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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granddaughter because she’ll

bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she

shot.

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

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

elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and become

big shots would

great it

rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and

don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a

she was escaping without

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and

official on this trip, Gillian had also given them

Painting Association organized one

the association’s internal

for Doris.

a large–scale

get to know many teachers

taken in as a disciple

would have a

of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to

her residence. As soon as she entered the door,

Ernesto was back.

such a wide network. You even know

Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a

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

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs.

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so he only recommended

shoulders could not help

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

grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could

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

was angry and spoke up for

to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.”

for almost a month, Saul had already had

search.

encountered any doubts, he would start

full name, and

was not

family’s lineal branch spoke

Saul suddenly cried out in surprise

far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia,

line. She’s a

paused, and

red as if

not know if she was more surprised

years

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

she take in another two disciples five years later if she

at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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fun. She was not very interested

character of the gossip came to

a

was stunned for a second

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

you looking for Doris? She’s

Bettany looked at the stairs, and

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

The painting competition?

How

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

mainly held

not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work

explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked

and gestured for Olivia to take

was all Doris’s Facebook

of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

know shit but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now

swept across it

face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

words of mockery and contempt did not hurt

tell the character of the

was superficial

phone to Bettany and asked her what she

lot of things in her

experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should

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

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

person. When she heard Bettany say this, she

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took over the notebook and

She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

did it mean a

not think

but she could feel that Doris’s

notebook to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be

Doris sneered.

threw it on the desk without even flipping through

was just a junior high school student. What made her think she could

was afraid that

over again.” Doris

up and glanced

clear, but for some reason, Doris felt

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

say something but could not speak

fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked

with the notebook and took

home was across the

less than two

she saw no one in

anybody home?” Olivia put the

panicked voice came from the door, and

was deadly pale, and

she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor

on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook

door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing

on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door

and could not stop

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

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

from its height and compared to the other

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Olivia was very vigilant.

at the door of the small room, there was

had happened

and walked to open the door

outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small

on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

I’m here

Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she

the shadow at the door of the small room and

did not

tilted her head and gestured

“You drugged her. What are you going to

person. When she heard this, she

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

felt this woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she

His

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

compromise if she

to Tucker. She directly pushed the

rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment,

who was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his

covered

didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the

it! He

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the room and

read the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

was

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

exclusive interview

that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

was because she

ground and dialed

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that an

call from

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening to

the more she listened, the more confused

she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait,

true?” Gillian

think there was

current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like

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

didn’t believe it. “Then why did you come to

and people

Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought

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

you come to

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

this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian.

break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm

about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so

about choosing disciples. I don’t just

not to mention he’s only

scalp went numb. It took her quite a

praised me and said I had

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

you also being polite by grading them for

but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read

Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to

this, Rose

thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

“You know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian,

be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all

of being grateful for Olivia, she even

it be more

Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t call me

hung up

Taylor family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to

because making sandwiches in the morning

much to do, Olivia went upstairs

It was distant

the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t

casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish

glanced at Olivia with a

It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you

not feel attached to

came up to watch her paint was only out of

been a responsible person. Even if she had lost

heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

Olivia had no intention of sucking

around and

Doris’s expression looked more

came down from upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over. “What’s

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

street.”

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over and frowned.

mouthful of almonds and

They were classmates, but compared to Doris,

of junior high school and went home to look after

better life and opened a fast food restaurant on

who had been missing for

to earn a living. But he had been away

thing for the family of

had started

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

he is!” Megan frowned.

is tough. She made a scene at the

not long after she were back, Tucker chased after her to

a

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

one knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to be.

a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he

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unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich

out of sandwiches back home and could

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling

he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind

Wood rushed over

on?” he

parents have knocked her out

my god! Marco was

the biological

a call to report to his

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

and

can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk

the small room and saw Bettany lying on

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

darkened as he

with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business.

nodded. “I

it just in case. Even if

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for

old saying that relatives

must

sided with her

she left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could

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lurch had broken her moral

the evidence in advance before calling

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous girl in such a small

a genius

and Bettany was sent to the

went to the police

asked her, “How did you find out Bettany

said, “I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at

help but admire her observation. She could have

extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some other bad

sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger

applauded. “Oh my god,

could even

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be

You deduced everything just by sending

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did not think it was such

colleague at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

he almost forgot about

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact,

Bettany woke up, she might cover up for

were her

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?” Marco

afraid they would make a

a thumbs up. “Bravo!

When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the

home and settle it on their

came home, she brought some food over to

little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant.

for you.

saw an oil painting of the

The entire

“Did you paint

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said

been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many

was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give

her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read

she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without being

pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

frowned. “Why did you push

long time, she

called this thing a painting?” Doris was

said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it

I’ll enhance it

in her

arms.

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

left with

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Megan brought

even knocked out her own

pitiful to have such

Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and

could not help but lecture her.

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in

She lowered her eyes and held

feeling

family should be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in other people’s

and the suspicion

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

town and wanted

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

eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how

in love

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

His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure,

enough. Relationships will become

the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the

so

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked so

ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the

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

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up with such an

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hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In

her sister well because of a

moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

the way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take

think too much about it. She

city. There were no street

little remote. It was only

to the

stopped in her

middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

middle

all, this road was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably

it was

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

took two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

He could only determine where she was based on the source of

grunt, Ernesto said

frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could

and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

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

could not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s

He nodded. “Yes.”

put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and

his head

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gun…”

Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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

Olivia call the

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

were differences between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would

understand why

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side

the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to pay attention

now. If she was extorted,

police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and pounced on

was nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

would definitely snatch

And yet…

to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

it hurt so

to the ground with a

couldn’t care less about covering his face. He

and shone

saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints

no longer felt

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised,

him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had

expression changed drastically

He was stunned.

a while, he

Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

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

low

Ernesto

me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and

in advance. Not only did she have to give

even set a time

appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and remove the

the hypnosis would not be

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to

be under Emesto’s control,

was a national

to Ernesto

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures

Pets

raver of them said an

due

he tward as tw quickly ran a few

see Cullat as you want

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how

get a

ducked

dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

Ernesto could still feel

mind, regret was the most

had already hurt others. What was the use

was just to make

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

not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you

Ernesto,

attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want

were no longer related. They were

twisted. He suddenly

wanted to say

to speak. She got into the car and closed

and heartless. She did not even look

came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an

that was left was a

What a hateful girl!

there be such a woman? She

where she was going and if she wanted to go back

of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no

asked, “Where are we

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought

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

went over and

a while, Bettany

the car door and gestured for her to

almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into

Olivia had helped her in the

courage

so late.

nervous and sat up

nervous. I’m here

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give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

speak when a few clangs came

knocking on

car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why

Bettany was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend.

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

said this, Tucker’s

waved her hand to chase him away and

lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not a

as she finished speaking, her face

everyone had the courage to admit that their biological father

said calmly. “He

Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here

the news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re

I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family

but she was very smart and

reason.

at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia,

in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we are

opened the car door. “Wait for

ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this

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

he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

thought that this young lady was so lucky to be

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the next

we do? Olivia

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from

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

hung up

members of the Taylor family were

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

“She is really too

was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really

It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry

Stella thought of

still don’t know the sandwich filling

a big

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

Stella was so anxious

and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers

felt sorry for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone,

will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well

her head and glared at Derek before

Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits.

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.

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She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she still spoke

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much

with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she

again,

Derek did not say anything. He just turned

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call

her pen and looked

She

her shoes and

counter and looked at Bettany’s back with

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

marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting?

hand that was

Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the

“How can you talk to

her heart. “Mom,

head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can you help

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

How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister

even vented his anger on

was frightened and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time

grew impatient. “Bettany

Even if you use despicable methods to

and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

was already used to her mother being like

hurt. She just felt

her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re

she ran

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out to her

hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see how

help

flashed in the depths of her

lowered her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll

glanced at Talia

cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my

lowered her head

washed her face with cold water to calm herself

understand. She couldn’t figure it

had been relying on her for so many

mother even wanted to force her to get

face,

should be a piece of paper or

that it should

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a

had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting,

found it strange. Did people still write

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

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was it a greeting

a thin golden

was a line of

looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

actually an invitation to the

her wrist trembled slightly. She almost

she suspected that she was in

hard and looked at the

true! It was

to her by Olivia. Who exactly

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was in a

such a good thing really happen to

was not a hesitant

a young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family.

decisive person.

invitation, she

did not understand this competition, Bettany planned

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

Doris was in

to her, so she had to give it

was a little

she ran too

took a while for her to

eyes were bright like the stars

Doris was instantly stunned.

she met Bettany, Bettany had always

in her eyes.

competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and

joking. However, when she lowered her head,

Bettany’s name

and couldn’t believe

seem like a good

was a little

she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not consider

in this competition. The two of

if she participated in

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 didn’t

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to

on the invitation letter

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you

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second sister?”

Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily.

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

Bettany didn’t

little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and give me

it was before today, Doris would

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes

that we’re going to 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

so tightly that

read it again and again, looking at the painting

and color of this

seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint

that she had suffered a deep

put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it.

in a worried tone, “Doris,

a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently.

comforted her and bade

painting Smoke in

drew another

it always looked a little awkward and was not as good as

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

her to be inferior

shook her head like she was

month. He was like a resentful husband who had been

was unhappy all

saying that his menopause

Daniel could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and

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warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to the Northernmost

CEO’s office was

his anger. He could only bury his frustration

was really sad, extremely

to be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking

did not dare to

CEOs were able to manipulate their

he was timid

was

day and

was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

was afraid that Olivia would

her child, she would definitely fight with

could Daniel

not bear to

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to

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

Daniel 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

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain than make

home at night,

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his eyes

actually pretending

him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

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

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

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

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

be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

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

his arms in front of his

looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice

have found him sprawled under

had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out

puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in the

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

moment.

raised his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only

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

and said

nodded. He was very satisfied with

tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from now

of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he

Daniel could not

only ask Andrew to make a promise with

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy and unrestrained

heartache of

was too

acted like a father and a mother for

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her memories

his phone and

deliberated over his words and described how he found Andrew

blanket.

and that he was tired because

setup, only Olivia could see

after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

fingers began to tremble and he could not press

he finally dialed Olivia’s number.

back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her

Even when she woke up, she

it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status

actions preceded her

moment to realize what she’d

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

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

Daniel

not bear to compete

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead

that time. Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not

lead, how could

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

in pain than make Olivia

home at night, Daniel went to

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that

was actually pretending to be

“Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender

his two soft fingers and smiled

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

was sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that

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

in front of his chest. His lazy

and looked up at Daniel for a

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

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give him a surprise, but now

as she was

of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

It was like an

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s

to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like

she must be biting her

a bite mark on her lips, and

suddenly tightened, and his

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

voice

and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the

“Daniel.”

speak.

joy and longing spread along the

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

Ha–ha!

Daniel. She had never

contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She

have wanted to interact with

as time passed, Olivia liked

found Daniel more and more pleasing

good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride

what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick me

chuckled. “Is it okay at

Olivia was speechless.

knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He

did he cry?” Olivia was indeed

was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after

felt a

tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these

had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go

the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like

from happening, Daniel even came

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

daze and his

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so

he blinked and looked up at

and reminded him, “Do you remember what

with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while,

I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by

then he

an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent

Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was

cries, Olivia’s

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him

had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she feel

two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

really tired and prepared to take a shower

when she

open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of

milk.

not convenient

considerate. “I’ll bring

“The door’s locked.”

ready.

Olivia was speechless.

to

she nodded. “Then come

first looked around before placing the

shower. The sound of

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any

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

were many bad intentions in

a bath towel after taking a shower, she

do? The

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep there.”

do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

almost hung on

raised her chin and glared

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

up Olivia and threw her onto

her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body pressed

her

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up

eyes, it

already gone

not help

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not

Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice

one in the afternoon when they got

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

anyone.

done last night by getting up so

Tyson and Peter, who were watching

tiptoed around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong?

Shut up!

he shouldn’t.

a little slippery, she

commotion was too loud. Tyson

happened to see Olivia throwing

raised their thumbs at the same

Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

acted as if he did not notice and carried her in his

“Olivia is

Peter

head in Daniel’s

already so embarrassing. They could

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and Daniel went to

way, Daniel

volunteering, he met a young man

only 29 years old. He has been married

“He married early. He barely reached the legal

your opinion?” Daniel turned to

little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married

don’t really have one.” She shook

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

Olivia frowned.

what he was

ask him

she could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked

traffic light had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with

he said solemnly, stressing

Olivia repeated his words in

her fingers, unsure of what to answer

topic so soon. She had barely

she hesitated, trying to figure out

then, Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do

Engage?

a breath of

Daniel and agreed.

was so happy that he was lost for words

made it! That was

person. He understood humans pretty well.

read a lot

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

was using the exact same

goal was to engage, not to

the three of them went to a nearby restaurant for

proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever he said that day.

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the initiative

think we need to think about it carefully?”

on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only

he looked

his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

fingertips on the table and

the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock.

his head. “This is

a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that was

needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the

confidently.

took out his phone and showed

at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

we need to invite a lot of people.

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to

the rings had been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he turned around, he saw Olivia

heart skipped a

“Oh no, she found

up and said slowly, “Is

“I am just insightful. I knew we would

Olivia and whispered, “I really want to

saying that, he gave Andrew a

blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t

Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you

his face. “Then would you like to be

do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the world the next

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and

This tweet

news of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines all

at the top of the trending

news outlet was

be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The news was

of an eye, the richest man was engaged.

were in

how can he get engaged before I

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard

Look, I 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

was also a link behind

on it were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

such a young age. She must be a genius.”

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

shut up! Are you blinded by money? How dare

arguing with each

controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

not very intense, and there was nothing too

to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who

Technology department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get

select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a

Group subsidiaries posted

them.

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posted. “We will we buy the

* Be hone

bund wh

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the whadde det we will get a free

The nets went crazy

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netizens on the Internet were in

got countless

invited him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

legs bent. He lowered his gaze and

nothing in

reached a particular message,

slowly looked over. “What’s

cradled Olivia in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation.

in a

to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if

a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used

busy with work, so he no longer stayed

years ago. Standing at the entrance once

had become unfamiliar to

were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a

from the way they

hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome

the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you

halt, his gaze languid as he cast a

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at the

neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

the door was suddenly knocked open and

member glanced over from the

managers actually appeared

club, one was male, named

of them had always worked separately

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and soothing

women felt no envy

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

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, as the staff had

called her

and looked at

high–class club. Her EQ is high.”

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

her shoes to get soiled.

to the

room.

would turn back to pick up

minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

that, she followed the waitress

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

was going to get

water. Afterward, she

out

the identical hallways on either side,

It was easy to

out her phone and planned to

soon as she opened her handbag, a red

materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get

pushed her into an unfamiliar

individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying,

instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her

faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received?

room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are

a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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 someone

supervisor could reply, the

Young lady, you’re

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

men giggled and surrounded Olivia from

the private room were dim,

her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip,

was clearly getting

say it for the last time, let me

middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here and

was about to pounce on

nonchalant, but there was a hint of

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the

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

glass,

bottle instantly shattered,

wine and the sudden

the timid ones

in a state of astonishment,

her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told

ignored the shocked crowd and walked

with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to the supervisor. “Open the

supervisor shivered and didn’t

deepened, and her expression

waste her time on these people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed into

sharply, moving deftly despite the

people remained frozen in place

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened

dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk

not be

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

glanced over indifferently and did not

He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I

making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must

His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat,

the surveillance

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as

quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia

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

had its own

it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia

on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to Room

as if people

yet his regal presence set him apart, almost

on the table and beckoned

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up

about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down

a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today,

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hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel,

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

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

on the man who was

dilemma, not

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her for being

the end, he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make

up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

better, they would have thought

she

no one could skip their round with

a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and

Daniel also looked over.

of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine

skip the lie detector, but

the poker card to the waiter opposite her.

card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the

sat opposite Sarah with one hand supporting

to

many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the

Olivia had always won.

the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected

was also very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with you

came true. They had really never played cards

person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can

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initial rounds progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to

dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah got

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said lazily,

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

voice. “What are you doing? It was ages

giggled. “That’s the

and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona?

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

wanted

this moment,

voice was casual and meaningless as

underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs became

“Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t

Sarah banged the

face was gloomy and her

she lost

tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

But in the end, she managed to control

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer

parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with

that Winona was

simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and

he wouldn’t have achieved

taken

an outstanding

was filled with

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over her

matured

he showered Olivia with all his

the matter, the deeper her sense

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

they attended

met Winona, a wealthy young lady

rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never

reputation in the realm of oil painting at a tender

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to

days, Daniel had fervently

feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to Winona’s

Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the Sullivan

more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him

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D

a wager with him, insisting that he would never

far

successfully made

that her eyes nearly bulged out of their

the hope

habits, and Winona had to endure

simply relished having

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

up.

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

he became

control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to

gave

wealth, making him the most

this was

although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his

thought that he had been thinking about

be waiting

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged to

her teeth in

tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil the atmosphere

her head to hide

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

she picked up a glass of red wine and

almost choked and coughed a few times before

to celebrate your engagement

made way for Daniel

while, he realized that Daniel did

and looked

also poked his head

did not get up and remained

looked at Olivia. He asked in

not react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth in

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low

stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was

working during this period. Her plan was to take it easy and

also liked having fun and

pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her

devoted all her energy to

and Gillian

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

masquerade was on

men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were

distinction was the

brought

sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if

eyes and glanced at the

“Don’t worry, they’re all

to the changing room to

her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to

calmly, “It’s my first

exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed

even

woman had been to

actually Olivia’s first time

front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of

were filled with

Daniel

far

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The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden

she wanted to say something

her gaze landed on Olivia, she

someone dress such a cliché dress

all the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still

of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and

flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear

carefully chosen

cut, and every decoration

on a person than

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

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

ridicule toward Olivia.

herself in the mirror,

blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that

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

to show off in

With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura.

crush her in all

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

her powerful aura was

be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her

Sarah was almost

face was ashen as

and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

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

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

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

and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next.

dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for you,

yes. This dress belongs to someone

lowered her eyebrows,

She rolled 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

Olivia so that she had no

wouldn’t be good if word got out that she

at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this?

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning

“This dress

Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to

really like this dress?” Olivia

heavily. “Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her

Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain

you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn

no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear it

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much

the end, there was no

already nodded.

and saw

not expect Olivia to be so easy to

time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover her

retracted her gaze,

the shawl was too big for her to see the

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inside.

few glances

over and handed the clothes to

she said calmly, “Go change

took the

the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

It was not a loss to

outcome.

Sarah was really a little

threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that

everything on, she looked at the

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

scalp went numb

fuck is this!”

was so ugly

this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought to

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

a fair and slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

the curtain of the changing room

was completely exposed in

over to take a

expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

sat on the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as

mood as the smile on her face

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at Olivia.

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her

in it. It was even more dazzling than the previous

at this

had done it on purpose. She had put on the

her heart was

about

a

surprised and looked at Sarah

a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and

and tapped a finger

must be something fishy going

was afraid that Sarah would not be

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

the mask and the three of them walked

at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of

way, she said, “Let’s walk

and walked slowly

In just a blink of an

present was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

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

were about a dozen couples dancing

gradually people who could not

there was only a man and

the center. Everyone was wearing the same

the couple in the

man stood

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

like a

and the surrounding people couldn’t help

also clapped her hands. She even heard the people

heaven.”

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so compatible

you agree?” someone

to

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

Are they compatible?

and did not

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

wanted to walk towards

was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

Olivia in

the center

revealed a beautiful

A trace of surprise flashed

and smiled lightly

back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome

he immediately turned around

that he was looking for

face instantly melted and was filled

towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée,

at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is

she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this

nodded and glanced at

felt a

Olivia’s gaze,

misunderstand. Daniel and I are old

patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are

calm eyes flashed

Daniel continued, “You’re just an

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held Olivia’s hand

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

so long, everyone was

the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went over

went to the

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door of the

from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona behind?”

was Emily and

felt that Daniel

did not have much of a reaction. She just touched up

saying anything?” Sarah looked at

the pancake

her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length, and the

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

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t

just a substitute. Why are you

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

words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the

clearly said this on purpose for

was

still filled

things that couldn’t be

Daniel like

floodgates. There was no prior sign at

he

other for a short period of time, and they did not spend too much time

so sure that she wouldn’t

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she felt that she shouldn’t

incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no effort

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

it possible for Olivia to place her trust in

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dishes prepared by Michael were

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

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it

her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and

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

never eats spicy

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

subconsciously tightened her grip on her fork with

know that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at

mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as

never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together,

“Daniel was so domineering back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat

few of them chatted and

their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to do

familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a little

had

to his feet and intended to move the spicy

so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why

he was muddle–headed and

these spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but by

was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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

didn’t come back, Olivia would really be worthy of

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like

What a silly girl.

definitely be angry and throw a temper at

unable

I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry

she placed her plate

vegetables, so her plate was very

Hot

naturally, as though she had done it countless

pupils constricted as she slammed her

before Olivia could

the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who

slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

him in shock, especially Michael, whose

was he doing? Daniel was actually

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when

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

even moved to the side to distance himself

his actions to show that he was not familiar with

not

was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in

a serving or two of

Olivia was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him,

put

Olivia did not let him eat it, he would

a sip of

to everyone, “I’m going out

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the

eyes and looked

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It was impressive!

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

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

not eat spicy

could

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate of

much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so

the table, clenched into a

Daniel!

much spice in order

must have been angry at her for leaving

been so many years, but he

help

much must he

her deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate

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

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks

speak when she realized

lips were red, as though he had applied

that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That

this,

was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up

looked up with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and

his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front

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on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

a kitten

did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that

suddenly

a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia

movement from her, he understood

she had stopped,

eyes instantly became

puppy wagging its tail

head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with

been soft–hearted. When she saw this, her heart

hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

shook his head.

Olivia raised an

did it

red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him

even tighter. “Oh no! The pain

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

speaking in such a tone.

he felt

burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower

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

looked down at the black watch on

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never seen

face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate 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 resentfully. “To think that you

his head abruptly,

moment, Olivia did not react. She did

a little

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found

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

rooted to the ground and

became nervous. His heart tightened and

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

go. Don’t leave me behind!” he

suppressed them in his heart, but his lips were

too drastic.

hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered.

as though

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to

in his arms with so much force. There was

“Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave

fragile

leave

was

her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time,

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

ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

about it, he would definitely teach

didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music didn’t stop. I didn’t

her.

him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that

saint. He was clear about right and wrong and

that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for no

about Winona, he

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delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is a little

her

without a

to his

child. His parents did not dote on him and

him to his uncle. They said that there was

biological parents thought

and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his

didn’t like to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s

doted on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest

Daniel to

you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own

hope that you will hate them, that you will grow

you must not do as

was very eloquent and knew how to

in by what

she suddenly

pay attention to Sarah.

at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you

did

was a

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

that will make things difficult

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a long time, Winona’s patience

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

on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her

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a good

He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her

had returned from overseas

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye back

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

everything and do

had

left with another woman and hadn’t

she could no longer indulge him like this. She

he continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way

stay any longer, so she

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where

her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and tell

that, she left with swaying

departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why did Winona

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet

engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

it out, she realized that

and forced Winona to return to

tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite foolish.

enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of

alright, don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked,

more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the

talking about?”

“You men are just 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?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked

as he replied, “Her temperament does look

Sarah nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was

seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia

true; he might be doing it

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

had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

health had completely

by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

several hospitals, but none

was for Amelia to

was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to

William did not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

news of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones

were always times when

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing,

defy her parents and everyone around

was shrill, her eyes were red and her

her excessive agitation, after her

woke up

for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here,

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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shook his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t

we do then?”

suit as

in his pocket, he tugged

looked frustrated, but his

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at

fell into silence as

gripped everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about

this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen

at Cathy. “I will do

“So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

reached out his hand toward Maddie and said,

at William

not rested for a few

with the entire Taylor

take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

help from him, but not a single person thought that he

“Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things could slowly

a way to force her to

clear–minded and had things

that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who

anything. At most, he just

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

sincerely hoped that these

on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration for

and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch

and beg. Even if she

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

getting Maddie’s phone,

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the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received

much and

she realized that it was

raised her eyebrows slightly

understanding of William. This person was very

had reached this point, there

there was nothing important, he would have never

did

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

was not entirely focused

very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to

out of the window into the distance. After a

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on the white

rushing, she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly

was stunned. He clapped

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead

nodded and ran upstairs with the

to frame the picture of the little

Olivia

to her senses

understood William’s intention

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

although Amelia’s actions were a

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

exchange of emotions, how could she love

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

it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side more.

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with that?”

I’ve never blamed her

she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept

she couldn’t accept that her biological mother was

distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference

stood up and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she

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

said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to

to me, so she could make the

Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise to resolve the

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

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

No matter how powerful the Taylor

she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t that

nature would not take the

I’ve never seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that

because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else,

to forgive her no matter

were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades that pierced

made his

expect Olivia to hate them so

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew

he looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

he hardened his

how do you think the favor should be

are you never–ending

to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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by one, “Emma has already paid the

harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it

it and has already received the punishment he deserves,

Olivia was silent.

forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want

pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough

night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she

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

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

for five years,” William

I don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want to

William hung up the phone.Chapter

relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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She specially hired world–renowned doctors

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

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

social networks, including Twitter, public accounts,

were like flowers blooming

Smith family’s

contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared,

left s

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

seen

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

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

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

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

Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and

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up the phone, William held the phone and a hint

he said

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

were still many people who knew about Olivia’s

wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

as having a questionable character

the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned

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

not care about Amelia, she still had to think

that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a

came downstairs and

on the phone

had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of

sour and

any longer, tears were welling up in

who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous

thought of Olivia suffering made his

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

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

be with you forever.” Andrew ran over

with

head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with

and brought Andrew

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must

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

everything

an eyebrow, and then said, “What

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

and lightly played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on

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

I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be

about you? Do you think I’m

firmly, “I will always stand

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

need to resolve it from the source and not let the

was young. No matter what she learned, she

hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to

phone call to interrogate her about

was a person who could be persuaded

she might be more

chose the method she hated the

her own way

to save Amelia or not, she had

could threaten

and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a piece

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in

and time for the

a few calls and

a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the

the same time, news began to spread

famous

the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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lives and helping the injured. She specially

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

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

on various social

like flowers blooming after

the Smith family’s reputation resounded

contact with the Smith family widened their eyes

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical

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

left

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know

seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

in Mala, Dr. Moss,

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award.

sounds a little

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 in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family,

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a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently

their eyes, the Smith family hospital was just an

there was an elderly traditional doctor with the

they never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

on Twitter were

why an old man like him 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

I had a tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded the doctors who had previously recommended

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

none. He’s already so powerful, but he still

a respectable

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

that Doctor Smith

Smith

into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as

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

had reappeared, Olivia was

very worried

and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some private or formal

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen

“Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.”

nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She

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

composure.

is it

Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her

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wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss

was

“Aren’t you in school? Why are

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

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

could she enter the

was very

She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t

of this couple had a good character, but

for what happened next,

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to

At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to

but she already had a very serious

first, Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology of men

She told the little

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting

making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked

saw the man lying on

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through

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

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

was still too

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

was very disadvantageous for subsequent

was so young, but her body was already filled with

Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and

use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by my

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with

forever.

too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act

I’m already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

paused for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the

world, everyone was independent. No one

even in the name of being a

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

able to protect

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with William, was

two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he

Maddie’s phone was in his

knew that in less than three days, Olivia

went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright

knew that William was waiting

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

moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a

opportunity to make the Smith family

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

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

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia

total of ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a

walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder.

and turned to

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

did not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he

This…”

already a medical team here. Get ready

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

finish speaking, Cathy walked

residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the

Cathy said with a serious

could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations for

granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience.

skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your

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asked.

his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that

gaze suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve.

an 80%

nodded and turned to

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring

out, “Olivia won’t

you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must

was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these

still

could speak, Cathy had already slapped

Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily.

steps from the slap before she could

head. She just lowered her eyes and

to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this

his aunt whenever something happened

he sometimes felt

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

mother, almost everything required

the chief manager of

her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s

this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie

tone made

grandmother was so harsh on his youngest

with Maddie? How could everything be

his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

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

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mean to use this reason

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

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

everyone looked down

upright method, he chose to

coercion.

as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of

respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned around

not even look at Cathy

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come from Layfield to tell Olivia

with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and

said that he was begging you to

gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s

did not

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

and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized.

of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly

the table and suddenly

for taking care of them. One of

a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She

the time, it was Blake who took care of

was caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold

and lively. She always played with

remembered being very close to Zelen when

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this

Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

force and instantly tore off

it between her fingers. Then, she looked

about Zelen? Who is

it. Why hypnotize me

tone was calm, but Blake

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

fingertips on the table and

said, “The matters of the main family are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of

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wait a little longer. After a while,

looked up and

left,

massaged her temples. His voice

and said in a low voice, “I hate it

massaging for a

opened her eyes and

returned to normal. He lowered his head and

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

my family was, and where

a five–year–old child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home

could not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because

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

was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a

curious. “Are you so sure that you

After the accident, it was easy for a young

firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was

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

his head.

do it too?” This time,

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

say. After a while, he

you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that

Olivia made sound easy.

that if he said too much, it would

he was still shocked by

at

How come he still felt

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

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

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This time,

was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not

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

the Taylor family could

Taylor.” William’s voice was

at the layers of dark clouds in the distance.

.

had to go to the Taylor family herself. It

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the Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

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

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over

so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills

Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

couldn’t do a thing

and told Cathy

very happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.”

saw that Sophia was not in a

Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if

Then, Cathy frowned and

that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and

on?”

this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many

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

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We

we still going to let Olivia treat

Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia

Olivia came with Kelly.

combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head,

her look less sexy and

help but look up at

was shockingly

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him

and subconsciously looked

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water.

thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes,

warned herself that now was not the

to wait for the right time. She had

way, she could torture the people who had

have thought of something, and a

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the

in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

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

on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that

embarrassed and

thought Olivia was

Smith family. She also had connections

that young people

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

Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much.

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

there was the

were lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would

would be the most

Olivia would

snorted coldly and asked the butler to help him take the

did not care about

day that Olivia went down and

care, but

waited here for Olivia.

said, “Stop right

stop walking and continued to walk

couldn’t take it anymore and shouted,

only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

the stairs. She turned her head and looked

her head

It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How

and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

you stay healthy.” “What do

replied, “It’s good for your cervical

you look up.”

argue with you about the nonsense. I have something

gentle, but she had

about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee

ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

at ease

her head

choked. She did not expect Olivia

was cold. “It’s fine if you can cure Amelia. If you

harmed Amelia. Who knew what you

mocking tone, “What’s going on?

choked and was about

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

and stared at William.

was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or

they want

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

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

decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles

of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as

needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal silver

to himself, “This thing won’t end up

he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a

was scared

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

Cathy to the door

Cathy knocked

she could not help but exclaim,

her chest and slumped

to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while

soon as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to

quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally

strode in with a displeased expression.

this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It

anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

as he

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

he

in

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

corners of Ronald’s mouth

situation!” He thought to

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

malice flashed

said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

of the stick she was

said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard

about a rolling pin?”

okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

It was about the size of a forearm,

gave it a little shake,

that, he concealed the

room, knocked, and said,

appraisingly and enjoined in a low

nodded. “I’ll go in and

squeezed in. While

in his right

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your

you the head of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll

around. He then saw Ronald walking

a wooden stick, moved

Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead

had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he simply could not do it

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked

of sneakers. Her movements

a heavy

but it was smashed into pieces by

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful

quickly

her arms. Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent

glance at

“You…” He thought to himself, “How

inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches.

taking action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy

is soft–hearted and gives in to

very quickly and carried Ronald

afterward, William learned about the extent of

were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his

He just

William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling extremely

broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of

the

and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way,

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before she

me?” she

Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within

vision went dark,

did not know anything that happened

had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved

particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded.

was no longer as excited as before.

strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost

so calm and not

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

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

I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma

Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure

for me to accept is that I actually agreed

forehead, wondering why she had

thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by

so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia

Emma.

that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could

was trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s

believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have had

She seemed

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion

had already made a

one side were Samuel and Emma, and on

let go of

Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated her really

This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent.

and committed to me

watched over her day and night. To help alleviate

for Olivia, Samuel

Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She

world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

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

was unfair to

not let Emma

up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held

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 a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch of

Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately.

and found that it was filled with

and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other

the three of them inside. The

Those who did not know the inside

After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like

very concerned about

who saw this information would not be able

because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made

tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t

saying that, Daniel felt that

do

his

in his room when the children’s watch

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

“He’s

at home, so why

as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he

attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

She hugged the little one, kissed

well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to see

a

melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting

“What’s

left

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house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at

of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone

she said, “It’s not necessarily

had any expectations,

of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She

continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that

“I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

arrived at 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 not seem

steadily

therapy on her,

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

that was holding a silver needle stopped moving.

stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have

not at

afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what

was resolute 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.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no

was very gentle. “Can I

not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel free to do

gentle and her expression was

now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

Amelia apologized, “I should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did

not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single

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 with Samuel

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

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. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she

you to forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after

suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before

longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a

did not say anything. She

She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe

Amelia could

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

her fingers

Olivia to

long. Every minute

of time, Amelia grew tired of

which was soft and gentle, yet

Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto the

stuffing a calming pill into

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after

used at this

“The preparation doesn’t go

medicine bottle to her

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

just held the medicine bottle

therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an

specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then

lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that

explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to

and

the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she

put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water,

She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought

seems like she brought it

must have been left

come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a

was a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

a cover for his affair with

took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The

test report between Samuel

of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s how it

bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no

quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if

find

floor. There were about

one of them was

one, comparing them as she went. It was only

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