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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and attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological

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

shot.

up to others? Isn’t it good

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

the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study

case, those big shots would take

it

why not work

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

was escaping without saying a

the Taylor family returned at night, their

would meet a high–ranking official on

organized one small painting

the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

a large–scale competition,

could get to

eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple

would have a sudden

was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without eating

other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in

Ernesto was back.

such a wide network. You

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up

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

Association

teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

“Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association,

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so he only recommended

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could

It still stung her whenever she recalled

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

“Yeah, that’s unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring

and spoke up for

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig

a month, Saul had already had

search.

doubts,

entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped up on

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal branch

out in surprise as if

Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has

She’s a liar!”

pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

face flushed red as

she did not know if she was more surprised or

years

It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down

two disciples five years later if she wanted

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

with every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on her

and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he

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She was not very

main character of the gossip came to

a very agile

a second when she

guess you’re Doris’s

looking for

and a look of desire flashed across

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

The painting competition?

How did Bettany know about the painting

was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by

held to choose

point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy

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

Facebook status?

she had been blocked and could not check

over and gestured for Olivia

was all Doris’s

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

maker the other day and now acts like a

gaze swept

face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

and contempt did not

character of

was

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her what she came

was carrying a lot

this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris

arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can

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

not a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say this, she

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D

took over the

the footsteps coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re

it mean a lot

not think

nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was

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

Doris sneered.

took it over and threw it on

What made

that Bettany would mislead

over again.” Doris

and glanced at

clear, but for some reason, Doris felt

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could not

had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

was so

with the notebook and took it back

home was across the street

less than two minutes, she

she saw no one in

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the

panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out

deadly pale, and she looked a little

before saying, “You’re from the

she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and

the door.

door when she suddenly turned around

and

it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

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

its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something

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Olivia was very vigilant.

at the door of the small room, there was also a broken

had happened to

nothing had happened and

the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering aura of a successful man. He was

Talia. He even had a smile on

lady, you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her.

right. Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to

slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room

did not

tilted her head and gestured for them

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

mentally strong person. When she heard this, she

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

how she could admit it when others just said

around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she might

would never compromise if

to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open

to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for

witnessed everything. He was so angry

covered with

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

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room and trembled as she held her

introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again and

introduction was very

her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she

an exclusive

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

was because she liked the

the ground and dialed

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

when she received the call

the sofa and sat

listened,

the end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you

that true?” Gillian

was any doubt

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

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

didn’t? It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you come to

had a lot of connections, and people from all

Gillian’s words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

doctor, after all. Why would

why did you

the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art

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

fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in as your

happened back then. It had been so many years,

“Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I

to mention he’s

to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her

“But you’ve praised me and said I had a

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite.

about the paintings? Are you also being polite by

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

to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings

this, Rose got

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

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

chance or be in no place to come into contact with

thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even blamed

be more

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

hung up the

order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak

because making sandwiches in the morning

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

at sunset. It was distant

felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get the most satisfactory

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

and glanced at

think. Olivia, can you please go

not feel attached to this

came up to watch

had always been a responsible person. Even if

on the heavy burden and think for

had no intention of sucking up to

turned around and

without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible.

from upstairs and heard a

over.

saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied,

street.”

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also came over and frowned.

her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and

Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived

high school and went home

and daughter finally had a better life and opened

who had been missing for many years,

Tucker left home to earn a living. But

be a good thing for the family

had started another family

time. He

he is!” Megan

“Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement

long after she were back, Tucker chased after

a scene at the

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

really stupid or

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

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich

was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him for

lousy police officer.

the ashamed Officer Wood

on?” he

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

god! Marco

case. Even the biological parents could not

quickly made a call to report

hurriedly stepped forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to

was swayed and

Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

shook her hard several times,

darkened as he realized

Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own

Olivia nodded.

it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes

nonsense to you for so long? I could have

said and did had

old saying that

parents must be

her parents and

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

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her in the lurch had broken her moral

advance before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

a genius she

of them away, and Bettany was sent to the

to the police station to

her, “How did you find out Bettany Fulham had fainted?”

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

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

and his colleagues looked

admire her observation. She could have seen all those

made you think Tucker Fulham and

There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I

my

could even become a

“Do you usually like to read

head. She didn’t seem to

deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

frowned. It was easy to find out. She did not think it was such a big

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess.

almost

guess should be the

woke up, she might cover

all, they were her parents

carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked on a recording. “There’s a

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

a false countercharge, so I recorded it

a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

it did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the

go home

Bettany came home, she brought

was a little embarrassed that she had only

I painted this myself. It’s for you. I hope you

over and saw an oil painting

the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable

“Did you paint

Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop

was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught

mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money

She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of

her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was

Not good.”

pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of the Virgin

the Virgin Mary was instantly

Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

“Why did you push

long time, she said, “You

was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

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

your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly

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

arms.

Olivia. This painting is

she left with the

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brought

is really ruthless. She even knocked out her own

really pitiful to have such a pair of

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

but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants. Outsiders

Don’t interfere in other

say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in

feeling that something was

benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for

the

moment,

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk to

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

hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to

love with

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

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

at Gillian and nodded.

alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as time

injured and get her to bring me medicine.

gone through so much

flirtatious

“After that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris, who saved

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up with such

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D

such a location and in such a situation. In the

person she liked treated her sister well because of

Gillian nodded.

asked her to take the small road to

think too much about it. She walked

was not as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps in

was a little remote. It was

to

in

against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood

middle of

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

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he could not open his

it was

walked in with a strong flashlight and had a clear

from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

Olivia at all. He could only determine where she

Ernesto said

frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

She could even smell

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood

from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left.

see Olivia’s

He nodded. “Yes.”

call the police immediately and get

shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was

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gun…”

her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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

did Olivia

have to call the police? I already

was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia

couldn’t understand why

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal?

believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still

If she was extorted,

still didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending

nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power was extremely

pounce would

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a

it hurt so

fell to the ground with a thud and

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach

flashlight and

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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

longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised,

said coldly.

changed drastically

He was stunned.

he

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

got up from the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How

be removed from his

walked out, she said in a low

mean?” Ernesto

to someone else without doing anything and let

Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she

a

the one–month deadline was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her

anything happened, the hypnosis would not

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

would not be under

a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures

Pets and

raver of

due

ran a few steps and stopped to front

see Cullat as you want to

did not log and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow

get a

ducked

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

feel the coldness from

was the

She had already hurt others. What

make

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

Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my

with Ernesto,

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

if after tonight, they were no longer related. They

suddenly

wanted to

any time to speak. She got into

heartless. She did

time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already

left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

stomped his feet in anger. How could there be such a

wanted to go back to the

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

“Where are

at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said,

It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had

went over and knocked

a while, Bettany came

car door and gestured for her to come

Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe

had helped her in

mustered her courage and sat

so late. What’s the matter?”

nervous and

comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to

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give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are you

was about to speak when a few

was knocking on the

you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is

terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will

he said this, Tucker’s tone was filled

hand to chase him away

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful.

speaking, her face flushed red with

admit that

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He can’t

saying that, seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight

was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in

stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that

reason.

looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again

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

opened the car door. “Wait for me

a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad.

at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced

young lady was so lucky to

the future, she might have

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in the sandwich shop found

should we do? Olivia is

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

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

she hung

the Taylor family were left

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

dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much.

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

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them before

that, Stella

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t

was a big

shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings

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

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

daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be

morning will affect Doris’s

Stella was furious. She raised her head and glared

your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you

by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be

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

her attitude and did not think much

Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others,

faced Doris again, he felt a little

did not say anything. He just turned around and went upstairs

family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that

pen and looked happy. “It must be from

She

her shoes and ran

sat at the counter and looked at Bettany’s back with

a

don’t interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The

was tearing

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

“How can you

and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter.

father said that the company is in danger now

help him? Doesn’t

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

point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must

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

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

to her

hurt. She just

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

that, she

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out to her

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

couldn’t help but

flashed in the depths of

lowered her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible.

Talia and

was gentle. “I knew it. You

lowered her head and

her

She

who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted

even wanted to

her face,

very light. It should be a piece of

guessed that it

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her

had been completely opened. Inside

it strange. Did people

was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like an

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it a greeting

a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line

The more she looked, the heavier

was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

slightly. She

she suspected that she was in

eyes hard and looked at the

was true! It

her by Olivia.

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heart pounding so fast that it

over and over again, feeling like she was

good thing really

not a hesitant

the burden of the family. This

decisive person.

gotten the invitation, she had to

not understand this competition, Bettany planned

a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get

Doris was

so she had to give it her

walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why

she ran too quickly, she could not

took a while for her to catch

Her eyes were bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was

in her eyes.

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

However, when she lowered her head, she saw

also Bettany’s

too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong,

a good idea for her to come

a little

she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did

be participating in this competition. The two

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she

a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just

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

letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a

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

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second sister?”

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

“Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I

didn’t

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

it was before today, Doris would definitely not waste

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her

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

gripped the painting so tightly that her

it again and again, looking

of this painting far exceeded

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

How did that happen?

learn how to paint before?

moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep

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

with concern and said in a worried

“Yes, I’ve been drawing recently.

her and bade

Smoke in Village

drew another one

looked a little awkward and was not as good as

looked at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a few

be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

head like she was

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

unhappy all

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he

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be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

Ellis to

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

in the CEO’s office was as

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury

really sad, extremely

it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

honest, Daniel did not agree to

did not dare

able to manipulate

in front of Olivia, he was timid and obedient

comparison was

every day

was

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

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

was afraid that

knew that Andrew was her child, she

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete with her

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

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

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

lead, how could he bear

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

die in pain than make

home at night, Daniel went

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

actually pretending to be

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

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in

he was not dreaming. He

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re

He couldn’t care less about

arms in

Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

for a moment, he

have found

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out

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

on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at

for a

bed and hugged Daniel’s

discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with

head and

Daniel nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s

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

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

eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

only ask Andrew to make a promise

sad when he saw the empty

was a kind of heartache of

blanket was

how he had acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories and

phone and slowly typed on Facebook

and described how he found Andrew

blanket.

he was tired because he

Olivia

long after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

tremble and he could

a long time, he

still on the way back. She felt a little

she woke up, she still

through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook

actions preceded her

a moment to

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to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

she knew that Andrew was her child, she

could Daniel

could not bear to compete

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

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

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

loved the female lead, how

even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

in pain than make Olivia

home at night, Daniel went

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

was actually pretending to

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

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob

face with his two soft fingers and smiled

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

was sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I

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

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

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front

looked up at Daniel for a long time

for a moment, he would still quickly

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no, she originally wanted to give him a surprise, but

was

went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid

rustle. It was like

the color of

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

must be

a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness

and his right hand

was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under

voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy

“Daniel.”

speak.

longing spread along the

seat, looked at each other

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so much in her

Daniel, she was not tempted.

for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

time passed, Olivia liked him more and

and more

understanding? His occasional pride

what she liked.

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that Olivia had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two

and chuckled. “Is it okay at

Olivia was speechless.

wrong. He quickly found a

did he cry?” Olivia

nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten

a little

anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered if

When she heard that he had cried, her heart

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

from happening, Daniel even came to

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

a daze and his mind

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message

blinked and looked up at Daniel.

him, “Do you remember

looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you can’t

“You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing

then he instantly pouted

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?”

cries, Olivia’s heart

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to

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

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take

shower when she heard

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

milk.

not convenient for me to go

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then come

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

taking a shower. The sound of water seemed

warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

couldn’t be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any

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

in men who

towel after taking a shower, she saw a large

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

chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep there.”

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to

almost hung on

admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are you

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

spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her

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

gave her

Hmm…

woke up in

her eyes, it

had already gone

rubbed her forehead and could not

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did not

Daniel flipped over and pressed her

it was almost one in the afternoon when they

Tyson, Peter, and two nannies

anyone.

world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the

and Peter, who

of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my

Shut up!

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

she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged into

loud. Tyson

Olivia throwing herself at

and raised

the cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone.

Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her

“Olivia

Tyson and Peter

buried her head in Daniel’s arms

it was already so embarrassing. They could

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to

way, Daniel mentioned

he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the

29 years old. He has

He barely reached the legal age for marriage

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to

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

have one.” She shook her

the car and

Olivia frowned.

make out what he was trying

to ask him what was

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

looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his

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

his words in her

squeezed her fingers, unsure of

bring up this topic so soon.

hesitated, trying to figure out what

haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

took a breath

Daniel and agreed.

that he was lost for words for a

made it!

very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew

a lot of

something called House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the

the exact

engage,

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a

to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she

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even took the initiative

you think we need to think about it

only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were

Olivia’s words, he looked up

his deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

the table

the air. She looked over in

his head. “This is a

a bit of a rush? Would

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

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything for

his phone and showed the

It’s at the old

don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to

and see if there’s anything

customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her

heart skipped a

“Oh no, she

up and said slowly, “Is

insightful. I knew

Olivia and whispered, “I really

saying that, he gave Andrew a

Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to

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

his face. “Then would you like to be my

lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement to the world

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

and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and

instantly, This tweet went

richest man

at the top of the

major news outlet was reporting

found in the financial column, entertainment

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The news was too

eye, the richest man was

netizens were

how can he get

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I

one who’s curious? 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

also a link behind

it were

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

Taylor is good

How dare you say that scientists are

were arguing with

team had controlled the s, so

intense, and

to see any arguments. He wanted

Hence…

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

Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those

of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who

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

subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating

them.

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were

got countless phone

him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

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

nothing in the

he reached a particular

looked over. “What’s

head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old

asked in a questioning

to gently scratch Daniel’s

place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with his old

busy with work, so he

entrance once more,

had become

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

tell at a

could tell from

quickly hastened to approach and extend

led the way, he inquired politely,

to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at the staff. “You don’t

staff member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost

the door was suddenly knocked open and

over from the

appeared at the

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

of them had always worked separately

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized,

Vivian also came over.

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her demeanor was not

to her, and women felt no envy

she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a

that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as

she called

and looked

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

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia

to

room.

turn back to

been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She

the

sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as soon as

to get a wet towel, but she never

under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

came out of the

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia

looked too similar. It

her phone

as she opened her handbag, a

a

spoke, he pushed her into

Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

in place and lightly touched the red

The man had no faith in her statement and scolded

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

him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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

supervisor could reply, the

said she’s a guest. Young

“I’ll play the role of the server to attend to

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as

in the private room were dim,

red wine bottle

was clearly getting

say it for the last

arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even

was about to pounce

a hint

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side

head and let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought

glass, and so were

the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with

of wine and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

the timid ones even

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on

her wrist, her tone icy.

ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight

a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she

shivered and didn’t

frown deepened, and her expression

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

Bam!

Crash!

door was smashed

moving deftly despite the shards of broken

a group of people remained

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and a beautiful

wore a silk

dim and blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament was light

expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson. I messed

glanced over indifferently and did not

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

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

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold

the surveillance room

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he was

Club’s guild hall was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the

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

every private room had its own elevator

way, it would be impossible for the people in the two

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

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

her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall,

was noisy as if

of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia, saying, “Come

stood

he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down on

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

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

words, she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to get

“Yes, yes, yes. Pass

and frowned. He took a

tradition.” Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the

man was in a dilemma, not knowing

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Sarah and scolded

this opportunity

to Olivia and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

know better, they would have thought that she

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

no one could skip their round

lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said

Daniel also looked over.

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

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine and

skip the lie

to the waiter opposite

could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just a single

opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

to be quite

she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four

Olivia had always won.

the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

at them repeatedly. He

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

was just a joke. However, it came true. They had really

the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare,

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Billionaires Missing Darling

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

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

ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or

and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m

his voice. “What are you doing?

“That’s the rule.

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

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips.

wanted to provoke

moment,

casual

sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

“Winona who?”

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went too far. How could he pretend that

that, Sarah banged the table

gloomy and

was so angry that she lost control of her emotions for

gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said.

you

realize

away in anger. But in the end,

Daniel was no longer one of the privileged rich

treated Daniel with great

she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the sense

that Winona

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

wouldn’t have achieved what he has

taken

an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled with

over and left

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

Olivia with all his love and

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper

friends, sharing countless memorable

they attended

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

stood apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been

a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a

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

those days, Daniel had fervently

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

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

of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah

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so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up

far exceeded

successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly

held onto the hope that Daniel could

bad habits, and Winona had to endure a

relished having a good time and little thought to the

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

broke up. They separated from that

blow, causing him to disappear from

he came back, he became a

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

gave

the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

this was

child, he had never had any other women by

he had been thinking

he must be waiting for

great surprise, he was getting

clenched her teeth

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

lowered her head to hide

lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today,

that, she picked up a glass of red

and coughed a few

to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to

spoke, she stood up and made way for

while, he realized that Daniel did

puzzled and

also poked

not get

raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice.

did not react for a

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he realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

woman for her

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she was

during this

liked having fun

the cliff

herself off and devoted all her energy to learning

and Gillian

would begin

was on

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

was

brought Olivia

blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first.

her eyes and glanced

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and

the changing room to

Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen you

“It’s my first time

with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

even visited

man and woman

was actually Olivia’s first time

pursed her lips in front

were

that Daniel got a bad

far inferior

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after changing her clothes. The blue

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back

wanted to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia,

a cliché dress so

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress

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

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

carefully chosen this set

and every decoration was

on a person than a tattered

to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she exclaimed

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

that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

was tailored by a master, which meant that it

dress, her figure was

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in

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

was determined to crush her in all

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and

her powerful aura was

be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn. There was

met, Sarah was almost crushed

was ashen as she stared at

pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world?

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor,

her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll

belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change

lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You

on purpose to provoke Olivia so that

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that

up and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose

Emily was stumped.

dress?” she

directly, “This dress

better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really

really like this dress?” Olivia

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

stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she

you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

crazily. “No, no. I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

more words to make Sarah like this dress so

was no

already

and Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise in

expect Olivia to

another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously at

sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was

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inside.

few glances

handed the clothes

said calmly, “Go change into

and took the clothes to the changing

she didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia

beautiful. It was not a loss to

outcome.

was really

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

putting everything on, she looked

her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her

scalp went numb as she

fuck is

was so ugly that she

go out in this. I will be mocked to death,”

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper

fair and slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing

the curtain of the changing room was

completely exposed in

leaned over to take

her expression

“What the fuck…

ugly

leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated

good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at

taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

at this point that Sarah

it on purpose. She had put

heart was completely ignited and

was about to burst out, she

took a

was surprised and

had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be

and tapped a finger

must be something

already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able

you.” As she spoke, she

and the three of them walked towards

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

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

walked slowly by her

In just a blink

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

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

dozen couples dancing on the

were gradually people who could not keep up and

man and a woman

was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to

the couple in the middle had very good

stood

long. Her half–length hair was tied

a

surrounding people couldn’t help

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

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone

not expect someone to talk to her. She paused and did not

give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance

Are they compatible?

and did

Olivia’s direction, most of

up and wanted to walk

was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

stopped Olivia

the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask

beautiful and

of surprise flashed

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am

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

turned around and scanned the

he was looking for her and waved her

stern face instantly melted and was filled with

the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about to get

said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this

and glanced at Winona’s

felt a little

gaze,

and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are

nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in

in an extremely distant and

eyes

an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand and

gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was

the second floor, and Michael had booked the

group went over

to the washroom

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

a little overboard today. How could he leave

was Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel was too

have much of a reaction. She just touched

saying

put away the pancake

in anger. “Why aren’t you

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

Sarah was stunned.

continued. “The same height, the same hair length,

look at their backs,

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned

is just a substitute.

of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go

had believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to

this on purpose for

it was so

still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her

some things that couldn’t be examined too

Daniel

and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The next day it

exactly did he like

known each other for a short period of time, and they

sure that she wouldn’t

forehead and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her

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felt that she shouldn’t

after the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would

for Olivia to

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by Michael were not

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

food was, the more satisfying it was to

she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s not

the fish that was covered with a

wasn’t eating it

never eats

saying that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

her grip on

Daniel didn’t like spicy

don’t even

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

said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if

used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be

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

them

their

past that had nothing

incredibly familiar with

she had met Daniel

feet and intended to

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

that he was muddle–headed

spicy dishes were not ordered by him at

still curious as to why Sarah

Now, he finally understood.

had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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star in the science arena. He heard that

Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

girl definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like

What a silly girl.

be angry and throw

unable to

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

her plate in

Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean.

Hot

Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it

as she slammed her

Olivia could speak,

already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said

the spicy

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

doing? Daniel was

the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in

eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know

Daniel even moved to the side to

his actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona

not help but

He moved his fork quickly and ate a

black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving

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

obediently put down

let him eat

took a sip

said to everyone, “I’m going out for

strange silence descended across

eyes and looked

eyes were

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was

more with Daniel and often

knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did

other words, Daniel could not eat spicy

Olivia, he finished half a

was cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails

Daniel!

much spice

must have been angry at

been so many years, but he was still furious

help but

much must he love

just as profoundly. He must have loved her to

Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that

corridor and finally found him by the sinks

when she realized that Daniel was

red, as though he had applied

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

she realized this, Olivia

food, you shouldn’t eat it.”

eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have

you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.”

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on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his

kitten tickling and teasing

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

suddenly

to develop

from her, he understood what was going

that she had stopped, he

sharp eyes instantly became

big puppy

look at Olivia with teary

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

stomach hurt?”

have hurt his stomach after eating

shook his head.

raised

did it

as though

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him off

Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too. I can’t

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

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

felt

also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen,

against Olivia’s neck and whispered,

looked down at the black watch

only

had never seen Daniel sleep so

help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that

turned his head abruptly, looking as

not react. She

a little

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still found a

find another

the ground and

nervous. His heart tightened and he

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I

Don’t leave

sentences. He suppressed them

reaction was too

hand and patted his handsome

Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he

force. There was an urge in him that demanded

I do anything wrong, tell me. You must

seen such a fragile Daniel

patted his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you?

Daniel was happy

told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just

head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by

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

discord between him and Olivia had better scram as

found out about it, he would

the mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music didn’t stop. I didn’t have time

her.

Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his

a saint. He

do something that would hurt an unfamiliar female

explaining about Winona, he talked

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head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really

was a child without a home when he was

only paid attention to his uncle, who was

child. His parents did not dote on him and

his uncle.

biological parents

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

didn’t like to go home, so he

the best and smartest child in the world.

also encouraged Daniel to start

can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t

hate them, that you will grow up crooked,

not do as they

was very eloquent and

taken in by what he

moment, she

attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her

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

did

a little

that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious

will make

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long

him so much face that

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

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a good understanding of

never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such

why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her

she had returned from

temper. He definitely hated her for

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

had already made up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him

had gone too

another woman and hadn’t returned for

him like this. She had

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

longer, so

her. “Winona, where are you

with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel

that, she left with swaying

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

stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel

engaged to Olivia, she thought

Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using Olivia to force Winona

what he wanted and forced

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

two enemies are clearly in love, but they

hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered

comforted Sarah and

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already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His

returning, he

more and more

are you 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

as he replied, “Her temperament does look a

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

it, but Sarah was sure

since Winona left, she had never seen any women around

he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt

had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma

health had

in energy, and spending as much as 18 out

had brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none

for Amelia to relax and not to worry too

from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop

not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s

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

times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s

her parents and everyone

voice was shrill, her eyes were red and

agitation, after

woke up

looked for famous doctors, but

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

Cathy held Amelia’s hand

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

do

as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed

one hand in his pocket, he tugged at his tie with the

his aura was calm and

he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and

into silence as soon as he

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

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

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

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

toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me your

looked at William

had not rested for a few days and

the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed upon

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

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

her and just distance

a way to force her to appear and save

and

and Amelia were the ones

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

and the other was his

these

her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were

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

eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire

Maddie’s phone, William

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received

too much

picked it up, she realized that it

slightly with

William. This person was very responsible, shrewd,

had reached this point, there was absolutely no

nothing important, he would have never called

did he call

the phone, leaving her right hand free to

not entirely

William’s tone was very

this, Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite.

of the window into the distance. After a while, he

“Yeah,” she replied.

you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict

in the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of

rushing, she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on

clapped

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

the little turtle

Olivia drew

senses and continued her phone call

understood William’s

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

Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it was human

just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child

exchange of emotions, how

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

you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She

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with that?”

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

the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her

her biological mother was

from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and

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

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

raised her voice and 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 be tolerant and not pursue the

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

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

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it

and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they

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

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

would not take the

nature is so base that

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

I have to forgive her no matter what

resonant. They were like sharp blades that pierced William’s

made his heart

Olivia to hate them

trembled violently. He knew that

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he hardened

you think the favor should

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

and stay in the Taylor family for five days

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one, “Emma has already paid the price for

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

behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best

Olivia was silent.

not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom

profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years

you were young, your body was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for

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

and hurt you. I won’t

for five

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for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

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

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and helping the injured. She specially

for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the

in front of the world,

accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

flowers blooming

a few days, the Smith family’s

people who had never come into contact with the Smith

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an

in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

left

that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s

seen

Bruce Hospital in

from Dunwall

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

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

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

sounds a little familiar? I feel

is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what

television dramas

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William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across

said he

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

were still many people who

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

questionable character and may not have wanted to associate

she had just taken over the Smith family not

refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to the

care about

that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at

downstairs and sat

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt

a sour and

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up

was not afraid at all, no matter how

suffering made his heart ache

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

Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder

with you forever.” Andrew ran over from

looked up with a

guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be

said, making his agreement clear with

over and brought Andrew upstairs to do

knew that she must be feeling terrible at this

go to the Taylor family with

shoulder everything with

and then said, “What are you talking about?

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long time to

carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think

and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what

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

Daniel. “What about you? Do

head and said firmly, “I will always stand by your

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

from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that

been terrifyingly smart since she was young.

even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and

phone call to interrogate her

person who could

respectfully, she might be more

method

threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what

save Amelia or not, she

could

in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a piece

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light flashed in her clear

time for the Smith

a few calls and

less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor family’s

news

family’s connections to invite famous

the head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She

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lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

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

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

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

flowers blooming

just a few days, the Smith family’s

people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient

the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now

left s

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

you all seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big

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

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with

television

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became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family

eyes, the Smith family hospital was just an

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

thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

were filled

like him was always going out, but

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

not that they’re not good at

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

a respectable old

attack and turned into a vegetative

hope that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith wakes

prayers for Isaac to

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

family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

very worried

and Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient

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

way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the

pay much attention to it. She did

meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup,

composure.

is

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

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you

was filled with

frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why are you

the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor

she enter the

identity was very

and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly after

good character, but she was weak and

next,

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

two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her

years old, but she already had a very serious

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

Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself just in

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered in

that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

the man lying on the

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

such a big incident, so

reported that Kelly had a very high IQ

still too young, she could

a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot

disadvantageous for

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had

who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live

girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can

you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with

forever.

Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to

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

a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp

world, everyone was independent. No one could make decisions

name of being a good

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then

be able to

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with William, was still

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

Maddie’s phone was in his

less than

room and saw William, who

was waiting for

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

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

opportunity to make the Smith family reappear

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

gotten lost, with

that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range

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

patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any

to

over. She opened a page and handed it

he received

and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his

This…”

a medical team here. Get

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

he could finish

been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation

Cathy said with a

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

be

skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your mother?”

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asked.

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

could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can

an 80%

nodded and turned

gaze, Maddie was stunned

found it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom,

she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite

out, “Olivia won’t

cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

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

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

still

speak, Cathy had

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

a couple of steps from the slap before she

She just lowered her eyes and covered

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

aunt whenever

to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

no

with his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

chief manager of the Taylor

fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and

point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens,

firm tone

harsh on his

did all of this have to do with Maddie? How could

aunt when

It was Maddie’s hand.

the Smith family, Olivia said

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“Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

at William and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble,

looked down

using an upright method, he chose to

coercion.

could someone as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he suddenly

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Blake’s positive response and his assurance to

time, she did not even look

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Layfield to tell

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

that he

desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to

did not

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

it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated

the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of

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

a little

like her own daughters. She was

time, it

would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia

very close to Zelen when

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without

also subconsciously ignored this person as

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

instantly tore

it between her fingers.

Zelen?

so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me forget this

Blake was

She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the

tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in a

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 the family,

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please wait a little longer. After

while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

behind Olivia and massaged her

a low

massaging for

opened her eyes and looked

he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on

However, before I was five

names, who my family

five–year–old child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their

Olivia could not re these things

Speaking of this, t

thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism was activated, so

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

was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

so sure that you

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

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

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

shook his head. “I

to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even

Olivia nodded. “I studied a few

didn’t know what to say. After a while, he

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him look

Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

was at a

still felt

to work harder.

could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked,

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This

was filled with

please.”

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

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

about the Taylor family could threaten

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice

the layers of dark clouds in the

.

the Taylor family herself. It was time

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

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

eavesdropping for a while, Sophia realized that

herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia

the most scheming kind of person. Taking

that Olivia couldn’t

Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

great. That’s great. Amelia

that Sophia was not in a

I’m not sure if

sized up Sophia. Then,

she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you

on?”

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a

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.

was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said

“Then, are we still going to let

has

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was

less sexy and

William could not help but look up

was

her head and looked at him with her beautiful

and

Kelly’s

falling into the water. The charm

covered her eyes, as well as the

warned

wait for the right time. She had

who had bullied Olivia to death

thought of something, and a trace

and Cathy were already waiting in the living

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

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

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him

was embarrassed

thought Olivia

also had connections with

young

Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and

was still young, so she was

skills were good, and she was proud of it, her

there was the

lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When

Olivia would be

day, Olivia would

coldly and asked the butler to

did not care about these things

waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg

didn’t care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop

did not stop walking and continued to

couldn’t take it

whisper to Olivia,

and leaned against the handrail of the stairs.

her

angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look

tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

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

for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue

tone was gentle, but

was not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you

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

was not at ease

her head honestly.

She did not expect Olivia

cold. “It’s fine if you can cure

Cathy snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You

mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your

choked and was about to

already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every

point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William.

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

looked more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

“Who cares whether or not Cathy

they want everything their

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

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

had in mind. She looked

body. She took out a box of silver needles and

a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling

were really too long. They were

thought to himself, “This thing

concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look

it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and

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

he spoke, he carried Cathy to the

how hard Cathy knocked

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

sharp pain in her chest and

the unconscious Cathy

soon as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to

at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr.

he strode in with a displeased expression.

comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into Mrs.

“Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing?

idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up the

and fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the

William’s orders. What if he gets

stopped in

“You’re right.

the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave

situation!” He thought

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

malice flashed across

you have any handy sticks

of the stick she was about

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

about a rolling

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

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

in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said,

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin

Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s

to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture

nodded. “I’ll go in

While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s right

hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s

which has a long–standing reputation in the field

movement behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking toward

high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward

his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete

William thought, “Oh crap!”

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

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

of sneakers. Her movements were

a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

wood, but it was smashed into

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

he called out and quickly went over

of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was

himself, “How could such

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

William not 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 this time. If he were to lay

gives in to all of

arrived very quickly and carried

William learned about the

were broken. Fortunately, the bones did

He just

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

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

the

nearly four hours of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, 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, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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merely took a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a

finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before she started

me?” she

engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave

vision went dark, and

not know anything

quickly explained to her everything that had

unconscious.

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

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

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

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

waking up, am I so calm

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

clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a mad

have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to

actually resorted to using public

difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed

forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty

hold extreme hatred for

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as

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

would come again,

believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to

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

do with Olivia either. After all,

eyes. She

her eyes again, her eyes

already

side were Samuel and Emma, and

let

bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated her

every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major

faithful and committed to me

a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To

forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing,

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

couldn’t be a more

my condition.

to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful

unfair to

could not

on Olivia, even though Olivia was once 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

leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it

it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and

and Samuel as well as how

them inside. The three of them would often go

family. Those who did not know the

profound like an endless starry

very

would not be

showed no affection to her because of the daughter

as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia,

that the

decided to do

he took out his phone and called

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

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was

thought, “He’s in

understand. He’s at home, so

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

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

She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you

sweet. He said, “I missed you,

“What a sweet–talking little

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

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting on

“What’s

left behind,

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Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the truth?” she

Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern her

said, “It’s not necessarily a must

had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any

also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to

regained consciousness.

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the

However, she could not

just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she

hold

Olivia nodded.

did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did

sat steadily

acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked

thank you,”

was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have

not at

do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald

in her attitude. She said, “William, you

He could only nod helplessly and say,

“Got it,” Amelia said.

left, Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can

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

and her

now. She

years.

since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you

trembled slightly. She

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

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

daughter, can reunite, but there are too

and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives

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 she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort

deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to

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

say anything. She just looked

her gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s

and Emma between them, Amelia could no

have a short–lived connection, so there

her fingers tightly and

to speak,

especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

time, Amelia grew tired of

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet

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

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a

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

was used

it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation

stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her

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

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in her

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed

that, Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the

thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly was

waiting for a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained

and

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

slippers. Just as she was about to drink

a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it.

“What’s this?” she thought.

for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of

“It seems like she

have

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

photo of Samuel, Emma,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover

Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to

was a paternity test report between Samuel and

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

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

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

to find

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

one of them

them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she

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