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

strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would also become a

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others come to

Her grandfather was

she were the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to

case, those big shots would take the initiative to associate with

it

rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard

to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze

she was

at night, their faces were red, and they were

official on this trip, Gillian had also given them practical

Association organized one small

by the association’s internal members. Gillian

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale

she could get to

of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher,

would have a sudden

a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs

to her residence. As soon as she entered the door,

Ernesto was back.

at Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even

the corners of her mouth curled up into a cover–up

teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

that teacher

was nothing

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher, but Olivia

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs.

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he only recommended

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could

at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled

raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat you two

also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So

was angry and spoke

wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched

Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip

search.

he encountered any doubts,

and soon,

Husheni was not

lineal

briefly reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

my god, this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five

She’s a liar!”

the pen paused,

as if

she did not know if she

years

only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that

would she take in another two disciples

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of

Gillian

not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious in

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listening for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

main character of the gossip came to visit

was a very

for a second

you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany,

you looking

and a look of desire flashed

and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How

a niche competition. It was

was mainly held

What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in

confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

Olivia heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could

the phone over and gestured for

all Doris’s Facebook

see the status of her participation in the competition,

shit but told you what to do 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, does anyone know what the color

gaze swept

did not change,

and contempt did

the character

Doris was superficial and

phone to Bettany and asked

lot

handed one of the notebooks to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting 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

in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she

“Doris probably

not a warm–hearted person. When she

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over the notebook

looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting

did it mean a lot to

not think

she could feel that Doris’s work was far from

this. It’s some of her color mixing

Doris sneered.

it over and threw it on the

What made her think she could give her

afraid that Bettany would mislead

these over again.”

and glanced at

but for some reason, Doris

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

something but could

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

was so mad that

the notebook

home was across the street

than two minutes, she

she saw no one in the

home?” Olivia put the notebook

moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia

face was deadly pale, and

was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook.

door. “Alright,

door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered,

over and could not stop shaking in

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 phone,

Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the

the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows,

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Olivia was very vigilant.

there was also a broken piece

happened

had happened and walked

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 aura of a successful man.

even had a smile on his face,

here to see her. I’m not a bad

father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and

shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

tilted her head and gestured for

you going

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know?

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how she could admit it

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

the other side

never compromise if she were

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended

so angry that he clenched his

was covered with

counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so

He was so

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and trembled as she held her

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

was

Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname

exclusive interview

her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

she liked the number

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept

call from Gillian. She

sat down, drinking water

the more she listened, the more confused

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said

that true?”

think there was any doubt about

was the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her,

misunderstood.” Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

invited you?” Gillian didn’t

doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from

surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly

a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

you come

Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition

breath with Gillian.

She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve

had almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could

strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking

not to mention he’s only

numb. It took her quite a

“But you’ve praised me and said

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you understand what

Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian was

lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to

Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How

of this,

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come into contact with the top

or be in no place

thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

it be more

anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you

saying that, she hung up

Taylor family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even stopped selling

in the

she had nothing much to do,

countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still

and casually pointed. “Add a little black and

up and glanced

job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing? Stop acting like

attached to this

came up to watch her paint was only

been a responsible person. Even if she

take on the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

care, Olivia had no intention of

turned around and

looked

and heard a

over.

a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

and went home to look after her sick

better life and opened a fast food

father, Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years,

a living. But he had been away from home for twenty

the family of three to

had started another family

time. He wanted Bettany to marry a

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and ran

back, Tucker chased after her

making a scene

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who

was really stupid

what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed.

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was here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these few

home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches for

He was down.

thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This was not

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in high

going on?”

parents have knocked her out

my god! Marco

was a big case. Even the biological

a call to

him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s

was swayed and looked

pointed to the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check

and saw

her hard several times, but Bettany did

darkened as he

Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up later, she’ll be on

nodded. “I

Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.”

to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to get

doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was to protect

saying that relatives were favored over

with her parents must be

sided with her

without doing anything and watched a young girl get

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her in the lurch had

the evidence in advance before calling

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such

genius

and Bettany

the police

her, “How did you find out Bettany

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to

the wall in the aisle. There was a small

this, Marco and his colleagues

could not help but admire her observation. She could have

made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some other bad

panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter

applauded. “Oh my

even become a

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be

You deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

did not think it was such a

“This is just

he almost

be the fact, but they had

woke up, she might

they were her parents

Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

would make a false countercharge, so

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did

them go home and

Bettany came home, she brought

she had only brought

painted this myself. It’s for you. I

and saw an oil painting of

the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable

“Did

smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a lot

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 and taught her many painting

But she did not give

myself this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve

and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

too thick. Not good.”

and directly poked at

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

frowned. “Why did you push

trembled. After a long time, she said, “You destroyed

was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll

paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll

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dinner, Megan brought up the Fulham

ruthless. She even

really pitiful to have such a

realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded.

but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in

in other people’s

not say anything. She lowered her eyes and

a nagging feeling that

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they

massaged her temples and the suspicion

moment,

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and

the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have you

madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that

fallen in love

calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention

eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them

and

is not enough. Relationships

good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make

gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just

unusually flirtatious face

next would be that I

Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up with such

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fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would

person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to

nodded and did not think too much about

as prosperous as the city. There were no street

was only nine o’clock in the

walked to the

stopped in her

who was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He

middle of the road,

at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

path was as bright 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 the point that

it was

with a strong flashlight and had

from Ernesto.

at all. He could only determine where

Ernesto

wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could

immediately corrected himself. “The blood

in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is

could not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something poking his left

He nodded. “Yes.”

“I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you

police.” Ernesto shook his head and

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gun…”

already taken out her phone.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would

Olivia

police. Why do you have to call the police? I already

thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the

understand why Olivia called the

makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as

the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the

money now. If she was extorted, she would

give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t

boxing since he was young. His skills

pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

he could get close to Olivia, his abdomen

hurt

to the ground with a thud and rolled on the

painful, so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

her flashlight and shone it at

exotic

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained

no longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even more shocking

at him and said coldly.

calm expression changed drastically when he heard

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

coldly, “The hypnosis

Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can

this world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

a low voice, “I woke up when I saw

Ernesto was a

and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything

Not only did she have to give a psychological

even set a time

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

happened, the hypnosis would

would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

under Emesto’s

a

flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

three minutes two

was Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of them

modded le due cathon!

followed beland When he tward as tw quickly ran

Cullat as you want to and tren

and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow how you

get a

ducked

face, blurring her facial

could still feel the coldness from

mind, regret was

She had already hurt others. What was the

to make herself

me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is

Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope

cut ties with Ernesto, which made

Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t

they were no longer related. They were

He suddenly felt an

wanted to say

Olivia did not give him any time to speak. She got

cold and heartless. She did not

time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car

left was a

What a hateful girl!

there be such a woman? She didn’t even

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the

out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take

and asked, “Where

thought of

food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only

went over and knocked on the

a while, Bettany came

car door and gestured

and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get

she remembered how Olivia had

mustered her courage and

already so late. What’s the

nervous and

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m

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to give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where

speak when a few

knocking

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

Bettany was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even

this, Tucker’s

chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

period of time… be careful. My father is not

speaking, her face flushed red with

admit that their biological father

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He can’t

was still worried,

that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not

“You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period

little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized

reason.

only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then,

“Let’s leave it to fate. We will

“Wait for

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 future.

at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was

he heard Olivia’s

was so lucky

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found Olivia was missing the next

panicked. “What should we do?

with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek

for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t

hung up the

Taylor family were

finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said,

“She is really too much. She didn’t even inform us before

already treated Olivia as her child. For a

She started to grumble.

you really

already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take

Stella thought

still don’t know the

a

of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good

do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that

the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of

“Yes, Doris’s painting is

filling in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

her head and glared at Derek before

frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand

painting can be sold for thousands of dollars

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spoken like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her

Derek was used to her attitude and

time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others.

Doris again,

did not say anything. He just turned around

suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a delivery

down her pen and looked happy. “It must be from

She

her shoes

looked at Bettany’s back with a

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 marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and

was tearing the package

Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push

“How can you talk to your

and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to marry

that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save

should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

you be so heartless and not act like an elder

even vented his anger on Talia.

frightened and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t

impatient. “Bettany must

I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to your

already used to her

heart no longer hurt. She just

face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom,

that, she

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out

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

help

the

in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely

glanced at Talia and

was gentle. “I

her head and smiled

to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water

She couldn’t

mother, who had been relying on her for so many years

to force

face, Bettany

be a piece of paper

guessed that it should be a

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia

completely opened. Inside

Did people

took out the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it a greeting

out a thin golden paper shell

was a line of

over. The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

actually an invitation to the

weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold

she suspected that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at

true! It

by Olivia. Who exactly was

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heart pounding so fast

again, feeling like she

thing really happen

was not

taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she

this competition, Bettany planned to ask

ran downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went

family, Doris was in the

competition was very important to her, so she had to

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little

letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not catch

for

Her eyes were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry

in her eyes.

couldn’t control her

react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on the

Bettany’s

into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it.

not seem like a good idea for her to come

was a

invitation, she was too excited. Her mind

thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion to talk

participated in this competition,

hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m

up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris

fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a

sleeve and ask anxiously,

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second sister?”

looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying

a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually,

Bettany didn’t

you help me take a look? You know, 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 me some

today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

gaze moved up and landed on

that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of

so tightly

looking at the painting Smoke in

composition and color of this painting far exceeded

her enough. She did not expect this painting

How did that happen?

learn how to paint

Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell

with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well

comforted her and bade

up the painting Smoke in Village and traced it

another one

and was not as good as the

the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it

be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

her head like she was

not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned by his

unhappy

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

criticism, he had a smart

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exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with evil

sent Ellis to the

office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be

CEO’s office was as obedient as

He could only bury his frustration

really

He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so

be honest, Daniel did not agree to

he did not dare to say

CEOs were able to manipulate

of Olivia, he was timid and obedient

comparison was

returned home every day and didn’t like his

son was

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to tell Olivia that Andrew was

married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

was afraid that

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would

Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with her

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

television dramas and novels were all fake.

the female lead, how could he bear

even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

rather die in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel went to

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had

pretending to be

“Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

He argued, “I really heard it.

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think you’re

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just

his arms in front of his

looked up at Daniel for

for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

found him

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately

it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up

a carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the

moment.

raised his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked

for a

out of bed and hugged

indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish

lowered his head and said pitifully,

Daniel nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me.

little guy had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he

pair of eyes, Daniel could

only ask Andrew to make a promise with a cold

sad when he saw the empty

heartache of not having a wife.

was

had acted like a father and a mother

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

phone and slowly

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

was not easy to discipline and that he

only Olivia could see

after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could

he finally

still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples again and

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she

already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she

preceded

moment to realize

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

that Andrew was her child, she would definitely

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete with her

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

female lead until she was almost half dead and casually

that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

he really loved the female lead, how could he

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if

would rather die in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel went

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down

actually pretending to be

not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him about

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

turned the doorknob with

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew

not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

“How can you be sure

less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just

his arms in front of

up at Daniel for a long

panicked for a moment, he

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she originally wanted to give

she was

neither of them spoke. Only their

rustle. It was like an

color of Olivia’s lips on the

her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that

she must be biting her lower

a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand

in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press her

and sexy voice came out of

blinked her eyes. She

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held their

longing spread along the

seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the heart grow

Ha–ha!

never liked

was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very strange and

have wanted to interact

Olivia liked him more and

Daniel more and more

obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat,

exactly what she liked. She was

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

rubbed her temples and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick me

and chuckled. “Is it okay at

Olivia was speechless.

wrong. He quickly found

he cry?”

nervous.

a little

emphasized his tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and

instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately.

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a

Daniel even

him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if

and his mind was

he also hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so

up at Daniel. “I can’t

reminded him, “Do you remember what you

widened. He 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 punish you by not allowing you to play with the iPad

he

pressed the voice transmitting button and sent

said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried so

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s heart

location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only

Sullivan family had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had

room.

was really tired and

she heard someone knocking

for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood

milk.

it for now. It’s not convenient

considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

she nodded. “Then come

and entered. He first looked

beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water

and a

Daniel was tempted.

had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman.

he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years.

bad intentions in men

the bathroom in a bath towel after taking

do? The bed is wet. Where are you

glared at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to

almost hung

her chin and glared at him. “What

eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

spoke, he picked up Olivia

the sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react,

her

Hmm…

Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes,

already gone

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but

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did not

and pressed her down. His voice was

sex, it was almost one in the afternoon when they

there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too

anyone.

by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

Tyson and Peter, who were watching

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!

he shouldn’t.

wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and

was too loud.

happened to see Olivia throwing herself

of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the same

the cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone. Her

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is

and Peter

her head

it was already so embarrassing. They

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten

the way,

a young man named Noah who was

only 29 years old. He has been married for seven years.”

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage

Daniel turned

Some people married young and some

one.” She

red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying

to ask him what was going

her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a

around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot

turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia,

Olivia repeated his

unsure of what

him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely thought

trying to figure out what to

mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you think?”

Engage?

a breath of

Daniel

so happy that he was lost

made it!

He understood humans pretty well.

had read a lot

was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the first proposal would

the

was to engage, not to

three of them went to a nearby restaurant for

get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed

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took the initiative to mention

we need to think about it carefully?”

only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs

words, he looked up

in his deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

tapped his fingertips on the table and

fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that too

his head. “This is a good

a rush? Would they have the time to prepare

were many things to prepare. They needed to make

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared

and showed the photo to

at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s already set

need to invite a lot

are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you

had been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her arms

heart skipped a

himself, “Oh

up and said

knew

and whispered, “I really want

he gave

pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy?

heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more. You’re so

face. “Then would you like to

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you on September

subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same

This tweet

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines

at the top

news outlet was

the financial column, entertainment column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going

the richest man was

netizens were in an

Oh no, how can he get engaged

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know?

channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?”

also a

were all shocked

a young age. She must be

don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest man in

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you

arguing with

team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go

very intense, and there was

did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to

Hence…

e–commerce department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group

Group posted, “We will send

Group posted, “10,000 lucky

department posted on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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on the Internet

got countless

invited him to parties, hoping to

on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and

expression was nonchalant, as if nothing in

a particular message,

slowly looked

arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group

asked in

and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there

and he was busy with work, so he

several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like

club had become

were all well–trained, and their observant eyes

a glance

and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a

he inquired politely, “Is this your first

languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

at the staff. “You

his neck

moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

over from the corner of his

actually appeared at

two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female, named Vivian

always worked

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

and apologized,

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and soothing

to her, and women felt no envy in

two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs.

she was familiar with her. Notably,

she called

and looked at

Her EQ

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on

the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make

to the restroom. He then

room.

back to

dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded

that, she followed the waitress to

thing was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia.

was going to get a wet towel, but she

wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and

out

at the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found

place looked too similar. It was easy

took out her phone and planned

opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you

her into an

individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like

his introduction, he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m not a

and scolded her. “What kind of training

men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me for

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged man

said she’s a guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia

private room were

wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip,

clearly

“I’ll say it for the last time,

stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here

spoke, he was about to pounce on

nonchalant, but there was a hint of

It was scarlet red.

the side and

private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

made of glass, and so

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine

the sudden burst

ones even cried

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

her wrist, her tone

crowd and walked

door was securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so

shivered and didn’t

deepened, and her expression grew

to waste her time on these people.

Bam!

Crash!

door was

despite the shards of broken glass

a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

private room opened

and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

face could not be seen clearly, but

a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft,

over indifferently and did

was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered

it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must

entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just

I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be wiped

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as

hall was quite intriguing. On 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 by the head waiter, there were also rooms

way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter

private room had its own elevator and

if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up

the wall, signaling

noisy as if people

a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

next to Daniel instantly stood up

to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

slender and fair palm pressed

quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel

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men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards

him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge

chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

turned to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah. “Stop

tradition.” Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the

a dilemma, not knowing

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her

end, he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk

Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the one getting

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing truth or

that no one could

asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

chill

we can skip the lie detector, but

threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her.

had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his

opposite Sarah with one hand

seemed to

She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to watch television and play

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

lost his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia

sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with

However, it came true. They had really

dealt the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace

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Billionaires Missing Darling

for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was

dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs

the ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said

Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued

his voice.

giggled. “That’s the rule.

very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a good

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze

and wanted to

moment,

voice was casual and meaningless

sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

“Winona

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could

that, Sarah banged the table

and

lost control of her emotions

“Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what

you

realize

in anger. But in the end, she managed to control her

was no longer one

her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him

aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake

felt that Winona was treated

seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him

he wouldn’t have achieved what he has

now taken

thought that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled

stabbed all over and left

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care for

he showered Olivia with

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable

that, they

Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she

a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a

elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the

Daniel had fervently pursued

couldn’t help but feel that Daniel

Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

appeared to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing at his

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D

as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able

result far exceeded

successfully

Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

still held onto the hope that Daniel could

Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and

having

times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

up. They separated

emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the

he came back, he became a different

of his family’s business, Daniel

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the

this was motivated by

any other women by his side. He did not even have

that he had

thought that he must be waiting for Winona

to her great surprise, he

her

Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s

lowered her head to

genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel,

a glass of red wine and

choked and coughed a

her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with

stood up and made way for Daniel to come

while, he realized that

was puzzled and looked

also poked his

get

Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked

did not react for

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman

and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and

studying or working during this period. Her

fun and was skilled in various

off the cliff

completely sealed herself off and devoted all

she and Gillian

rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert

was on the first

to change first. The men were all wearing the same

was

brought Olivia

a separate changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this

her eyes and glanced at the

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new

went to the changing room

Taylor, have you been to 2046

said calmly, “It’s my first time here

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

even visited

woman had been to

Olivia’s first time

and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the

eyes were filled

that Daniel got a

far inferior

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clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined

applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look

to say

gaze landed on Olivia, she was

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

dress, every dress was still

of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help

if a Victoria’s Secret

carefully chosen this set for

and every decoration

uglier on a person than a

a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that

room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her

the mirror,

dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and

dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long legs look

the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of

With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her

determined to crush her

Sarah raised her

a sudden, her powerful aura

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm

Sarah was

ashen as

and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s all

raised her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did

It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another

dress belongs to someone else. Ms.

say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

saying in 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 return a

provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to take it

if word got out

and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress

Emily was stumped.

owner of this dress?” she thought while

said directly, “This dress is mine.”

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 wrong one. Give it

like this dress?” Olivia looked at

“Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

too stunning in this dress, so Sarah

“Are you saying you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

wanted to say a few more words to make Sarah like this dress so

was no need for

had already nodded.

each other and saw the surprise

Olivia to be

came out of the changing room, she even put on

and retracted her gaze,

hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her

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inside.

took a few glances before retracting her

and handed the clothes to

calmly, “Go change

took the clothes

clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

a loss to wear it, and she

outcome.

was really

clothes and threw them to the ground. Then,

putting everything on, she looked at the

mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short,

scalp went numb as she

fuck is this!” she

so ugly

I can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,”

trembled, she tried to pull up

fair and slender arm reached over

the curtain of the changing room was pulled

was completely exposed in front of

over to take a

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly

the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her

seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at Olivia.

taken off her shawl, revealing her

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It was even

this

it on purpose. She had put on the

in her heart was completely ignited and her

as it was about to burst

a

was surprised and looked at

character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

be something fishy

already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly

with you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

the three of

Amidst the crowd, in the middle of

walk further and see where Daniel

and walked slowly by her

a blink of an

Coupled with the dim lights, it

stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people

were about a dozen couples

the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people

was only a man and a woman left dancing in the

eyesight, but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It

could only vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had very good

man stood tall and

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side

like a lady from centuries

music stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

the

heaven.”

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are so

agree?” someone said, turning to

someone to talk to her. She paused and

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor are very

Are they compatible?

did not say

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction,

wanted to

for some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged

Olivia in

stand behind the crowd and look at the center

a beautiful and otherworldly

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes.

and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I

himself from Winona. His tone was less

that, he immediately turned around and

knew that he was looking for

instantly melted and was filled with

took her hand and

gently, “Hello.

that, she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right

nodded and glanced at

a little

Olivia’s gaze,

and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We are good

on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered into

to Winona and said in an extremely distant and

eyes flashed with

Daniel continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend.

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held Olivia’s hand

left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

around for so long,

on the second floor, and Michael

group went over

to the washroom

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the

overboard today. How could he leave

Emily

indignant and felt that Daniel was too

not have much of a reaction. She just touched

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked

put away the pancake and asked,

her feet in anger. “Why aren’t

“I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and

you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like Winona.

said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so

two of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle

They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but

on purpose for her to

was so

that this was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It

things that couldn’t be

did Daniel like

flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There

did he like

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would remain firm

Olivia to place her trust in

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prepared by

really liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to

food was, the more satisfying

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place.

looked at the fish that was covered with a

him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned and interrupted

never eats

asked calmly,

her grip on her fork with

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t like spicy

don’t even

tone was familiar and natural, as though she 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 joke. In the

this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good old

yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a single

spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is slightly

few of them chatted and

their

had nothing to

incredibly familiar with each other,

only she had met Daniel

got to his feet and intended to move the spicy

looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many

that he was muddle–headed and

these spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all,

as to why

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

glanced at Olivia. He felt

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was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible

Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and

What a silly girl.

angry and throw a temper at

unable

to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate

her plate in

plate was very clean. It only had a few drops

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had

constricted as she slammed her

before Olivia could speak,

on his plate and said in a

slowly ate the

looked at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to

Daniel was actually

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she

spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me

moved to

show that he was not familiar with Winona

could not help but

He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in a

least a serving or two of

hand that

put down

let him eat it, he would not

a

said to everyone, “I’m going out

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked

eyes were

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate of

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plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

fact, over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at

who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to

words, Daniel could not

he finished half a plate of

to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took

was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice

angry at her

years, but he was still furious with

couldn’t help but tear

must he

hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core

Olivia sat there for a long time and

finally found him by the

about to speak when she realized

were red, as though he

for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to throw up

she realized this, Olivia was angry

poked him and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel

eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached

to do it for you. I

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Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against

like a kitten

pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident,

and suddenly narrowed

such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career,

slight movement from her, he understood what was

she had stopped, he

eyes

a big puppy wagging its tail at

deliberately turned to look

she saw

hurt?” She frowned

stomach after eating

shook his

Olivia raised

where did

red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My mouth

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to

could move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs

hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you

a tone.

felt

there was also a ball of fire in his

against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home.

looked down at the black watch on her

only

never seen Daniel sleep so

You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so

He turned his head abruptly,

react. She did not come to coax him

felt a

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still found a way

the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home.

stood rooted to the ground

became nervous. His

his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry

Don’t leave me

last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his lips were trembling

was too drastic. It

raised her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly

reacted as though he

Olivia, as though he wanted to

in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become one and

I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold

fragile

would I leave you? Have

Daniel was

waist and told her everything 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,

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

not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was going

to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon. as

about it, he would definitely

over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but

her.

off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If

was he a saint. He was clear about right and

that would hurt an unfamiliar

Winona, he talked about

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against Olivia’s delicate

but her grandmother

a

only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older than

like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside all

to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference between the

his biological

was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his uncle in

he

Anderson doted on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those

to start his

a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you

that you

not do

was very eloquent and knew how to

was completely taken in by what he

moment, she

pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

not!” Daniel immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when

did he

a

is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will

will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally

was that she had given him so much face that he bullied her

publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was

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a good understanding

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé

was only one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to

had returned from

Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying

cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was

mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile with

now, Daniel had

left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a

She

provoke her in this way again, she would really return to

stay any longer, so

after her. “Winona,

and tell Daniel that my patience

saying that, she left

of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure.

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel

engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with someone

pointed it out, she realized that

got what he wanted and forced Winona to return

end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

also sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll

Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let

comforted Sarah and pulled her back to the

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he

he was

Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see

are you talking about?”

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

“Her temperament does look a little

to find a woman who looks just like

see it, but Sarah was

she had never seen

doing it intentionally

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

had disappeared without a trace

had completely

reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much

several hospitals, but none of them could identify the

was for Amelia

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her

felt that Amelia’s condition

engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia

were always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia

defy her parents and everyone around

were red and

agitation, after

never woke up

doctors, but they were all helpless against

Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking

Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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invited the top medical team overseas

should we do

dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked

hand in his pocket, he tugged

his aura was calm

looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard

into silence as soon as

even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter, had

in a trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my

carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia with any

he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said,

looked at

the sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his

too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed

erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and

sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

look for her and just distance yourself from

now and think of a way to force her to appear and

clear–minded and had things well

that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had wronged

did not actually do anything. At most, he just stood by

was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no way to

hoped that these children

great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level

twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my

and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that she

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family on

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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the middle of drawing with

didn’t think too much and answered

it up, she realized

her eyebrows slightly

William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and quite

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there

was nothing important, he

why did he

phone, leaving her right hand free to draw with

attention was not entirely focused

Taylor.” William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry

need to be so polite. If you have something

the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may

“Yeah,” she replied.

if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you, who would

she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot

redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the turtle’s

was stunned. He clapped

the little guy on the

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

wanted to frame the picture of the little turtle

Olivia drew

Andrew left, Olivia returned to her senses

understood William’s

were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to favor

a little overboard,

each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised

of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make

also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore,

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

Amelia for being biased. She

she couldn’t accept that her biological mother

right from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and did all kinds of bad

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

she have to ask me to give in? What right does

to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me

it because she gave birth to me, so she could make

was a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer

comes to me?

frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted

Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still do

she gave birth to me and I’m

coldly. “It’s you who went all out

not take

alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil things!”

it just because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the

daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter

powerful and resonant. They were like sharp

made his

didn’t expect Olivia to hate

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every

back and saw

the end, he hardened his

you think the favor should

wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia

told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t

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one, “Emma has already paid the price

didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t a big

moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and not reporting

Olivia was silent.

to tell you the whole story. I want

and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to give

She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep.

losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a

a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is

love you for five years,” William

force you. You can decide for yourself if you want

hung up

Amelia Taylor for several months because

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

were like flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had

left s on

excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family

you all seen the news?”

team from Bruce

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from

in Mala, Dr.

excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family?

female scientist who won the Lasker

a little familiar?

Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest

novels and television dramas

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone

he said he

the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had

were still many people who knew about

her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to

taken over the Smith family not long

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause

did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of the Smith

was confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one

downstairs and

conversation on the phone and knew what was

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of

a sour and

back any longer,

at all,

Olivia suffering made

endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

up with a

and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a firm

and brought Andrew upstairs to do

that she must be feeling

afraid. I’ll go

everything with

an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about?

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dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You

with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is that

you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly

tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say

“What about you? Do you think

said firmly,

for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only

from the source and not let the

smart since she was young. No matter what she learned, she understood it

skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean she was incapable of

William think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her

could be persuaded but not

she might be more

the method she hated the

someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and

whether to save Amelia or not, she had

one could threaten

in a large and

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light

a good opportunity and time for

calls and

over the world

time, news began to

the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over

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

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community

front of the world, no longer

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and

flowers

Smith family’s reputation resounded

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient

Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

all left s on

I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

you all seen

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in

She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still

television dramas aren’t this

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topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited

family hospital was just

was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical

that Isaac Smith was

on Twitter were filled

only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big

brought me to several hospitals and 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 a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month,

really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good

His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and

a respectable old

and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like this?”

really hope that Doctor Smith will

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

Isaac to wake up as soon

and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so

family had reappeared, Olivia was

very worried

bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to

a legitimate identity, who won’t

Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a

and did not pay much attention to it.

nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

is

charming girl

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so

tone was

you in

already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show

but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

could she enter the

identity was very

kidnapped and sold to a

had a good character,

next, Olivia did not

one morning, Kelly called her and said that she

had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s

but she

mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she

suspicious. She told the

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her

little girl was

she saw the man lying on the

the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the

little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to

high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including

the little girl was still

girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to

very disadvantageous for

body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention of

research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive

and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills?

right. Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn

forever.

to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy 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 time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of

an adult. You said that when

for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around

everyone was independent. No one could make decisions

the name of being a

entertainment industry, then she should

able to

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along with William, was still waiting

sleep. His phone

Maddie’s phone was

less than three days,

and saw William, who

knew that William was waiting for

world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help

that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure,

crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of the

crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

lost, with

the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia.

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t

to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William.

what was going on. When he received the

Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get ready

“She… she’s really this heartless. How could she… how

finish

days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her

with

that she could not figure out. Why did William

granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. 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

ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your mother?”

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asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills

out and grab William’s sleeve.

replied, “There’s an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to look

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment

unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you

called out, “Olivia

Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the

arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top doctors

might still be

before she could speak, Cathy

sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap

head. She just lowered her eyes and covered her

frowned and looked at Cathy.

did his grandmother blame his aunt whenever

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for

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

with his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

manager of the Taylor family, especially

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 really happens, I won’t consider Maddie as

tone made William

was so harsh on his

this have to do with Maddie? How could everything

up for his aunt

It was Maddie’s hand.

and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

“You don’t 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 medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat my

everyone looked down

using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox

coercion.

and powerful

William suddenly understood.

and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his

did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or

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come from Layfield to tell Olivia

and her arms on the table. She looked down and

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to treat his

desk and nodded. Her

not say a

lowered her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands

become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare

reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to

intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly

orchid leaves on the table and

there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them

a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She

the time, it was Blake who

remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

very young and lively. She

remembered being very close to Zelen

suddenly

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

force and instantly

it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her gaze

Zelen? Who

left, so be it. Why hypnotize me

Blake was

to explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked

are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head

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left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will

After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can

left,

Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

in a low voice, “I hate it when people

massaging for

opened her eyes and looked

a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the

I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear.

parents‘ names, who my family was, and where

like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over

re these things

Speaking of this, t

had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened.

Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself,

amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

curious. “Are you so

but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a

course.” Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything

little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis

his head. “I undid

know how to do it too?”

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis books and

know what to say. After a while, he said,

answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too

he was still shocked by her intelligence from

at a

richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence

harder. Otherwise, Olivia

over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause of

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to

was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

high and mighty. He realized that Olivia

the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do

about the Taylor family could

Ms. Taylor.” William’s

walked to the study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and agreed.

.

go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to

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house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you

realized that Olivia was coming over to

lost his mind. What kind of

Taking advantage

Olivia couldn’t do

Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia was

That’s great. Amelia could

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a

I have something to tell you. But I’m

up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and

that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary of

going on?”

Taylor, 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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

what, they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like

and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched

quickly calmed her down and poured

a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re

we still going

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

wavy hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of

sexy and girly, but it added

William could not help

was

and looked at him with her

frowned and

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned

like a flame falling into the water. The charm

Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in her

warned

wait for the right time. She had

people who had bullied Olivia to death one

something, and

Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the living

room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He

Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for

choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised

moment, he was embarrassed and his

thought Olivia

Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the

like that young people were

Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see

skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably

even if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was

was

man doted on her.

would be the most annoying

day, Olivia

and asked the butler to

did not care

that Olivia went down and came to beg

care,

Olivia. Cathy could not let

“Stop right

stop walking and continued to walk

it anymore

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait a

the stairs. She turned

to raise her

It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let

fingertips

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you

good for your

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you

but she

Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health

at ease with Olivia at

her head honestly.

did not

cold. “It’s fine if you

you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what

“What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we

choked and was about to

she walked, she said, “What

looked up and stared at William. “What a

angry that her chest heaved violently,

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

to herself, “Who cares whether or

they want

voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs

before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom

to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying a

second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out

looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

really too long. They were twice

“This thing won’t end

raised his head and

was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward

and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

Cathy to the door and locked

hard Cathy knocked

seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying

pain in her chest

to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room,

said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has

quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him,

Ronald said as he strode in with

using both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is

He said, “Where’s William?

what happened. Mr. William

Ronald said as he

just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so

if he gets some servants

stopped in

nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and

with this situation!” He thought to himself,

acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

hint of cold malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly long?”

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick

too long. I want to catch

about a rolling pin?”

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was about the

his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin

to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried

nodded. “I’ll go in and

he spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged

right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s

huh? I’ll

family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off

William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking

a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward

Olivia had his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration.

therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could

was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in

wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table

made of solid wood, but it

a moment. He then saw

called out and quickly went

William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly.

He thought to himself, “How could such a

feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet

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

in to all

very quickly

afterward, William learned about the

bones did

He just

Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly,

himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the

the

needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture

the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up

finally awake!” she

of water before she

happened to me?” she

of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and

somehow, her vision went

know

explained to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that

from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing

the mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was

mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I

after waking up, am I so calm and not

that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia so

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment.

causing Emma to be imprisoned,

act like a father at all. He actually resorted to

for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

golly!” Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why

was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty

she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she

trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state.

hearing that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could not

it could not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either.

her eyes. She seemed to

eyes no longer held any

already made a

were Samuel and Emma,

let go

with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make

thought to herself, “In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also have affairs and keep

remained faithful and committed to me alone all

when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night.

to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone

respect and care for me. She is always by my side,

there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

Emma went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship

unfair to

could not

Olivia, even though Olivia

hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in

cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his

and found that it was filled with

including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each

also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not

profound like an endless starry

was very

who saw this information would not be able

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s

hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March

felt that the statement lacked sufficient emotional

to do

his

his room when

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied,

“He’s

at home, so

the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of

his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying,

Baby,” Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him,

replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I

a sweet–talking little

out of the study, saying,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on the

“What’s going

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while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you

and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it

“It’s not necessarily a

in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not

of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with

arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it

started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the

hold it

Olivia nodded.

they arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily.

steadily on

acupuncture therapy on her, she

thank you,” Amelia

stopped moving. She

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William

not

do something that could not

was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to

gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly

gaze was gentle and

felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so

years.

since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an

She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps

it a bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back to the past.”

to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter. My love for her

forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In

that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection

daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they

did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia

you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers

and Emma between them, Amelia could no

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly

to speak, but Olivia

felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

of time, Amelia

heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell

stuffing a

for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated

was used at this

“The preparation doesn’t go

stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and

your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell

anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was

specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver needles and

not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she

Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to the

and said,

door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a nap.”

slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she

was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful

like she brought it

must have been

planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied

photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near Evelyn’s

biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she

a paternity test report

of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought

bewildered. It 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

he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly

to find

the floor. There were about a few hundred

one of them was about

as she went. It was only when she had looked at

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