Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

“It turns out that for the past 20 years, what I eat, what I wear, and what I use are all bestowed upon me by Olivia.

“In that case, I should really thank her.

“Perhaps I should kneel down to her to express my gratitude.”

When Gillian was in the dining room, she managed to keep her emotions. under control in front of Jarron.

But when she was alone in her bedroom, her temper rose inside her like lava.

In a fit of rage, she threw the pillows, bolster, and blanket to the floor and stomped on them violently.

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

“You like to win people’s hearts with these small favors. No wonder Blake, Yanis, and Roland in the Smith family all take her side.

“This is the reason.

“In their eyes, they must think that Jarron and I are ungrateful. Olivia has been so good to us and sacrificed so much.

“We don’t appreciate her kindness. Instead, we bear a grudge against her. “But Roland and the others should know if Oliva really cares, why didn’t she teach me the miraculous treatments of the Smith family?

“She is such a hypocrite.

“If I master the miraculous treatments and possess superb medical skills, I could save those people and get those expensive clothes and premium foods myself.

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

Olivia gets the entire pie and only gives us the crumbs. Yet, we have to be grateful for it

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

At that moment, Gillian was smoldering with anger. She hated Olivia to the bone.

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

Sitting on the bed, it took her a while to cool off and regain her composure.

She then made a call to Tracy at the Smith Cuisine Hall, asking about the progress of the medicinal dishes.

Before she came to Mala, she had given Tracy two recipes, both of which were for nourishing health. Even though the recipes were incomplete, it should not affect the medicinal effect.

The phone rang for a long moment and no one answered.

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

“Tracy.” Gillian suppressed her anger. “How’s the making of the medicinal dishes going?”

Tracy remained silent. After a long while, she sneered and said, “You still have the nerve to call me?”

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

“Tracy?” She did not understand why Tracy was so angry.

Gillian softened her voice. Her tone was as gentle as a fresh breeze. “What’s wrong? If I’ve done something that upsets you, you can just criticize me. Please don’t keep it to yourself and not tell me.”

Tracy switched the phone to her other hand. While she had become calmer, she still pulled a long face.

Previously, she had decided to help Gillian because Gillian had a pleasant personality and treated others with respect, especially the elders of the Smith family.

On the contrary, Olivia was always occupied with all kinds of things. Tracy hadn’t even met her before. In other words, Olivia was no different from a stranger to her.

But the real reason she supported Gillian was to exchange for the Smith family’s medicinal recipes, not because Gillian had a gentle nature.

You still have the cheek to ask me?” Tracy was inflamed. The recipes Qugave me are garbage. It’s not the Smith family’s secret recipes hey felt embarrassed at the mention of it.

As soon as she had received the recipes from Gillian, she immediately had her two apprentices, Cynthia and Charlie, work on creating medicinal dishes.

Unfortunately, after pondering for a week, they still had no clue.

Cynthia lost her temper and said, “Maybe there’s a problem with the recipes.”

Even though Charlie did not say it out loud, he implied the same sentiment.

In order to reassure her two apprentices, Tracy showed the recipes to an expert. To her surprise, the doctor said that those were not precious medicinal recipes as there were many similar ones out there. Most importantly, the recipes were incomplete…

Therefore, it was impossible to make something that had medicinal effects.

Tracy’s face turned extremely red. She felt too embarrassed to face her apprentices.

Putting on a front, she asked, “If the recipes are complete, can they make. medicinal dishes?”

The old doctor adjusted his glasses and looked up at her. “Tracy, you’re an experienced chef. How can you ask such a question?

“If a recipe can be adapted so easily to make a medicinal dish, patients. won’t need medicine. They can just take medicinal cuisine.”

The doctor lowered his head and fiddled with the recipes. “Not all recipes. can be changed to make medicinal dishes.

“In a general sense, medicinal cuisine is basically made by cooking nutritious ingredients with herbs. It can nourish and protect the body and boost health, but it is not meant for treating illnesses. Many people are fooled by the fancy names of the dishes, but dietary alone cannot replace medicine.”

The old doctor provided an example. “Such as your family’s medicinal dishes healing chicken soup and wholesome lentil soup, are essentially just gimmicks. They have very little medicinal effect.

“However, your seared salmon with herbed couscous is totally different. The old doctor smacked his lips as if he was savoring the aftertaste.

ou’ve all made these dishes before, so you should know the difference

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

“However, seared salmon with herbed couscous is not the same. Its ingredients include fish, vegetables, carbs, berries, and your family’s special herbs. It is a well–balanced dish that offers a wide variety of nutrients and medicinal properties that are good for health.

“It’s because this dish is so amazing that your family becomes famous.” Seared salmon with herbed couscous was really different from the other dishes. The other medicinal dishes might have some effects on health, but very minimal. Whereas seared salmon with herbed couscous produced noticeable results.

And it could greatly boost the body’s immune system.

Moreover, it was not only effective but also incredibly delicious, so much so that it could be considered a gourmet dish.

Tracy did not know how she had left the old doctor’s place. All she remembered was that she felt terribly embarrassed.

However, she was unwilling to accept that and had called two other well–known experts to ask them about the recipes and medicinal cuisine.

The results were the same.

It was almost impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. that had the same effect as traditional medicine.

Tracy was in complete despair.

Hence, she had given up on finding the other medicinal recipes and decided to continue making seared salmon with herbed couscous. Although the recipe for the dish had been made public by Olivia, it was rarely cooked at home due to its precious ingredients and complex cooking steps. It demanded precise timing and a high level of skill in cooking, so very few people would attempt to make it at home. Most people would prefer to eat it at the Smith Cuisine Hall.

Tracy felt that as long as she continued to perfect seared salmon with herbed couscous, it would remain the signature dish of the restaurant She was no longer asking for anything else, nor was she willing to create unnecessary problems.

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

Therefore, she had not been in contact with Gillian all this while

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bedsheets with her left hand and said anxiously, “Perhaps the doctor’s medical skills are not good enough?”

“He’s an expert in the city hospital.”

Tracy did not want to be too harsh since Gillian knew the Smith family’s miraculous treatments. Tracy would probably need it one day. “It’s impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. It’s my fault. I took it for granted and was blinded by the profits of seared salmon with herbed couscous.

“But don’t worry. Even though Olivia has revealed the recipe of the dish to the public, you were the one who gave it to me first. I’ll still share the profits with you, but it won’t be as much as before.”

Gillian gripped the phone tightly and moved her lips, wanting to say no.

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

During her time in Mala, she had been busy learning the Smith family’s miraculous treatments and had no income at all.

Apart from paying her living expenses in Mala, she had to purchase gowns to attend social events, All of this cost a lot of money.

If she did not have any income, she would soon not be able to make ends

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

The amount was significantly less than before. It was one–sixth of the previous thirty percent.

Gillian suddenly clenched her fists. After a long time, the icy expression. on her face finally softened.

She feigned reluctance and said, “Actually, I shouldn’t have asked for 5%. After all, this is the Smith family’s recipe. And now, I…”

Before Gillian could finish her words, Tracy immediately agreed. “Okay, I won’t give any to you then.”

Gillian’s mouth fell open but she was too shocked to say anything.

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Olivia had yet to decide whether to attend the International Medical Association conference or not.

But there was still plenty of time to think about that, as it was half a month away.

Before that, she had to make a trip back to the Hushe Republic. The research institute had been urging her for a while.

She had sent them some materials, but they still had many questions. related to the operational aspect.

After boarding the plane, Olivia sat in her seat and started reading a book.

Daniel sat beside her.

There were only four people in the first–class cabin. Unexpectedly, one of the passengers knew Daniel.

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

Olivia looked up and saw a woman as exquisite as a doll.

Daniel directed his gaze from the book to the woman. When he saw her, he was slightly stunned and struggled to remember who she was.

The woman chuckled. “Mr. Sullivan, you’re a busy man. I don’t think you remember me. Let me introduce myself.”

The woman paused for a second and spoke again. Her voice was light and not as warm as before.

“I’m Freya Jensen. I was an ambassador of your jewelry brand.”

Daniel then remembered.

Freya was an actress who enjoyed immense popularity recently. She had great looks, high EQ, impressive educational and family background, and outstanding acting skills. It was said that her family was very rich.

Her fans often remarked that if Freya wasn’t so devoted to acting, she would have to go back home to inherit the family business.

Her image aligned with Daniel’s jewelry brand, so she was invited to be the ambassador.

Daniel had only met her once at a party with the business partners, so he

did not have a deep impression of her.

Freya was a woman with a great sense of humor. Although they didn’t know each other well, she was good at making conversation.

Unfortunately, Daniel did not pay much attention to her and maintained only superficial responses.

On the other hand, Olivia was very curious about the actress.

She stuck her head out and greeted her. “Hi, nice to meet you.”

Freya knew that someone was sitting beside Daniel, but she was seated a bit too far away to see the person clearly.

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

Freya was stunned for a moment. Her gaze fixated on Olivia for quite some time.

After a while, she said with a smile, “I’m sorry, you’re too beautiful. I was blown away.”

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

She turned around and took a moment to collect herself on her seat.

She had seen all kinds of gorgeous women in the entertainment industry, but she was mesmerized by Olivia’s beauty, which showed how exceptionally beautiful Olivia was.

After regaining her composure, Freya turned around again and looked at Olivia.

The two of them chatted about the movies Frey had starred in. One of which was particularly famous and carried a profound meaning. It had won many awards.

The movie told a story about the dilemma of saving or not saving a

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

The two of them didn’t know each other well and had nothing much to talk about. In addition, it was the only movie of Freya that Olivia had seen, so their conversation revolved around it.

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

hairpin on Olivia’s head and the black smartwatch on her wrist.

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

Her enthusiasm waned in an instant. She realized that the resolute and courageous character in the movie was just a role Freya played. not a representation of her as a person.

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

For some reason, she felt that Daniel was much friendlier toward her than before and he seemed to be very interested in her acting career. It gladdened her heart.

There were rumors that Daniel avoided having romantic relationships. with women and did not even have a girlfriend. People said that he lived a clean and scandal–free life.

Freya used to believe it. But now she saw it as nothing more than an illusion.

It wasn’t that Daniel didn’t want a woman, but he had high standards.

Freya took out a mirror and looked at herself. She felt that she was not much inferior to Olivia. Although she didn’t have features as delicate as Olivia, she was also very attractive.

Most importantly, she came from a good family, though not as wealthy and prominent as the Sullivan family, her family was quite famous in the local cities.

“What’s so good about that sugar baby? She was just a plaything.

“I’m much better than her,” Freya thought.

Lunch was served on the plane.

The plain ready–prepared food made one lose their appetite at first glance.

Freya noticed that Daniel had barely touched his food. So she said gently, I ordered some food in advance and it came with a generous portion. If you don’t mind, you can try this.”

Daniel tilted his head slightly and wanted to say no. But when his gaze

to Freya’s lunch for a second, he immediately changed his ming

“Thank you very much.”

“You’re welcome, Mr. Sullivan.” Freya’s beautiful eyes flickered.

She raised her hand to stop the flight attendant. Then, she stood up and personally brought the food over.

Daniel didn’t think there was anything wrong with Freya’s behavior. Ever since he was young, he had gotten used to being flattered and served by others.

Nonetheless, as a man with a good upbringing, he nodded at Freya to express his gratitude.

Freya chuckled. Her gaze was gentle, warm, and intent, looking as if they were glued to Daniel’s face.

Just as she was about to turn around and leave, her gaze landed on Olivia. There was a faint provocation in her eyes.

Olivia was eating a salad that wasn’t quite to her taste. Sensing an intense gaze above her head, she subconsciously raised her head and saw Freya’s provocative look.

“Why is she looking at me in that way?” Olivia was puzzled.

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

“She is indeed a poor girl from a humble family. All she does is eat. She doesn’t care if her sugar daddy enjoys the food.

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

Just as Freya was thinking about it, Daniel placed the food she brought over in front of Olivia.

He said in a gentle voice, “I noticed that you didn’t eat much just now. So I thought you probably don’t like the in–flight meal. Try this and see if it suits your taste.”

Olivia picked up a piece of beef with a fork and tasted it. Her face lit up. “It’s delicious.”

Have some more then. Daniel even took a napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth.

When he turned around and saw Freya, he asked in surprise, “Why are you still here?”

Freya was dumbfounded.

A low and melodious laugh like the sound of cello was bear

Olivia looked over and realized that the laughter came from the seat in

front.

Freya freaked out and flew into a rage out of humiliation. “What are you laughing at?”

“Can’t I laugh?” The curtain in front was slowly drawn back, revealing a fair and exceptionally beautiful face.

Ernesto leaned against the armrest with one arm resting on the back of the seat. It was an unruly action.

However, when he did it, he exuded an enchanting charm that

mesmerized everyone.

Freya couldn’t take her eyes off him and was unable to think of anything to reproach him.

“What are you looking at?” The man who was laughing heartily just now suddenly took on a stern expression. His eyes were filled with hostility. “If you look again, I’ll gouge your eyeballs out!” His tone was calm, but his words carried extreme cruelty.

There seemed to be a vortex of danger in Ernesto’s eyes as he stared at. Freya motionlessly.

In just a moment, Freya looked as if she was in a trance. Then, she suddenly raised her hand to dig her eyes.

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Freya’s sudden reaction startled the flight attendant next to her. The flight attendant quickly went forward to stop her.

However, Freya only gently touched her eyelids with her fingertips and did not intend to dig her eyeballs out.

She blinked and smiled at the flight attendant. “I scared you, didn’t I? I was just teasing you.”

The flight attendant had no words for her.

Freya swayed her arms and walked back to her seat. Sitting on the chair, she muttered something to herself.

Olivia lowered her head to eat, seemingly uninterested in everything around her.

After taking a few bites, she felt an intense gaze above her head.

She looked up and happened to meet Ernesto’s eyes.

Ernesto propped up his chin in his palm. His blue eyes curved as he smiled at Oliva. “You’re so good–looking. You and I are a great match.” He pointed at himself, looking very interested in Olivia.

Olivia ignored him and quickly retracted her gaze. Then, she lowered her head and continued eating.

After finishing the meal, she took a napkin and slowly wiped her mouth.. Only then did she raise her head and size up the man seriously.

“So?” The man smiled. “Are you interested in me?”

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

Just then, Olivia asked in a cold yet slightly confident voice, “You are… Ernesto?”

The man was shocked and became even more interested in Olivia. “You know me?”

“Yes,” Olivia replied. “Mr. Smithson talked to me about the Wilcox family before. He said that Gillian had contacted the Wilcox family in

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

Olivia went on in a low voice, “I’ve investigated you. The Wilcox family has a great influence in Fesmuowana. Your father is the head of the family, and your brother is his successor. However, the most intimidating person in the Wilcox family is you.

“Ernesto Wilcox, the world’s top hypnotist.”

“Snore.” Ernesto suddenly became uninterested. He thought that he had met an interesting beauty, but it turned out that she was a coward who immediately went to gather information about him after getting wind of something.

Olivia asked, “Are you back in the country to see Gillian?”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows and said, “You’ve investigated quite

thoroughly. Why are you so afraid of me? Are you afraid that I will make a move against you?”

“What else can it be?” Olivia nodded. Her gaze briefly swept over Ernesto and she suddenly smiled. “Mr. Wilcox, do you think I’ll just stand idly and wait for others to plot against me?”

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to perpetual victory.

True wisdom is not about waiting for someone to launch an attack and repulse it brilliantly. Instead, it is about ensuring that you’ll never be in dangerous situations at the start. A wise man foresees and mitigates risks.. Olivia would never overestimate herself and always be fully prepared for everything.

That approach extended to how she treated the Taylor family. She had set up Skynet long ago to monitor the information about herself on the Internet. If there was any slanderous or defamatory content about her, she would review it immediately and delete it.

Using Skynet to monitor the Taylor family would be an abuse of power. Olivia would never do it, even if she had the authority.

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

After being deeply disappointed with the Taylor family, Olivia treated them like strangers and would never be soft–hearted again.

She had been hurt several times before by Amelia and Gillian because she cared about them.

But she didn’t care anymore, and no one could hurt her.

It’s for the prescription for insomnia, right? I can tell you clearly that I formulated the prescription. It has nothing to do with Gillian Olivia

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

“She is so straightforward. I was expecting some dramas.”

Ernesto suffered from severe insomnia. When he couldn’t sleep in the night, he liked to watch dramas.

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

misunderstanding would normally take dozens of episodes to resolve. The plot should be him thinking that Gillian made up the prescription for insomnia until the very end when he found out that it was a misunderstanding.

But the truth was unveiled so quickly that it bummed Ernesto out.

He felt rather upset.

He voiced his thoughts, “It is so boring to know the truth so soon. I’m expecting it to be as exciting as a TV series.”

“A TV series?”

Olivia tilted her head slightly and thought to herself, “This Ernesto is indeed as peculiar as described in the investigation file. He’s

temperamental and has wacky ideas. I can’t foresee his actions and predict them with common sense.”

Seeing that Olivia did not speak, Ernesto raised an eyebrow and a hint of wickedness flashed across his eyes.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Ernesto’s eyes flickered. “Why isn’t it like in movies and dramas where the truth is only revealed at the end. with many twists and turns?”

Olivia thought for a moment and said, “Probably because you’re not the main character.”

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

Olivia mercilessly ridiculed him, “You’re just a passer–by in the show. Just pass by quietly and leave. What makes you think you deserve to be treated as a male lead?”

Ernesto was stumped for words.

Why does it feel like I got stabbed in the heart?

Im not the male lead? I’m just a passer–by?

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

The flight attendant came over to serve her coffee. Olivia raised her hand and refused. Then, she pointed at Freya’s position and said calmly, “Pay more attention to her.”

The flight attendant turned back to glance at Freya, not understanding what Olivia meant.

Olivia explained. “Freya is probably hypnotized. Remember to call the police when you get off the plane.”

“How can this be?”

The flight attendant’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly turned back and presumably went to report to her supervisor.

In the front. Ernesto heard the conversation and slowly stuck his head out, between his between the back of the chair and the armrest.

From afar, one could only see a head pop up and down there.

Ernesto looked at Olivia with his big eyes and asked curiously, “How did you know she is hypnotized?”

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

Ernesto sneered. “Well, you’re lucky to have guessed it right.”

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

After a loud slap, Freya seemed to have woken up from a nightmare and suddenly looked up. For a moment, she did not know where she was.

Ernesto was not pleased. He pouted slightly and said, “She was trying to seduce your man just now. Why did you help her?”

Olivia raised her head and said seriously, “We were rivals a while ago. But now, she and I are both the people of the Hushe Republic, and you are a foreigner. It’s my responsibility to protect my own kind.”

Ernesto became even more unhappy and muttered, “I’m not a foreigner. I’m from Fesmuowana.

His annoyance lasted only for a while, and soon Ernesto cheered up again.

He looked at Olivia and said proudly, “I have got her out of hypnosis. Let’s see how you are going to handle this when the flight attendant Comes back latere

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

Unfortunately, Ernesto could not stay quiet. He chattered, “Hey, say something. You haven’t replied to me.”

Olivia held her forehead and waved the fountain pen in her right hand, indicating for him to look.

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

“How could someone be so well prepared and think ahead of others in everything?”

Ernesto’s intelligence was something he was most proud of. But someone outsmarted him. He lowered his head and looked depressed.

“Hmph, one day, I’ll hypnotize you into a dog and see how smart you can be.”

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Once Olivia returned to the Hushe Republic, she visited her grandfather at the hospital and then went straight to the research institute to study the life–saving prescription.

Meanwhile, Gillian was experiencing a string of setbacks in Mala.

First, she attended a ball with Yvonne, but no one bothered to talk to her.

Yvonne made a great effort to introduce Gillian as a renowned acupuncturist from the Hushe Republic, but nobody showed interest.

Finally, a doctor was curious about acupuncture and approached her for a discussion. In the end, he realized that she had less knowledge than a foreigner like him. So, he immediately lost interest.

Yvonne stared at Gillian. “I thought you’re very good at medicine?”

Gillian got nervous and quickly explained, “I’m a pediatrician. I’ve just learned the techniques of the Smith family’s miraculous treatments not long ago. I need time to master it.”

“How long will it take?” Yvonne was impatient, fearing that Gillian’s skills might not be improved in time for the upcoming medical association conference.

“The Smith family’s miraculous treatments are divided into three parts. I’ve learned the first part, and I’m about to start the second part which covers acupuncture techniques. It’s quite simple.“‘ Gillian swallowed and stated, “In about half a month, I’ll be able to master it.”

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

Gillian nodded heavily. “Yes, I can do it.”

“Very well.” Yvonne nodded. “In a few days, I’ll get Jack to introduce you to the vice president of the International Medical Association. He’s very interested in acupuncture. You two can have a chat.”

After saying that, Yvonne was worried. “Don’t repeat what happened today. You need to improve your medical skills greatly.”

“Don’t worry. I will,” Gillian promised confidently.

After returning home from the ball, Gillian immediately started learning the Smith family’s miraculous

treatments.

It was her only hope and she had to master it as soon as possible.

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

She aimed to learn two acupuncture techniques every day which would allow her to cure at least five diseases.

However, when she opened the first page of the second part, she was at a loss.

“If the patient’s body is weak, the needle could only be inserted half. Run through the 40 acupuncture points by following the large intestine meridian. Depending on the severity of the patient’s symptoms, work on LI2, LI3, and so on. Adjust the duration according to the patient’s condition…”

All the acupuncture techniques were unclear and had no fixed rules.

The doctor could choose the acupuncture points according to the severity of the patient’s symptoms, or decide how long the needle was inserted based on the patient’s physical condition.

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

The techniques were so complicated that even a genius wouldn’t be able to grasp them.

If she could assess a patient’s condition effectively, she would have become a famous physician long ago and wouldn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments.

Gillian scratched her head in frustration, overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness.

“How could this be?”

Unwilling to give up, Gillian picked up the book and was no longer as careful as before, treating it as

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something sacred.

Instead, she quickly flipped through the pages, wanting to see what lay ahead.

The more she read, the more bewildered and anxious she became. It all looked gibberish to her.

The first page was actually the simplest.

The further she went, the more complex the content was. It was gobbledygook she could make heads or tails of it.

The third part was even worse. There were no acupuncture points and filled with mysterious and incomprehensible terms.

Gillian finally could not take it anymore. She raised her arm with all her might and threw the book to the ground.

Then, she stomped on it violently.

The book, which she had once dreamt of possessing, was now cast aside as if it were worthless.

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

On the other side, Yvonne was speaking highly of Gillian to Jack.

Jack seemed to be put on the spot. “Yvonne. The vice president is a big shot. I can hardly reach him. I’ve only met him a few times and I’m not on familiar terms with him. How am I going to introduce Ms. Dale to him?”

“Please help me. I know you must have a way.” Yvonne tugged at his sleeve. “Gillian has many prescriptions. She’s very important to me. I want to use her to enter the medical industry. Please.” “Alright.” Jack agreed reluctantly. “Tomorrow, I’m going to a family dinner. The vice president might be here. I’ll just mention her to him.”

Jack emphasized, “But I won’t recommend her strongly. I’ll just casually mention her. As for the can’t guarantee if the vice president wants to meet her.”

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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The next day, Jack met Carlos Garcia and casually mentioned Gillian. He said that he knew a doctor from the Hushe Republic who was extremely skilled in acupuncture.

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

Ever since news of his interest in acupuncture spread, many people had introduced him to all kinds of so–called experts in acupuncture.

In the beginning, he had met them all one by one in person, only to discover that they were all quack doctors without real skills.

As time passed, his interest waned.

In fact, he was not interested in acupuncture at all. He only wanted to learn more about it because the president, Professor Ross, liked it.

When Carlos turned around and was about to leave, he suddenly heard Jack say Isaac’s name.

He was stunned for a moment and immediately asked, “Could you repeat what you’ve just said.” Jack was shocked when he saw the deputy president’s excited expression. And he took a moment to respond, “Ms. Gillian is Issac’s granddaughter. I heard that her medical skills are extraordinary.”

Carlos didn’t know many people from the Hushe Republic people and who Gillian was. He only knew that Professor Ross was very interested in a girl from the Hushe Republic.

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

Unable to contain his excitement, Carlos grabbed Jack’s hand and said, “Hurry, take me to her now.”

When Yvonne called, Gillian was sitting at the head of the bed in a daze.

She had completely given up.

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When she saw Yvonne’s number, she subconsciously shivered.

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

“What should I do? What should I do? I couldn’t master the techniques of the miraculous treatments at

all.

“I’ve told a boastful lie. How am I supposed to cover it up?”

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

She comforted herself, “It’s alright, it’s alright. Without the miraculous treatments, I still have the prescriptions. These magical prescriptions are my last trump card.”

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

Hearing Yvonne excitedly talk about the vice president wanting to see her, Gillian did not show a hint of joy. Instead, she looked a little terrified.

She dug her nails into her palms and forced herself to remain calm.

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

Gillian said in a low voice, “I’ll give you two prescriptions. Give them to the vice president and tell him that I have something on, so I can’t make it.”

“Oh.” Yvonne assumed that Gillian was trying to put on airs to raise her status.

“Sure,” Yvonne agreed. “I’ll have my driver go over to collect the prescriptions later.”

After handing over the prescriptions Gillian took out a secret manual.

It was a martial arts manual that she had practiced when she was young. It was divided into two parts. Isaac had only taught her the first part, and only Olivia had learned the second part by herself.

Previously, Gillian did not have time to take a look at it..

Since she didn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments anymore, she had time to read the manual.

When Gillian was young, she had always been envious of Olivia.

She envied Olivia for being able to learn the secret manual which had been passed down in the Smith family for more than a thousand years.

Not only could it strengthen the body, but it could also eliminate impurities in the body and improve skin health.

Olivia had smooth, delicate, and flawless skin. Ever since she was young, she had never had a single pimple.

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

With trembling hands, Gillian flipped to the first page of the second part.

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

Gillian’s face became white. She could not believe it and continued to flip through the pages.

However, with every page she turned, her face grew paler.

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

In it, there were references to transferring energy through great circulation, channeling Qi into the spine, breathing spiritually…

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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These days, Gillian was too afraid to go out. She had been locking herself in her room and spending her days and nights in a daze.

Occasionally, when the phone rang, it would startle her.

Jarron asked her what was wrong, but she did not say anything. She just looked at the sky with a blank expression.

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

Due to her inner turmoil, she was hesitant to answer the call.

After the phone rang for a long time, she carefully reached out and picked it up. “Hello…”

She had only said one word when Yvonne streamed angrily at her from the other end. “Gillian, you’re fucking messing with me! You gave me some incomplete prescriptions and made a fool out of me in front of the vice president. You even implicated Jack.”

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

“Well, Gillian Dale, you’re quite something.

“You handed me a bunch of incomplete prescriptions, and this garbage was posted on the Internet more than ten years ago.

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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“Cut your pretense!” Yvonne’s jaw tightened. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen Olivia’s blog. Even if you haven’t, many people have reposted it online. The prescriptions you gave me were published by her on the Internet over ten years ago.”

“Impossible!” Gillian exclaimed and hurriedly hung up the phone to search for Olivia’s blog.

As expected, it had been posted more than a decade ago.

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She called Olivia’s number in a hurry, but no one answered the phone.

Gillian refused to give up. From morning until evening, she had been persistently calling Olivia hundreds of times.

Finally, the call was picked up.

Olivia had just come out of the laboratory when she saw that there were numerous missed calls on her phone from Gillian.

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

“Olivia, did you… did you publish the prescriptions?” Gillian looked as if she had gone insane. “Those are the Smith family’s secret prescriptions. How could you publish them just like that? Does Grandpa know?”

“Not this again.”

Olivia sighed and said. “Who told you the Smith family has secret prescriptions?

“What’s wrong with you guys? You all think the same. When has Grandpa ever said that the Smith family had a secret prescription?”

After a busy day with no time for lunch, Olivia was too tired to keep her emotions in check. “Can you think about what a normal person will think? What era are you from? Do you think we’re living in ancient times, passing down knowledge from father to son, teacher to disciples?

“We’re living in the 21st century, Gillian. Please use your brain. If the Smith family has a secret

prescription, why didn’t they apply for a patent and make it available to the public? Why keep it? For a rainy day?”

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

In the past, Gillian had asked her multiple times about the secret prescriptions. She had explained over and over again that the Smith family did not have any secret prescriptions.

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

“Why do you think the Smith family has a secret prescription?” Olivia sat on the chair with a cold expression. “What exactly is going on in your brain? You keep fantasizing about all sorts of weird things, -like secret prescriptions and the strategy book that can develop wisdom?”

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

She remembered that in the past, her illness would be cured very quickly after eating something. Her grandfather told her that it was the Smith family’s secret prescription and asked her to keep it confidential

There was also the strategy book. Her grandfather had said that Olivia studied the book, which was why she was so smart.

After hearing Gillian’s words, Olivia fell silent for a long time.

Then, she finally spoke, “Grandpa also said that if you don’t sleep, the baboons will eat you. He also said that Cinderella has glass slippers and that Tooth Fairy will visit you while you’re sleeping if you place your baby tooth under the pillow. Why don’t you believe in all of these?”

Those words were meant to coax children. Gillian was almost 30 years old, so how could she not differentiate between reality and fantasy?

The truth was she was paranoid and blinded by jealousy, only choosing to believe what benefited her. Gillian pinched the tassel charm on the phone and asked “Then what about seared salmon with herbed couscous? If there’s no secret recipe, where did this dish come from?”

“Ah.” Olivia leaned back in her chair and curled her lips into a self–mocking smile. “You’d rather believe that there’s a fictitious formula than accept that I specially made that dish for you?”

There were some things that Olivia did not want to emphasize because she didn’t want Gillian to think that she was seeking gratitude.

Hence, instead of saying more about the dish, Olivia only asked calmly, “If there was a secret recipe, wouldn’t Grandpa give it to you?”

Without any more words, Olivia simply said, “Take care of yourself,” and decisively hung up the phone.

In this world, no amount of family affection can withstand this kind of testing.

After hanging up the phone, Olivia went to the cafeteria to grab some food and forgot about Gillian.

Over in Mala.

Gillian held the phone in a daze and slumped on the bed dejectedly.

It turned out that everything was fake and all her effort was in vain.

“There’s no secret recipe? And I can’t understand and learn the complicated miraculous treatments. Even the secret manual is hard to comprehend.

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

“What do I have to do to prove myself?”

For the first time, Gillian felt regret. If she hadn’t been so stubborn and paranoid, she would still be in the Smith family.

Putting aside the Smith family’s assets, just being a pediatrician was good enough.

Many people in Layfield held her in high regard and specially requested her to treat their children.

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

Gillian lowered her head and covered her face as she sobbed.

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She didn’t know how long she had been crying.

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

She looked over and saw that it was an unknown number.

Pressing the answer button, she cleared her throat and asked in fluent Gorshish, “Who is it?”

There was a moment of hesitation on the other side, and then the person said in pure Husheni, “Ms. Gillian, I’m Saul Thornton, Mr. Wilcox’s assistant. Mr. Wilcox would like to meet you.”

“Mr. Wilcox?” Gillian furrowed her brows. It took her a while to remember who it was. “You’re from the Wilcox family? Where are you? How do I get there?”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Gillian. I’ll send someone to pick you up.”

After hanging up, Gillian sat by the bed and frowned.

“Why does someone from the Wilcox family suddenly want to meet me?

“I thought they didn’t believe me?” Gillian had always thought that they had lost contact with her. Unexpectedly, they called her all of a sudden.

But it was useless. She no longer had the prescription and couldn’t master the miraculous treatments. Gillian was making wild guesses about the Wilcox family’s intention of meeting her.

After meeting the man, she realized that he wanted the Smith family’s miraculous acupuncture techniques.

“What do you want this for?” Gillian examined Ernesto.

Although the man was from the Smith family’s lineal branch a few hundred years ago, he had been overseas for too long and didn’t preserve his Hushenian heritage well, so he did not look like a Hushenian

at all.

Ernesto leaned against the sofa, his fingertips moving up and down as he looked at Gillian intently. Gillian’s heart lurched when she saw his eyes which seemed like a black vortex. She quickly closed her eyes. “Don’t look at me. I know you’re a hypnotist.”

“You know that too?” Ernesto was truly surprised.

The Smith family had put him in an unfavorable situation twice in a row.

Last time, it was Olivia. And this time, it was Gillian.

Though Gillian was reluctant, she replied, “I have a younger sister who once told me not to work with people I don’t know. So, I checked information about the Wilcox family in advance.” Then, she paused, “It’s not very a detailed investigation, but you are quite famous.

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Gillian did not want to give the acupuncture manual to Ernesto.

She hated Olivia, not the Smith family. Even though she complained that her grandfather was biased, he did treat her well.

She couldn’t bring herself to turn her back on the Smith family.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a stern voice, “You’re not willing to?”

Gillian was not stupid. “Why would I give you the acupuncture manual for no reason?”

“What if I help you deal with Olivia?” Ernesto crossed his long legs and tapped his fingers on the armrest.

“No, thanks. I appreciate it.” Gillian refused. “I think you’ve misunderstood. I don’t want to deal with Olivia. I just want to surpass her.”

All along, Gillian had been unwilling to accept that she was inferior to Olivia. “That’s easy.” Ernesto flicked his finger. “I can help you take back the Smith family.”

Gillian’s heart skipped a beat. She was a little tempted.

But she mastered her emotions and said softly, “I’m not interested.”

Ernesto laughed. “You should know I’m the top hypnotist in the world, right?”

Gillian looked at him with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he mentioned this.

Ernesto licked his gums with the tip of his tongue, and traces of blood appeared in his eyes.

He suddenly leaned forward and looked at Gillian seriously. “I’ll hypnotize Olivia and let her go through the hardships you’ve suffered before. How about that?”

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

Ernesto laughed more happily, then he said slowly, “You can decide who you want me to hypnotize her into and let her suffer the pain of parental bias.”

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

“Deal!” Gillian looked up and stared at Ernesto with a burning gaze. “If it succeeds, I’ll give the acupuncture manual to you.”

Ernesto turned the phone in his hand and smiled like an evil demon.

No one could outdo him when it came to manipulating people’s emotions.

Hypnotizing a person to such an extent was not as easy as hypnotizing the actress.

Freya only needed a subtle hint. So Ernesto could easily hypnotize her as long as she looked into his eyes. But for someone like Olivia, as Gillian said, hypnotizing her into becoming another person required deep hypnosis and Olivia’s cooperation.

Even if she didn’t cooperate, it could only be carried out when she was unconscious or in an extremely relaxed state.

In other words, they need to abduct Olivia and knock her out.

This task wasn’t easy. But Ernesto was confident and wasted no time to head to the Hushe Republic to capture Olivia.

He brought a lot of people and lingered around the Smith family’s hospital. Once Olivia appeared, they would immediately take her away.

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

If he wasn’t in an unfamiliar place, half a day would have been more than enough.

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It was just abducting a woman.

Ernesto waited confidently in the hotel for three days. Unexpectedly, the person who came knocking on the door was the police.

“What are you doing?” Stefan Thornton, the bodyguard, quickly intervened and stood in front of Ernesto, saying loudly, “We are foreigners.

“We’re not Hushenian. You have no jurisdiction over us.”

The police officer in the lead sneered. “We don’t care whether you’re foreigners or aliens.”

With that, he waved his hand and ordered, “Take them away!”

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

The lawyer rushed over and explained the situation, only then was Ernesto released on bail.

Saul was set free with him as well.

After asking the assistant, Ernesto learned that when they were staking out near the hospital, they

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

It was as if putting a couple of red beans in a bowl of green beans.

Their actions were as obvious as a fly on a bald man’s head.

On the very first day, concerned locals had reported them, saying that there was a group of suspicious foreigners lurking around the hospital.

It was something big.

So, it alarmed the police and they immediately dispatched officers to arrest them for interrogation.

In the beginning, Saul was tight–lipped and refused to say anything, assuming an unyielding look on his face.

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

Hence, they paid closer attention to it and brought in several experts in psychology and criminal investigation.

Soon, Saul could not hold on anymore and disclosed Ernesto’s plan. However, he did not mention that they were there to abduct someone. He only said that they wanted to see Olivia.

After listening to Saul’s explanation, Ernesto pointed at him and rebuked furiously, “Idiots, you’re so stupid! Can’t you hire the locals to do that?”

Saul felt wronged. “There’s not enough time.”

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

It wasn’t that he wanted to, but he had no choice. The Hushe Republic police were onto him.

Ernesto did not return to Fesmuowana but went to Mala instead.

When he arrived at his manor in Mala, Gillian, who had moved there, came out to welcome him and asked anxiously, “Where is she? Have you got her?”

Ernesto shook his head and glanced at Gillian. “The police of the Hushe Republic are too nosy.”

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

Gillian looked concerned. “Then what should we do?”

“There’s no hurry.” Ernesto waved his hand, “Even though we failed to capture her, I’ve received an important piece of information.”

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

Ernesto smiled. “After a few days, Olivia will come to Mala to attend the International Medical Association conference.

He chuckled and continued, “This is Mala, not the Hushe Republic. No police will stand in my way.

“It’ll be a piece of cake to abduct Olivia here.”

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Ernesto reassured Gillian with confidence, “Don’t worry. I’ve worked out an ingenious plan. Once she arrives in Mala, I’ll immediately lure her into my trap.”

Gillian could not help but ask, “What plan?”

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

The assistant stepped forward and said, “Our people will be at the airport. after Olivia arrives in Mala, we’ll contact you right away.”

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

“Yes.” Saul nodded. “You’ll call her and invite her to come here. If she agrees, that’s perfect. If she doesn’t, you can scream and pretend to be kidnapped. It will lure her over.”

The plan was impeccable and it was Ernesto’s idea.

He was very good at manipulating people’s emotions and had heard a lot about Olivia from Gillian. He could tell that Olivia was a loyal and soft–hearted person.

Although she had fallen out with Gillian, she would never stand idly if Gillian was in danger.

Ernesto was very satisfied with the plan and even came up with a name for it – end with force.

– Start with courtesy and

Back to the research institute in the Hushe Republic, with Olivia joining the team, they made tremendous progress on the life–saving medicine and it was completed in just a few days. Major newspapers in the country had reported the news.

The Smith family was shot to fame.

Olivia handed over the life–saving prescription to the research institute while she set off for Mala to attend the International Medical Association’s meeting.

Initially, she did not want to go, but after the news of the Smith family’s life–saving medicine came out, Professor Ross called her several times.

After careful consideration, Olivia decided to make a trip over as it would be a good opportunity to exchange views.

Daniel would join her a few days later because he needed to deal with something at the company.

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

As soon as she got off the plane and was still feeling a little uncomfortable, she received a call from Gillian.

“Olivia.”

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The staff from the International Medical Association came to pick up Olivia.

She handed over her luggage, following the staff as she answered Gillian’s call.

“Is something the matter?” Olivia rubbed her forehead, feeling the fatigue that came from a long flight and the inability to rest adequately.

Gillian’s voice was frail and hesitant. “Olivia, I heard you’re in Mala now? I know I messed up before, but I’ve realized it. Can we meet? It’s at my current place, 23 Howell Street.”

Olivia, her tone cold and unwavering, responded without a hint of hesitation, “No, that’s not possible.”

Gillian, sensing the resolve in Olivia’s voice, hesitated for a moment before asking, “Why not? What’s changed?”

Olivia’s attitude remained detached as she explained, “I told you, you’re not right in the head. How did you even know I was in Mala? The timing is too coincidental. I just got off the plane, and you’re calling

me?

“To be honest, I do want to believe you, but there are too many inconsistencies in your story, and I can’t overlook them.”

Gillian, left pondering her own actions, found herself at a loss for words.

Ernesto, infuriated by the situation, couldn’t contain his frustration any longer and gave Saul a strong kick.

“You idiot messed it up again!” he growled, a mix of anger and disappointment in his voice.

Saul, on the other hand, hunched down in a corner, resembling a small, dejected balloon, as he realized the gravity of his mistake.

Stefan, observing the scene closely, quickly signaled Saul to leave the room, making it clear that they needed to change their approach. He then looked at Gillian, urging her to scream for help.

Gillian, shaken by it, hesitated for a moment and then cried out for help, quickly ending the call. After hanging up, Gillian nervously looked at Ernesto, her eyes filled with uncertainty, “Will she really

come?”

If it were in the past, Gillian was sure that Olivia would come to her rescue, even if it meant risking her life.

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

She and Olivia had come to this point in their relationship, and there wasn’t much left of their former bond.

Ernesto nodded, trying to reassure her, “She will come. You know there’s no one more loyal and devoted than Olivia.”

Stefan immediately mobilized his team, planning to keep a close watch on Gillian’s previous residence, anticipating Olivia’s arrival.

They waited patiently from day to night and from night to day, but Olivia didn’t show up.

She didn’t even report the situation to the authorities.

Ernesto was so frustrated that he kicked a chair and asked Gillian to call Olivia once again.

Gillian quickly dialed, her heart pounding with anxiety, but the call couldn’t get through. It was clear she had been blocked.

She tried another phone, and this time, it connected.

“Why didn’t you come to rescue me?” Gillian questioned Olivia the moment she got through.

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

How could Olivia not come to rescue her? In the past, no matter what happened, Olivia would be there immediately, always by her side.

Gillian knew she could never go back to how things were with Olivia.

She understood this fact.

But when the situation really arose, and Olivia seemed to truly not care, Gillian realized that she couldn’t bear it.

“Olivia, how could you not care about me?” she thought.

Olivia was in the middle of eating, and she furrowed her brows after hearing Gillian’s words, her voice now tinged with impatience as she responded, “I have a lot of things to deal with, and I don’t have time for these make–believe games. Please don’t involve me in your childish games.”

Gillian chuckled softly and asked, “So, you’re not afraid that something might actually happen to me?” Olivia, growing impatient, replied, “You and Ernesto are together, right? Tell him my patience is running out, and he should stop provoking me.”

Before Gillian could respond, Ernesto snatched the phone. “How did you know I am here?”

Putting down her fork, Olivia calmly explained, “Back in the homeland, you had people loitering around the hospital, and then you suddenly flew to Mala. The logical connection was so obvious that only a fool wouldn’t notice.

“Besides, you’re one of the world’s top hypnotists. I’d appreciate it if you used your brain.

“Do you think this is some kind of idol drama where the female lead falls for everything without thinking?”

Ernesto was speechless.

“Damn! Why would I be exposed?” he wondered angrily.

He fumed, shouting, “You were following me!”

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Olivia confirmed with a nod, “Yes, I was tracking you. I also informed the head of the Medical Association about you, and Dr. Ross has already contacted your father. You’ll be brought back to Fesmuowana soon.”

Ernesto flared up.

For the first time in his life, Ernesto felt so frustrated.

He wondered if this annoying woman was some kind of mind reader. Why did this annoying woman. always predict his next action?

Frustrated and about to hang up, he heard Olivia’s perplexed voice from the other end, “I’m curious, what exactly do you want to do? Except for that one time on the plane, we have had no interactions. What is this all about?”

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

He suppressed his laughter and sat on the sofa. “I want to hypnotize you.”

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

Ernesto was dumbfounded. He had mentioned hypnotizing Olivia just to warn her to be cautious and that he would take further action.

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

Olivia nodded, “Yes, but I want something in return. We can make a deal. I’ll let you hypnotize me, and in exchange, you’ll give me the hypnotism book that’s been passed down in the Smith family.”

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

He laughed louder and louder, almost falling off the sofa. Olivia had outsmarted him completely.

He had always thought that he was plotting against her behind her back, but in the end, he had fallen into a trap that she had already planned.

However, there was one thing Ernesto didn’t understand, “The first time we met on the plane, you already knew, didn’t you? And you were determined to set me up. But I’m curious, my decision to go to the Hushe Republic was spontaneous, so I took the first–class seat and didn’t charter a plane. How did you know I’d be going to the Hushe Republic that day?”

Olivia replied nonchalantly, “I didn’t know; I just happened to bump into you that day. It was merely a coincidence.”

“So….” Ernesto raised an eyebrow. “Were your words that day deliberate?”

Olivia paused for a moment before speaking, “It wasn’t necessarily deliberate. The circumstances were too random, and I couldn’t be certain that you were interested in me. I don’t like to do things with uncertain outcomes. However, later, when I saw your people at the hospital, that’s when I was sure you were interested in me.”

Ernesto, a top hypnotist who enjoyed delving into the human psyche, was intrigued by Olivia’s intelligence.

He had an insatiable curiosity about human nature. Although it seemed that he was unreliable at times, he had a pathological obsession with human nature.

Rarely did he encounter someone as smart as Olivia, and he couldn’t resist studying her.

Traveling to Mala to find Gillian was just a ruse. Asking for the Smith family’s miraculous treatments was a way to gauge Olivia’s reaction.

Finally, Ernesto asked a question, “Why do you want the hypnotism book? It’s centuries old, outdated, and extremely cryptic. It won’t be of much use even if I give it to you.”

Olivia, holding a water glass, gazed at the clear liquid within. Her voice, as gentle as the water, replied, “I’ve read the notes left by the Smith family over the centuries. There are records about treating vegetative states, and it’s said that the hypnotism book contains methods to awaken those in a vegetative

state.”

“Absurd!” Ernesto, a top hypnotist himself, was well–versed in hypnosis and knew that it couldn’t wake someone from a vegetative state.

Olivia smiled. “You’ll never know unless you try.”

Ernesto didn’t understand. “Why would you try something you know won’t work?”

Olivia’s voice held a rare touch of vulnerability, “My grandfather is getting old. If he remains in a vegetative state, he might never wake up. So, even if I know it may not work, I have to try my best.” Gillian couldn’t contain herself any longer and broke down, sobbing on the floor.

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

“Grandpa, I’m so sorry!” she thought sadly.

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For Ernesto, the book wasn’t particularly important; it was merely a family heirloom, making it somewhat precious.

So, when Olivia expressed interest in it, he agreed without hesitation.

“Alright, you set a time, and once the hypnosis is done, I’ll give you the book,” he said, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

Ernesto tapped his fingers on the table and nodded. “Sure, you set the time.”

Olivia suggested, “Let’s do it after the International Medical Association conference.” Olivia walked into the study, picking up a book on psychology.

Athene, her companion, expressed concern, “Olivia, are you sure about undergoing hypnosis? Ernesto is quite skilled.”

Upon learning of Olivia’s visit to Mala, Athene had flown in from Gorshire the same day. “What if… what if he has ill intentions? What will you do?” Athene was deeply worried. Contemporary medical hypnosis was primarily used for psychological therapy, aiding in comforting

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patients or unlocking their emotional knots. However, Ernesto was unlikely to employ comforting

methods on Olivia.

A powerful hypnotist like Ernesto could hypnotize a person into another person. He could even make the hypnotized person commit suicide without anyone knowing through constant hints.

Athene sat beside Olivia. “Olivia, what if he has bad intentions?”

Olivia turned a page as she reassured her, “Don’t worry; I won’t go into this unprepared.”

Athene looked up, puzzled.

Olivia scratched her nose and smiled. “Silly girl, someone will protect me in the dark. If I really encounter danger, they will protect me.”

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

Olivia and Ernesto met, and Olivia made a single request, “During the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries of the Hushe Republic.”

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

He remembered that the persona Gillian wanted also needed to be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a few pages and then looked up, saying, “Let’s

start now.”

Upon their arrival in the homeland, Olivia followed Ernesto to his residence in the Hushe Republic. Ernesto raised an eyebrow, concerned, “Aren’t you going to prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.” Olivia appeared calm and replied, “I’ve already taken care of everything.”

Then, she leaned back in a chair and said in a deep voice, “Let’s begin.”

Olivia woke up in a small village, her head throbbing as if it might split open.

What was even more bizarre was her complete lack of memory; she couldn’t recall anything.

Confused, she heard a rapid, heavy knock on the door from outside.

A woman’s voice with a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook. Your sister will be

back soon.”

This voice seemed to be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying everything.

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Olivia remembered her name, age, education, and her role in a family of six, with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother, siblings running a business in town, and a sister studying in a boarding school.

Today, her sister was returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to prepare lunch before her arrival.

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

Next door, in a beautiful three–story house adjacent to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring blankly at Olivia’s room.

Ernesto sat on the couch, playing with an orange in one hand, and supporting his chin with the other, curiously observing Gillian.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Gillian lowered her gaze, concealing the craziness and resentment simmering beneath her eyes.

She had always been in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she was to her grandfather, or how diligently she studied; it always amounted to nothing.

Gillian admitted that she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she had chosen.

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

She couldn’t believe that in the same circumstances, Olivia would fare better than her, perhaps even worse!

She was determined to witness how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing challenges following her hypnotic transformation.

Dad, Mom, older brother, sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while they all ignored her, belittled her, and looked down upon her.

Gillian couldn’t believe that Olivia could maintain her composure amidst this!

Within the Taylor family’s residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants came up short, and her shoes felt oppressively tight.

How had this come to pass?

Olivia began to scour the room in search of a pair of shoes that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister is about to return, and that takes precedence.”

Olivia, sporting an innocent tone, replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought about switching to a more comfortable pair.”

Megan’s patience waned; she admonished her daughter to endure the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s sister held greater importance than any of Olivia’s concerns.

She emphasized, “Your sister’s matter is ranked first in our family. Nothing could be more important than your sister’s meal.”

But then, something inexplicable happened. Olivia paused, her mind awash with recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering partiality towards her sister resurfaced.

They flooded her consciousness, a stark reminder of the familial disparity she had always navigated. She refrained from speaking further, her silence was laden with understanding.

Megan, satisfied with her daughter’s response, left the room. Amid the stillness, Olivia resumed her quest for more comfortable footwear, her eyes scanning the room.

During this moment, a voice called out to her from the window across the street. Olivia raised her and was met by a warm and lovely face.

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It was her next–door neighbor, Gillian, who had taken care of her since childhood.

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

As Olivia’s face blossomed with an unfeigned smile, Gillian’s gaze betrayed a tapestry of conflicting

emotions.

She swiftly concealed the sea of turmoil that churned within her. Extending empathy, Gillian lamented, “Your mom’s bias is excessive. What harm would it be to delay the meal slightly?”

Such blatant partiality could unnerve even the most steadfast of souls, and Gillian couldn’t fathom how Olivia managed to remain so composed amidst such discrimination.

Yet Olivia’s response was not what Gillian had anticipated. Olivia, still wearing that radiant smile, directed her gaze downward to her cramped shoes.

Undeterred, Gillian continued, her tone laced with empathy and reproach, “You needn’t search for alternative footwear, Olivia. The shoes you have, they’re all hand–me–downs from your sister, and they don’t fit properly because she has a smaller shoe size. Isn’t your mom displaying flagrant favoritism? She could at least buy you a new pair of shoes. After all, you’re her daughter as well, and the distinction is glaring.”

Olivia still did not say anything.

Gillian spoke for a long time, but there was no reaction from Olivia. She felt a little strange. “What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia chose to respond with care. Her words, although tender, were laced with wisdom, “Gillian, I- understand your intentions are pure, that you’re standing up for me. But what you said earlier, it felt like lines from a TV drama where a side character tries to sow discord and coax someone into wrongdoing.” Gillian blinked, taken aback. Olivia’s words caught her completely off guard.

Gillian’s expression underwent a rapid transformation. Stunned, found herself at a loss for words,

utterly unprepared for the unexpected turn the conversation had taken. She thought, “Oh, come on, I am standing by your side. Shouldn’t you badmouth your mom with me? Why the fucking TV drama line?”

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Gillian stood there silently for a while. Then, she returned to her room and sat in her chair in a daze.

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

At that time. Olivia had just arrived in the Smith family.

When Olivia wanted to learn how to play the violin, Grandpa arranged a teacher for her. Gillian was envious and requested to learn how to play the violin too.

The two of them learned under the same teacher together, but only Olivia was praised for her efforts.

At that time, Gillian thought that Olivia was playing better than her because Olivia had learned the basics before.

Therefore, Gillian doubled her efforts and practiced the violin twice, thrice, or four times more than Olivia did a day.

Initially, she was very optimistic. She believed that if she worked hard, she would definitely surpass Olivia.

However, the reality was harsh.

Gillian and Olivia were their teacher’s only two students. Therefore, Gillian naively believed she would soon surpass Olivia because she only compared herself to the latter.

However, when they went to participate in competitions, Gillian soon realized how huge the gap between her and Olivia was.

Olivia was like the most lustrous pearl, blooming with dazzling light.

Olivia got first place every time they competed, with her scores far ahead of those in second place. She would receive praise from all the judges.

On the other hand, Gillian could not even get third place.

Gillian had always thought that she would soon surpass Olivia. However, as she participated in more competitions and encountered more violinists, she realized that the difference between her and Olivia was like night and day.

Gillian had to surpass those in third place first, then second place, and countless other violinists better than her before she could compete with Olivia.

Gillian worked even harder. Her violin practice time was ten times that of Olivia’s. She did not even sleep.

or rest.

After all her hard work, she finally surpassed third place and reached second place. She was ranked just behind Olivia.

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

During that period, Gillian felt despair. She felt powerless. Why were there geniuses in this world? They were like a vast mountain that she could not conquer before her.

This feeling was so terrifying that Gillian had nightmares every night.

She wanted Olivia to experience this feeling as well. She wanted the latter to share her past obsession and despair.

Therefore, Gillian inserted Doris Taylor, a sister who was outstanding in everything she did, into Olivia’s

life.

Doris was beautiful, intelligent, and excelled in her studies. She studied at Maple Hills University and played the violin well. She also knew how to draw.

As for Olivia, she had only graduated from junior high school. Although she liked the violin, she was not

as talented as her sister in playing the violin and was not as good at drawing. She was clumsy in

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everything she did and was inferior to her sister in every way.

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

The entire family was there. Even Olivia’s brother and sister–in–law in town had returned to welcome their younger sister, Doris.

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

Their mother, Megan Taylor, said jokingly, “Back then, the two of them went to the teacher in town to

learn the violin together. Doris played very well, but Olivia’s playing sounded like she was sawing wood. It was so funny to watch.”

Their father, Julian Taylor, nodded in agreement. “Olivia is clumsy and untalented. She can’t hold a candle to Doris.”

Their older brother, Derek Taylor, chimed in, saying, “That’s right. Olivia and Doris are like polar opposites. Doris is good at everything, be it her studies, playing the violin, or drawing. As for Olivia, let alone playing the violin, she can’t even read well. She failed to get into high school. The difference between them is like night and day.”

Olivia listened as her family chatted while eating her favorite beef stew. She smiled innocently, without any sign of disappointment or jealousy.

Over the next few days, regardless of how much Olivia’s family belittled her and claimed that she was inferior to her sister, Olivia wore a bright smile on her face. She showed no trace of anger.

She worked diligently. Occasionally, she would study how to cook new dishes in her free time. She stayed in the kitchen all day long. She was covered in dust.

Gillian could not stand it anymore and pulled Olivia into her bedroom.

Gillian asked in disbelief, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you angry?”

Olivia was holding a sandwich she had freshly made in her hand. The sandwich looked appetizing. Hearing Gillian’s question, Olivia was very puzzled. Her eyes widened as she asked, “Why should I be angry?”

Gillian stomped her feet in frustration. “They’re bad–mouthing about you. They’re belittling you all day long. They’re saying that you’re inferior to your sister and that you’re clumsy.”

Olivia blinked, her eyes clear and bright. She instructed, “Gillian, have a seat.”

She carefully placed the sandwich on the table and guided Gillian to sit on the bed. In a serious tone, Olivia said, “What control do I have over what others say? Their mouths are their own.”

Her eyes twinkled as she said this. She exuded a confident aura.

Even though she was dressed in rags and her face was dirty and covered in dust, she was still as dazzling

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

Then, she heard Olivia continue saying, “The only thing I can control is my own emotions.”

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

“They can say whatever they want. I don’t care.”

Gillian shook her head in confusion. She questioned Olivia, saying, “Why don’t you study, learn the violin, and learn how to draw? You have to prove to them that you are capable!”

Olivia picked up the sandwich and showed it to Gillian. She said, “I make better sandwiches than them. I want to make the best sandwich in the world.”

“What’s so good about making sandwiches?” Gillian angrily slapped away the sandwich in Olivia’s hand. Furious, she shouted, “All you talk about is sandwiches. You’ve already made hundreds of sandwiches. Haven’t you made enough? Doris is a university student. She knows how to play the violin and draw. As for you, you only know how to make sandwiches. Who would think highly of you?”

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

Olivia’s gaze was calm. She explained, “Gillian, what’s wrong with making sandwiches? I don’t think it’s a lowly profession. No one will look down on your profession if you do things masterfully. Why must I play the violin? Why must I draw? Those are what Doris likes. It’s what she’s good at, not me.

“Why should I be like her? I like making sandwiches, and I’ll continue to do so. Other people can say whatever they want. They can look down on me for all I care. I’ll do what I want.

“My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver. Other people just like to gossip. I don’t take what they say seriously at all.”

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

After washing her hands, she continued to make more sandwiches.

Gillian was left alone in the room. She sat on the bed with a stunned expression.

Olivia’s powerful words echoed in her ears. “My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver.”

When Gillian heard Olivia say this, she could not help but tremble.

How could this be? Why didn’t Olivia care what others say about her?

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

Ernesto was on the phone. When he turned around and saw Gillian, he hung up and said, “Something happened in Fesmuowana. I have to go over and will only return in about two weeks. Do you want to stay here?”

Gillian pondered for a moment and shook her head. “I’m going back to Mala.”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

Gillian explained, “Olivia has only been here for a short while. She has yet to experience the power of favoritism. Let her stay with her biased parents for a while first. Gradually, she will crumble under the weight of the bias she faces.”

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

She had suggested to her parents that she wanted to start a business in town.

Megan rejected her suggestion immediately. “Don’t you need capital to start a business? You don’t have any capital. We have used all our money to support Doris‘ studies. Doris will take her graduate entry test next year. We have to set aside money for that.”

After being rejected by her mother, Olivia was not angry. Instead, she explained gently, “Mom, I don’t need a lot of capital. Isn’t Derek running a barbecue business in the town? I can stay at Derek’s place and use his kitchen. After making sandwiches, I can sell them on a food truck.”

As Olivia said this, she held Megan’s hand.

Megan felt a little uncomfortable when her hand was suddenly held. She subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back.

Olivia’s hands were warm and slightly calloused. Her grip on Megan’s hand was gentle and delicate, as if she was caressing some precious treasure.

Megan could even sense that Olivia relied on her and respected her.

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

Olivia tilted her head and carefully sized up Megan’s slightly white sideburns. Her eyes glistened as she said, “Mom, I did some calculations. Doris‘ fee for graduate studies is affordable, but she’s playing the violin and taking drawing lessons. These are not insignificant expenses. It is too heavy a financial burden for you and Dad. I can run a small business to supplement our income.”

Megan still refused. “I don’t need your money. What if your business fails?”

“Mom.” Olivia’s gaze was gentle. Her fingertips caressed Megan’s thick and red knuckles. She said sadly, “I don’t want you to burden yourself anymore. Yesterday, when you returned from the fields, you couldn’t straighten your back. Also, you can’t straighten your fingers.”

Megan was stunned. She subconsciously lowered her head and looked at her own hands.

Although Ernesto hired her to play the role of Olivia’s mother, she was a real farmer. Derek and Doris were indeed her children. It was just that she had to pretend that Olivia was also her child now.

Every day, Megan still had to work in the fields.

To her surprise, something that even her children had overlooked was noticed by this pretend daughter of hers.

Megan was touched. She did not know how to reject Olivia’s kindness.

In the end, Julian ended their conversation by saying, “I’ll discuss it with your mother and tell you our decision tomorrow.”

After Olivia left, Julian immediately contacted Stefan next door to report this.

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Stefan said, “It’s alright. Let her do as she wants.”

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

After Julian hung up the phone, Megan frowned and asked, “What are the true intentions of these people? Will they hurt Olivia?”

Julian glanced at her. “What’s wrong? Have you actually accepted Olivia as our own daughter?”

Megan sighed. “Haven’t you noticed how adorable Olivia is and how nice she is to the two of us? She wakes up early daily to make breakfast and drinks for us to take to the fields. She makes sure to keep our meals fresh.”

Honestly, even her real daughter did not dote on her so much.

Julian and Megan had to go to the fields early before the sun rose. Usually, they went to the fields at three in the morning. They didn’t have time to make breakfast at all. They ate whatever they had from the previous night to keep themselves full.

Julian puffed his cigarette and said helplessly, “We can’t get too involved with Olivia. We can only try our best to protect her from a distance.”

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

After getting Julian’s and Megan’s approval, Olivia brought the recipes she had developed and headed into town.

In the morning, the business in the barbecue restaurant was slow. Derek and his wife, Stella, were preparing the day’s ingredients together.

Stella was unhappy. “What are your parents thinking? Why did they send Olivia over to us?”

Derek muttered as he diced the vegetables, “Olivia wanted to come on her own accord.”

Stella slammed the onion in her hand onto the chopping board, complaining, “It’s weird enough to bring Olivia to the farm. Now, you guys even brought her to town. Other people might suspect us of human trafficking. In my opinion, your parents have gone too far. How could they do such a thing? They’re conspiring with others to deceive Olivia. They do not have a conscience!”

Derek frowned. “Stop talking. If we didn’t take this job, others would have done so. At least they’re paying us well. Doris is taking drawing lessons. She needs a lot of money to buy art supplies.”

Stella was curious. “I wonder what those people are scheming.”

“Stop speculating.” Derek placed the chopped ingredients in a box. “Olivia will be here soon.”

“What nonsense is this girl getting herself into?” Stella pouted. “She actually plans to sell sandwiches. Are

you kidding me? When Olivia first came to us, she couldn’t even make toast. It’s only been a few days, but she plans to sell sandwiches. Let’s pray that she doesn’t lose money from this.”

“Why do you care?” Derek frowned. “We’re not the ones paying for this anyway.”

When Olivia arrived, it was almost noon. Many customers were eating in the restaurant.

Olivia put down her things and began to help around the restaurant.

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

She thought to herself, “This girl is quite capable. She’s not a bad person.”

After lunch, Olivia went to buy ingredients for making sandwiches. She also took a walk around town. After getting everything she needed, she returned to the restaurant and organized them nicely. Stella pursed her lips and muttered to Derek, “She got all the equipment she needs, but I doubt she’ll be able to sell her sandwiches. It’s summer now, and schools are on break. Let’s see who she sells the sandwiches to.”

Olivia’s cutting skills were not bad. After deciding on what to sell, she streamlined her workflow to make sandwiches efficiently.

She was at the stage where she could make sandwiches nice and fast without much difficulty.

Olivia woke up at three in the morning and finished her preparations by six.

By the time she was preparing to leave, Stella and Derek had just woken up.

When Stella saw Olivia moving things onto her food truck, she pretended to ask, “Do you need any help?”

Olivia shook her head. “Thank you, Stella. I’ve already loaded everything. There’s a plate of sandwiches in the kitchen. You and Derek can have them for breakfast.”

“Oh, you didn’t have to do so. Although Stella said that, she headed straight into the kitchen.

She picked up a meat sandwich.

She took a bite and swallowed it. It was so delicious that she almost devoured her tongue.

She thought, “Oh my god! What kind of godly sandwich is this? It is so delicious.”

The bread was soft and tender. The texture was just right.

The filling was even better. The juices from the meat seeped into the bread. There was not much meat, but it was incredibly fresh, tender, and tasty.

Stella ate five bite–sized sandwiches in one go and burped.

She would have eaten the remaining three sandwiches if not for her tiny stomach.

When Derek woke up, he saw his wife sitting on a stool, staring at the sandwiches in a daze.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Stella slowly raised her head. “Could it be that Olivia used to be the King of Sandwiches?” Derek was speechless.

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

Therefore, Olivia did not make much. She only made 300 of them with two types of fillings, one ham and one vegetable.

She drove the food truck to the nearby factory according to the location she scouted yesterday.

This area was filled with factories and there were more workers.

Olivia had already thought it through. She would start selling here at 6 a.m. If it didn’t sell well, she would wait until around 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. before going to government offices.

After parking the food truck, she hung up the sign that she had prepared in advance.

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

After 6, the workers began to show up for work.

There was no place that sold food nearby. There was only Olivia herself.

To the workers, the sudden appearance of a person selling sandwiches was very strange. They kept looking back at her, but very few people bought from her.

As there was a canteen in the factory, the workers were used to eating in the canteen. They would be paid at the end of the month and the money for the food would be deducted from their salaries.

Simple and convenient.

It was almost seven o’clock and it was almost time for work, but there wasn’t a single person who bought sandwiches.

Olivia was a little anxious. She wondered if she had chosen a bad location.

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

Just as she was about to close the stall, a group of young men suddenly came from not far away. When they saw Olivia, they were stunned and their faces turned red.

A bold young man ran over and asked, “Are you selling sandwiches?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes, one dollar for the veggie and one dollar and fifty cents for the ham. Do you want to try some?”

The young man turned around and looked at his companions behind him. His companions all rushed over and took their phones. “Can I use contactless payment? I want two hams and three veggies.” In just a short while, she had sold 20 sandwiches.

The bold young man even said to Olivia, “You have to come tomorrow. I’ll still buy your sandwiches.” Olivia smiled and did not say anything.

A few young men carried the sandwiches into the factory area and bumped into a group of girls in front.

A woman in yellow looked at the sandwich in the young man’s hand and snorted. “Shameless. You went to buy sandwiches just because she’s pretty. Can you get full from sandwiches?”

“That’s right,” the girl in black agreed. “The sandwiches must taste bad.”

The tall young man replied with a smile, “I don’t know if it’s tasty or not, but this sandwich is for Zoey.”

As he spoke, he handed the sandwiches to the prettiest girl in the crowd.

Zoey didn’t want to take it, so the girls beside her egged her on. “Take it. Why don’t you take it? You can try this sandwich and see if it’s gone bad.”

The woman in yellow helped Zoey take the sandwiches. She took one out and took a bite. “I’ll help you try it.”

After taking a bite, the yellow–clothed woman’s eyes immediately widened.

The woman in black was shocked and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Is it bad?”

The woman in yellow ignored the woman in black. She grabbed the sandwich and finished the rest in no time. When she swallowed it, she burped and said, “It’s too delicious. This sandwich is too delicious.” Olivia didn’t sell much of the sandwiches. Olivia was already prepared to close the stall and change places.

As soon as she was done, a group of young girls and boys rushed out of the factory and raised their phones. They all wanted to buy sandwiches.

Olivia was stunned at first. When she came to her senses, she immediately packed the sandwiches up for everyone.

In just a short while, she had actually sold more than 100 sandwiches.

A girl in yellow even approached her and asked her to sell it tomorrow.

“Miss, your sandwiches are too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich in my life. It’s so delicious.”

“That’s right, that’s right,” the woman in black agreed. “It’s simply amazing. When you take a bite, the fragrance explodes between your lips and teeth. It’s so delicious that I want to swallow my tongue.” Zoey also came over and said gently, “Miss, your sandwich is really delicious. I want to buy more for my parents to try.”

Everyone was curious. When they saw a group of people surrounding her and saying that the sandwiches were delicious, they couldn’t help but want to try it.

People came in waves. Olivia didn’t even need to go to the government offices to sell sandwiches. Olivia rode her food truck back to the barbecue restaurant. Before she reached the door, Derek rushed over and asked, “Are there any more sandwiches?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but lick his lower lip.

He was not full at all from eating the three sandwiches in the morning. It was all that lazy woman’s fault. She clearly could not eat, but she forced herself to eat and ate five sandwiches. She was still hiccuping. Derek was filled with regret. He hated himself for waking up half an hour late.

Olivia blinked and spread out her hands. “It’s sold out.”

“Noooo!” Derek pounded his chest and stomped his feet. How could it be gone?

At this moment, Stella came out of the shop and said, “Make more tomorrow. Your brother and I will help you.”

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

Her sandwiches sold out on the first day. It was a good start. Olivia was very confident. The next day, she made three different types of sandwiches.

Before she could even assemble it, just the smell of the ingredients alone was appetizing enough.

Stella leaned over and took a few deep breaths. “It smells so good.”

With the help of two people, Olivia made 600 sandwiches.

After assembling them, Stella looked at the room full of sandwiches and felt a little regretful. “Is it too much? What if we can’t finish selling it?”

“It’s fine. Let’s go to a few more places today. We’ll all go and help her sell it.” Derek’s thoughts were simple. How could no one buy such delicious sandwiches? There would definitely be people fighting to buy it.

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

Olivia was in the front, while Taylor and Stella were behind.

“Where are we going? Are we still going to the industrial area?” Stella felt that it was not good for them to go to the industrial area. Although there were many factories there, there were only about 3,000 people. Moreover, many people ate in the canteen. It was impossible for them to all buy sandwiches. It was best to change places.

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Olivia nodded. “Let’s go over and sell it first. If we can’t sell it, we’ll go somewhere else.”

The town was not big. They arrived in less than half an hour after driving the food truck.

In the past, Stella was still worried that no one would buy the sandwiches.

When they arrived, they were stunned.

There was actually a circle of people at the entrance of the factory. There were more than a hundred men, women, old, and young.

When they saw Olivia, they all surrounded her and shouted, “Miss, why are you only here now? I’ve been waiting for half a day.”

“Miss, what flavors are there today?” The person beside him interrupted.

“Who cares about the flavors?” The person behind pushed the people in front away and raised his phone. “Boss, give me ten of each flavor. Please hurry up. My family is still waiting.

Stella’s eyes widened. “Oh my god, can you finish 30 sandwiches?”

The person behind laughed. “My family has a lot of people. There are seven or eight of them.” Olivia quickly stopped the car trucked quickly packed up the sandwiches for everyone.

The three of them were too busy to speak. They lowered their heads and busied themselves. They weren’t busy for long. In less than half an hour, the sandwiches were sold out.

“That’s it?” Stella looked at the empty thermos box and was a little stunned. “That’s fast.”

There were still many people who had yet to buy it.

Olivia packed her things and raised her voice. Tm sorry, the sandwiches are sold out. Everyone, come back tomorrow.”

“Sold out.” An old lady was unhappy. “I haven’t bought it yet.”

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

She fell in love with the sandwich he ate with his mother at the factory yesterday. This morning, he insisted on eating it.

Olivia’s smile was very warm. “Madam, don’t be anxious. There’ll be more tomorrow. I’ll make more and make a few more flavors.

“Alright.” The old lady sounded reluctant. “Then you must make more tomorrow.”

After saying that, she felt that it was not enough and added, “No, you can’t buy it today. What if it’s not available tomorrow? I’ll reserve two first. You must save them for me tomorrow.”

As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the surrounding people who did not manage to buy it looked at Olivia with burning eyes.

Olivia was stunned.

At this moment, Stella said, “No, you can’t reserve it. There are so many of you. If you reserve it, how can I remember?”

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

She thought, “Who would do business like this? It was just a sandwich. How delicious could it be? Who cares?”

Hmph, she was going to fry fried cakes for her grandson and she wasn’t going to eat the sandwich. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she was stopped by Olivia.

Olivia’s lips curved into a smile. “Madam, we’re a small business. A sandwich costs less than two dollars. It’s not good to reserve it.”

Speaking of this, her tone changed. “However, you can come to our shop. I’ll reserve some in the shop every day. If you can’t buy it here, you can go there.”

The old lady was surprised. “You have a shop?”

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“Yes.” Olivia nodded. “It’s over at the food street. The Taylor family barbecue. That’s my brother and sister–in–law’s shop.”

Her attitude was not bad.

Satisfied, the old lady nodded. “Alright, I’ll go over later.”

The others also chimed in. “The Taylor family barbecue. I’ve eaten at that restaurant before.”

“I’ve tried it before. It tastes pretty good, but it’s not as good as the sandwiches. Miss, this sandwich is too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich.”

On the way back, Stella asked Olivia, “How do we get them to go to the shop?”

Olivia smiled brightly. “Stella, we don’t have time now. After a while, we can get them to follow our socials. They can make large–scale reservations and get it delivered to their door.”

Before Stella could react.

Olivia had already said in a low voice, “I want to open the largest and best sandwich shop in town.

On the Taylor family’s side, Julian and Megan had been missing Olivia. After more than a week, they called.

He asked his son how Olivia’s business was doing.

Derek was too busy. He held the phone with his shoulder. “Here, 30 in total. Just scan the QR code on the wall.”

Julian was stunned. What was this?

He looked up at the clock on the wall. Wasn’t it only eight in the morning?

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

Megan also found it strange and asked, “Derek, what are you doing?”

“Mom, I’m busy here.” Derek said in a loud voice, “There’s a long queue outside.”

Stella snatched the phone and said in a hoarse voice, “Dad, Mom, come to town and help sell the sandwiches. We’re too busy.”

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

Stella’s tone was straightforward. “We’re quitting. We’re all selling for sandwiches now.”

Julian and Megan were speechless.

Half a month later, Gillian returned from Mala. She put down her luggage and went next door.

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

Gillian’s face was as still as water, but her heart was pounding with excitement.

Could it be that Olivia couldn’t stand the Taylor family’s favoritism and her sister’s excellence, so she broke down and fled?

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

“Oh, you should ask Olivia. Their entire family went to town to sell sandwiches.”

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Gillian changed into simple clothes, carried her backpack, and took the bus to town.

There were many people on the bus, and it was almost full. Gillian walked to the last row before finding a

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

It took 20 minutes to get from the village to the town. Gillian closed her eyes and took a short nap. There were people chatting in the front row.

“Hey, aren’t you from Maple Town? Why did you come to Peace Town?” A middle–aged woman shouted loudly as if she had discovered something revolutionary.

Gillian frowned and turned her face to the window. At the same time, she pulled down the brim of her cap to cover her face.

A rough man chuckled. “I’m going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

“You’re also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches?” The old lady was shocked. “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

As soon as she finished speaking, almost half of the people on the bus turned around and said in unison, “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

She raised the brim of her hat and looked at everyone.

The old lady was originally quite happy to see someone she knew. She found it quite interesting that he was going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches as well. However, when she realized that everyone in the car was going to buy sandwiches, her face instantly turned cold.

She slapped her thigh and complained, “Oh my god, the queue is already so long with people from our town. Now, both people from the village and other towns are here, how long will the queue be!” Taylor Family Sandwiches?

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

Recalling that the Taylor family had all gone to town to sell sandwiches, she sent a few texts to Julian to confirm. “Is your shop called Taylor Family Sandwiches?”

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

She could only talk to the person beside her. “Is that sandwich from the Taylor family really delicious?” Hearing this, the person beside her widened her eyes in shock. “Oh my god, you haven’t even eaten sandwiches from the Taylor family?”

The others also turned around and surrounded Gillian as if they were looking at a monkey. It was extremely strange.

Oh my god, there was actually someone who had not eaten sandwiches from the Taylor Family!

Their

gaze was as if they were looking at a country bumpkin.

A little girl in front of her even recited a rhyme.

After that, a little boy behind her also recited a doggerel poem about the sandwiches.

Back and forth, one after another, there were actually seven to eight rhymes about the sandwiches.

There were also two doggerel poems that included the Taylor family and the location of the shop.

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

It was as if the Taylor family’s sandwich had become popular throughout the entire town overnight and was now spreading to the surrounding villages.

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For a moment, Gillian felt that time was in chaos.

Wasn’t she only gone for half a month? Why did it seem like she had been gone for half a year?

It felt like Olivia had changed the entire village by herself!

After the little girl finished reciting the poem, she pouted her pink and moist little mouth and said, “The sandwich is delicious. It smells good.”

The mother sitting next to her was laughing uncontrollably. She raised her hand to touch her daughter’s little face and agreed. “Let’s go eat the sandwich. A lot of it”

Everyone’s life was good now. They didn’t lack this mouthful of food.

Moreover, the sandwiches were not expensive. It was one dollar for the veggie one, and the ones with meat were only one dollar and fifty cents. Not only was it delicious, but it was also filling. The shop looked clean as well.

Many people bought dozens or hundreds of them at once. When they went home, they put them in the fridge to freeze. When they wanted to eat them, they would reheat it them themselves.

However, the reheated sandwiches did not taste as good. The fresh and hot sandwiches in the shop tasted the best.

Therefore, there were often people who would buy a bunch of freshly made sandwiches from the shop. Everyone was praising the sandwich.

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

She was surrounded by everyone as if she didn’t know what was good for her.

The old lady added, “I’ve eaten too many delicious things in my life. I’ve never eaten anything better than the sandwiches from the Taylor family.”

In the beginning, she had the same thoughts as Gillian. She scoffed at other people’s praise.

How delicious could a sandwich be?

In the end, after taking a bite, she realized that it was really delicious!

It was too fragrant! It was fragrant and overpowering. After eating one, she still wanted to eat another. She would eat it every day and never get tired of it.

The reason why she went to town this time was because she saw the notification posted by the Taylor Family Sandwich social media account.

Today’s sandwiches are updated, there are two new fillings.

She wanted to try it.

Gillian was dumbfounded and in disbelief. “A sandwich shop has a social media account?”

Updates? That’s too classy.

“That’s right, that’s right.” Everyone agreed. The person beside her even took out his phone and gestured for her to take a look.

Gillian leaned over and saw that it said [Taylor Family Sandwiches, three posts, 178 mutuals].

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She thought to herself, “Madam, don’t tell me all your friends are following this account?”

Gillian swiped her fingertip and saw the number of friends this lady had.

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

After the busy morning, there were not many people left.

Olivia had not eaten or rested since morning. She was very tired.

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

The shops in the town usually had two or three floors above.

The first floor was a shop, the second floor was for their own stay, and the third floor was filled with miscellaneous items.

In the past, only Derek and Stella lived here. The entire second floor belonged to the both of them, it was very spacious.

Now an entire family lived there, it seemed very cramped.

Especially for Doris. She had to draw and study. She needed a separate space.

Therefore, she was given the master bedroom on the second floor. Derek and Stella stayed in the

common room.

Julian and Megan were squeezed into a small room on the first floor.

Olivia could only stay in the storeroom on the third floor.

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

After all, they were both girls and sisters. It was normal for them to live together.

However, Doris only said lightly, “I don’t have a place to put my drawing board and paint.”

Stella gave up and did not dare to make a sound.

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

Megan didn’t say anything. After Olivia left, she whispered to her youngest daughter, “Doris, Miss Dale’s request is that the rest of us are biased, but you’re not. You even treat Olivia very nicely and often help her.”

“Mom.” Doris put down her brush and looked up indifferently.

“Do you know Olivia? Do you know who she is? What’s her personality like?”

The three consecutive questions made Megan completely dumbfounded. She was completely at a loss.

Doris went forward and held her mother’s hand. She pointed at the exquisite and beautiful paintings in the room. “Mom, look, these are so beautiful”

Megan nodded.

Doris’s tone was indifferent and cold. “It’s so beautiful. Just by looking at it, she can’t help but feel jealous. Moreover, you deliberately praised me and belittled Olivia in front of her face.

“As time passes, who knows if she will have any thoughts that she shouldn’t have. It’s fine if she destroys these paintings, but if she destroys me…”

Megan was shocked and subconsciously shook her head. “I don’t think so.”

Julian also frowned. “Olivia doesn’t look like a petty person. If your Stella wants to learn how to make sandwiches from her, she has already taught her. She doesn’t hide anything at all.”

“Dad.” Doris reminded him coldly, “Don’t forget that Olivia isn’t our family at all. Think about it, she must have offended someone. That’s why she went through so much trouble to set up such a trap.”

Megan didn’t understand. “That’s right. Why do you think she would lie? If there’s really a grudge, wouldn’t it be better to beat her up to vent your anger?”

Stella also muttered, “How did Olivia offend them?”

“What else could it be?” Doris’s tone was disdainful. “Just look at how she looks. She must have been a mistress and was discovered by the original wife.”

Doris despised women like this the most.

She herself was a genius. She had gone from a small town to one of the top universities in the capital. She knew how to play the violin and drew well.

She was outstanding, so she looked down on those who sold their bodies.

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Doris reminded them coldly. “Be careful. Don’t let her get close to me

After saying that, she turned around and continued drawing Just as she picked up her painthe her right hand, she suddenly remembered something

Her tone was cold. “In the future, lower your volume when you make the sandwiches in the morning”

It was so notsy

She only knew how to make sandwiches all day long. She was happy every day. However, she was so happy because of such small profits.

She thought of her roommate’s parents, who were professors at Capital University, and then looked at Megan and Julian.

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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Olivia was really too tired. She fell asleep the moment she returned to her room.

She only woke up in the afternoon.

When she opened her eyes, she realized that there were a few missed calls on her phone. They were all from Gillian.

She got up to wash her face and comb her hair. After saying goodbye to Megan, she left the house. Gillian was waiting for her in a private room in a restaurant.

As soon as Olivia entered, the restaurant owner welcomed him with a face full of joy. “Miss Sandwich, you’re here. Go up to the second floor. Your friend is waiting for you there.”

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

“Gillian, long time no see.” Olivia was very happy to see her friend.

Gillian quietly sized up Olivia and realized that she had lost a lot of weight recently. There were also dark circles under her eyes.

However, she was very energetic. There was wind under her feet, and she was very happy.

Gillian lowered her head and took a sip of water, using the cup to hide the haze in her eyes.

It had been half a month, but Olivia was still so sunny and lively. There was no gloom in her eyes.

Could it be that the Taylor family did not do as she said and did not reject Olivia?

Gillian was dissatisfied. She decided that later on, she would give Megan and the others a piece of advice to remind them not to forget their business.

“How have you been recently?” Gillian smiled and said in a teasing tone, “Your sandwiches are selling well. I’ve heard seven or eight rhymes alone.”

Olivia smiled mysteriously like a kitten. “Gillian, let me tell you a secret. Actually, I made up those rhymes.”

“What?” Gillian’s hand that was holding the glass of water paused. “You made it up?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. Then, she took out a wrinkled book from her bag. It was called “Manual for Marketing Success“.

“Look!” Olivia happily displayed her treasure. “I bought it at an old bookstall at the market. It’s only two dollars.”

Gillian looked at the blurry words on the book and fell into deep thought.

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

It was obvious that it was that kind of motivational speech to deceive noobs who don’t know anything. Gillian did not even know how to look at this thing. She felt that it was a waste of time to even glance at it.

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

It was a sense of superiority that made her feel superior to Olivia.

“Don’t read this kind of book.” Gillian’s tone was disdainful. “They’re all lying to ignorant noobs. They’re useless.”

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

It was for those who did not have time to focus on learning. The goal was to give these people the illusion that they had learned knowledge.

However, in the end, it was just an illusion. They would not learn the real thing.

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Hearing Gillian speak about the book she liked like this, Olivia was stunned.

She raised her hand and touched the book with a stunned expression.

Gillian took the book and flipped through it. She realized that Olivia had actually taken notes.

The notes were very detailed. There were almost a hundred words on every page.

Gillian’s gaze was filled with disdain. “Don’t look at these useless things. If you like to read, I’ll get you a few good books. These are all lies.”

“It’s a lie?” Olivia was really surprised. “But I think it’s useful. I followed the method taught here and managed the social media account. I already have a lot of fans.”

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

Gillian spat. Fortunately, it was aimed at the side.

Otherwise, she would have spat all her saliva on the table.

Gillian placed her left hand on the table and coughed for a long time. Her face was red and he only looked up after a long time.

“What did you just say? Say it again?”

Olivia blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, “Gillian, are you asking how many fans the account has?” Gillian nodded.

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

It had only been two weeks since she left, but she had already sold sandwiches and started a social media account. She had 380 thousand fans.

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological

to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good to let others

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

she would go all out to study medicine and become a miracle.

case, those big shots would take the

great it

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

honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a

if she was escaping

their faces were red,

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

Painting Association organized one small

all recommended by the association’s internal

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had

competition, she could get to

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

would have a sudden rise

a state of excitement. She had

side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as

Ernesto was back.

to have such a wide network. You even know

the corners of her

Association. That teacher was

Association

teacher

teacher, she was nothing

“No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

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

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favorites, so he only

this, Gillian’s shoulders could

time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness,

eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in

Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both of you

and spoke up

look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul

for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip

search.

doubts, he would start

name, and soon, her information popped up

was not

family’s lineal

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as

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

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul

the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

red as

this moment, she did not know if

years

disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down

in another two disciples five years

crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

Gillian looked

not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he

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was listening for fun. She was not

the gossip

was a very agile

was stunned for a second when she saw

“Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

looking for Doris? She’s

and a look of desire

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

The painting competition?

for a second. How did

It was an internal

held

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

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

Facebook status?

she had been blocked and could

over and gestured

all Doris’s

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

people didn’t know shit but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone

swept

not change, but her understanding of Doris

words of mockery and contempt did not

character of

Doris was superficial

phone to Bettany and asked her

carrying a lot of things in her

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 be of some help to

the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can

Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget

a warm–hearted person. When she heard

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over the

the footsteps coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means a lot to

did it mean a

did not think

nothing about painting, but she could feel

told me to give you this. It’s some of her color

Doris sneered.

it over and threw it on the desk without

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

afraid that Bettany would

these over again.” Doris

and glanced at

indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter

had fully recovered, Olivia

so

down with the notebook

across the street

than two minutes,

she saw

anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook

from the door,

was deadly pale, and she looked a

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

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

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

hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned

all over and could not

weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out

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

and compared to the other two shadows, it should

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Olivia was very vigilant.

from the painting at the door of the small room, there was

had happened

nothing had happened and walked to open

and tried to call the police, Talia immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and

smile on his face, looking like a

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to

words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking

frowned slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is

did not understand why

tilted her head and gestured

said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you

mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

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

Olivia gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

never compromise if she

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed

reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended

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

was covered with

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

He

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herself in the room and trembled as she held

the introduction of Rose on

introduction was

took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five

also an exclusive interview with

admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had

was because she liked the number

squatted on the ground

you said you would

received the call from

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

she listened,

end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian.

that true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt about

grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield

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

didn’t believe it. “Then why did

connections, and people from all walks

was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of

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

did you come to

“I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of

waste her breath with Gillian. “I

and barely managed to calm herself down. “So,

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

I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I

not to mention

went numb. It took her quite a

“But you’ve praised me and said I

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just being polite. Do you

by grading

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

to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again

this,

thick–skinned for having ordered

what? Olivia 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

or be in

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

it be

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

hung up the phone

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

sandwiches in

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs

was painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

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

a little black and

up and glanced at Olivia with

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

feel attached to this younger

reason why she came up to watch her paint was only out of

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

heavy burden and

didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking up

around

a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted

down from upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over. “What’s

she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food restaurant across

street.”

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and frowned. “It’s

spat out a mouthful

They were classmates, but

dropped out of junior high school and went home

daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on

Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been away from home for twenty

a good thing for the family of three

started another

no good when he returned this time.

is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a total

tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker,

were back, Tucker chased after

making a scene at the

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

knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending

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

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

He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor

He was down.

that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

was a lousy police officer. How could his mind

ashamed Officer Wood rushed

on?” he asked

parents have

my god! Marco was

big case. Even the biological parents could not sell their

call to report to

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

was swayed and looked

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

and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

several times,

darkened as he

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

Olivia nodded. “I

did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has

would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called

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

had an old saying that relatives were

must be closer

if Bettany sided with her parents and turned

left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to see

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her in the lurch had

before calling the police. This way, nothing

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a

a genius she

and

police station to make

you find

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

There was a

Marco and his colleagues looked at

observation. She could

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

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

my god, that’s

could even become a

but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be interested

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

Wasn’t she good?

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

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

he almost

guess should be the fact, but they

Bettany woke up, she might

all, they were her

observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

you record?”

make a false countercharge, so I recorded

a thumbs

Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

it did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not

home and settle it on

Bettany came home, she brought some food

had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and

this myself. It’s for you. I hope you

and saw an oil painting of the Virgin

entire painting looked

surprised. “Did you

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

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

and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while practicing

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

previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in

thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

pen in her hand and directly

neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly

you doing?” Bettany

“Why did you

After a long time, she said, “You

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

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

you want me to on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany

breath and suppressed the anger in her chest.

arms.

to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one for

that, she left with

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dinner, Megan brought

ruthless. She even

to have such a

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

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

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s

not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in her

nagging feeling that something was

Why would they despise her for meddling

her temples and the suspicion in her eyes

moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk

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

time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that the person she

in love

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

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

Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will

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

curious. He could not have gone through so much

unusually flirtatious

call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was

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

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up with such

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such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even

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

nodded. “Alright, we’ll

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

much about it.

as the city. There were

was a little remote. It was only

to the

in

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

stretched into the middle of the road,

all, this road was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding

was too

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

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

see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of the

Ernesto said

frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She

immediately corrected himself. “The

stick in her

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

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

his head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to call

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and

did Olivia call the

police. Why do you have to call the

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

couldn’t understand why Olivia called

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

casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried

If

on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t

since he was young. His skills were excellent and

would definitely

And yet…

his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and round

hurt so

was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to

painful, so he couldn’t care less about covering his face.

raised her flashlight and shone it at

she saw the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She

felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

still surprised, something even more shocking

coldly. “Ernesto, have

expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

he

Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis

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

world could be removed from his hypnosis

in a low voice, “I woke up

Ernesto was a

to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did

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

a time limit for

the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a

happened, the hypnosis would not be

Fesmuowana

time, things would not be under Emesto’s control, or

a national

flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

three minutes two ghost–like

Pets

of

le due cathon!

When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps

as you want

and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how you what

get a

ducked

the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and

still feel the coldness from

Olivia’s mind, regret was the most

hurtful things. She had already

was just to make herself

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke me

cut ties with Ernesto, which made

but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to

if after tonight, they were no longer related. They were

He suddenly felt an indescribable

to say

any time to speak. She got into the

cold and heartless. She did

the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

that was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman?

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

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

asked, “Where

suddenly thought of Bettany and said,

family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the

over and

a while, Bettany

and gestured for her to come

After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not

had helped her in

mustered her courage and

so late. What’s the matter?”

little nervous and

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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give me

was surprised. “Where are you

speak when a few clangs

was knocking on the

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

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

“Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business

said this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

period of time… be

finished speaking, her face

courage to admit that their biological father was

said calmly. “He

Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never

and

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

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

Olivia’s privacy, so she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I

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

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

ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the future. Keep this painting as a

said,

When he heard

so lucky to be

she might have some

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the sandwich shop found

panicked. “What should we

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

no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to

that, she hung up

members of the Taylor

He took a deep breath and said, “She

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even inform us before she

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

She started to grumble.

“Mother, you really treat

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

that, Stella thought of

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

a

ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them,

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

the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen

Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are

chopping filling in the morning will affect Doris’s

raised her head

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

If I’m accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand

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

then, Derek was used to her attitude and

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

again, he felt a

turned around and went

received a call

looked happy. “It must

She

shoes and

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

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

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

that was tearing the package

“Tucker, I’m calling you Dad

“How can you talk to your

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

head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and

anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have

is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all?

even vented his anger on Talia. “How

Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy.

impatient.

use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let

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

to her mother being like

no longer hurt. She just felt

her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman

that, she

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Talia called out to her from

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

help but

flashed in the

in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is

Talia and suddenly

his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was

head

ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water

She couldn’t figure

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

wanted to

face, Bettany opened the

should be a

it should be

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting in

Inside was not a

found it strange. Did people still write letters

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

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was

out a thin golden

a line

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

invitation to

her wrist trembled slightly. She

suspected that she was in

eyes hard and

true! It was actually true!

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so fast that it was about to jump

over and over again, feeling like she was in

a good thing really happen to her?

was not a

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

decisive person.

gotten the invitation,

did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

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

the Taylor family, Doris was

competition was very important to her, so she

over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

letter. As she ran too quickly,

a while for her to catch

Her eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

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

in her eyes.

can participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t

not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting

Bettany’s

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

did not seem like a good idea for her to come

was a little

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

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

that if she participated in this competition,

I’m fine.” Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t

Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind, she

invitation letter lovingly.

but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s

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

didn’t continue

a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not

before today, Doris would definitely not waste

But…

moved up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes

hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze

so tightly that her

it again and again, looking at

and color of this

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

How did that happen?

learn how

had suffered a

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

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

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

comforted her and bade farewell to

painting Smoke in

drew another one

a little awkward and was not as good

she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw

impossible for her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

her head like

good month. He was like a resentful husband who had

unhappy

saying that

could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had

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the warm exterior

Ellis

kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as a

anger. He could only

really sad, extremely

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

agree

did not

domineering CEOs were able to manipulate their

front of Olivia, he was timid and

comparison was

every day

son was

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

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

he was afraid that Olivia

Andrew was her child, she

could Daniel

to compete with

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

all fake. The male lead did not love the female

how could he bear to

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

rather die in pain than

night, Daniel went

the blanket. When he sensed that

actually pretending to

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

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently.

fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew

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

be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

He couldn’t care less

in front of his

for a

child panicked for a moment, he would

must have found him

that he had been discovered, he immediately

puffed–up face,

didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad.

for a

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two

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

and said pitifully, “Spank

He was very satisfied with his son’s

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

had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly

eyes, Daniel could

ask Andrew to make

he felt sad when he saw the

heartache of not having a wife.

was

acted like a father and a mother

He raised Andrew alone.

her

and slowly typed on Facebook

words and described how he

blanket.

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

only Olivia could

after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

became excited. His fingers began to tremble and

a long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

a little dizzy, so she

hypnosis. Even when she woke up,

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

actions preceded her

took her a moment to realize what

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to tell Olivia that Andrew

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

afraid that Olivia would

Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of the

Daniel

could not bear to compete with

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

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

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

he really loved the female lead, how

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

die in pain

night,

When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay

was actually pretending

did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

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

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

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

can you be sure

less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

child panicked for a moment, he

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no, she originally wanted to give him a surprise,

she was feeling vexed, Daniel

them

rustle. It was like

could almost imagine the color

and seductive, like the

this moment, she must be

a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could

suddenly tightened, and his

be able to control himself.

and sexy voice came out of his

her lips and blinked her eyes. She could

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held

and longing spread along the

the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing.

Ha–ha!

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

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

have wanted to interact

Olivia

Daniel more and more pleasing to

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

felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

at night now. I still have about two

eyebrows and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse.

did he cry?” Olivia was

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

a little

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

heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight to your

leave the door open for you.” Daniel

anything from happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

and asked him to send Olivia a voice message.

was in a daze and his mind was still

in the morning,

up at Daniel. “I

reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

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

yet.

stunned at first, then he instantly pouted and cried,

an eye, Daniel pressed the voice

enough.” Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

the location of the Sullivan family to

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

Tyson and

room.

really tired

she

is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of

milk.

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

Daniel was super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

nodded. “Then

and entered. He first looked around before

beloved was taking a shower. The

was warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman.

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

bad intentions in men

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

we do?

at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and

Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her

almost hung

she still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and

his eyes. “Of course…

spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her

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

her a passionate

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up

her eyes, it

already gone to

her forehead and could not help

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did not see

are you blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice

sex, it was almost one in the afternoon when they got

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

anyone.

last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

Peter, who were watching television in the living

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

Shut up!

was afraid that he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and

she rushed forward too

was too loud.

see Olivia throwing herself

them gasped and raised their thumbs

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone.

enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her in his

and Peter, “Olivia

Peter nodded

head in

already so embarrassing. They could think whatever

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afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel mentioned

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

has been married for seven

early. He barely reached the

your opinion?” Daniel turned to look

an opinion? Some people married young and some

really have one.” She shook

and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

out what he

ask him what

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

Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like

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

his words in her

fingers, unsure of what to

topic so soon. She had barely thought

to

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

Engage?

a breath of

Daniel and

that he was lost for words for

made it! That

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

a lot

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

was using the exact

to engage, not

three of them went to

a little guilty for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had

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the initiative to

need to think about it carefully?”

taken off his jacket and was only wearing

Olivia’s words, he looked up

in his deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes

on the table

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

his head. “This

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

make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes,

worry,” Daniel said confidently.

his phone and showed the photo

old residence of the Sullivan family.

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

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

customized. They

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at

heart skipped

himself, “Oh no,

said slowly, “Is this your

knew we would get engaged one day so

to Olivia and whispered, “I

that, he gave

big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t

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

his face. “Then would you

lowered her head and

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to

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

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations,

instantly, This tweet

the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines

was at the top of the trending

news outlet

financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

going on. The news was

the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They

netizens were in

Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

anyone know? I have never heard of

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

also a link behind

were all shocked

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

I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr.

How dare you say that scientists are

netizens were arguing with each

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the

not very intense, and

want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him

Hence…

account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for

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

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

netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year premium for

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter,

them.

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Internet were

countless phone

him to parties, hoping to

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

as if nothing in

a particular

looked

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

asked in

nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to

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

many things happened and he was busy with work,

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

had become

all well–trained, and their observant

a

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

to approach and extend

he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit,

his gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff. “You

his neck was stuck. He instantly

knocked open and two familiar

from the corner of

two managers actually appeared at the

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

them had always worked separately

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

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

Vivian also came over.

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undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not

and women felt no envy in

approached the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired

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

she called

eyebrows and looked

to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

shoes to

waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

he would turn back to pick up

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation

she followed the waitress to the

was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia

waitress said she was going to get a wet towel,

to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water.

out of the

either side, Olivia

too similar. It

took out her phone and planned to

opened her handbag, a red wine

a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the guests are still

her into an

introduced Olivia, saying, “This is

introduction, he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle

had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have

of rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous

knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly

reply,

a guest. Young lady,

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

and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

room were dim, and

wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip,

was clearly

again. “I’ll say it for the last time, let

door, regardless of who you are, don’t

he was about to pounce

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

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and dodged

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

table was made of glass, and so were the

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

and the

the timid ones even

astonishment,

her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the wrong

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and

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

supervisor shivered and didn’t say

and her expression grew increasingly

to waste her time on these people.

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed

moving deftly despite

her, a group of people remained frozen in place

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened

crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs

face could not be seen

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

glanced over indifferently

was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms.

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

head waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had

I’ll go to the

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as

were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also rooms

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

private room had its own elevator and

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

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

and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

room was noisy as if people

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

the cards on the table

stood up and tactfully

as he was about to stand

palm

she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel

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gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged, “Ms.

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

“Yes,

He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah.

her palm firmly on the man who was about

dilemma, not knowing if he should sit

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this, Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her for being

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

and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that

pile of poker cards, she

could skip their round with

shouted and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael

Daniel also looked over.

of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

felt a chill down her spine and

still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector,

poker card to the

abilities were exceptional, and he could discern

Sarah with one hand supporting

to be

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

Olivia had always won.

three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

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

also very sad. He said, “I won’t play

a joke. However, it came true. They had

“The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

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

a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness.

and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?”

“Daniel, let

pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages

“That’s

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

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

and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

voice was casual and

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

said, “Winona

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went too far. How could

banged the table and

gloomy and

angry that she lost control of her emotions for a

and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,”

you

realize

But in the end, she managed to control her

had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one

great respect,

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

Winona was

time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he has

credit was now taken by Olivia. That was

thought that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

was filled

left

departure, Daniel had matured and learned how

he showered Olivia with all his love

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless

they attended

Winona, a wealthy young lady from

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

had already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting

a pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of

those days, Daniel had fervently

friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite

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

family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing at his

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

far exceeded

successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly

the hope that Daniel could have a

was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot with

inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a

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

up. They separated from that

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing

he

control of his family’s business, Daniel went on

gave

wealth, making him the most affluent person

of this was motivated by

any other women by his side.

thought that he had

that he must be waiting for

to her great surprise, he was getting

clenched her teeth

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

head to hide her

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

that, she picked up a glass of red wine

almost choked and coughed a few times before she

Michael patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball.

she stood up and made way for Daniel to

after waiting for a while, he realized that

was puzzled and looked

also poked his head

get up and remained

ignored Michael and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He

react

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Daniel was doing,

actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low

and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

having fun and was skilled in various forms

the cliff by

herself off and devoted all

and

rather, she would begin

on the

wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the

distinction was the

and Emily brought

changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if it’s not

her eyes and glanced at

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and

went to the changing room

have you been

calmly, “It’s my first time here

exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

even visited 2046

man and woman had been

actually Olivia’s

lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of her

were

Daniel got a

far inferior to

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube

to say

on Olivia, she was suddenly left

someone dress such a cliché dress so

all the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were all cut

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

Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to

carefully chosen this set

and every decoration

looked even uglier on a person than a tattered

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

who was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside.

nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

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

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

Sarah prepared to show off in front

Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her

was determined to crush her

her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was

Sarah was almost crushed

face was ashen as she

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

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to

than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an

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

took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer.

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

not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows,

smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as to not even

so that she had

wouldn’t be good if word got out that she

indifferently before

Emily was stumped.

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

directly, “This dress is

I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back to me

this dress?” Olivia

was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted Olivia to take off

this dress, so Sarah was

want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

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

crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear it

Emily nodded cooperatively.

a few more words to make Sarah like this dress

there was

already

at each other and

did not expect Olivia to be so easy to talk

dress. This time, when she came out of

her gaze,

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too

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inside.

took a few glances

walked over and handed the clothes

she said calmly, “Go change

nodded and took the clothes to the

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

not a loss to wear it, and she might even

outcome.

was really

quickly took off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that

she

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

scalp went numb as

the fuck is this!”

so ugly

no. I can’t go out in this. I will be

pull up the zipper under

slender arm reached over from

the curtain of the changing room was pulled

was completely exposed

over to

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

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

mood as the smile on her face

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing

and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than the

this point that Sarah

it on purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

anger in her heart was

it was about to burst out, she

lowered her head and took a

was surprised and looked at

good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be so

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger

something

let’s go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her

spoke, she

mask and the

were already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the

walk

nodded and walked slowly by her

at the ball. In just a blink of an

with the dim lights, it was impossible

simply stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar

a dozen couples dancing

tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had

was only a man and a woman left

Everyone was

could only vaguely sense that the couple

man stood tall and

slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on

like a lady from

stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t

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

heaven.”

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so compatible

you agree?” someone said,

to her. She paused and

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

Are they compatible?

did not

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

and wanted to walk towards

reason, the crowd that was originally standing

instantly stopped Olivia in her

the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand

beautiful

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed

her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I not

and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before.

turned around and

he was looking for her and

melted and

He took her hand and introduced her

Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is

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

and glanced at Winona’s

felt a

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

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

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

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered

an extremely distant and indifferent

calm eyes

just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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held Olivia’s hand and

on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a

was a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked

went

to the

was about to push open the door of

familiar voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

was Emily and

felt that

much of a reaction. She

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked at

pancake and asked, “Say

anger. “Why aren’t

need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid.

Sarah was stunned.

hair length, and the same cold

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

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

Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

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

had gone to the washroom, but they came here to

clearly said this on

it was

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

some things that

did Daniel

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

exactly did he like

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

sure

and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples throbbed with

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that she

loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her,

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

to

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always been

the more satisfying it

forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

he wasn’t eating it

never eats

and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell

grip on

didn’t know that Daniel

don’t even

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

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

Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but

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

of them

their youth,

nothing to do

at these people who were incredibly familiar with each other,

she had

his feet and intended to move

at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you

he was

not ordered by him at all,

was still curious as to why

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

at Olivia. He

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the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

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

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw

head, unable

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

her plate in

ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was

Hot

plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it countless times

constricted as she slammed her forks on the

Olivia could

on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite by

especially Michael, whose eyes were about

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating

she stared at

met a few times and eaten a few

to the side to distance himself from

actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona

not help but

also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate

a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even

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

put

him eat it, he would not eat

took a

to everyone, “I’m going out for a

left, a strange silence descended across

Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were filled with

ate spicy food. He

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as

had interacted more with

knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to smell

could

Olivia, he finished

to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not

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

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order to

must have been angry at

years, but he was

help but tear

much must he love

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

it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to

found him by the sinks in

about to speak when she realized that Daniel was

were red, as

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

she realized this, Olivia

you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel

he seemed to have found solace and reached out to grab

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

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Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

felt like a kitten tickling and teasing

he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time

and suddenly narrowed her

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

movement from her, he understood what was

that she had stopped,

eyes instantly

looked pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes.

she saw this, her heart instantly

your stomach hurt?” She

his stomach after eating so

shook his

raised

where did it

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

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to

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

and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what

in such a tone. He

he felt even

were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a

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

at the black

only

never seen

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

He turned his head abruptly, looking as though he

moment, Olivia did not react.

felt a

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found

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go

to the ground and still did

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened

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

go. Don’t leave me

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

too drastic.

raised her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered. “What’s

as though he had

Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her

his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that

I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without

such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart

leave you? Have you forgotten that

Daniel was happy

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

tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and

Daniel did not give Olivia any chance

Those evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia

he would definitely teach them a

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm

her.

there were too many people on

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about

do something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for

Winona, he

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against Olivia’s delicate face. He

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

a child without a home when

in the family only paid attention to his uncle, who

not dote on him and

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

biological parents

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

to go home, so he went to

said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people

to start his

of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and hate

them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme

must not do as they

and knew how to emphasize the main

completely taken in by

this moment, she suddenly understood

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as

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

did

was a

in the future, don’t be obvious about

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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for a long time, Winona’s patience

given him so much face that he bullied her like

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

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a good understanding of

simplé engagement ceremony that would

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

had returned from overseas

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

her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that she could not

everything and do her best to appease him to

Daniel had gone too

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a

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

he continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would

couldn’t stay any longer, so she

her.

“Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and tell

that, she left with swaying

Winona’s departing figure.

Sarah stomped her feet in

she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she

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

what he wanted and forced Winona to

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

“These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I

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

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and

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of alcohol. His

he was quite puzzled and asked, “Where’s

more and more outrageous. I

talking about?” Gideon didn’t

tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice

he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar,

woman who looks just

Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was

since Winona left, she had never seen any

be doing it intentionally

that something was amiss and felt it was

Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest.

had

energy, and spending as much

several hospitals, but none of them could identify the

common advice was for Amelia to relax and not

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told

believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones

times

Amelia still saw it.

same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail,

her parents and everyone around

her eyes were

due to her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia

woke

had looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless

families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

held Amelia’s hand as

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the top medical

do then?”

of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed

in his pocket, he tugged

frustrated, but his aura was calm and

on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard

silence as soon as he finished

who was most concerned about

this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain about her

“I will do my best

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

out his hand toward

looked at

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

nephew had endured too much, with the entire

care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother,

sought help from him, but not a

hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you

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

was very clear–minded and

that Samuel and Amelia were

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

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

sincerely hoped that these children could get

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

appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my

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

Maddie stopped talking.

the entire burden of the Taylor family on

phone, William

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drawing with Andrew when she received a

didn’t think too much and answered the call

she realized

eyebrows slightly with a

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

that she and the Taylor family had reached this

was nothing important, he would have never called

did he call

answer the phone, leaving her right

not

very polite. “I’m

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

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

“Yeah,” she replied.

time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and

a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused,

redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned

He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you

obediently nodded and ran upstairs

the little turtle and hang

was what Olivia drew for

returned to her senses and continued

understood William’s intention

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

actions were a

the five fingers had its own length,

days and nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she

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

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

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed her

the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could

that her biological mother was a

the difference between

I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what

give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my

her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and not pursue the

she gave birth to me, so she could make

to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts,

comes to me? Is it

for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion

understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t

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

believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t that

not take the

alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and

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

I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive

and resonant. They were like sharp

made his

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

trembled violently. He

he looked back and saw Amelia lying

end, he hardened his

think the favor should be

are you

William’s voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t

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one by one, “Emma has already

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

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

Olivia was silent.

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

she bled profusely and her body

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

The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She

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

for

to force you. You can decide for yourself if you

up

for several months because of

Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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

and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

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

various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

like flowers

days, the Smith family’s reputation

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

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient

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

left s

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

all seen

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

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

my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the

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

sounds a little

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

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held the phone and a hint of guilt

he said

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

people who knew

her background wouldn’t say anything on the

a questionable character

had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its medical

to save a family member, it would cause

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

that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what

and

conversation on the phone and

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

felt a sour and

hold it back any longer, tears were welling up in his

person who was not afraid at all,

suffering

but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing

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

ran over from upstairs and

with a

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

agreement

over and brought Andrew upstairs to do

she must be

go to the Taylor family with

everything with

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

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looking a little dumb. It took him a long time

neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and

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

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

about you?

and said firmly,

I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve.

just need to resolve it from the source and not let

been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter

She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t

phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would

was a person who could be persuaded but not

she might be more

chose the method she hated the

be threatened. She had her own way of doing things

or not, she

one could

a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in her

time for the Smith family

made a few calls and

all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to

same time, news began to

reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to

family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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

a conscience, and the Smith family was

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

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

like flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

into contact with the Smith family widened their

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient

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

all left

a medical family in our country.” “That’s right,

you all seen the news?”

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

in Mala,

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 the medical

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

little familiar? I

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

television dramas aren’t

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Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those

the Smith family

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

they never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

were filled with expressions

why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s

me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded the doctors who had previously recommended surgery, saying

them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr.

is really 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 ordinary

respectable old

Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How

that Doctor Smith will wake

Doctor Smith wakes up

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake

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

Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more

institute was very worried about

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

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

already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is

Olivia nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She did not even

Olivia nearly dropped

composure.

is it

charming girl went to Olivia’s side and

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss

was filled

in school?

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

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

she enter the entertainment

identity was

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

wife of this couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

happened next, Olivia did

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

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

she already had a very serious

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

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

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

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

the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked

saw the man lying on the

girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were

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

that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a

the little girl was still too young, she could not

strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend

disadvantageous

was already filled with a sense of lifelessness.

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

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

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

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forever.

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

forever.

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

adult. You said that when I

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

independent. No one could make decisions

name of being a

wanted to enter the entertainment industry,

be able to protect

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William,

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

phone was

than

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had

William was

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

pressure, but she did not expect her to

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

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

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

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such

the same time due

walked over to William’s side and patted his

turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a look for

going on. When he received the

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he

This…”

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

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

finish

her concern for her

said with a

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

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

you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she

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asked.

himself who said that his

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

replied, “There’s an

nodded and turned to look at

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said,

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

Maddie called out, “Olivia won’t come.”

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

want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia

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

still

she could speak, Cathy had already

you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing

couple of steps from the

head. She just lowered her

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

blame his aunt whenever something happened to his

was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt

taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the

mother, almost everything

chief manager of the Taylor family, especially for

She’s Amelia’s

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

tone

was so harsh on his

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

up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

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

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immediately reacted. “Aunt, you mean to 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 down on

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

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

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

response and his assurance

even look at Cathy or say

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia about

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

He said that he was

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

did not say a

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

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

a lot after being hypnotized. She

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

the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought

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

a

her own daughters. She was

the time, it was

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

She was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia

close to Zelen when she

suddenly disappeared

this person as if

Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a long

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

Zelen? Who is

it. Why hypnotize me and

tone was calm, but Blake

did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m sure she doesn’t have any

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table

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

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Mr. Smith suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone

After a while, she looked up and

Blake left, Daniel

walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples.

said in a low voice, “I

stopped massaging for

her eyes and

quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead. “What

has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I

about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my

tell their daughter over

not re

Speaking of this, t

could not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected

the funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years

was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special

so sure

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

already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five years

was a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because

shook his head. “I

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

Olivia nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

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

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

Olivia made sound easy.

He was afraid that if he

was still shocked by her intelligence from time to

was at a

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

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

Amelia. No matter what test they ran

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This

filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

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

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

the Taylor

William’s

and looked at the layers of dark clouds in

.

herself. It was time to find

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

“Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to treat Amelia’s

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

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of

certain that Olivia couldn’t do

and told Cathy

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

saw that Sophia was not in a

But I’m not sure if

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and

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

on?” Cathy’s heart

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not

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

calmed her down and poured her a

glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful

are we still going to let

and she has to treat

Olivia came with Kelly.

ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and

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

William could not help but look up at

girl was shockingly

head and looked at him

and subconsciously looked

Kelly’s charming eyes

falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s

covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in her

warned herself that

She had to wait until the day

could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to

thought of something, and a

Liam and Cathy were already

his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over and greet

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

was surprised that she ignored him

he was embarrassed

thought Olivia was

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

young people were too

girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant.

skills. Olivia was still young, so she

and she was proud of it,

there was the

Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more

that time, Olivia would be the

Olivia would

snorted coldly and asked the butler to help

did not care about these

day that Olivia went down and came to beg him

didn’t care, but Cathy

Olivia.

“Stop

stop walking

it anymore

to Olivia,

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

raise her

I’m an older. How

and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

trying to help you stay healthy.” “What

“It’s good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

argue

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no

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

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

at ease

her

not expect Olivia to

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

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

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

was about to

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

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

was so angry that her chest

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or

they want everything their

long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs

don’t add to the trouble.

had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a

the box of silver needles. He

silver needles were really too long. They were

thought to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

head and glanced at

was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out

a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please,

carried Cathy to

matter how hard Cathy knocked

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

felt a sharp pain in her chest and slumped

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy

to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save

Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please save

strode in with a displeased

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

could not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did

you have no idea what happened. Mr. William

Ronald said as he ran

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

if he gets some servants to

in his

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

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and

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

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

malice flashed

you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A

“It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard

rolling pin?” Sophia

his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up

get it.”

and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was

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

saying that, he concealed the

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

the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in

he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

bent over and squeezed in. While

raised the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely

Amelia, huh? I’ll

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

turned around. He then saw Ronald walking

high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

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

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

William thought, “Oh crap!”

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

stood in

pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble,

to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

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

quickly went over to press

William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an

eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat

said, “You…” He thought to himself, “How could such

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

and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands

in to all of you, but

very quickly and carried Ronald away

afterward, William learned about the

his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate

He just

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

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

the

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 well. Has she been taking any medication for an

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

Taylor, you’re finally

gulped down half a glass of water before

to me?” she asked Sophia

was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost bursting

somehow, her vision went dark,

know anything

her everything that had happened during

unconscious.

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

nodded 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

longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm

I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

am I so calm and not angry

can’t understand my previous emotions, and I

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

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

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

me to accept is that I

wondering why she had

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

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

Emma.

somewhat abnormal as she

Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

She considered herself to have a balanced perspective

Samuel’s matter, she believed that

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

her eyes. She seemed

again, her eyes no longer held any confusion

already made

one side were Samuel and Emma,

to let go

Samuel did not make something

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

has remained faithful and committed to me alone

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

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

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

there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

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

was unfair

not let

she could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her

with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch of warmth to his overall

this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder

that it was filled with

was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development

three of them inside. The three

happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had

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

was very concerned about

who saw this information would not be able to remain

of the daughter of her

hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

Daniel felt that the

to do something

out his phone and

doing his homework in his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe

thought, “He’s in

understand. He’s at home, so why did he

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

no attention to his father. Instead, he

said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the

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

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

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

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting on the

“What’s going

get left

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

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

said, “It’s not necessarily

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

Taylor family had diminished significantly.

it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could

argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder

“I’ll hold it

Olivia nodded.

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

sat steadily on

performed the acupuncture therapy

Taylor, thank you,”

that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said

needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

not at

do something that could not be easily controlled,

her attitude. She said, “William, you

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

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle.

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

gentle and her

that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more than

years.

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

trembled slightly. She did not say

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

was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we

really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but

didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know

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

emotions that welled up in her chest

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

not say anything. She just looked

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

Amelia could

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

held her fingers tightly

waiting for Olivia to speak,

moment felt especially long. Every minute

of time, Amelia

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

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a

emotions fluctuated

used

Olivia thought. “The preparation

emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her

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

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

was quick. It was

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

not discern what she was thinking. It was not

from upstairs and explained

and

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

her slippers. Just as she was

stunned for a moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she thought

“It seems like

have been left

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

photo of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

cover

did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she

test report between Samuel and

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

medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the

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

to find all the

the floor. There were about a

of them was about

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

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