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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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have

If her medical

shot.

Isn’t it good to let

understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor,

granddaughter, she would go all out to

shots would take the

it would

why not work hard to improve herself and let others come

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

was escaping

Taylor family returned at night, their

they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also

organized

by the association’s

for Doris.

a large–scale competition, it had

to know many teachers from the

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

a sudden rise

excitement.

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

Ernesto was back.

“I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people from the

of her mouth curled up

Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher

she was

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of

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he only

Gillian’s shoulders could not help but

still remembered how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair back

Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter.

is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring

was angry and spoke up

Liebsig now.” Saul took

almost a month, Saul had

search.

encountered any doubts, he

and soon, her information popped

was

lineal branch

cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a

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

She’s a liar!”

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

as if it

she did not know if she was

years

mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down on

another two disciples five years

angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

Gillian looked more ashamed on

the end, Stefan could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.”

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was listening for fun. She was not

the main character of the gossip came

a very

for a

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

you looking for Doris?

looked at the stairs, and

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

The painting competition?

How

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized

mainly held to

What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the

confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

these two words, she immediately realized she

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to

was all Doris’s

her participation in

the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone know what the

swept

did not change, but her understanding

of mockery and contempt did not hurt

could tell the character

Doris was

and asked her what

lot of things in

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

this. I hope Doris

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time.

warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say this,

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took over the notebook

frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means a

did it mean a

not think

but she could feel that Doris’s work was far

“Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be helpful to

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the desk without even flipping

junior high school student. What made her think she

that Bettany

these over

and glanced at

clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

could

time she had fully recovered, Olivia

hell!” Doris was so

down with the notebook and took it back to

was across the street and

less than two minutes, she

saw no

Olivia put

moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out immediately

was deadly pale, and she looked a

second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I get you

imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought it back to

Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else

and could not stop shaking

to deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak

as she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at

sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something

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Olivia was very vigilant.

at the door of the small room, there was

happened to

and

no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a

smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger

Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m

bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied on

at the shadow at the door of the

Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

her head and gestured for them

“You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to sell

person. When she heard this,

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

more stupid, wondering how

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

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke nicely to her,

compromise if she were

to Tucker. She directly pushed the door

called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly

He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them

was covered

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

it! He was

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and trembled as she held

of Rose on Wikipedia again and

introduction was very

whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth

was also an exclusive

took in her first disciple, she had already

was because she liked the

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you

she received the call from Gillian. She then

the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening

the more she listened, the more confused she

the end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited me to

true?” Gillian

think there was any doubt about

If her grandfather hadn’t invited her,

Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well.

you?” Gillian didn’t believe

people from

“I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor

doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

did you come

the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her

tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia

clenched her fists tightly and barely

had been so many years, so how

thinking for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just

to mention he’s

numb. It took her quite a while

me and said I had

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do

polite by grading them for me every

I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell the expressions on people’s

have told Olivia to bring your mediocre

this,

too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe

would have no chance or be in no place to

thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

it be more

of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting

she hung up

painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even

in the morning would

much to do, Olivia went upstairs

at sunset. It

was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get the

her and casually pointed. “Add a little

and glanced at Olivia with a

you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing?

feel attached to this younger

watch her paint was only out

had always been a responsible person. Even if

the heavy burden and think for her parents,

had no intention

around

expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

and heard a noise

over.

eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied,

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came over and frowned. “It’s

a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the Fulham

was the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but

school and

better life and opened a fast food restaurant on the

Fulham, who had been

earn a living. But he had been away from home

the family of three to

started another family

up to no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a

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

a scene at the engagement ceremony,

not long after she were back, Tucker chased after

a scene

reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree to

really

family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s life

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

home and could not eat the

He was down.

thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

Olivia

so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over

on?” he asked

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted

god! Marco

Even the

call to report to his

“Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please

swayed and looked toward

“Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

several times, but Bettany did

he realized that something was

a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When

Olivia nodded. “I

so, why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped

talk nonsense to you for so long? I

and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was to

had an old saying that

her parents must be

with her parents and

a young girl get hurt, Olivia

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lurch had broken her

in advance before calling the

Tucker was furious.

such a meticulous

a genius

of them away, and Bettany was sent to the

to the police station

did you find out Bettany

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

painting on the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at

and his colleagues looked at each other

help but admire her observation. She could have

Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but

The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous

my god,

could even become a

irrelevant. “Do you

shook her head. She didn’t seem

you’re good. You deduced everything just by sending a notebook

Wasn’t she good?

did not think it was such a

“This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

almost forgot about

guess should be the fact, but they

might cover up for her

all, they were

“You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker 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

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?”

make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted

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her.

and they were her parents, so Bettany did not

home and settle it on

home, she brought some food

today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant.

for

an

and the colors were clean. The entire painting

was surprised. “Did you paint

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

student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her

But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money

myself this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting skills

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

too thick. Not good.” Doris had

a pen in her hand and directly poked at

and peaceful neck of the

doing?” Bettany subconsciously

frowned. “Why did you push

After a long time, she said,

thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for you,

one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage of

in her

arms.

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

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dinner, Megan brought

even

really pitiful to

“Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return

not agree with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She

Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

lowered her eyes and

had a nagging feeling that something was

be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in other

her temples and the suspicion in her eyes

moment, her

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted

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

fallen in love with

accept it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff

with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough.

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 her fall in love

gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to hypnotize

unusually flirtatious face

would be that I recognized the wrong person

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

Gillian was silent.

evil. He actually came up with such an

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such a location and in such a situation. In the

watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would she

Gillian nodded. “Alright,

her to take the small road to the

much about it. She walked toward

prosperous as the city.

was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in

to

in

against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s

into the middle of the road, trying

discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

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 he could

was too

in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in

yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying

could only determine where she was based on

Ernesto said

wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood.

Ernesto was speechless.

she a dog? She could even

corrected himself. “The blood is

held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it

see Olivia’s movements. He only felt

He nodded. “Yes.”

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

can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression.

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gun…”

he could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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

Olivia call the

police. Why do you have to

novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police

couldn’t understand why Olivia called

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

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would

did not have any money now. If she was extorted,

police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t

practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power

would

And yet…

his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick

it hurt so

Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the

care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

and shone it

saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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

no longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even

him and said coldly. “Ernesto,

expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

he said,

nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been

at Olivia in disbelief.

in this world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

said in a low voice,

mean?” Ernesto was

“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 that

Not only did she have to

set a

arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way

the hypnosis would not be

country and pressure Fesmuowana through the

be under Emesto’s control, or even the Wilcox

was a

the flashlight to Ernesto and

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures

Pets and

Tavin‘ the raver of them

le due cathon! Lot’s

tward as tw quickly ran

to see Cullat as you want to and tren who

did not log and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow

get a

ducked

night was very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it

feel the coldness

mind, regret was

hurtful things. She had already

make

to look at Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each

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

meant to cut ties with Ernesto, which made him feel very

uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone

after tonight, they were

He suddenly felt an

wanted to say

to speak. She got into the car and closed

cold and heartless.

the time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and

left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

be such a

she wanted to go

was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go

asked, “Where

away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and

already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the

went over and knocked on

while,

door and

all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into

how Olivia had helped her in

her courage

already so late. What’s the matter?”

a little nervous and

nervous. I’m here to tell you

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to give me that

was surprised. “Where are you

a few clangs

knocking on

frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia.

reminded him. “Olivia is

cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business

he said this, Tucker’s tone

chase him away and apologized to

her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

this period of time… be careful. My father is

speaking, her

admit that

said calmly. “He can’t hurt

still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight

heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not

her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor

very smart and immediately realized

reason.

not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I

her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We

Bettany opened the car door. “Wait for me

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

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

When he heard Olivia’s words, he

this young lady was so lucky to be

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found Olivia was missing the next

panicked. “What should we do? Olivia is

your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down

calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your

hung up

Taylor family

Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep

tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even inform

this period of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment,

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as

was already good enough that Olivia was not angry

that, Stella thought of

still

a big

there were a total of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and

What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that

“It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I want. How

more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it. It’s

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

her head and

Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even

by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll definitely take

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was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She

attitude and did not think

He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not

Doris again, he

He just turned

was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It

and looked

She

on her shoes and ran

and looked at

is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened it as she

whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall

was tearing

was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you

you

in her heart. “Mom,

just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and

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

voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act

his anger on Talia. “How did

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

impatient. “Bettany

if you use despicable methods to

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

already used to her mother

longer hurt. She just

and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve

she

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called out to

voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break

couldn’t help but

in the

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible.

glanced at Talia and

and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand

lowered her head

her face with cold water to calm

understand. She couldn’t

had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

even wanted to

her face, Bettany

be a

guessed that it should

painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting

completely opened. Inside was not a

people still write letters

the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it a

casually took out a thin golden paper shell and

was a line

The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became,

actually an invitation to the

slightly. She

moment, she suspected that she was in

her eyes hard and looked at

was true! It was

was given to her by Olivia. Who

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her heart pounding so fast that it was about

and over again, feeling like she

a good thing really happen to

was not

already taken on the burden of the

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

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

Taylor family, Doris was in the

to her, so she had to give

a

ran too

for her to catch her

eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although

in her eyes.

couldn’t

first, Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered

Bettany’s

surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s

not seem like a good idea for her

a

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion to

if she participated in this competition, she

I’m fine.” Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I

that

to me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who Olivia

at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia

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second sister?”

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

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

Bettany didn’t

me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I

today, Doris would definitely not

But…

on

participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was

tightly that her

again, looking

composition and color of this painting

shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better than

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint before?

she had suffered a deep blow

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

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried

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

and

up the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with her

another

looked a little awkward and was

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

to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

shook her head like

a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

was unhappy all

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that

Ellis’s criticism, he had

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exterior of Ellis,

sent Ellis

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

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as

could not even vent his anger. He

really sad, extremely

from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the risk at

not

CEOs were able to manipulate

Olivia, he was

comparison was too

day

son was completely

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married,

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

Andrew was her child,

Daniel beat

to compete with her

Olivia to watch many idol dramas

until she was almost half dead

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead at

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

rather die in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come

pretending

“Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him about

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his

poked his chubby little face with his

fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You

was not dreaming. He argued, “I

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

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

believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

up at Daniel for a long

smart child panicked for a moment,

found

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I

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

moment.

and picked up the iPad. He

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you

lowered his head and

He was very satisfied with

into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me.

were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to

Andrew to make

saw the empty bed. He

kind of heartache of

blanket was too

acted like a father and a mother for

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her

his phone and slowly typed on Facebook

words and described how he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had

setup, only Olivia

he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

tremble and he could not press the button

time, he finally dialed Olivia’s number.

way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she

the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up,

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

actions preceded her

took her a moment to realize what

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to tell Olivia that Andrew was

relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

well. If she knew that Andrew was her child,

could Daniel

not bear to compete with

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead at

loved the female lead, how could

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even

rather die in pain than make Olivia

returned home at night, Daniel went

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

was actually pretending to

did not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy.

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

and asked, “How can you be sure that

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in

for a

for a moment, he would still

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to give him a surprise, but now she

was feeling vexed,

neither of them spoke.

rustle. It was like

color of Olivia’s lips on the

makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like

she must be biting her

on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

tightened, and his right hand gripped the

of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would

a low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

her lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They just held their phones

joy and longing spread along the

and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at

Ha–ha!

Daniel. She had never liked someone so much in

Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

passed, Olivia liked

Daniel more and more pleasing

he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His

what she liked. She was fond of

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I

and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

He quickly found a reason that Olivia

he cry?”

she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

a little

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

she heard that he had cried, her

for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

happening, Daniel even

Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he

a daze and his mind

woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message to

and looked up at Daniel. “I can’t

you remember what

eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It

punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not

then he instantly pouted and cried, “Daddy,

the voice transmitting button and sent

in a

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?” he

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

Sullivan family to Tyson and

Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the

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

room.

a long journey, she was really tired

she heard

Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me,

milk.

lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll

considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

was ready.

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on the bedside

a shower. The sound of water

warm and

Daniel was tempted.

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

he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have

many bad intentions in men who were

out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she

her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where

her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep

over and

face, causing

almost hung

admit defeat. She raised her

eyes. “Of

Olivia and threw her

a moment. She

gave her a

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

opened her eyes, it was almost 11

had already

and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s

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did not see

her

one in the afternoon when

that there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home,

anyone.

to the world what she had done last night by getting up so late?

bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching

Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover his

ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly.

commotion was too loud. Tyson and

see Olivia throwing

them gasped and raised their thumbs at the same

Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone. Her

Daniel acted as if he did

explained to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry her

Peter nodded

buried her head in

embarrassing. They could think

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to

the way, Daniel

when he was volunteering, he met a young

29 years old. He has been

He barely reached the legal age for marriage

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned to look at

little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

one.” She shook

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

make out what

him what was going on

let’s get married too.”

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

turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

Olivia repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of what to answer for a

to bring up this topic so soon. She

she hesitated, trying to figure out what to

your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you

Engage?

took a breath

at Daniel and

so happy that he was lost for words for a

made it! That

understood humans pretty well. He knew

read a lot

to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a

was using the

was to engage, not to marry

the three of them

married. She felt that she had

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the initiative to mention the engagement

to

only wearing a white

words, he looked

his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

on the table and said, “September

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

shook his head. “This

but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they

to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve

out his phone and showed the photo

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

we need to invite a lot of

ready. Try them on and see

had been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he saw Olivia looking at

heart skipped a

thought to himself, “Oh

up and said slowly, “Is this

it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we

closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to

saying that, he gave Andrew a

reacted quickly. He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry

no. What are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more. You’re

raised his face. “Then would you like to

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

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement

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

and posted at the same time:

instantly, This tweet went

man instantly hit the headlines

top of

news outlet was

found in the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

was going on.

believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest man

netizens were in

no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

Does anyone know? I have never heard of

saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels

also a link behind

clicked on it were

Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a

Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he

money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior

arguing with

the s, so the discussion didn’t

intense, and there was

He did not want to see any

Hence…

e–commerce department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill

will send out 100 computers to

lucky netizens who retweeted

on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year

Group subsidiaries posted

them.

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on the Internet were in an

countless

to parties, hoping to meet his

on the sofa, his long legs bent.

as if nothing in the

a particular message,

looked over. “What’s

His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A

asked in a questioning

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

was a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to

happened and he was busy with work, so he no

years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there

become unfamiliar to

well–trained, and their observant eyes

tell at a glance

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

approach and extend

the way, he

halt, his gaze languid as he cast a

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at

as if his neck was stuck. He instantly

this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and

over from the corner of his

two managers actually appeared at the same

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

two of them had always worked

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here.

Vivian also came over.

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was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and

women felt no envy

and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and

gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor,

called her Mrs.

her eyebrows and

she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third

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

to

room.

back to pick up

dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

the waitress to

its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it

was going to get a wet towel, but

to wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward,

out

identical hallways on either

looked too similar. It was easy to

phone and

handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into

a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge

he spoke, he pushed her

bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This

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

The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly

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

gave him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

her head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me for

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged man

guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

his suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our

surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

were dim, and

dark red wine bottle reflected her

was clearly getting

spoke again. “I’ll say it for

his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you

spoke, he was about to pounce on

was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of

It was scarlet red.

to the side and dodged the middle–aged

out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly

glass, and

wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine

splatter of wine and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

ones even cried

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

her tone

ignored the shocked crowd and

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

supervisor shivered and

deepened, and her expression grew

bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

door was smashed into

sharply, moving deftly despite

a group of people remained frozen

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and a

a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up,

blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her

expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened.

woman glanced over indifferently and did not

on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let

woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No

a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold

promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be

“Go,” the woman said.

left as

floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel

the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two

had its own elevator and

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

other, how did Olivia end up in

button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

if people inside were

appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood

about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

palm pressed

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all

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away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged, “Ms. Taylor, please

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

chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass

at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

pressed her palm firmly on

a dilemma, not knowing if he should sit

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at Sarah and scolded her for being

alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

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

she insisted

that no one could

lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh my,

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine and

appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

to the waiter opposite her. “You

exceptional, and he could

sat opposite Sarah with

seemed to be quite

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 poker

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I won’t

joke. However, it came true. They had really never played cards

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

while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from

rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time,

at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth

glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are

“That’s

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

say anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it

and wanted to provoke

moment,

voice was casual and meaningless

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

said, “Winona who?”

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went too far. How could

that, Sarah banged the table and rose

and her tone was

angry that she lost control of her emotions for

her down. “Enough now,” he said.

you

realize

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

present Daniel was no longer

Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to

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

felt that Winona was treated

privileged youth, seemingly lacking any

have achieved

now taken by Olivia.

an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled

all over and left

had matured and learned how to care for

Olivia with all his love

on the matter,

Daniel, and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over

they attended

was when they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been

had already established a reputation in the realm of

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from

Daniel had fervently

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with

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

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so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would

the result far exceeded

He successfully made Winona date

that her eyes nearly bulged out of their

onto the hope that Daniel could have a

bad habits, and Winona

toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to

many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately,

Winona broke up. They separated from that

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the

he came back, he

of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

eventually catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person in

of this was motivated by

child, he had never had any other women

had been thinking

he must be waiting for Winona to

surprise, he was getting engaged to

clenched her teeth

on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

her head to

she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without

up a glass of

coughed a few times

he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared

she spoke, she stood up and made way for

for a while, he realized that Daniel did

puzzled and looked

poked his head

get up

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice.

did not react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his

a woman for

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis,

to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it easy and

Olivia also liked having fun and

the cliff

sealed herself off and devoted all her energy to

and Gillian had

no longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open

was on the

same tuxedo, and the women were

distinction was the

and Emily brought

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

lowered her eyes and glanced

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

the

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you

said calmly, “It’s my first time here

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah

even

man and woman

actually Olivia’s first time

lips in front

eyes were filled with

Daniel got

far inferior

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out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned

wanted to

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she

cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was

were tailored to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which

a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not look

had carefully chosen this set

cut, and every decoration was extremely

even uglier on a person than a

Emily was waiting to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even

was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion

that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then

the mirror, Sarah smiled in

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

little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front

a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She

to crush her in all

her

a sudden, her powerful

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

had been reborn.

Sarah was

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful on

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms.

going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for the next

It belongs

This dress belongs to someone

anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to

her eyes around and suddenly smiled before 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

so that she had no choice but

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen

at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose

Emily was stumped.

of this dress?” she thought while turning

directly, “This

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect

this dress?” Olivia looked

was rare for her to soften her

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah

want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve already worn

like this dress too much. I can’t wait

Emily nodded cooperatively.

Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia

the end, there was no need for

already nodded.

and saw the

not expect Olivia to be so easy to talk

she came out of the changing room, she even put on a

her gaze, not

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the

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inside.

took a few glances before

handed the

she said calmly, “Go

and took the clothes to the

want to wear the clothes that Olivia had

this dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a

clothes and threw them to the ground. Then,

everything on, she looked at

mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her

went numb

fuck is

so ugly

this. I will be mocked to death,”

to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands

reached

curtain of the changing

exposed

leaned over to take

expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as she

in a good mood as the smile on her face

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at Olivia.

taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

this point that Sarah

had done it on purpose. She had put on the

hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited

was about to burst out,

lowered her head and took a deep breath to

was surprised and looked

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

eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

must be something fishy

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

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

the three

Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were

Emily led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where

nodded and walked

many people at the ball. In just a blink of an

dim lights, it was impossible to

She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to

couples dancing on

as the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could

there was only a man and a woman left dancing in

the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to tell who was

couple in the middle had

man stood tall

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

like a lady

and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a

heaven.”

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are so compatible

agree?” someone said,

not expect someone to talk to her. She

not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in

Are they compatible?

frowned and did

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen. It

stood up and wanted to walk towards the

some reason, the crowd that was originally

stopped Olivia in her

not walk over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand

beautiful

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in

smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I not

subconsciously took a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course,

saying that, he immediately turned around

he was looking for

instantly melted

hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re

said gently, “Hello.

shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s

glanced at

a little

gaze, Winona

misunderstand. Daniel

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

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in

in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since

eyes flashed

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

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held Olivia’s hand

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a

restaurant on the second floor, and Michael

went over to

to the

finished tidying up her clothes and was

overboard today. How could he leave with only

was Emily

indignant and felt

have much of a reaction. She just touched

you saying anything?”

put away the pancake and

her feet in anger. “Why aren’t

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and the same cold

look at their backs, it’s easy to

reacted. “Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like

patted Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just

for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel a

that she had gone to

on purpose for her to

was so

heart was still filled with

things that couldn’t

did Daniel like

flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at

exactly did he like about

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loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no effort

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in

possible for Olivia to place her trust

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prepared by

eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy

more satisfying it was to eat

eating to her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his

the fish that was covered with a red pepper

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

eats

saying that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me

her grip on her fork with

that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In

this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her

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

eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy

of them chatted and

talking about their youth,

that had nothing

familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

only she had

to

why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you forgotten

he

not ordered by

was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

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

back, Olivia would really be

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a

lowered his head, unable

used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate

she placed her plate in

her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of sauce

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

pupils constricted as she slammed her forks on

before Olivia could speak, Daniel

grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled

spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

especially Michael, whose

he doing? Daniel

composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when

liked spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t

this, Daniel even moved to the side to

used his actions to show that he was not familiar with

could not help but

He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

fish, spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes.

She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

obediently put down his

did not let him eat it, he would

a

said to everyone, “I’m going out for a

left, a strange silence descended across

Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were filled

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It was impressive!

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

years, he had interacted more with Daniel

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not

other words, Daniel could not eat spicy

he

face was cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort

left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly.

Daniel!

so much spice in order to go

have been angry at her

years, but he was still furious

couldn’t help

must he love

loved her deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her

Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to look for

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

was about to speak when

red, as though he had applied

before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was

soon as she realized this, Olivia

you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel

tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to grab

head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia fell

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

a kitten tickling

Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time passed,

and suddenly

used to develop his career, while the other half

movement from her, he

had stopped, he

sharp eyes instantly became

a big puppy wagging its tail at

turned to look at Olivia with

When she saw this, her heart

hurt?”

have hurt his stomach after eating so much

his head.

Olivia raised

where did

at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though

Olivia stared at him.

to push him off

tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too.

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

could not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked up and

felt

not only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s

the black watch

was only

seen

spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia

saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking

not react. She did not come to coax him at

felt a

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still found a

another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

rooted to the ground

nervous. His heart

his voice was intermittent. “Olivia,

Don’t leave me

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

too

hand and patted his handsome face. Her

hearing Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from a

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he

with so much force. There was an urge

low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re

was happy

in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in

forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s

Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

about it, he

on the mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but

her.

young man. It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let

a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear

would hurt an unfamiliar female companion

Winona, he

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Olivia’s delicate

a good person, but her grandmother

child without a home when he was

paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

and they did not love

incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world

biological

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to

like to go home, so he went to the Anderson

was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just

encouraged Daniel to start his own

into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business.

them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become

must not do

eloquent and knew how

in by what he was

moment, she suddenly understood

to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not

did he

a

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

make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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

him so much face that he bullied her like

publicized engagement event trending on Twitter,

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had a good

toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé

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

she had returned from overseas as he

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her

returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would

everything and do her best to

had gone too

left with another woman and hadn’t

him like this. She had to let him understand that her patience had

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

longer, so she

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where

covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has

saying that, she

of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why did

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

first, when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

realized that

wanted and forced Winona to return to

and deliberately embarrassed Winona,

helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how

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

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and

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table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His

and Emily returning, he

snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the

are you talking about?” Gideon

thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?”

temperament does look a

trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to

see it, but

Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel,

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

lingering sense that something was amiss and

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison as

had

weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18

but none of them could

Amelia to relax

and depression, so he

it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

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

there were always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

Amelia trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is

to defy her parents

shrill, her eyes were

her excessive agitation, after

woke

famous doctors, but they were all helpless

gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of a

don’t we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down her

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top medical team overseas to

do

stood in the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only

in his pocket, he tugged

his

and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only

room fell into silence as soon

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

this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her

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

irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere,

toward Maddie and said,

looked at William

for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things could

think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother,

and had things well

Amelia were the ones

anything. At

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

sincerely hoped that these children could

she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as

choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand

and beg. Even if she wants my life,

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden of

phone, William

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in the middle of drawing with

think too much and answered the call

it up, she realized that it was

eyebrows slightly with

person was very responsible,

she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room for

he would have

did he

to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw with

was not

tone was very polite.

and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be

breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly,

“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 you

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

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

clapped his hands and

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing

the little

was what Olivia

returned to her senses and continued her phone call with

William’s

were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness,

although Amelia’s actions were a

its own length, let alone a child who was

and nights of interaction and exchange of emotions,

firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me

“Ms. Taylor, since you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not

accept that her biological mother was a

not see the difference between

love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she

daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle

time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be

to

would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and

so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m her

a little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me.

the Taylor family is,

it because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter,

you who went

nature would not

that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her

forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to

does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what

were like sharp

made his heart

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

he hardened his

do you think the favor should be

Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay the

calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor

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one by one, “Emma has already paid

Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s

moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it

Olivia was silent.

forcing you. I just want to

gave birth to you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her

your body was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she

that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the

admit that after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this

you for

she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for

hung up the phone.Chapter

Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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the injured. She specially

conscience, and the Smith family was

reappeared in front of the world, no longer

social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

were like flowers blooming after

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

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such

the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

left

can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

seen the

top medical team from Bruce Hospital

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people

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held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

he said he would

morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to

many people who knew about

save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on

questionable character and may not have wanted to associate with

taken over the Smith family not long ago,

family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to the

Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think

that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

stared at her phone in a daze. No one

and sat beside

conversation on the phone

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the

a sour and bitter

couldn’t hold it back any longer,

was a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how

thought of Olivia suffering made his

he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand of

on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by

with you forever.” Andrew ran over from

looked up with

Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me

said, making his agreement clear

came over and brought Andrew upstairs

and knew that she must be feeling

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

shoulder everything

for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you

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took him a long time to recover and said,

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?

in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support

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

about you? Do

and said firmly, “I will always stand

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

and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that

been terrifyingly smart since she was young.

other people learned a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not

call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make

person who could

she might

method

her own way of doing things and did

to save Amelia or not,

could threaten

a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light flashed in

for the

a few calls and passed down

the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

same time, news

to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness of

the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She

and the Smith family

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no

began to create accounts on various social

flowers

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

people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

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

left s on

a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know

you all seen the

top medical team from Bruce Hospital

from

brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

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

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith

little familiar?

Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale

television dramas

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the situation fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and

eyes, the Smith family hospital

acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were

Smith was actually the

Twitter were

was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned traditional

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, the tumor shriveled.

about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not

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

respectable

attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person

that Doctor Smith

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

into prayers for Isaac to

in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear

reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very worried about

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

someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as

to report, “Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at

not pay much attention to it. She did not

meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

How is it

charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily and

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much.

was filled with

you in school? Why are you

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few

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

she enter

identity was very

She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who

a good character, but

what happened next, Olivia

her and said that she had

that time,

but she already

Later, she realized that something was wrong,

She told the little girl these

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

The little girl was sitting

little girl was not

saw the man

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best

girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to slowly

very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency

because the little girl was still

psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her

was very disadvantageous

the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled

communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live and learn

head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

Once you learn skills, you can protect me

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forever.

The little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills,

forever.

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 thousands

adult. You said that

moment. Her eyes gradually

independent. No one could make

name of being a

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go

able to

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Taylor family, along with William, was still

had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been

Maddie’s phone was in his

than three days, Olivia

upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William,

that William was waiting for Olivia to

on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe

that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her

this opportunity to make the

in Olivia’s hands, it turned into an

too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia

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

his shoulder. “Don’t

turned to look

softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed

he received the phone and

fixedly. When he spoke, his

This…”

was calm. “There’s already a medical team

deathly still. “She…

he could finish speaking, Cathy

residence due to her concern

Cathy said with a serious

was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high

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

skill really that amazing? Can she truly

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asked.

himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better

reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can

an 80%

turned to

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

her expression and said, “Mom, do you

“No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to

called out, “Olivia won’t

go beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t

all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia,

still be

before she could speak, Cathy had

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

from the slap

did not raise her head. She just lowered her eyes and covered her

support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt? What can

grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened

was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt

to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children

almost

manager of the Taylor family,

her fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s her

“I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens,

firm tone

was so harsh on his youngest

do with

speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed

It was Maddie’s hand.

wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that

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you mean to use this reason

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat my sister

looked down

to

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words

Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response

time, she did not even look at

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from Layfield to tell Olivia about

her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come

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

to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her

did not say a

stool opposite Olivia. She

came

being hypnotized. She seemed to

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without any

table and suddenly thought of something. “Where

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

was a little

like her own daughters. She was

of the time, it was Blake who took care

clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated

young and lively. She always

to Zelen

suddenly disappeared without a

person as if

was stunned. Her

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off

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

about Zelen? Who

she left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and

calm, but Blake

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 she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m sure she doesn’t have

tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in a

only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about the matters of the

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a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s going

she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

low voice, “I hate

massaging for a

her eyes and

to normal. He

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

parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely

in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over

re these things no

Speaking of this, t

I thought that I had forgotten because I

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

Daniel was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special

curious. “Are you so

was too young. After the accident, it

tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the

it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis was

his head.

to do it too?” This time, Daniel

a few hypnosis books and recalled

know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just

Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he

Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her

at a

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

he had to work harder. Otherwise,

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This

was filled with pain and begging.

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl.

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

about the Taylor family could threaten

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was

layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded

.

Taylor family herself. It was time to find out

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When Sophia came out

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

a while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming

is so anxious that he lost his mind.

of person. Taking advantage

Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

and told Cathy

That’s great. Amelia could be

Sophia was not in a

something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.”

and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about it.”

out of the door. After 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?” Cathy’s

always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

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

is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be

are we still going to let

Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia

Olivia came with Kelly.

combed into a high ponytail at the back

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it

could not help but look up at

was shockingly

and looked at him with her

and subconsciously

Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

falling into the water. The charm

lowered her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the

looked at her palm and warned herself that now was not the

the right time. She had to wait

who had bullied

thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

Liam and Cathy were already

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

not turn in his

choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she

he was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia was

also had connections with

like that young people were

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He

skills. Olivia was still young, so she was

skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not

there was

and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia

Olivia would be

Olivia would

the butler to help him take the elevator

care about these things

day that Olivia went down and

didn’t care, but Cathy

for Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop right

did not stop walking and

it anymore and

only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

and leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She

her head

outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me

fingertips

to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said

for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I

gentle, but

Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can

Otherwise, what

not at ease

her head

did not expect Olivia to say

if you can cure Amelia. If

one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her so

turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your

and was

around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

this point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

thought to herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants me

want

He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went

rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the

words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying

Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle into Amelia’s

the box of silver needles. He felt a

long. They were twice as

thing

only raised his head and

scared out of her wits and wanted to

a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t

he spoke, he carried Cathy to

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it

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

pain in her chest

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she

as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs.

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

said as he strode in with a displeased expression. “What

is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be

said as he ran up the

“Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor family’s home, all

he gets some servants

in

at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right.

Ronald’s mouth curled up,

got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can

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

of cold malice flashed

you have any handy sticks that

the stick she was about to mention, “A

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one

rolling pin?”

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

get it.”

moved quickly and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm,

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

concealed the

strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

while, William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried out

as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

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

his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s

You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how

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

the movement behind him, William turned around. He

holding a wooden

staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her

that she could not be disturbed. This time,

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do it

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood

of sneakers. Her movements were nimble,

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed

solid wood, but it was

saw Ronald

out and quickly went over

cold and indifferent as she said,

at Kelly. He

He thought to himself, “How could such a

Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could

looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I

gives in to all of

quickly and carried

afterward, William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a

He just

hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs.

the

of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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regained consciousness. She was

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she

you’re finally awake!” she

glass of water before she started

to me?”

Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that

went dark, and she

did not know anything that

to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

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

Amelia was no longer as excited

I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing

I so calm

even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated

lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed,

when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned,

He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own

to accept is that I actually agreed

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so

innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran

so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she often could

told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come

come again,

considered herself to have

matter, she believed that

that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have had any

closed her eyes. She seemed to be

again, her eyes no

already

side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was

let go of

marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and

herself, “In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even

faithful and

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

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

she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health

this world, there couldn’t be a

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened

unfair

could not let

even though Olivia was once the

the study of the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in

Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything.

it, he opened it and found that it was filled with information

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

were also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was

said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky,

very concerned about

who saw this information would not be able

no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress.

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a

saying that, Daniel felt that

decided to do something more

he took out his phone

doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

“He’s in the

He’s at home,

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

Instead, he immediately pounced

improved. She hugged the

well–behaved and sweet. He

a sweet–talking little

him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

thought, “What’s

left

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on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder.

head and looked out of the window. Her gaze

she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to

Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations,

patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She

consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately

However, she could not

It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

understood. “I’ll hold it

Olivia nodded.

the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did

sat steadily on the

the acupuncture therapy

thank

a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a

Amelia looked at William and

was not

do something that could not

in her attitude. She said, “William,

a few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia

was

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and

gaze was gentle and

was very clear–headed now. She had

years.

found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt

trembled slightly. She did not say

you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even

voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like

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

a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart.

want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme

her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an end.

longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze.

She just looked at

head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing

between them, Amelia could

God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this

fingers tightly and

was waiting for Olivia to speak,

felt especially long. Every minute and second

an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of

she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you

body suddenly stiffened and she

and stuffing a

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about

used

Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go to

the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This

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

She just held

the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less

specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She

was thinking. It was not until

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

nodded and said, “Let’s

sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said.

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

lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought

thought, “It seems like she brought

have been

picked it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell

of Samuel, Emma, and an

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for his affair

his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the

test report between Samuel and

last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was

if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably

“It turns out that Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if

managed to find all the

floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were

of them was

through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly

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