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

those big shots? If

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good

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

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

that case, those big shots would take

it would

to be liked, why not

end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already

if she was escaping without saying a

family returned at night, their faces were red, and they were joyfully

they would meet a high–ranking official

Painting Association organized one

all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an entry

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

to know many teachers from the Painting

taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have

a sudden rise

returning home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even

side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You even know the people from

corners of

a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also

Association

teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was nothing but

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig,

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so he only recommended Olivia to

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

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

so partial to Olivia?” 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 if

was angry and spoke up for

to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and

staying in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had

search.

he encountered any doubts,

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information

Husheni was

lineal branch spoke

briefly reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise

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

She’s a

the pen paused, and

red as

not know if she was more

years

It was just Rose’s excuse that

she take in another two disciples five years later if she wanted

angrily accusing Rose of

word he said, Gillian

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

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for fun. She was not very interested in other

character of the

was a very agile

a

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s

you looking for Doris? She’s

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed

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

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How did Bettany

competition. It was an internal competition organized by

held to

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

Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

she immediately realized she had

phone over and gestured

was all Doris’s Facebook

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

but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone know

gaze swept

on her face did not change, but her

and contempt did not

could tell the character

was

Bettany and

a lot of things in

color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can

painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed

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

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the notebook

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

mean a lot to

not

but she could feel

you this.

Doris sneered.

it on the desk without

was just a junior high school student. What made her

afraid that Bettany would

over again.” Doris was

looked up and

was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

her lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter how

fully recovered, Olivia had already left

hell!” Doris was so

came down with the notebook and took it back

the

less than two minutes, she

saw no one in

home?” Olivia put the

panicked voice came from the

was deadly pale, and she looked a little

a second before saying, “You’re

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

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

on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in your

chills all over and could not stop shaking in

her forever to speak out a word. Olivia

entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three

on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should

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Olivia was very vigilant.

there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost immediately determined

had happened to

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door

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

even had a smile on his face, looking like a

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

person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like

her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany

ground?” Tucker did

her head and gestured for them to

firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to

heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how

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

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

would never compromise if she

to Tucker. She directly

the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to

was so angry that he clenched his fists and

covered with

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

it! He

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locked herself in the room and trembled as she held

Rose on Wikipedia again

was very

in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and

was also an exclusive interview with

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

because she liked

squatted on the ground and

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

the call from Gillian. She then took

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking water and

more she listened,

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

that true?” Gillian

think there was any doubt about this

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

don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you

eyes, her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn down

surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

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

did you come to

an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get

with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as

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, so how could

about choosing disciples. I don’t just go

to mention he’s

ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while

you’ve praised me and said

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

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

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

to bring your

this, Rose got

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

spent a 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 the top master

person among the millions. She would have no chance or

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even blamed

it be more

want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition.

she hung up the phone

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

making sandwiches in the morning would

much to do, Olivia went

painting the countryside at sunset. It

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

stood behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it

looked up and glanced at Olivia with

please go to study the sandwich ingredients

did not feel attached to this

she came up to watch her paint was

a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory, she would

take on the heavy burden and

care, Olivia had no intention of sucking

turned around

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart,

upstairs and heard a noise

looked over.

pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the

street.”

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

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

the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

out of junior high school and went

life

Fulham, who had been missing for many

living. But he had

a good thing for the family of three to

started

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

terrible father he is!” Megan

made a scene at

she were back, Tucker chased after her

a

mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter

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

was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the

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unfortunately, the Taylor

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!

he realized that Olivia was calling him for

lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This

Wood

going on?” he

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have

god! Marco

a big case. Even the biological parents could

quickly made a call

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

and looked toward

We can get the doctor to check on her later to

small room and saw

several times, but

expression darkened as he

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

nodded.

out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is

Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had

old saying that relatives were favored over

parents must be closer than with

her parents and turned against

doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt,

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her in the lurch had broken

before calling the police. This

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous girl

genius she

them away, and Bettany was

to the police station to make a

did you find

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on

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

colleagues looked

not help but admire her observation. She could have

made you think Tucker Fulham and

only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all.

applauded. “Oh my

even become

but ask something irrelevant. “Do you

didn’t seem

just by sending a notebook

Wasn’t she good?

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

“This is just a guess. Bettany

he almost

guess should be the fact,

up, she might cover up for her

were her parents

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

answered, “I was afraid they would make a false countercharge,

her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

woke up, she admitted that

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her.

consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not

police let them go home and

Bettany came home, she brought some food over to thank

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

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

over and saw an oil painting of the

colors were clean. The entire

surprised. “Did

brightened. She talked non–stop

an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high

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

two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of

what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

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

peaceful neck of the

doing?” Bettany

“Why did

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

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her

arms.

painting is ruined.

that, she left with the drawing

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dinner, Megan brought up the Fulham

really ruthless. She even

really pitiful to have such a pair

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

normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture

Don’t interfere in other people’s business in the

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

had a nagging feeling that something

should be benevolent and kind. Why would

the suspicion in

moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

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

the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how

fallen in love with her

Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness in the

his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an

looked at Gillian and nodded.

not enough. Relationships will become shallower as

I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine.

not have gone through so much

flirtatious face immediately looked

her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought

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

Gillian was silent.

actually came up with

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if she was hypnotized in such a location

she liked treated her sister well because of a

moment, Gillian nodded.

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

too much

prosperous as the city. There were no

It was only

to

in her

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

the middle of the

Ernesto

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light

it was too

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

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

not see Olivia at all. He could only determine

low grunt, Ernesto said

wound and frowned. “That’s chicken

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell chicken

corrected himself. “The

her. She held the stick in

open his eyes, so he could not see

He nodded. “Yes.”

call the police immediately and get someone

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

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone

did Olivia call the

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

was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist

he couldn’t understand why Olivia called

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

one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her,

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

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

inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

hurt so

a bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

so he couldn’t care less about covering his

and shone it at

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on his

longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something

at him and said coldly.

drastically when

He was stunned.

he said,

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can

removed from his hypnosis unless

low

do you mean?” Ernesto was a

hand myself over to someone else without doing

to let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to

even set a time limit for

she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and remove the

anything happened, the hypnosis would not

Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto

be under Emesto’s control, or even the

a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like

was Pets and

of them said

le due cathon!

he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to front

Cullat as you want to and tren

did not log and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to

Ernesto could still feel the coldness from

was the

hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the

make herself feel

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each other anymore.”

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

ties with Ernesto, which

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

if after tonight, they were no

suddenly

to

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

actions were extremely cold and heartless. She did not

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

was a

What a hateful girl!

could there be such a woman? She didn’t

where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor

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

“Where are

She suddenly thought of Bettany and

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

and knocked on the

a while,

the car door and

hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight.

how Olivia had helped her

her courage and

late.

nervous

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

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to give me

surprised. “Where are you

when a few clangs came

knocking on

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

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia

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

this, Tucker’s tone

couldn’t stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

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

she finished speaking,

to admit that

calmly.

expression was still worried, Olivia added,

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

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

very smart and immediately realized that there should

reason.

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

and said casually, “Let’s leave it to

Bettany opened the car door. “Wait for me here.

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

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

away. When he heard

this young lady was so lucky

future, she might have some

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people in the sandwich shop found Olivia was

“What should we do?

walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss Dale?” Megan

to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve

that, she hung up

the Taylor family were

a deep breath and said, “She has left

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too

this period of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really

Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How

saying that, Stella thought

we still don’t know the sandwich

was a

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

What should we do?” Stella

When I participate in this internal competition organized by the

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

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

her head and glared at

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.

Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars

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young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke

used to her attitude and did not think much

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

again, he felt a

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

in her room when she suddenly received a call from

looked happy. “It must be from

She

on her shoes

looked at Bettany’s back with

a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the

that was tearing the

I’m calling you Dad for the sake of

Talia scolded. “How can you talk to

heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want

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

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

sister. How can you be so heartless and not

anger on Talia. “How

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

impatient.

won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use

looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

used to her mother being like this.

heart no longer hurt. She just felt

her hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom,

that, she ran

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called out to

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

couldn’t help but

flashed in the

voice. Tucker. Bettany is

at Talia

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

her head and

and washed her face with cold water to calm

She couldn’t figure it

who had been relying on her for so many

even wanted to force her to

face, Bettany opened

very light. It should be a piece of paper or

it

painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting in

had been completely opened. Inside was

strange. Did people

it was not a letter

What exactly was it?

confused. Was

out a thin golden paper shell

a line of

more she looked, the

was actually an invitation

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

this moment, she suspected that she was

her eyes hard and looked at the invitation letter

true! It was actually

to her by Olivia.

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her heart pounding so fast that it was

again, feeling like she

thing really happen

was not

she had already taken on the

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had to give

understand this competition, Bettany

few steps, she turned back and

was in the process

very important to her, so she had to give it her

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

hugged the invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could

while for her to catch

were bright like the stars

Doris was instantly stunned.

never seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry

in her eyes.

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

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

also Bettany’s name written on

dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?”

seem like a good idea for her to come and look for

was a

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind

competition. The two of

if she participated in this competition, she

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

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

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?”

but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

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

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

didn’t continue

and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes

froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very

tightly that her knuckles

read it again and again, looking at the

of this

painting Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not

How did that happen?

how to

had suffered a

painting here first. I’ll take

she looked at Doris with concern and said in a

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

comforted her and bade

the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with her

drew another

always looked a little awkward and was not as

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

for her to be inferior to Bettany. She

her head

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

unhappy

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a

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under the warm exterior of

he sent Ellis

fear that they would anger

in the CEO’s office was

He

was really sad, extremely

hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend

not agree to Olivia taking

not dare to

domineering CEOs were able to

he was timid and

was

every day and didn’t like

was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia

with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

If she knew that Andrew was her

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete

Olivia to watch many idol dramas

until she was almost half dead and casually

television dramas and novels were all

the female lead, how could he

from her, even if Olivia frowned

die in pain than make

he returned home at night, Daniel went to

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

was actually pretending to be

sighed softly. “Alas, why did

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

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

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

was sure that he was not dreaming. He

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

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending.

I don’t believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of

Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

panicked for a moment, he would

that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the

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

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

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

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the

for a

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

Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad

head and said

He was very satisfied with his son’s

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

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

this pair of eyes, Daniel could

only ask Andrew to make

sad when he saw the empty bed. He

kind of heartache of not having a wife.

blanket was

he had acted like a father and

He raised Andrew alone.

her

took out his phone and slowly typed

and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as

setup, only Olivia could

he posted it,

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could not press the button

a long time, he finally

She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her

Even when she woke up, she still felt a

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

preceded her

her a moment to realize what she’d

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been afraid to tell

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married,

that

Andrew was her child, she

Daniel beat

bear to compete

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch

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

were all fake. The male lead did not

lead, how could he bear to snatch her

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

rather die in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel

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

was actually pretending to be

“Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with

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

his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew

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

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

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

in front of

up at Daniel for a long time before

smart child panicked for a moment, he

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give him a

as she was feeling

through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing

rustle. It was like an

could almost imagine the color

red and seductive, like the deepest color

must

mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

tightened, and his

able to control himself. He

sexy voice came out of his throat.

her lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They just held

joy and longing spread along the signal

and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the

Ha–ha!

She had never liked someone so much in her

first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person

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

Olivia liked him more

found Daniel more and more pleasing to the

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

felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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knew that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

quickly found a reason that Olivia could not

he cry?”

crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had

felt a

voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered if you

When she heard that he had cried, her heart

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like

from happening, Daniel even

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

was in a daze and his

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and

and looked up

him, “Do you

hearing this, Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you can’t punish

the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet.

first, then he instantly pouted and

Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

shoulder and said in a

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?” he

cries, Olivia’s heart

family to Tyson and asked

at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia

guest rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

was really tired and prepared to take a shower and

taking a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I brought you a

milk.

Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out and get

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

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then

entered. He first looked around before placing

taking a shower. The

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

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

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

in men who were sexually

when Olivia came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of milk

should we do? The

She raised her beautiful chin and pointed

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing

almost hung on

defeat. She raised her chin

“Of

picked up Olivia and threw her onto

sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked

gave her a

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes,

already

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help

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not

her down. His

almost one in the

Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

up so late? She

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who

to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her

Shut up!

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

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

loud.

Olivia throwing herself

of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the

Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

really too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had been

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice

“Olivia is

and Peter nodded

her head in

so embarrassing. They

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to

way,

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man

old. He has been married for seven years.”

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age

your opinion?” Daniel turned

have an opinion? Some people married young and some

one.” She

the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what

him what

ear. “Olivia, let’s get

turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator

said solemnly, stressing every

Olivia repeated his words in

her fingers, unsure of what

to bring up this topic

she hesitated, trying to figure

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

Engage?

a

Daniel and

was lost for

made it! That was

understood humans pretty well.

had read a lot of

room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people,

using the exact

goal was to engage, not to marry

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby restaurant for

she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever he

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took the initiative to mention

think we need to think about it carefully?”

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

he looked

deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

fingertips on the

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

his head. “This

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

in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list.

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

phone and showed the

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

we need to invite a lot of people. I

and shoes are ready. Try them on and

been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him

heart skipped

“Oh

up and said slowly, “Is this

a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one

moved closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to

he gave

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

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

“Then would you like

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

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you

posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr.

This tweet went

man instantly hit the headlines all over

top of the

news outlet was

the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

was going on. The news

of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he had

were in

he get engaged

Taylor? Does anyone know?

news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come

was also a link behind

who clicked on it were all shocked

She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she

made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good

by money? How dare you

arguing

controlled the

and there was nothing

Daniel still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted

Hence…

Sullivan group will pay the bill for

will send

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky

10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and

subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating

them.

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will we buy the who

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet were in

got countless phone

invited him to parties, hoping to meet his

legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled

if nothing in the world

he reached a particular

slowly looked

arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly

in

raised her hand to

Daniel frequented during his youth. He

he was busy

entrance once more, Daniel felt

had become

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss

a glance who people

could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they

and extend a warm

the way, he inquired politely, “Is this

languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff. “You

if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

knocked open and two familiar figures

member glanced over from the corner

actually appeared at the

one was male, named

two of them had always worked

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new

Vivian also came over.

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beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a

women

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

she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t

she called her Mrs.

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

Her

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to

waitress to escort Olivia to the

room.

would turn back to

on minor inconveniences. She nodded in

she followed the waitress to the

its presence on her shoes was quite irksome

she was going to get a wet towel, but she

rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a

came out of the

on either side, Olivia found herself a bit

looked too similar. It was easy to get

took out her phone and planned to call

her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed

gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the guests

pushed her into an

the delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies to all

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

mess around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What

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

gave him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

she turned back to the

could reply,

guest. Young

of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked towards

the private room were dim,

bottle. The dark red wine bottle

was clearly

it for the last time,

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

he spoke, he was about to

expression was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged

at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing down onto the coffee

glass, and

wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed

wine and the sudden burst of glass

the timid ones even

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

lowered her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the wrong

shocked crowd and walked

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

shivered and didn’t

and her expression grew increasingly

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

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed

hands sharply, moving deftly despite

group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and a beautiful

a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually

was dim and blurry. Her face could not be

waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was

over indifferently and did not say

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

gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out

entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an icy

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

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if

rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one

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

had its own elevator and

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

rooms were isolated from each other, how did

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter

as if people inside

center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he

on the table and

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up

as he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

slender and fair palm pressed down on

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she

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

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

people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

turned to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

on the man who was about to

not

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded

to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We

said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

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

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing

proposed that no one could skip their

waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael

Daniel also looked over.

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

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her

reluctant. “Fine, we can skip

the poker card to

could discern the identity of each card in his hand

opposite Sarah with one hand supporting

to be

the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see

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

it came true. They had really never

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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for

subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of

playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let

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

giggled. “That’s

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

with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to

frowned and wanted

moment, Daniel

voice was casual and meaningless

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs became

said, “Winona who?”

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could he pretend

the table and rose

was gloomy and her tone was

was so angry that she lost control of

down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind

you

realize

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

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer

and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

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

felt that Winona was treated

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

he wouldn’t have achieved

now taken by Olivia. That was

such an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds all

departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care for

Olivia with

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over

they attended

a wealthy young lady from the Capital

the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged

the realm of oil painting at a

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar

Daniel had fervently pursued

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

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

affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah

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D

make a wager with him, insisting that

result far

He successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of their

the hope

with bad habits, and Winona had to

was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a

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

up. They separated from

profound emotional blow, causing him to

he came back, he

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

gave

of wealth, making him the most affluent

was

years, although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did

had been thinking about

thought that he must be waiting for Winona

great surprise, he was getting

clenched her teeth in

of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now.

head to hide her

her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please

up a glass

choked and coughed a few

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

up and made

waiting for a while, he realized that Daniel did not

and

also poked his head

did not get

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

react

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he realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his

and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her

was stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally and

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

fun and was skilled in various forms of

pushed off the cliff by

completely sealed herself off and devoted all her energy to learning and

she and

longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to

was on

wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were

distinction was the

Emily brought Olivia to

blue fishtail dress to Olivia.

eyes and glanced at the

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and very

to the

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t

calmly, “It’s my

exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

hadn’t even visited 2046

and woman had

actually Olivia’s first time

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

were filled

that Daniel

was far inferior

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her clothes. The blue

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

wanted to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

cliché dress so beautifully?” she

dress, every dress was still different because they were

the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses,

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

carefully chosen this set

and every decoration was extremely

looked even uglier on a person than a

expect to be stunned. “Oh my god.

did not hear the commotion outside.

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

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled in

by a master,

average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was

heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia,

how could a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed

crush her in all

Sarah raised her

her powerful aura was instantly

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her

Sarah was almost

face was ashen as she stared

and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk on the

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

her finger hard and looked at

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

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to

Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be

provoke Olivia so that she had no choice

word got out

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

Emily was stumped.

going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at Sarah,

“This dress is mine.”

much. I really do like

dress?” Olivia

like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could not

understood. “Are you saying you want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

I like this dress too

Emily nodded cooperatively.

Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice

was no need for

had already nodded.

other and

not expect Olivia to

fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even

gaze,

carefully. However, the shawl was too big for

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inside.

glances

over and handed the

calmly, “Go

nodded and took the clothes to the changing

didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had

so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned by

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a little

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

on, she looked at

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

numb

the fuck is

ugly that

I can’t go out in this. I

her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the

fair and slender arm reached over

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing room was pulled

was completely exposed in front

over to

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly

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

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

It was even more dazzling than

this point

on purpose. She

face was hideous. The anger in her heart was

as it was about to

took a deep breath to

and looked at Sarah

good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

eyebrows and tapped

something fishy going

over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper,

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

and the three of them walked towards the

people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to the

she said, “Let’s walk further and see where

nodded and walked

many people at the ball. In just a

Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see

and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle

about a dozen couples

as the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep

man and a woman left dancing in

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

that the couple in the middle

man stood tall and

tied

a lady from

and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

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

heaven.”

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so

you agree?” someone said, turning to

did not expect someone to talk to

person seemed unwilling to 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 not

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen. It

subconsciously stood up and wanted to

that was originally standing quietly

Olivia in

stand behind the crowd and look at the center of

a beautiful and otherworldly

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

lips, and smiled lightly at

His tone was less

he immediately turned around and scanned

he was looking for

stern face instantly melted and was filled

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

looked at Olivia and said gently, “Hello.

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

and glanced at Winona’s

a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

the shoulder and nudged him with her

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered

and said in an extremely

eyes flashed with

“You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s

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hand

alone. Her gaze grew profound and a

her eyes.

long,

the second floor, and Michael

went

to the

her clothes and was

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

Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel

not have much of a reaction. She just

saying anything?” Sarah

pancake

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar to

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the

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

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

and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

Olivia still stood in the

words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here

had clearly said this on purpose

was

was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her

that couldn’t be

Daniel

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

exactly did he

had only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend

was he so sure that she wouldn’t

her thoughts running ruckus in her mind.

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her off the cliff, was

for Olivia to place her trust in one

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by

She had always been fond of spicy food and liked

spicier the food was, the more satisfying

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

that was covered with a red pepper

and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona,

eats

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

grip on her fork with a

Daniel

don’t even

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

at the corner of her mouth. Her

out together, the table

back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to

few of them chatted

talking about their youth, discussing about their

nothing to do

incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt

she had met Daniel

got to his feet and intended to move the

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

saying that he was

not ordered

as to why

Now, he finally understood.

had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

at Olivia. He felt

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a good life and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that

didn’t come back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper

unable to bear

plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up

she spoke, she placed her plate in front

this meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

constricted as she slammed

could speak,

spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in

the spicy

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

doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

them, Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start

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

moved to the side to

that he

could not help

moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in

pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He

the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

obediently put down

Olivia did not let him eat

took a

to everyone, “I’m

a strange silence descended across the dining

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were

really ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate

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It was impressive!

at the plate and then at Olivia. He was

over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and

did not eat

words, Daniel could not eat

he

to barely maintain her indifferent attitude.

table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails dug into her

Daniel!

much spice in order to go against

must have been angry at her for leaving without saying

so many years, but he was

help

much must he love

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

there for a long time and realized that Daniel

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

speak when

were red, as though he had

could not eat spice at all. That was why he had

as she realized this,

food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It

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

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

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head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

a kitten tickling

attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as

suddenly narrowed

his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia inside

her, he understood what was

that she had stopped,

eyes instantly

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia,

always been soft–hearted. When she saw this,

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

stomach

his head.

Olivia raised an

where did it

his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in

Olivia stared at him.

to push

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

smacked a hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and

a tone. He looked up and glanced

he felt

was also a ball of fire in his

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

the black watch on her

only

never seen Daniel sleep so

people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he

turned his head abruptly, looking as though

Olivia did not react. She did not

felt a little

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found a way

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

the ground and still did not

His heart tightened and

was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t

Don’t leave

the last two sentences. He suppressed them

was too drastic. It scared

and patted his handsome face. Her voice was

as though he had woken

as though he wanted to draw

so much force. There was an urge in

Daniel’s voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and

seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

“Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

Daniel was

university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young

seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare

not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

who wanted to sow discord between him and

about it, he

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

her.

in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people

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

would hurt

explaining about Winona, he talked

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tilted his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently,

a good person, but her grandmother is

a child without a home when he was

paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel

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

biological parents

too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed

to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s residence

She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child

to

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

hope that you will hate them, that you will grow

must not

He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize

taken in by what he was

this moment, she

won’t pay attention to

a fool. “What are you talking about?

what did

was a little

future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will definitely

will make things difficult

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a

him so much face that he

trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

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had a good understanding of

toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

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

from

bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without

front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she

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

Daniel had

and hadn’t returned for

she could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that her patience

he continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her

stay any longer, so she got

chased after her.

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

that, she left

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

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

she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought

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

he wanted and forced Winona

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

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

I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of

alright, don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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

only Sarah and Emily returning, he

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

talking about?” Gideon

is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks

“Her temperament does

just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her

see it, but Sarah was

she had never seen any women around Daniel, and

it intentionally to have a quarrel

sense that something was amiss and felt it was

side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma

health had completely

lacking in energy,

several hospitals, but none of them could identify the

for Amelia to relax and not to

Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told

not believe it. He felt that

William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent

times

Amelia still saw it.

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

to defy her parents and

was shrill, her eyes were red

to her excessive agitation,

never woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they were all

families were gathered together. Even Maddie

held Amelia’s hand as

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the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t

do

the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his current

in his pocket, he

but his

sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s

into silence as

and even Cathy, who was most

voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve

“I will do my best to save my

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

saying that, he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt,

looked at William

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

the entire Taylor family’s

his erratic father, and

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

look for her and just distance yourself from her, she

you look for her now and think of a way to force her to appear

and had things well

Samuel and Amelia were the ones

did not actually do anything. At

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

sincerely hoped that these children could get along

own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and

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

lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll

Maddie stopped talking.

carried the entire burden of the

Maddie’s phone, William

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call from

think too much

she picked it up, she realized that it was

raised her eyebrows slightly

had some understanding of William. This person was very responsible,

and the Taylor family had reached this

nothing important, he would have never called

did he call

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

was not entirely

very polite.

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

breath and looked out of the window into the distance.

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving

her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns

He clapped

kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like

ran upstairs with the

the picture of the little turtle and hang it in his

was what Olivia drew

Andrew left, Olivia returned to her senses

understood William’s intention

was to show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to

were a

its own length, let alone a child who was

interaction and exchange of emotions, how could

spoke calmly, but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How

this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed her for being

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

accept that her biological mother

could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between

doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s

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

tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me,

birth to

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

when it comes to me? Is it all because

She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my

things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family

because she gave birth to me and I’m her

understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human

would not take the

never seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil

to ask, if she hurt someone

to forgive her no matter what she

were powerful and resonant. They were

made his

expect Olivia to hate

lips trembled violently. He knew that every

back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on the

end, he

do you think the favor

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

in the

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has

harm. Instead,

through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best

Olivia was silent.

this, William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want

night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took

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

looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the

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

you for

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

up

shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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

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

front of the world, no

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

flowers blooming

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family

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

all left s on

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family

all seen the

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

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

pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical

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

a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

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

and television

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held the phone and

said he would

to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news

there were still many people who knew

anything on

as having a questionable character and may not have wanted

not long ago, which was renowned

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

cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia,

was confident that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

stared at her phone in a

and sat beside

conversation on the phone

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

sour and bitter

any longer,

not afraid at all, no matter how

the thought of Olivia suffering

but he couldn’t stand Olivia

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

be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from

up with

saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead.

his agreement

brought Andrew upstairs to do his

she must be feeling terrible

go to the Taylor

shoulder everything

said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going

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a little dumb. It took him a long time to

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

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you

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

at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think I’m heartless?”

shook his head and said firmly, “I will always stand

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

and

was young. No matter

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

interrogate her about her

who could

William asked politely and respectfully, she might be more

the method she

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

to save Amelia or not, she

one could

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

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light

time for the Smith family to

few calls

less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world

news

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

Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because

Olivia Taylor, is

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

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

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

like flowers blooming after

the Smith family’s reputation

into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient

novels. Now that the Smith

left

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

seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

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 in

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

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

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

and television dramas aren’t this

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

family hospital was just an

and there was an elderly traditional

never thought that Isaac Smith

on Twitter were filled with

Smith. It’s hard to get an appointment with him, and he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned

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

not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is

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

respectable

heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How

hope that Doctor Smith will

Smith

into prayers for Isaac to wake

heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward

Olivia was also becoming more and more

research institute was very

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

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

already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed

and did not pay much attention to it.

dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

How is it

The charming

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wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss

tone was filled

frowned. “Aren’t you in school?

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

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too

enter the entertainment

was

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

had a good character, but she

what happened next, Olivia did not

that one morning, Kelly called her and said that

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

years old, but she already had a very

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

She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself just

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

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

that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

man lying

she sent the little girl to the research

such a big incident, so she sent her to

that Kelly had a very high IQ but

girl was still too

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

disadvantageous

was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense

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

“What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay

smiled and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you

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forever.

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

forever.

her a new name, calling her Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to

old and I’m an adult. You said that when

gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

No one

the name of

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then

be able to protect

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with William, was still waiting for Olivia’s

Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone

Maddie’s phone was

that in less than three days, Olivia would definitely

room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright

that William was

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

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

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

in Olivia’s hands,

If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present

that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her

William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait

frowned and turned to

over. She opened a

he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils

and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his

This…”

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

and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How

finish speaking, Cathy walked

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

Cathy said with a

that she could not figure

medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in

really that amazing? Can she

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asked.

who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills

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

“There’s an 80% chance.”

and turned to look

Maddie was stunned for a moment before

jaw hard to control her expression and

I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to

Maddie called out,

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

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

arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was

still

speak, Cathy

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

back a couple of steps from the slap

raise her head. She just lowered

to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked

blame his aunt whenever something happened to his

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt

no personal life, no family,

almost

the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t

firm tone made

was so harsh on his

of this have to do with Maddie? How could

up for his aunt when

It was Maddie’s hand.

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

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use this reason to have Olivia

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat my sister long

looked

of using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

proud and powerful

William suddenly understood.

phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through,

did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

response and his assurance to contact the family head, she

she did not even look at Cathy

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come from Layfield to tell Olivia

the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to

“Mr. Taylor called. He said that he

back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone

not say a

on the stool opposite Olivia. She had

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

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

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

right.” Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought

there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the other

a little older.

and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant

time, it was Blake who took

girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold

and lively. She

remembered being very close to Zelen when she

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without

subconsciously ignored this person as

Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a

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

about Zelen? Who is

Why hypnotize me and make me

calm, but Blake was scared

explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t

tapped her fingertips on 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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many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while,

while, she looked up and ordered, “You

left, Daniel

her temples.

her eyes and said in a low voice,

stopped massaging for a

eyes and looked

but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head

I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost

family was, and where my home was,

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

not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

I had forgotten because

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

was amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

you so sure that you were

was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to

the

it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that

his head.

do it too?” This time, Daniel

“I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

After a while, he said, “You learned it

isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key

Olivia made sound easy.

that if he said too much, it would make

he knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by

at a

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

to work harder.

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

William called Blake again.

the phone to

with pain and begging.

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia was no

no longer had anything to do with

the Taylor

William’s

at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and

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the Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on

that’s great.

Sophia realized that

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

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a

Cathy’s room and told Cathy

about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

you. But I’m not sure

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

around and closed the door properly. After that, she

on?”

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen

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

calmed her down and poured her a glass

drank half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have

still going

course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be

Olivia came with Kelly.

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

look less sexy and girly, but it added to

not help but look up at

was shockingly

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked

frowned and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s

her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared

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

her palm and warned herself that now was not

for the right time. She had

she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one

have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting

in his hand. He

not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

was surprised that she ignored

was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia

also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

seemed like that young people

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

she was probably bragging too much.

if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would

there was the

that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on

be the most

day, Olivia

asked the butler to help him take the

care about these things

for the day that Olivia went

care, but Cathy

here for Olivia. Cathy could not let her

“Stop right

did not stop walking and continued to walk

couldn’t take it anymore and

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms.

handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at

her head to see

didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an

armrest and tapped her fingertips on the

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

“It’s good for

you look up.”

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

was gentle, but she had

to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly,

promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when

not at ease with Olivia at

shook her

not expect Olivia to

if you can cure

who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You

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

and was

turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would

suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a

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

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

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

they want everything their

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

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

in mind. She

Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out

box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on

silver needles were really too long. They were twice

to himself, “This thing won’t end up

raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without

take it anymore. She was scared out of her

hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a

carried Cathy to

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it

could not help but exclaim, “Oh

in her chest and slumped to

quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while

no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted.

than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to

said as he strode in with

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

He said, “Where’s William?

“Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He

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

fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will

William’s orders. What if he gets some

stopped in his

“You’re right.

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

got a way to deal with this situation!”

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

malice flashed across

looked at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was

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

about a rolling pin?” Sophia

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

get it.”

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

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

that, he concealed the

room, knocked,

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

he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

While William was closing the door, he suddenly

pin in his right

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

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

behind him, William turned around.

holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time,

William thought, “Oh crap!”

intervene, but he simply could not

despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of

a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

table was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into

saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

called out and quickly went

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

to glance at Kelly.

himself, “How could such

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

front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the

is soft–hearted and gives in to all of you,

very quickly and carried

William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not

He just

instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

This girl said two broken

the

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 for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

Taylor, you’re finally

a glass of water before she started

to me?”

intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost

somehow, her vision went dark, and

did not know anything that happened

explained to her everything that had happened during the

unconscious.

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

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

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

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

so calm and not angry

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

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a

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

all. He actually resorted to using public

for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many

important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran

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

Emma.

as

to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to

Olivia would come

She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

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

those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t

She

again, her eyes no longer held any

already made

Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was

chose to let go

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something

the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They

he has remained faithful and committed to

mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even brought

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

my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by

world, there couldn’t be a

my condition.

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

unfair

not let Emma

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was

the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch

leisurely, sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything. She just handed over the document

he opened it and found that it was filled with information

as how Samuel and

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

and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know

initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an

was very concerned

saw this information would not be able to

of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March

that the statement

decided to do something more

took out his phone and called

in his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

hurriedly ran to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback

“He’s in the

at home, so why did he

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

to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced

instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him,

“It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to

a sweet–talking little

She picked him up and walked out of

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting on the

thought, “What’s

get left

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

Her gaze was indifferent,

“It’s not necessarily a must to

disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had

this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not

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

Olivia would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so

steadily on

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

needle stopped moving. She said in a low

for a while. Amelia looked at William and

not at

could

her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey me,

end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and

“Got it,” Amelia said.

behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel

gentle and her expression was

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

years.

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

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

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

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

and daughter,

me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done

that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in her views

emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So,

no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s,

anything. She just looked at

do not owe each other a favor.

them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

fingers tightly and

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

unknown period of time,

was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

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

stuffing a calming

for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated

used

alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

medicine bottle to her and

body. If you feel physically

just held the medicine bottle

It was

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

head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was

explained as she ran,

nodded and said, “Let’s

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

on her slippers. Just as she

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

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

thought, “It seems like she brought

have

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

of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for

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

test

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

her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There

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

managed to find

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

one of them was

went. It was only when

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