually a circle of people at the entrance of the factory. There were more than a hundred men, women, old, and young.

When they saw Olivia, they all surrounded her and shouted, “Miss, why are you only here now? I’ve been waiting for half a day.”

“Miss, what flavors are there today?” The person beside him interrupted.

“Who cares about the flavors?” The person behind pushed the people in front away and raised his phone. “Boss, give me ten of each flavor. Please hurry up. My family is still waiting.

Stella’s eyes widened. “Oh my god, can you finish 30 sandwiches?”

The person behind laughed. “My family has a lot of people. There are seven or eight of them.” Olivia quickly stopped the car trucked quickly packed up the sandwiches for everyone.

The three of them were too busy to speak. They lowered their heads and busied themselves. They weren’t busy for long. In less than half an hour, the sandwiches were sold out.

“That’s it?” Stella looked at the empty thermos box and was a little stunned. “That’s fast.”

There were still many people who had yet to buy it.

Olivia packed her things and raised her voice. Tm sorry, the sandwiches are sold out. Everyone, come back tomorrow.”

“Sold out.” An old lady was unhappy. “I haven’t bought it yet.”

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

She fell in love with the sandwich he ate with his mother at the factory yesterday. This morning, he insisted on eating it.

Olivia’s smile was very warm. “Madam, don’t be anxious. There’ll be more tomorrow. I’ll make more and make a few more flavors.

“Alright.” The old lady sounded reluctant. “Then you must make more tomorrow.”

After saying that, she felt that it was not enough and added, “No, you can’t buy it today. What if it’s not available tomorrow? I’ll reserve two first. You must save them for me tomorrow.”

As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the surrounding people who did not manage to buy it looked at Olivia with burning eyes.

Olivia was stunned.

At this moment, Stella said, “No, you can’t reserve it. There are so many of you. If you reserve it, how can I remember?”

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

She thought, “Who would do business like this? It was just a sandwich. How delicious could it be? Who cares?”

Hmph, she was going to fry fried cakes for her grandson and she wasn’t going to eat the sandwich. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she was stopped by Olivia.

Olivia’s lips curved into a smile. “Madam, we’re a small business. A sandwich costs less than two dollars. It’s not good to reserve it.”

Speaking of this, her tone changed. “However, you can come to our shop. I’ll reserve some in the shop every day. If you can’t buy it here, you can go there.”

The old lady was surprised. “You have a shop?”

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“Yes.” Olivia nodded. “It’s over at the food street. The Taylor family barbecue. That’s my brother and sister–in–law’s shop.”

Her attitude was not bad.

Satisfied, the old lady nodded. “Alright, I’ll go over later.”

The others also chimed in. “The Taylor family barbecue. I’ve eaten at that restaurant before.”

“I’ve tried it before. It tastes pretty good, but it’s not as good as the sandwiches. Miss, this sandwich is too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich.”

On the way back, Stella asked Olivia, “How do we get them to go to the shop?”

Olivia smiled brightly. “Stella, we don’t have time now. After a while, we can get them to follow our socials. They can make large–scale reservations and get it delivered to their door.”

Before Stella could react.

Olivia had already said in a low voice, “I want to open the largest and best sandwich shop in town.

On the Taylor family’s side, Julian and Megan had been missing Olivia. After more than a week, they called.

He asked his son how Olivia’s business was doing.

Derek was too busy. He held the phone with his shoulder. “Here, 30 in total. Just scan the QR code on the wall.”

Julian was stunned. What was this?

He looked up at the clock on the wall. Wasn’t it only eight in the morning?

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

Megan also found it strange and asked, “Derek, what are you doing?”

“Mom, I’m busy here.” Derek said in a loud voice, “There’s a long queue outside.”

Stella snatched the phone and said in a hoarse voice, “Dad, Mom, come to town and help sell the sandwiches. We’re too busy.”

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

Stella’s tone was straightforward. “We’re quitting. We’re all selling for sandwiches now.”

Julian and Megan were speechless.

Half a month later, Gillian returned from Mala. She put down her luggage and went next door.

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

Gillian’s face was as still as water, but her heart was pounding with excitement.

Could it be that Olivia couldn’t stand the Taylor family’s favoritism and her sister’s excellence, so she broke down and fled?

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

“Oh, you should ask Olivia. Their entire family went to town to sell sandwiches.”

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Gillian changed into simple clothes, carried her backpack, and took the bus to town.

There were many people on the bus, and it was almost full. Gillian walked to the last row before finding a

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

It took 20 minutes to get from the village to the town. Gillian closed her eyes and took a short nap. There were people chatting in the front row.

“Hey, aren’t you from Maple Town? Why did you come to Peace Town?” A middle–aged woman shouted loudly as if she had discovered something revolutionary.

Gillian frowned and turned her face to the window. At the same time, she pulled down the brim of her cap to cover her face.

A rough man chuckled. “I’m going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

“You’re also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches?” The old lady was shocked. “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

As soon as she finished speaking, almost half of the people on the bus turned around and said in unison, “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

She raised the brim of her hat and looked at everyone.

The old lady was originally quite happy to see someone she knew. She found it quite interesting that he was going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches as well. However, when she realized that everyone in the car was going to buy sandwiches, her face instantly turned cold.

She slapped her thigh and complained, “Oh my god, the queue is already so long with people from our town. Now, both people from the village and other towns are here, how long will the queue be!” Taylor Family Sandwiches?

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

Recalling that the Taylor family had all gone to town to sell sandwiches, she sent a few texts to Julian to confirm. “Is your shop called Taylor Family Sandwiches?”

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

She could only talk to the person beside her. “Is that sandwich from the Taylor family really delicious?” Hearing this, the person beside her widened her eyes in shock. “Oh my god, you haven’t even eaten sandwiches from the Taylor family?”

The others also turned around and surrounded Gillian as if they were looking at a monkey. It was extremely strange.

Oh my god, there was actually someone who had not eaten sandwiches from the Taylor Family!

Their

gaze was as if they were looking at a country bumpkin.

A little girl in front of her even recited a rhyme.

After that, a little boy behind her also recited a doggerel poem about the sandwiches.

Back and forth, one after another, there were actually seven to eight rhymes about the sandwiches.

There were also two doggerel poems that included the Taylor family and the location of the shop.

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

It was as if the Taylor family’s sandwich had become popular throughout the entire town overnight and was now spreading to the surrounding villages.

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For a moment, Gillian felt that time was in chaos.

Wasn’t she only gone for half a month? Why did it seem like she had been gone for half a year?

It felt like Olivia had changed the entire village by herself!

After the little girl finished reciting the poem, she pouted her pink and moist little mouth and said, “The sandwich is delicious. It smells good.”

The mother sitting next to her was laughing uncontrollably. She raised her hand to touch her daughter’s little face and agreed. “Let’s go eat the sandwich. A lot of it”

Everyone’s life was good now. They didn’t lack this mouthful of food.

Moreover, the sandwiches were not expensive. It was one dollar for the veggie one, and the ones with meat were only one dollar and fifty cents. Not only was it delicious, but it was also filling. The shop looked clean as well.

Many people bought dozens or hundreds of them at once. When they went home, they put them in the fridge to freeze. When they wanted to eat them, they would reheat it them themselves.

However, the reheated sandwiches did not taste as good. The fresh and hot sandwiches in the shop tasted the best.

Therefore, there were often people who would buy a bunch of freshly made sandwiches from the shop. Everyone was praising the sandwich.

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

She was surrounded by everyone as if she didn’t know what was good for her.

The old lady added, “I’ve eaten too many delicious things in my life. I’ve never eaten anything better than the sandwiches from the Taylor family.”

In the beginning, she had the same thoughts as Gillian. She scoffed at other people’s praise.

How delicious could a sandwich be?

In the end, after taking a bite, she realized that it was really delicious!

It was too fragrant! It was fragrant and overpowering. After eating one, she still wanted to eat another. She would eat it every day and never get tired of it.

The reason why she went to town this time was because she saw the notification posted by the Taylor Family Sandwich social media account.

Today’s sandwiches are updated, there are two new fillings.

She wanted to try it.

Gillian was dumbfounded and in disbelief. “A sandwich shop has a social media account?”

Updates? That’s too classy.

“That’s right, that’s right.” Everyone agreed. The person beside her even took out his phone and gestured for her to take a look.

Gillian leaned over and saw that it said [Taylor Family Sandwiches, three posts, 178 mutuals].

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She thought to herself, “Madam, don’t tell me all your friends are following this account?”

Gillian swiped her fingertip and saw the number of friends this lady had.

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

After the busy morning, there were not many people left.

Olivia had not eaten or rested since morning. She was very tired.

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

The shops in the town usually had two or three floors above.

The first floor was a shop, the second floor was for their own stay, and the third floor was filled with miscellaneous items.

In the past, only Derek and Stella lived here. The entire second floor belonged to the both of them, it was very spacious.

Now an entire family lived there, it seemed very cramped.

Especially for Doris. She had to draw and study. She needed a separate space.

Therefore, she was given the master bedroom on the second floor. Derek and Stella stayed in the

common room.

Julian and Megan were squeezed into a small room on the first floor.

Olivia could only stay in the storeroom on the third floor.

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

After all, they were both girls and sisters. It was normal for them to live together.

However, Doris only said lightly, “I don’t have a place to put my drawing board and paint.”

Stella gave up and did not dare to make a sound.

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

Megan didn’t say anything. After Olivia left, she whispered to her youngest daughter, “Doris, Miss Dale’s request is that the rest of us are biased, but you’re not. You even treat Olivia very nicely and often help her.”

“Mom.” Doris put down her brush and looked up indifferently.

“Do you know Olivia? Do you know who she is? What’s her personality like?”

The three consecutive questions made Megan completely dumbfounded. She was completely at a loss.

Doris went forward and held her mother’s hand. She pointed at the exquisite and beautiful paintings in the room. “Mom, look, these are so beautiful”

Megan nodded.

Doris’s tone was indifferent and cold. “It’s so beautiful. Just by looking at it, she can’t help but feel jealous. Moreover, you deliberately praised me and belittled Olivia in front of her face.

“As time passes, who knows if she will have any thoughts that she shouldn’t have. It’s fine if she destroys these paintings, but if she destroys me…”

Megan was shocked and subconsciously shook her head. “I don’t think so.”

Julian also frowned. “Olivia doesn’t look like a petty person. If your Stella wants to learn how to make sandwiches from her, she has already taught her. She doesn’t hide anything at all.”

“Dad.” Doris reminded him coldly, “Don’t forget that Olivia isn’t our family at all. Think about it, she must have offended someone. That’s why she went through so much trouble to set up such a trap.”

Megan didn’t understand. “That’s right. Why do you think she would lie? If there’s really a grudge, wouldn’t it be better to beat her up to vent your anger?”

Stella also muttered, “How did Olivia offend them?”

“What else could it be?” Doris’s tone was disdainful. “Just look at how she looks. She must have been a mistress and was discovered by the original wife.”

Doris despised women like this the most.

She herself was a genius. She had gone from a small town to one of the top universities in the capital. She knew how to play the violin and drew well.

She was outstanding, so she looked down on those who sold their bodies.

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Doris reminded them coldly. “Be careful. Don’t let her get close to me

After saying that, she turned around and continued drawing Just as she picked up her painthe her right hand, she suddenly remembered something

Her tone was cold. “In the future, lower your volume when you make the sandwiches in the morning”

It was so notsy

She only knew how to make sandwiches all day long. She was happy every day. However, she was so happy because of such small profits.

She thought of her roommate’s parents, who were professors at Capital University, and then looked at Megan and Julian.

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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Olivia was really too tired. She fell asleep the moment she returned to her room.

She only woke up in the afternoon.

When she opened her eyes, she realized that there were a few missed calls on her phone. They were all from Gillian.

She got up to wash her face and comb her hair. After saying goodbye to Megan, she left the house. Gillian was waiting for her in a private room in a restaurant.

As soon as Olivia entered, the restaurant owner welcomed him with a face full of joy. “Miss Sandwich, you’re here. Go up to the second floor. Your friend is waiting for you there.”

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

“Gillian, long time no see.” Olivia was very happy to see her friend.

Gillian quietly sized up Olivia and realized that she had lost a lot of weight recently. There were also dark circles under her eyes.

However, she was very energetic. There was wind under her feet, and she was very happy.

Gillian lowered her head and took a sip of water, using the cup to hide the haze in her eyes.

It had been half a month, but Olivia was still so sunny and lively. There was no gloom in her eyes.

Could it be that the Taylor family did not do as she said and did not reject Olivia?

Gillian was dissatisfied. She decided that later on, she would give Megan and the others a piece of advice to remind them not to forget their business.

“How have you been recently?” Gillian smiled and said in a teasing tone, “Your sandwiches are selling well. I’ve heard seven or eight rhymes alone.”

Olivia smiled mysteriously like a kitten. “Gillian, let me tell you a secret. Actually, I made up those rhymes.”

“What?” Gillian’s hand that was holding the glass of water paused. “You made it up?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. Then, she took out a wrinkled book from her bag. It was called “Manual for Marketing Success“.

“Look!” Olivia happily displayed her treasure. “I bought it at an old bookstall at the market. It’s only two dollars.”

Gillian looked at the blurry words on the book and fell into deep thought.

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

It was obvious that it was that kind of motivational speech to deceive noobs who don’t know anything. Gillian did not even know how to look at this thing. She felt that it was a waste of time to even glance at it.

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

It was a sense of superiority that made her feel superior to Olivia.

“Don’t read this kind of book.” Gillian’s tone was disdainful. “They’re all lying to ignorant noobs. They’re useless.”

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

It was for those who did not have time to focus on learning. The goal was to give these people the illusion that they had learned knowledge.

However, in the end, it was just an illusion. They would not learn the real thing.

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Hearing Gillian speak about the book she liked like this, Olivia was stunned.

She raised her hand and touched the book with a stunned expression.

Gillian took the book and flipped through it. She realized that Olivia had actually taken notes.

The notes were very detailed. There were almost a hundred words on every page.

Gillian’s gaze was filled with disdain. “Don’t look at these useless things. If you like to read, I’ll get you a few good books. These are all lies.”

“It’s a lie?” Olivia was really surprised. “But I think it’s useful. I followed the method taught here and managed the social media account. I already have a lot of fans.”

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

Gillian spat. Fortunately, it was aimed at the side.

Otherwise, she would have spat all her saliva on the table.

Gillian placed her left hand on the table and coughed for a long time. Her face was red and he only looked up after a long time.

“What did you just say? Say it again?”

Olivia blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, “Gillian, are you asking how many fans the account has?” Gillian nodded.

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

It had only been two weeks since she left, but she had already sold sandwiches and started a social media account. She had 380 thousand fans.

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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thoughts and attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological

her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would also become

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others

sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a great

all out to study medicine and become a

case, those big shots would take

it

and wishing to be liked, why not work hard

in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.”

if she was escaping without saying

returned at night, their faces were red, and they

would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also

organized

recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale competition,

she could get to know many teachers from the

in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success in her

have a sudden rise

a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without eating

Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw

Ernesto was back.

a wide network. You

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth

Association.

Association

teacher

teacher, she was

sadly. “No,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the

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he only recommended Olivia to

shoulders could not help

It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness,

raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat

unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only?

and spoke up for

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched

Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had

search.

doubts, he would start

and soon, her information

Husheni was not

family’s lineal

suddenly cried out in surprise

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

paused, and he subconsciously

red as if it was on

not know if she was more

years

by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she

she take in another two disciples five years later

angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on her

nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop

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for fun. She was not very interested

character of the gossip came to

was a very agile

for a second

guess you’re Doris’s

“Are you looking for Doris?

and a look

restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know

competition. It

was mainly held

the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in as

Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to

was all Doris’s

the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about

like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way,

swept

her face did not change, but her understanding

mockery and

could tell the character of the

was superficial and

phone to Bettany and

a lot of things in her

and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can be of

painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she

Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have

person. When she

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the notebook and

looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re

it mean a

not

but she could feel

the notebook to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of

Doris sneered.

it on the desk without even flipping through

student. What made her think

that Bettany would

over again.” Doris

and

gaze was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

say something but could not speak a single word, no matter how

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

hell!” Doris was so mad that she

came down with the notebook and took

home was across the street

less than two minutes,

she entered, she saw no one in the

home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran

pale, and she looked a

a second before saying, “You’re from

looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought

nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door.

hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in your house?”

over and

wanted to deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her

she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three

the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost

happened to

nothing had happened and walked

out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering

He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m

right. Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side,

shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany

the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

gestured for

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are

she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know?

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others just said

Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening.

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the

compromise if

even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly

the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his

covered with tempered

but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much

it! He

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in the room and trembled as

introduction of Rose on

introduction was

surname was Taylor. Five years later, she

also an exclusive interview

in her first disciple, she had already thought

was because she liked the

ground and dialed Rose’s

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was

was painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening

listened, the more

Gillian. “Wait, you

that true?” Gillian

didn’t think there was any

the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small

“I don’t know your

didn’t? It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why

eyes, her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all

words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I

a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

why did you come to

the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an

didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went

her fists tightly and barely managed

forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could

Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just

not to mention he’s only a

numb. It took her

praised me and said I had a

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Gillian, I was just being

Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?”

so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell the expressions on people’s

shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre

this, Rose got

was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia,

among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with

instead of being grateful for

be more

give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t

saying that, she hung up the phone

her painting, everyone from

in the morning would

much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it had

She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still

and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it

and glanced at

you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

feel attached to this

to watch her paint

had always been a responsible person. Even if she had

take on the heavy burden and think for her

had

around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart,

came down from upstairs and

looked over. “What’s

When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at

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came over and frowned.

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

school and

and daughter finally had a better life and

had been

Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been

be a good thing for the family of

started another family

when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance

is!” Megan

Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from

were back,

making a scene at the

who had also urged

Talia was really stupid

It still couldn’t change the

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s

out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches for a

He was down.

crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have

Thank god!

that Olivia was calling him

he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be

Wood rushed over in high

going on?”

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and

god! Marco was

was a big case. Even the biological

a call to

hurriedly stepped forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we

was swayed and

small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she

and saw Bettany lying

several times, but Bettany did

as he realized that

dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s

nodded. “I

why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in

I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the

an old saying that

parents must be closer than with

if Bettany sided with her

doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt,

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had broken her

evidence in advance before calling

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

a genius

all of them away, and Bettany was sent to

the police station to make a

you find out Bettany Fulham had

the door. One of them seemed

There was a small piece of broken

Marco and his colleagues looked at each other

could not help but admire her observation. She could have seen all

Fulham and Talia

face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter,

applauded. “Oh my god, that’s

even become

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read

didn’t seem to be

deduced everything just by sending a notebook over. You

Wasn’t she good?

did not think it was such a big deal of

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

he almost forgot

the fact, but they had a

up, she might cover

they were her parents

reminded her kindly, “You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?” Marco

a false

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue

home and settle it

brought some food over

had only

myself. It’s for you. I hope you

and saw an oil painting of the Virgin

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt

surprised. “Did you

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and

said, Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent

school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money

Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched

gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her

too thick. Not good.” Doris had

her hand and directly poked

the Virgin

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

“Why did you push

After a long time, she said, “You

Doris was disdainful.

impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage of

took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint

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brought

She even knocked out her own

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have such

police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return

circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business

She lowered her eyes and held an

feeling that

Why would they despise her for meddling in

her temples and the suspicion in

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with

the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time.

in love with

like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as

to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in

curious. He could not have gone through so much

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face

would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I

idea?” Ernesto

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came

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such a location and in such a situation. In the

she liked treated her sister well because of a

for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

her to take the small road to the east, saying

not think too much about it. She walked

the city. There were

was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but it was already

to

stopped in

wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to

long legs also stretched into the middle of the road, trying to trip

If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring light shining on his

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to

it was

in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in the

Ernesto.

at all. He could only determine where

a low grunt, Ernesto said weakly,

at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you a

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could

head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s

She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left.

eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something poking his left

He nodded. “Yes.”

police immediately and get someone

can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go

Olivia

call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that I have

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and

why

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of

believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she

If she was extorted, she would go

on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it

had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent

sudden pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

his abdomen was

it hurt

fell to

care less about covering his face. He

raised her flashlight and

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more shocking

said coldly.

calm expression changed drastically

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you be

removed from his hypnosis

she said in a low voice, “I woke up when

do you mean?” Ernesto

tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone

preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a

set a time

one–month deadline was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and remove

the hypnosis would not be

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the

under Emesto’s control, or

a

leaving the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two

was Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of

le due cathon!

When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and

going to see Cullat as you

not log and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow

get a

ducked

Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her

still feel the

was the most

had already done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was

to make herself feel at

“I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited.

to cut ties with Ernesto, which made him feel

tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do with

tonight, they were no longer

suddenly

to say

to speak. She got into the car

cold and heartless. She

Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and

was left was a thick, foul–smelling

What a hateful girl!

in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say

she was going and if she wanted to

Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go

asked, “Where are

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet to

went over and knocked on the

while, Bettany

door and gestured for her to come

After all, it was almost midnight. It was

Olivia had helped her in the

mustered her courage and

it’s already so late. What’s the

little nervous and sat

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m

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give

was surprised. “Where are

a

knocking on the

the car window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest.

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will be chopped

he said this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

him away and apologized to Olivia.

and looked embarrassed,

while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is

finished speaking, her face flushed red

had the courage to admit that

Olivia said calmly.

Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back

hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor

was very smart and immediately realized that there should be

reason.

further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you

leave it to

opened the car door. “Wait for me

she got out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll

away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he

lady was so lucky

future, she might

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia

your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also

for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred

that, she hung

members of the Taylor family

a while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that.

dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t

sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you

Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them

Stella

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

a

only learned three of them,

should we do?” Stella was so anxious

upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I

sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so

affect Doris’s painting. We might

Stella was furious. She raised her head and glared at Derek before stomping

frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is

disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can

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family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when

Derek was used to her attitude and

lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking

Doris again, he felt

turned around and went upstairs

suddenly received a call from the express delivery.

her pen and looked happy. “It must

She

her shoes and ran

at the counter and looked at

“Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened it as she walked toward

into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want

hand that was tearing the

Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake

can you talk to your

her head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to marry a

him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can you help

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still

How can you be so heartless and not act like an

his anger on Talia. “How did you teach

and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the future, their feelings

Tucker grew impatient.

if you use despicable methods to knock me out

looked at Bettany angrily with reddened

already used to her

longer hurt. She just

hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never

she ran

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called out

grabbed Talia and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see how she

couldn’t help but

flashed in the depths of

Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll

glanced at Talia and suddenly

raised his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand

her head and

her

understand. She couldn’t

relying on her for so many

wanted to force her to get

her face, Bettany opened the

was very light. It should be a piece of

that it should

so Olivia also gave

had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but a

found it strange. Did people

envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it

casually took out a thin golden paper shell and

was a line

more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

weak, and her wrist trembled slightly.

this moment, she suspected that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the invitation

was true! It was actually true!

given to her by Olivia. Who exactly

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her heart pounding so

and over again, feeling like she was in a

a good thing really happen

was not a

she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to be

decisive person.

invitation,

not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned

Doris was

competition was very important to her, so she

was a little surprised. “Why are

invitation letter. As she ran too quickly,

took a while for her to

bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

Bettany had always

in her eyes.

couldn’t control her excitement and showed the invitation to

Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered

Bettany’s name

was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression,

not seem like a good idea for her to

was a little

too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did

participating in this competition. The two of them

that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris

ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to

on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who Olivia

Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to do

looked a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know

didn’t

I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and give

before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

landed on the invitation letter. Her

painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany had already finished painting and she was thinking about

gripped the painting so tightly that her knuckles

and again, looking at the

composition and color of

enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any

smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my

and said in

I’ve been drawing recently.

her and bade

Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village

drew another

a little awkward and was not as good as the

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on

her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

shook her head

good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned by

face was unhappy all

saying that his

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain

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exterior of Ellis,

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

fear that they

was as obedient as a

vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration

really sad, extremely

the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the

did not agree to Olivia taking

not dare to say

domineering CEOs were able to manipulate

he was timid and obedient

comparison was too

every day and didn’t like

son was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that

was because he was afraid that

Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would

could Daniel

to compete with her

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched

dramas and novels were all fake. The male

the female lead, how

snatching Andrew from her, even

in

night, Daniel went

the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he

actually pretending

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently.

poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone,

not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

can you be sure that you’re

less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t

believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

looked up at Daniel for a long time before

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly

must have found

he realized that he had been discovered,

thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it

floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

and picked up the iPad. He looked at the video. “23

for a

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two minutes,

indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad

head and

was very satisfied with his son’s

He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t

had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked exceptionally

of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to

make a promise with

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously

of heartache of

was

like a father

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories and

his phone and slowly typed on Facebook

his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

that he was tired because he had to act

Olivia

long after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

fingers began to tremble and he could not press

a long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

the way back. She felt a little dizzy,

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she

flipped through it. Coincidentally, she

actions preceded her

moment to realize

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afraid to tell Olivia that

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

her child,

Daniel beat

not bear to

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost

dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear to

Andrew from her, even if Olivia

would rather die in pain

at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that

pretending to

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

little face with his two

stepped forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew

dreaming. He argued, “I really

his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

couldn’t care less about pretending.

believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was especially

Daniel for

a

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she originally wanted to give him a surprise,

was feeling

them spoke. Only their rapid breathing

was like

almost imagine the color of

put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon

moment, she must

a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could

suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

able to

sexy voice came out

her lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy

“Daniel.”

them did not speak.

longing spread along

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made

Ha–ha!

She had never liked someone

into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She

weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with

passed, Olivia liked him

and more

be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat,

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

I still have about two hours before I

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

that Olivia was silent, Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried just

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her

felt a

do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He

instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her

the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was so

happening, Daniel even came

Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would

and his mind was still

to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a

looked up

and reminded him, “Do you remember

looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and

smiled cruelly. “You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll

then he instantly pouted

Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?” he

cries, Olivia’s

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson

at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she

exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and

room.

she was really tired and prepared to take a

when she heard someone knocking on

it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his

milk.

“Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out

Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to

nodded. “Then

and entered. He first looked

the bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The

warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the

had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now,

bad intentions in

a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of milk

looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you

her beautiful chin and

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against the

Olivia’s face, causing her

almost hung

her chin and glared at him. “What are

his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

up Olivia and

her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and

her a

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in

eyes,

already

rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all your

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did not see

me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was

one in the afternoon when

Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia

anyone.

getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

and Peter, who were watching television in

to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and

slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away

commotion was too loud. Tyson and

to see Olivia

gasped and raised their thumbs at the

Miss Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone.

already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

and Peter nodded

her head in Daniel’s arms

was already so embarrassing.

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went to

the way,

time ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

old. He has been married for

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age for

Daniel turned to look

little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

one.” She shook

stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

out what he was trying to

to ask him what was going

could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at

light had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator

said solemnly, stressing every

his words in her

of what to

him to bring up this topic

hesitated, trying to figure out

“If you haven’t made up your mind,

Engage?

a breath of

Daniel and

he was lost for words for a

made it! That

sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He

had read a lot

the window, the proposal was very likely to be

was using the

was to engage, not to marry

the three of them went to a nearby

Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was

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even took the initiative

to

the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing

Olivia’s words, he looked up

deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

the table

that was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A

“This

a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that

prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list.

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

out his phone and showed the photo to

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the

to invite a lot

are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped

thought to himself, “Oh no, she found

and said slowly, “Is

am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one

closer to Olivia and whispered,

saying that, he

reacted quickly. He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is

She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her

face. “Then would you

do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to the

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Dear Princess, I’ll see

reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr.

instantly, This tweet went

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over

was at the top

major news outlet

news could be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on. The

believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he had

were in an

sudden. Oh no, how can he get

anyone know?

even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread

also a

on it were all

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I

some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior to

netizens were arguing with

had controlled the s, so

very intense, and

still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for

Technology department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who

10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and

subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet were

got countless phone

parties, hoping to meet his

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could

particular message, Daniel’s

looked over.

her head. His voice was low and

asked in a

Olivia nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

frequented during his youth. He

was busy with work, so he no longer stayed

the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he

club had become

staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t

could tell at a glance who people

Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were

hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome to

Miss, please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is

his gaze languid as he cast a mild look at the

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff. “You

member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures

staff member glanced over from the corner of

actually appeared at

the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

always

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle

her, and women felt no envy in her

Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to

identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she

called her Mrs.

raised her eyebrows and

she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel. “Let’s go

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor.

bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour

a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He

room.

turn back to

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

followed the waitress to the

thing was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted

was going to get a wet towel, but

to wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put them back

out of

either side, Olivia

similar. It was easy

out her phone and planned

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to

pushed her into

and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is

“Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red

around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received?

older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous

a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

back to the supervisor and calmly clarified,

supervisor could reply, the

guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing. Come,

suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our

men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked towards

the private room were dim, and people’s faces were

tapped her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making

was clearly getting

spoke again. “I’ll say it for the last time, let me

man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here and serve me

he spoke, he was about to

nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the

the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

of glass, and so were the wine

bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed

wine and the sudden burst

of the timid ones even cried

in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed

head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the

the shocked crowd

locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it

shivered and

deepened, and her

people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

clapped her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards

a group of people remained

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened

from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

Her face could not be seen clearly,

her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry,

woman glanced over indifferently and did

terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let

clear everything up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern

to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold

the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be

“Go,” the woman said.

as

the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into

way, it would be impossible for

every private room had

specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the two

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up in

button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to

private room was noisy as if people inside were playing a

of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng. He saw

table

to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

to stand up, his shoulders

and fair palm pressed down

Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t be

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come,” she gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat,

him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to

people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

took a piece of candy and threw it at

Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the man who

dilemma, not knowing if he should sit

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this, Michael glared at Sarah and

alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk

to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

they would have thought that she

of poker cards, she insisted on

could skip their

detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh my, that’s

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her

she still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector,

card to

he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just a

sat opposite Sarah with one

to

last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected

also very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with

a joke. However, it came true.

the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have

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Billionaires Missing Darling

it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The

game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This

ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the

cards in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let

her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs.

“That’s the rule.

looked up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do

did not say anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

was casual

just a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a

said, “Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend that he

that, Sarah banged the table and

face was gloomy and her tone

angry that she lost control of

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said.

you

realize

But in the end, she managed to

changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of the privileged rich

with great respect, being

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake

felt that Winona was treated

one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what

credit was now taken by Olivia. That

an outstanding Daniel belonged to

filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds all

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care

with all his love

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense of sadness

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable

they attended

was when they met Winona, a wealthy young

upbringing, she had

in the realm of oil painting at a

a pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster

Daniel had fervently pursued

their long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel

Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s

an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that

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so far as to make a wager with him, insisting

the result far

made it. He successfully made

Sarah was so astonished that

still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a meaningful relationship

time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona

heart was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought

it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately,

and Winona broke up. They

a profound emotional blow, causing him to

back, he became a

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him

this was motivated

child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even

thought that he had been thinking about

be waiting

to her great surprise, he was

clenched her teeth

his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

lowered her head

extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed.

glass

almost choked and coughed a few times before she

back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared

and made way for Daniel to come over

a while, he

was puzzled and looked

poked his

did not get up and

the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia.

not react

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was doing, he suddenly opened his

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a

stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she

during this period. Her plan was

having fun and was

pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her

off and devoted all her energy to learning and

she and Gillian

repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her original

was on the first

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and

distinction was

and Emily brought

handed a sapphire blue fishtail

and

worry, they’re

to the changing room

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046

my first time here

she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

hadn’t even visited 2046

rich man and woman had

actually Olivia’s

lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia

eyes were filled

that Daniel got a bad

was far inferior to

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her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly

finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and

wanted to say

her gaze landed on

could someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she

the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every

promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display a

if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear

chosen this set

cut, and every decoration

uglier on a person than a tattered

waiting to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more

other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around,

a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands

herself in the

she was wearing was tailored by a

a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long

to show off in front

could a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her

to crush

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked

sudden, her powerful aura

be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head to

Sarah was almost crushed

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

finger hard and looked at

She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her.

the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to

Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to

a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as to not even

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but

wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen someone else’s

and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose

Emily was stumped.

of this dress?” she thought while

Sarah said directly, “This

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the

dress?” Olivia looked

her to

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that

want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

like this

Emily nodded cooperatively.

wanted to say a few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much

end, there was no

had already

looked at each other and saw

did not expect Olivia to be

she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover her

glanced over and retracted her gaze,

other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too

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inside.

took a few glances before

walked over and handed the

she said calmly,

nodded and took the clothes to the

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

beautiful. It was not a loss

outcome.

of this, Sarah was

the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that Olivia was

on, she looked at the mirror

mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too

numb as she

the fuck is

was so ugly that

out in this. I will be mocked to

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she

fair and slender arm reached over

whoosh, the curtain of the

was completely exposed in front of

over to take

her expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

left leg. Her fair feet floated in

her hands and seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a good

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked

already taken off her shawl, revealing

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It was even

this

had done it on purpose. She

in her heart was completely ignited and her temper

as it was about to

a deep breath

surprised and looked at

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered.

and tapped

something

has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

the three of them

already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to the

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further

nodded and walked slowly

were many people at the ball. In just a

dim lights,

stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the

dozen couples dancing on the

the tempo increased, there were gradually people

man and a woman left dancing in

the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to

only vaguely sense that the couple

stood tall

slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into

a lady from

surrounding people couldn’t help but

She even heard the people beside her sigh.

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so

you agree?” someone said, turning

expect someone to talk to her. She paused and did not

give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not say

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be

stood up and wanted to walk towards the

that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

Olivia

center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly

revealed a beautiful and otherworldly

constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why

smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I

a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How can

that, he immediately turned around and scanned the

he was looking for her

melted and was filled with

towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about to

Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

with her right hand

nodded and glanced at Winona’s

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

misunderstand. Daniel

and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent

eyes

Daniel continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend.

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held Olivia’s hand and

Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness flashed

her eyes.

for so long, everyone was a

restaurant on the second floor, and

group went over

went to the washroom

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to

from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he

was Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel was too

have much of a reaction.

saying anything?”

put away the pancake and asked, “Say

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you

Sarah was stunned.

continued. “The same height, the same hair length, and

and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and

clearly knew that she had

clearly said this on purpose for her to

it was

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

that couldn’t be

did Daniel like

so quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day

he

had only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend too

sure that she

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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possible for Olivia to place her trust

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prepared by

eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it

her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his

with a red

to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned

eats spicy

at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell

on her

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a

she said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling

spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full

domineering back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell

of them chatted and

were talking about their youth,

that had nothing to do with

familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a little

had met

to his feet and intended to move the spicy

“Michael, why

apologized profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

not ordered by him at all,

as to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite

didn’t come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a

head, unable

use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured

spoke, she placed her

vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only

Hot

switched her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

pupils constricted as she slammed her forks on

before Olivia could

and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I

the spicy grilled fish

looked at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did

only met a few times and eaten

saying this, Daniel even moved to

that he was not familiar with Winona at

not help but

He moved his fork

least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit into a

shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

obediently put down his

did not let him eat it, he would not

took a

to everyone, “I’m going out

a strange silence descended across the dining

Gideon widened their eyes and looked at

eyes were filled

spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

Olivia. He was

over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met

Daniel did not eat

words, Daniel could

of Olivia, he finished

to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her

hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly.

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order

at her for leaving without

but he was still

couldn’t help but

much must

hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core

there for a long time and

and finally found him

speak when she realized

lips were red, as though he had

could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run

realized this, Olivia was

shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to

looked up with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.”

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm

like a kitten tickling and

first, Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought

stopped and suddenly narrowed

was such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study

just a slight movement from her, he understood

that she had

sharp eyes instantly

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

When she saw this, her

your stomach hurt?”

hurt his stomach after eating

shook his head.

raised

where did

as though

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The

to her forehead and said in a helpless and

a tone.

he felt even

a ball of

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home.

the black watch

only

never seen Daniel

and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you

turned his head abruptly, looking as though he was

Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax him at

felt a

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still found a way

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

to the ground and still

nervous. His heart

intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I

go. Don’t leave me behind!”

two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his

too

his handsome

though he had woken up

at Olivia, as though he wanted to

suddenly hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become one and

Daniel’s voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have

Daniel was happy

that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was

haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate whom I haven’t seen

give Olivia

to sow discord between him and Olivia had better

out about it, he would definitely teach them

had put on the mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music didn’t stop.

her.

too many people

was not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right

would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for no

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind and amiable old

without a home

paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to

he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world

his biological

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to

didn’t like to go home, so he

the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those

encouraged Daniel to

saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you,

you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who

not do as they

He was very eloquent and

completely taken in by what he was talking

moment, she suddenly understood

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much

Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what

what did

was a little

with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a long time, Winona’s

given him so much face that he bullied

on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her

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good

leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up

reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to

had returned from overseas as

bad temper. He

returned to the country, she was already

mind to endure everything and do

had gone too

left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a long

She had to let him understand that her patience had its

her in this way

couldn’t stay any longer, so she

her. “Winona, where are

was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and tell him

she left

happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong?

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven

saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she

she realized that he was using Olivia

what he wanted and forced Winona

he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite

but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long

Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted

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Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol.

he was quite puzzled and

and more outrageous. I can’t wait to

you talking

You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked

he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so

trying to find a woman who looks just like

it, but Sarah was sure of

left, she had never seen

might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was

without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

had

reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much

to several hospitals, but none of

was for Amelia to

was suffering from sadness and depression, so

believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from

there were always times

Amelia still saw it.

laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma

to defy her parents and

eyes were red and her heart filled with

her excessive agitation,

woke

famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

the Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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shook his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take

should we do then?” Cathy

in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his

pocket, he tugged at

but his aura was calm

straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard

into silence as soon as he finished

even Cathy, who was most concerned about

this point? Moreover, I’ve

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save

turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

toward

looked at William

had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he

much, with the entire Taylor family’s

his erratic father, and his

from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

and just distance

you look for her now and think of a way to force her to

was very clear–minded and had

and Amelia were the ones who

do anything. At most, he

was human nature. One side was his parents, and

these children could get along

she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level

appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my

William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that she can

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire

phone, William called

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of drawing with Andrew when she

much and answered

she realized

slightly with a hint of

This person was very responsible,

had reached this point, there was absolutely

was nothing important, he would have

why did

hands to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw with

was not entirely

was very polite. “I’m sorry to

Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need

the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms.

“Yeah,” she replied.

you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you,

the tip

rushing, she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the turtle’s

He clapped his hands and

guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like

ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

wanted to frame the picture of the little

Olivia

Olivia returned to her senses and

William’s intention

arises between giving birth to

although Amelia’s actions were a little overboard,

biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child

interaction and exchange of

Grandpa Isaac. He raised

this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed her

to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother

couldn’t accept that her biological mother

from wrong, could not see the difference

said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me wantonly just because she gave birth to

own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does

tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked

it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision

side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is

She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every

the Taylor family is, they can’t

to me and I’m her

understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature

would not take the

human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil things!”

must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the

I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no

resonant. They were like sharp blades that pierced

made his

to hate them so

violently. He knew that every word he had said hurt

back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

end, he hardened

think the

laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay the

you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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one by one, “Emma has already paid the price for hurting

at Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was

mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was

Olivia was silent.

“Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what

bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to

nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for half a month,”

were lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and

Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth,

did love you for

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially

Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the Hushe

family completely reappeared in front of the

accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

like flowers

just a few days, the Smith family’s

never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such

skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it

all left

so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

all seen

top medical team from Bruce Hospital

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it

fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be

television

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William held the phone and a hint of guilt

he said

that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her own

people who knew

her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the

as having a questionable character and may

taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for

heartless, refusing to save a family

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

William was confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze.

downstairs and sat beside

Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

sour

back any longer, tears were welling up

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous

suffering made

knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand of

Daniel leaned on her shoulder

you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on

with

She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle.

his agreement

over and brought Andrew upstairs to

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible at

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor

everything

was stunned for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the

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stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to

coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the

looked up at Daniel. “What about

and said firmly, “I will always stand by your

say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread will

and not let the rumors

was young. No matter what she learned, she understood

She also knew how to plot

a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke

could be persuaded but

she might be

the method

threatened. She had her own way

to save Amelia or not,

could threaten

and comfortable chair and wrote two

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light

and time for the Smith family to

calls

than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor family’s

time, news

reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the

head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds

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She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

the Smith family

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video

like flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith family’s

ordinary people who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an ancient medical family in the

they had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now

left s on

god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t

you all seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many

female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is

Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical

and television dramas aren’t this

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Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited

their eyes, the Smith family hospital was just

hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with

Smith was actually the hidden miracle

Twitter were filled

always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought

said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed

them. It’s not that they’re not

really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and treats

respectable

Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could

hope that Doctor

Doctor Smith

s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that?

Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more

was very worried about Olivia’s

gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some private or formal

with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a threat, to protect

came over to report, “Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed

pay much attention to it. She did not

the person, Olivia nearly dropped her

composure.

is

expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side

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you so much. I miss

was

“Aren’t you in school? Why

girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the

“That’s too ridiculous!

enter the entertainment

was

sold to a

wife of this couple had a good character, but she was weak

happened next, Olivia

only knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made

At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought

but she already

not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a

She told the

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone

little girl was not injured,

the man

sent the little girl to the research institute

would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to

institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a

little girl was still too young, she could not be

willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her psychological

very disadvantageous

the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of

the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell

her head and asked her, “What’s the use

and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

forever.

of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this

I’m already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became

paused for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp

was independent. No

in the name of being a good

enter the entertainment

be able

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William, was

had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss Olivia’s

phone was in

that in less than three days, Olivia

upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted

William was waiting for

doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could

pressure, but she did

took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in

a crisis, but in

hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family,

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

all set off at the same

Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any

turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

and took the phone over. She opened a page and

did not understand what was going on. When he received the

at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his

This…”

calm. “There’s already a medical team here.

still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she… how

finish

these days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern

Cathy said with a serious

could not figure out.

It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical skills really

you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better

help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean

“There’s an

turned

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment before

her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you

Maddie called out, “Olivia won’t come.”

you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must

not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia

the top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting

still be a

she could speak, Cathy had

still hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If

from the slap

her head. She just lowered her

to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to

Amelia, he sometimes

practically devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the

with his mother, almost everything required

becoming the chief manager of

tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden

say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something

firm tone made

grandmother was so harsh on his youngest

of this have to do with Maddie? How could everything be blamed

for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on

It was Maddie’s hand.

“During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family,

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“Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her

everyone looked down

to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the

not even

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Layfield to tell

legs crossed and her arms on the table. She

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to treat

gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell

not say a

lowered her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully

more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake

a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much colder

Smith family as intimately as

the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen

responsible for taking care of them. One of them

was a little

like her own

the time, it was Blake

girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when it was

She was very young and lively.

remembered being very close to Zelen when

Zelen suddenly disappeared

person as if this person had never

Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off

the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up

Zelen?

she left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

was calm, but Blake

“Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m sure she doesn’t have

her fingertips on the table and asked in a

that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about the matters of the

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were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will

frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You

Blake left,

and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people

stopped massaging

her eyes

moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead. “What

My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything

family was, and where my home was, I completely

their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were,

not re these

Speaking of this, t

because I was

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

curious. “Are you so sure that you were

After the accident, it was easy

tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I

it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis

head. “I

to do it too?” This time,

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

After a while, he said, “You learned

question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if he said too

he knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her

was at

come he still felt a little inferior and

had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down

from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could

William called Blake again.

to Olivia. This

voice was filled with pain and

please.”

attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She

the Smith family. She no longer

the Taylor family

Taylor.” William’s

the layers of dark clouds

.

go to the Taylor family herself.

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Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up

that Olivia was coming over to

herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably fooling

was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

certain that Olivia couldn’t

to Cathy’s room and told

“She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a

to tell you. But I’m not sure

Then, Cathy frowned and said,

out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly.

on?”

you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many

Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s

her down and poured her a

He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain

probed, “Then, are we still going to

course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia

Olivia came with Kelly.

ponytail at the back of

and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly,

William could not help but look up at

was shockingly

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her

immediately frowned and subconsciously

looked away, Kelly’s

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared

eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in

at her palm and warned

had to wait for the right time. She had to wait until the day she became

she could torture the people who had

of something, and a trace

Liam and Cathy were

his hand.

did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked

actions. He was surprised that

moment, he was embarrassed and his face turned

Olivia

had connections with the Sullivan family. She

young people were too

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to

their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much.

if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would

was the

doted on

would be the

day, Olivia would

butler to help

care about these

day that Olivia went down and came to beg him

care, but

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could

“Stop right

not stop walking and continued to walk

couldn’t take it anymore

to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

the handrail of the stairs. She turned her

her head to

outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look

her fingertips on the

grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with

replied, “It’s good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have

tone was gentle, but she had no

this. Cathy took a deep breath and

what if

was not at ease with Olivia at

shook her head honestly.

did not expect

fine if you can cure Amelia.

“Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia?

Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s

and was about to

“What kind of

up and stared at William. “What a shameless

this, Cathy was so angry that her

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants

want everything their

his voice and begged for a long time. It was

to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really

the words she had in mind. She

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert

box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as

“This thing won’t

head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

take it anymore. She was scared out of her

hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

spoke, he carried Cathy to the door

knocked

over. Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs.

sharp pain in her chest and slumped to

Cathy back to her room,

Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted.

he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please save Mrs.

me,” Ronald said as he strode in with

“The silver needle is longer than a cup.

not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did

idea what happened. Mr. William seems

Ronald said as he ran

followed behind and fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the

if he gets some servants to restrain

stopped in his

glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right.

mouth curled up, and

a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to

to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll

of cold malice flashed across

have any handy sticks that

suitability of the stick she

shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch

rolling pin?” Sophia

is okay,” Ronald replied, his

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was about the size

held it in his hand, gave it a little shake,

that, he concealed the rolling

door of Amelia’s room,

to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low

he nodded. “I’ll go in

While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged

his right hand and

to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll

has a long–standing reputation

him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved

had his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced

This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and

William thought, “Oh crap!”

intervene, but he simply could not

he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she

seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

He then saw Ronald vomit a

called out and quickly went over to press Ronald’s

and indifferent as she

to glance at Kelly. He was still

thought to himself, “How

over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William

action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting

is soft–hearted and gives in to all of you,

very quickly and carried

learned about the extent of

of his ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate

He just

Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the

the

should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way,

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she

consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the

“Water,” she softly murmured.

consciousness, she was

you’re finally

half a glass of water before she

happened to me?” she asked

at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment

her vision went dark,

not know anything that

her everything that had happened during the

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you

lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as

no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and

herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such

so calm and

stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I

lost my sanity and clouded my judgment.

a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that

He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten

me to accept is that I

covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran

not go so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control

Amelia something to gauge her emotional

Olivia would come again,

believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to

it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

with Olivia either. After all,

her eyes. She seemed to be

again, her eyes no longer held any

had already made a

and Emma, and on the other side

chose to let

thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make

family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four

remained faithful and

had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her

Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all

Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking

there couldn’t be a more considerate child than

my condition.

not bring herself to act

was unfair to

could not let Emma

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in

leisurely, sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything.

took it, he opened it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her

as well as how Samuel and

them inside. The three of them

a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know

became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to discern his

very concerned

information would not be

of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it

tone was as gentle as a spring

that the statement lacked sufficient emotional

to do

out his phone

was doing his homework in his room when the

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s in the

thought, “He’s in the

understand. He’s at home,

he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said, “So

to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced

mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and

Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I

a sweet–talking

out of the study, saying,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

“What’s going

left

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front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia,

looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

not necessarily a must

the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether

that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection

regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very

started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

was just preparation. It did not necessarily mean

understood. “I’ll hold it

Olivia nodded.

quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much

sat steadily on the

the acupuncture therapy on

thank you,” Amelia

a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first.

not

Amelia would do something that could not

in her attitude. She said, “William,

with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly

“Got it,” Amelia said.

at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very

Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel

was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

very clear–headed now. She had never been

years.

both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize

trembled slightly. She

just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m

She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted

a bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there

“I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives

accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll

Amelia took a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter

you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which

say anything. She just looked at

gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to

them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled

Amelia held her fingers tightly and

for Olivia to speak,

felt especially long. Every minute

time,

that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and

this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about

it was used at

“The preparation

Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined

your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense,

not say anything. She just held the

was quick. It was completed in less than an

that required careful adherence.

head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the

upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to the

nodded and

door and asked if she wanted

her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she kicked

lowered her head and glanced at it. It was

“What’s this?” she thought.

recalled for a moment. Suddenly,

thought, “It seems like she brought

must have

up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a

a group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He

to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every

there was a paternity test report between Samuel

the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia

was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain deep within

No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she

managed to find

the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They

one of them was

It was only when she had looked at

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