Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have

bother with those big shots? If

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t

the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a

granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and become a

case, those big shots would

it

be liked, why not work hard to improve

with big shots. I like to become

if she was

returned at night, their faces

would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had

Painting Association organized

all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale competition, it had

to know many teachers

and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great

a sudden rise in

was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without

side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You

the corners of her mouth curled up into a cover–up

the Painting Association.

Association

that teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately,

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favorites, so he only

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help but

that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair back

Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one

and spoke

that wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and

staying in the Hushe Republic for almost a month,

search.

doubts,

entered Rose’s full name, and

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal branch spoke

reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in

gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul

paused, and he subconsciously looked

red as if

she did not know if she

years

wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down on

disciples

at the side, angrily accusing Rose of

every word he said, Gillian looked

the end, Stefan could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian

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was listening for fun. She was not very interested in other

the main character of the gossip came to visit that

was a

was stunned for a second when she saw

“Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s

looking for Doris? She’s

at the stairs, and a look

“I’m not going up. I’ll

The painting competition?

was stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about

Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal

held to

words, the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check

and gestured for Olivia to take

was all Doris’s Facebook

status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

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

swept across it

her face did not change, but her understanding of

mockery and

tell the character of

Doris was

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her what

was carrying a lot of things in her

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

the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

a warm–hearted person. When she

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D

took over the notebook

frustration and said in

it mean a lot to

did not

nothing about painting, but she could feel

notebook to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without even flipping

just a junior high school student. What

afraid that Bettany

bring these over

and glanced

clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word,

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

hell!” Doris was so

the notebook

home was across the street and very

than two minutes, she

saw

Olivia put the notebook on

this moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran

face was deadly pale, and she

stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street,

seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s

hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing

door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is

had chills all over and could

deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word.

as she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

and compared to the other two

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Olivia was very vigilant.

small room, there was also a

happened

and walked

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

smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here

words and even walked to Tucker’s side,

slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked,

did not understand

gestured for them

“You drugged her. What are you going to

not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

could not be more stupid, wondering how

turned around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

compromise if she were

did not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly

to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for

so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on

was covered with tempered

On the contrary,

He was so

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room and

of Rose on

was

fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in

an exclusive interview with

had personally admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already

she liked

squatted on the ground and

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple.

the call from Gillian. She

the sofa and sat down, drinking water

she listened, the more

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited

true?”

didn’t think there was

the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t

smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you

lot of connections, and people from all walks of

slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought

but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor

you come

“I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of

tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take

fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down.

then. It had been so many years,

Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre

not to mention he’s only a

went numb. It

you’ve praised me and said I had

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you understand what that

being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian was

while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible

you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings

this, Rose got

thick–skinned for having ordered

to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and

chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks of

instead of being grateful

it be

to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to

she hung up

not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and

in the morning would

to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch

the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it had

could be better.

“Add a little black and turn it into a grayish orange.”

and glanced at Olivia

not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing?

did not feel attached to this younger

came up to watch her

always been a responsible person. Even if she had lost

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

Olivia had no

around and

a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart, “How

down from upstairs and heard

looked over. “What’s

a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and

the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more pathetic

junior high school and went home to

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant

Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly came

to earn a living. But

a good thing for the family

Tucker had started another

no good when he returned this time.

is!”

nodded. “Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke

she were back, Tucker chased after her

making a scene

had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who

was really stupid or just pretending to be.

wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor

home and

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia

officer. How could his mind be

Wood rushed

on?”

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to

god!

Even the biological parents

call to

It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen

swayed and looked

small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her

the small room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

her hard several times, but Bettany

darkened as he

ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up

Olivia nodded. “I

was shocked. “If so, why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the

Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just

she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving

old saying that relatives were favored over

her parents must be closer than with

Bettany sided with her parents and

young girl get hurt,

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lurch had broken her moral bottom

calling the police. This way, nothing would

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl

genius she

took all of them away, and Bettany was

to the police station to

“How did you find out Bettany Fulham

the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues looked at

help but admire her observation. She could have seen all those

and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not

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, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed Tucker and Talia

my

could even

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read

She didn’t seem to

just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

did not think it was such a big deal of

is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken

he almost forgot

the fact, but they

she might cover up for

were

unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.”

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?”

they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as

gave her a thumbs

fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue

let them go home and settle it

home, she brought some food over to thank

you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from

It’s for you. I

looked over and saw an oil

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and

“Did you

painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a

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. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken all the

out of school. But she

on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a

Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were filled with

too thick. Not good.” Doris had

her hand and directly poked at the

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

you doing?” Bettany

“Why did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time, she

was

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine.

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 had taken advantage

in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is

left

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Megan brought up

even knocked

pitiful to

police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found

not agree with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter.

interfere in other people’s

her

had a nagging feeling that

be benevolent and kind. Why would they

the suspicion in her eyes

this moment,

It was Gillian.

at a hotel in town and wanted

on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite

madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her

in love

calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister

playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure,

alone is not enough. Relationships will become

to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize

gone through so much trouble to pretend to be

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked so

that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized

do you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually came up with

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D

a location and in such a situation. In the end,

person she liked treated her sister

Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road

not think too much

city. There were

remote. It was only nine o’clock in

to the

in

hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow

also stretched into the middle of the road, trying

was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

even so, the

was too

walked in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of

two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the

at all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of the

a low grunt, Ernesto

frowned. “That’s

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even smell chicken

himself.

took out a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg.

eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt

He nodded. “Yes.”

put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to the

Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression.

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone

did Olivia call

was puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already

domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and

why Olivia called the

you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

on the street. Even if

have any money now. If

calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending

nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since

pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a

hurt

in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach

flashlight and

she saw the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained

no longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

still surprised, something even more

and said coldly. “Ernesto, have

calm expression changed drastically when

He was stunned.

he

announced coldly, “The hypnosis

Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

in this world could be removed from his hypnosis unless

in a low voice,

Ernesto

around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them

let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s

a time limit for

and take her away. They would also

anything happened, the hypnosis would not

would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

be under Emesto’s control, or

was a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like

was Pets and

the raver of them said an

le due cathon! Lot’s

beland When he tward as tw quickly ran a few

Cullat as you

and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

still feel the coldness from

regret was the

had already hurt others. What was the

to make herself feel

at Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience

Ernesto, which made

the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do with

as if after tonight, they were no longer related. They were

He suddenly felt an

to

not give him any time to speak. She got into the

and heartless. She

time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left

was left was a

What a hateful girl!

anger. How could there be such a woman?

where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her

window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over

nodded and asked, “Where are we going

not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said,

was only a faint light in

over and knocked on the

a while, Bettany

car door and gestured for

and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar

how Olivia had helped her in the

courage and sat

so late. What’s

was a little nervous and sat up

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving

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to give

Bettany was surprised. “Where

was about to speak when a few clangs

knocking on

curled his lips and looked past Bettany

Bettany was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my

cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when

Tucker’s tone

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m

her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

period of time… be careful. My father is not a good

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

everyone had the courage to admit that their biological father was

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He can’t

that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added,

first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to visit Samuel

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period of

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and

reason.

was Olivia’s privacy, so she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly.

back in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We

opened the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll

ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for

painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

he heard

thought that this young lady was so lucky to be favored by

future, she might have some

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people in the sandwich shop found

“What should we do? Olivia

“Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They

she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

that, she hung up the

members of the Taylor family were

his voice. He took a deep

said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even

Megan had already treated Olivia as

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your own

was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How

saying that, Stella thought of

no, we still don’t know

was a

had only learned three of them, and she was

do?” Stella was

you panicking for?” Doris came down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting

Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are

in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might

her head and

“Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich

I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for

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like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family,

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much

had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make

Doris again, he felt a little

anything. He just turned around and went upstairs

room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that

down her pen and looked happy. “It

She

her shoes and

and looked at Bettany’s back with

this, Talia was extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened it as she walked toward the

don’t interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and

that was tearing the

looked up and stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push your

“How can you talk to your father

the sorrow in her heart. “Mom,

him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can

Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an

his anger on Talia. “How did you

immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the

Tucker grew impatient.

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry

Talia slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany

her

hurt.

at Talia coldly. “Mom,

that, she ran

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out to her

grabbed Talia and said 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.

help but

the depths of her

said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll

glanced at Talia and

and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle.

her head and

and washed her face with cold water to calm herself

She couldn’t

her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

to force her to

face, Bettany opened

delivery was very light. It should be a piece of paper

it should

so Olivia also gave her a

completely opened. Inside was not a

Did people still write letters

took out the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was it

a thin

a line

more she looked, the heavier

was actually an invitation

wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

this moment, she suspected that she was in a

her eyes hard and looked at

true! It

was given to her by Olivia.

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was about

over and over again, feeling like

a good thing

was not a

on the burden of the

decisive person.

the invitation, she had to

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

ran downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she had

Taylor family, Doris was in

was very important to her, so she had to give it her

was a little

invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not

a while for her to catch

look!” Her eyes were bright like the stars in the

Doris was instantly stunned.

she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was

in her eyes.

participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the invitation to

not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the

Bettany’s name written

dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany

not seem like a good idea for her

a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did

also be participating in this competition. The two of them would

participated in this competition, she and

fine.” Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a

Seeing that Doris really did

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and

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second sister?”

looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s

looked a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t

Bettany didn’t

out the painting she brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

on the invitation letter. Her

we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil

gripped the painting so tightly that

read it again and again, looking

composition and color of this

already shocked her enough. She did not expect

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint before?

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

Bettany a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my

Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look

I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t

her and bade

painting Smoke in

drew another

awkward and was not

tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it

her to be inferior to Bettany. She

her head like

not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned by

was unhappy all day

secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been

not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and sharp

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the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a

sent Ellis

everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause,

the CEO’s office was as obedient as

not even vent his anger. He could only bury

really sad, extremely

He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

Daniel did not agree to Olivia

did not dare to say

able to

front of Olivia, he was timid

comparison was too

Daniel returned home every day and didn’t like his son

son was

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

was afraid that Olivia would

was her child, she would definitely fight with

could Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with her at

to watch many idol

lead until she was almost half dead and

time, Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

he really loved the female lead, how

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would

would rather die in pain than

returned home at night, Daniel went

the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down

was actually pretending to be

him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

he was not dreaming. He

and asked, “How can you be sure that

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was especially

blinked and looked up at Daniel for

smart child panicked for a moment, he would

must have found him sprawled under the blanket

he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from under

it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy,

on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It

moment.

and picked up the

for a

bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two minutes,

“I remember we discussed about it before. How

and said

Daniel nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude.

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be

were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

Andrew to make a promise with a

he saw the empty bed. He

of heartache of not having a wife.

was

like a father and a mother for so

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her

his phone and slowly typed

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he

only Olivia

long after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

immediately became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he

a long time, he finally

was still on the way back. She felt a little

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still felt a little

already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she

preceded

her a moment to

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

Daniel

bear to compete with her

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female

really loved the female lead, how could he

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would

in pain

home at night, Daniel

that Daniel had come in, he

pretending to

did not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with his slender fingers.

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong.

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about

don’t believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

and looked up at Daniel for

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

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she originally wanted to give him a

as she was

went through, neither of them spoke. Only their

rustle, rustle. It was like an electric

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on the

liked to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that sucked

she must be biting

lips, and

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press

a while, a low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy in her

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They just held their phones in

joy and longing spread along

sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

came into contact with Daniel, she was

weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

as time passed, Olivia

found Daniel more and more pleasing

obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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that Olivia had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are

and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

silent, Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried just

he cry?”

she heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she

a

couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see

When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She

door open for you.” Daniel smiled like

anything from happening, Daniel even came to

to send Olivia a voice message.

a daze and his mind

to see Olivia when he woke up in the

he blinked and looked up

him, “Do you

He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you can’t punish me

back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you

he instantly pouted and

eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?”

cries,

location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

to bed. Olivia

rooms. Tyson

room.

was really tired

was taking a shower when she heard

was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk

milk.

smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for

considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

nodded. “Then come

door open and entered. He first looked

taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench

warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t he

it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would

were many bad intentions in men who

when Olivia came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower,

looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet.

raised her beautiful chin and pointed at

over and pressed Olivia against

Olivia’s face, causing her body to

hung on

She raised her chin and

lowered his eyes. “Of

Olivia and threw her onto the

into the sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and

gave her a

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes, it was almost 11

had already

her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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not see

blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into

one in

that there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

Peter, who were watching television

room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted

and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged

too loud. Tyson and

to see Olivia

raised their thumbs

and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had been

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he

“Olivia is too tired. I’ll

and Peter nodded in

buried her head

it was already so embarrassing. They

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the

way,

when he was volunteering, he met a young

only 29 years old. He has been married for

He barely reached the legal age for marriage

Daniel

an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It

one.” She shook her

the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying to

about to ask him what

his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at Daniel in

on the accelerator

he said

his

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer for a

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so

trying to figure out

then, Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

took a breath

nodded at Daniel and agreed.

happy that he was lost for words

made it! That was

He understood

a lot

the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the

the exact same

engage, not to marry for

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to

felt a little guilty for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so

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initiative

think we need to

jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a firm

words, he looked up

deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

his fingertips on the table and said, “September

paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later?

his head. “This

wasn’t it a bit of a rush?

They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the

said confidently. “I’ve

out his phone and showed

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence

the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives and

and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

rings had been customized. They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

turned around, he saw Olivia looking at

skipped

to himself, “Oh no, she

up and said slowly, “Is this

trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything ready

and whispered, “I really want to marry

he gave Andrew a

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because you

Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more.

his face. “Then would

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

just agreed, he announced the engagement to

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Princess, I’ll see you

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at

instantly, This tweet

the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over the

the top

outlet was

in the financial column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on. The

of an eye, the richest man was

netizens were in an

can he get engaged

Does anyone know? I

news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan but because of

also a link

on it were all shocked by Olivia’s

got the Lasker Award at such a young

achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest

by money? How dare you

netizens were arguing with

Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t

very intense, and there

did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him

Hence…

department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who retweeted

“We will

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky

10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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posted. “We will we buy the who won and dech

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet

got countless

invited him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

bent. He lowered his gaze and

nothing in the world could

particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

looked

her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation. Should we

in a

raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s

Club was a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to

busy

the entrance

become

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their

tell at a

had never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they

to approach and

follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit,

came to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look at the

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff. “You

as if his neck was stuck.

was suddenly knocked open and two familiar

over from the corner

two managers actually appeared at

one was male, named Steve Chandler and

of them had always

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she

to her, and women

the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with

hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to

called her Mrs.

raised her eyebrows and looked at

she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the

causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the

Olivia to the

room.

he would turn back

dwell on minor inconveniences. She

she followed the waitress

was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to

going to get a wet towel, but she

them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry

came out

hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

similar. It was easy to

out her phone

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you

pushed her into an

saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies to all of

Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her

mess around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly

cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are you a

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m

reply, the middle–aged man

Young lady, you’re

attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as

private room were dim, and

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

was clearly getting

spoke again. “I’ll say it for the

eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who

he was about to pounce

expression was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

to the side and dodged

All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

table was made of glass, and so were the wine

instantly

and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

the timid ones

state of astonishment, their

tone icy.

ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight to

Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

and didn’t

deepened, and her

waste her time on these people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was

clapped her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass on the

people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

private room opened and a beautiful woman walked

a silk shirt. The cuffs

face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament

spoke, his voice was

over indifferently and

head waiter was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No

to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a

hurriedly promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he was

third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by

impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter

private room had its

words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

other, how did Olivia end

and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

was noisy as if people inside were playing a

hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up

to stand

palm pressed down on his

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t be seated

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hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged,

at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m

chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

her palm firmly on

a dilemma, not knowing

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Sarah

alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We can’t go

to Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

they would have thought that she was the

cards, she insisted on

that no one could

over a lie detector. Michael pulled

Daniel also looked over.

remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

instantly felt a chill down

skip the lie detector, but we must play

the poker card to the waiter

exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just

Sarah with one

to

time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see them

also very sad. He said,

was just a joke. However, it came true. They had really never played

Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare,

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Billionaires Missing Darling

others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to

displayed subtle signs of nervousness.

in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan,

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It

“That’s

you also very curious? Do you

fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent,

wanted to provoke her

moment,

voice was casual and meaningless as

underwent a dramatic

“Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t know

that, Sarah banged the table and

face was gloomy and her tone

that she lost control

embraced her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of

you

realize

in anger. But in the end, she

present Daniel was no longer

with great respect,

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

that Winona

simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him

have achieved what he has

was now taken by Olivia. That was

that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

was filled with

left with wounds all over her

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care for

showered Olivia with all

matter, the deeper her

been childhood friends, sharing

that, they attended

a wealthy young

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never

a reputation in the realm of oil painting

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less refined

days, Daniel

their long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s

an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona.

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wager with him, insisting that

the result far exceeded her

made it. He successfully made

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a meaningful relationship

with bad habits,

never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan

how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently

up. They separated from that

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for a

he came back, he

reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the

was motivated

although Daniel had a child, he had never had any

had been thinking

he must be waiting for

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged to another

clenched her

with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is

lowered her head to

a while, she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed.

that, she picked up a glass of red wine and

coughed a few

Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s go over

made way for Daniel to come over

he realized that

and

poked

get

the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked

did not react

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Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth in

was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This was

was stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was

focus on studying or working during this

the past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in various forms of

pushed off the cliff by

and devoted all

she and Gillian had

would begin to

on the

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women

was the

Emily brought Olivia to

a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if it’s not

and glanced at

“Don’t worry, they’re all

to the changing room

you been to

“It’s my

nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah

hadn’t even

man and woman had been

was actually Olivia’s

lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the

were filled

thought that Daniel got a bad

was far

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The blue

finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned

wanted to

gaze landed on

cliché dress so

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because

to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding

Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel

carefully chosen this

detail, every cut, and

on a person than a

a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she

did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia.

the mirror, Sarah smiled

was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was

this dress, her figure was instantly elevated,

the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of

a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She

determined to crush her

out, Sarah raised her

sudden, her powerful aura was

could this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head

soon as they met, Sarah was almost crushed

as she

reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression.

raised her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone

she lowered her

“Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for

to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to take it

be good if word got out that she had stolen someone else’s

glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this?

Emily was stumped.

owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at Sarah,

directly, “This dress is

very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect

really like this dress?” Olivia looked

It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted Olivia

stunning in this dress, so Sarah was

“Are you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to take it

was no need

had already nodded.

other and saw the surprise in

expect Olivia to be so easy to

blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover her

retracted her gaze, not taking it

her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for

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inside.

glances

walked over and handed the clothes to

calmly, “Go change into

took the clothes

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn,

a loss to wear it, and she

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a

the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

putting everything on, she looked at

saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick,

scalp went numb as

is this!” she

was so ugly

can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she

trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her

and slender arm reached

a whoosh, the curtain of the

was completely exposed in front

leaned over to take a

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet

a good mood as the smile on her

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and

had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than the

was at this point

it on purpose. She had put on

The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about to

as it was about to burst out,

and took a deep breath to calm herself

surprised and

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how

eyebrows and tapped a

must be something fishy

let’s go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be

spoke, she

put on the mask and the three of them

were already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several

said, “Let’s walk further and

walked slowly by

were many people at the ball. In just a

was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of the dance

a dozen couples dancing on

changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had to walk

and a woman left dancing

center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks.

vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had very good

man stood tall and

half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left

a lady

music stopped, and the surrounding people

hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh.

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are so

someone said, turning

did not expect someone to talk to her. She paused

when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor

Are they compatible?

did not say

the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side

wanted

some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly

stopped Olivia in her

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman

a beautiful and otherworldly

imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome

saying that, he immediately turned around and scanned the

he was looking for her and waved

face instantly melted and was

her hand and

Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name

Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and

and glanced

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and

nudged him with her elbow. She

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in

said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when

eyes flashed with

continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s

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Olivia’s hand

Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a little

on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

group went over to

went to the washroom

her clothes and was about to push open the door of the

today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave

was Emily

indignant and felt

have much of a reaction. She just touched up her

why aren’t you saying anything?”

put away the pancake

anger. “Why aren’t

do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very

Sarah was stunned.

same height, the same hair length, and the

faces and only look at their backs, it’s

if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like

just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

two of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and

knew that she had gone

clearly said this on

was so

an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine

that couldn’t be examined

Daniel

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

he like

for a short period of time, and they did not

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she felt that

after the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that

possible for Olivia to place her trust

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by Michael were

grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it

forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try

at the fish that was covered with a red

up and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was

eats spicy

Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

grip on her fork with a

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

of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as

eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there

so domineering back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat

of them chatted

talking about their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to do

these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a little

only she had

to his feet and intended to move the spicy dishes away

he did so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but by

was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

his head and glanced at Olivia. He

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in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not

back, Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

unable to bear

used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured

she spoke, she placed her

her plate was very clean. It only

Hot

very naturally, as though she had done it countless

she slammed her forks on

Olivia could speak, Daniel

grilled fish on his plate and

he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

especially Michael,

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did

We’ve only met a few times and eaten

saying this, Daniel even moved to the side

actions to show that he was

not

Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and

spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving

hand that was holding the fork and

put down

did not let him eat it, he would not

a

everyone, “I’m

left, a strange silence

widened their eyes and looked

eyes were

ate spicy food. He even

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It was impressive!

plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

interacted more with Daniel

with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy

other words, Daniel could not eat

Olivia, he

maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly.

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order to go

angry at her

years, but

help but

must

profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of

of this, Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel

corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

speak when she realized

as

realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all.

realized this, Olivia

“If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up after

eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to

I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.”

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shoulder and

kitten tickling

attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time

stopped and suddenly narrowed her

a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop

just a slight movement from her, he understood

that she had stopped, he

eyes instantly

a big puppy

his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia,

soft–hearted. When she

hurt?” She

must have hurt his stomach after

his

Olivia raised

where did

sexy, as

Olivia stared at him.

to push him

out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too. I

a hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone,

not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone.

he felt

not only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go

at the black

only

had never seen

face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know

saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking as though

a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come

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found a way

find another topic. “Let’s go home.

the ground and still

His heart

was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I

go. Don’t leave

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his

reaction was too drastic. It

handsome

hearing Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he

as though

hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become

do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re

was happy

Olivia’s waist and told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love.

a person’s

Olivia

sow discord between him and Olivia had

he found out about it, he would definitely teach them

you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music didn’t stop. I didn’t have time to let

her.

It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If

was not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was

would hurt an

explaining about Winona, he talked

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rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is a

a good person, but her grandmother

without a home when he was

the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years

His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside

said that he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said

his biological parents

The Sullivan family would

home, so he went to the Anderson

She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It

also encouraged Daniel to start his

love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give

their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who

must not do as

and knew how

in by what he was

this moment, she

pay attention to

Daniel immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not

what did he

was a

deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally

was that she had given him so much face that

on Twitter, she

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good understanding of

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such

engagement, and that was to

returned from overseas

temper. He definitely hated her for leaving

and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to

mind to endure everything and do

Daniel had

and hadn’t returned for

could no longer indulge him like this. She

ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got up

her. “Winona, where

go and tell

saying that, she

restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why did Winona

angry!” Sarah stomped her feet

was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with someone

she realized that

he wanted and forced Winona to return

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite foolish.

enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other.

hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him.

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already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His

Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked, “Where’s

Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and

you talking about?”

is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at

hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look

to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then

it,

Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia

true; he might be doing it intentionally

that something was amiss and

a trace since

health had completely

reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them could identify the

for Amelia

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop

not believe it. He felt

servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones and

there were always times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

“Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet

her

was shrill, her eyes were red

to her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia

never woke

looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

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invited the top medical team overseas to take a

should we do then?” Cathy

same suit as usual. Only his tie with

hand in his pocket, he tugged at

but his aura

sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a

room fell into silence as soon

Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter,

we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain about her medical

will do my

all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat

out his hand toward Maddie

at William

for a few days and nights. Despite

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s

had to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated

from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a

distance yourself from her, she

a way to force her to appear

very clear–minded and had

and Amelia were the

did not actually do anything. At most, he

was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no way to

hoped that these children could

importance on her nieces and nephews,

can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by

his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that she can

Maddie stopped talking.

valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family on

getting Maddie’s phone,

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the middle of drawing with Andrew when she

think too much and answered the

it up, she realized that it was

her eyebrows slightly with

This person was very responsible,

and the Taylor family had reached this point,

was nothing important, he would have never

did he call

hands to answer the phone, leaving her

not entirely focused

very

Taylor, no need to be

the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask

“Yeah,” she replied.

first returned to the

drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on the white

and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the

Andrew was stunned. He clapped his hands

guy on the forehead

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in

what Olivia

to her senses

William’s

it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

actions were a little overboard, it

five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who

and exchange of emotions, how could

her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and

this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child

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with that?”

I’ve

rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may

couldn’t accept that her biological mother was

distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad,

“William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love

love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What

extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it

birth to me, so she could make

even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a

to me? Is it all

little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to

she understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass

and I’m

who went all out and told me that

would not take

a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies

it just because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do

I have to forgive her no matter what she does? Why should I?”

powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades that pierced

made his

expect Olivia to

and his lips trembled violently. He knew that

back and saw

the end, he hardened his

how do you think the favor should

“William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made

voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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said one by one, “Emma has already paid the price

words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead,

Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was

Olivia was silent.

his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to

gave birth to you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years

trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while

losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy for

and hurt you. I won’t hide

did love you for

force you. You can decide for yourself if you want to

William hung up

mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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injured. She specially

having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including

were like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in

about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely

all left

I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about

you all seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

from Dunwall is on its

Mala, Dr. Moss,

that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith

Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like

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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the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across

said he would

the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to

many people who knew

her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would

would consider her as having a questionable character and may

had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its medical

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

family and did not care about Amelia, she still

that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew

came downstairs and sat

conversation on the phone

Daniel felt

a sour and

back any longer, tears were welling up in his

afraid at all, no matter how

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia

Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be

you forever.” Andrew ran over

up with

suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with

and brought Andrew upstairs to do his

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she

I’ll go to the

shoulder everything

“What

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a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care

yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly

have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside

looked up at Daniel. “What about

said firmly,

confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the

need to resolve it from the source and not let the

had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter

other people learned a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose

a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would

was a person who could be persuaded but

she might be more likely

he chose the method she hated

who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

Amelia or not, she

could threaten

a large and

paper:

“Smith family”

cold light flashed

time for

calls

over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to

the same time, news began to

of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over

family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She

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helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as

completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state of

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and

flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

left

oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s

all seen the

top medical team from Bruce Hospital

team from Dunwall

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical

scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

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

television dramas aren’t

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the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were all

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

people knew that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with

that Isaac Smith was

Twitter were filled with

an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned traditional doctor in

My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few

about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith

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

respectable

and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good

hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

hope Doctor Smith wakes

prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as

her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to

that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

was very worried about

as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some private

someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a threat, to protect

here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

much attention to

after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

is

it’s me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming

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you so much. I

tone was

you in school? Why

to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike

she enter the entertainment

identity was

original name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have

this couple had a good character, but she was weak

what happened next,

only knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia

each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s

she already had a very serious

that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot

suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a

that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

man lying on the

situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through

after such a big

Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including

still too young, she could not

psychiatrist had to spend

disadvantageous for

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness.

who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly

tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of

right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me

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forever.

nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard

forever.

find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing

old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the

world, everyone was independent. No one could make decisions for

the name of being

the entertainment industry, then she should

be able to

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William, was still waiting

days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he

phone was in his

that in less than three days,

Amelia’s room and saw William,

knew that William was waiting

uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around

angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did

resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of the

but in Olivia’s hands, it turned

hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would be truly

that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due

his

frowned and turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

opened a page

received the

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were trembling.

This…”

voice was calm. “There’s already a medical team here.

became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she…

finish speaking,

to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two at the

said with a serious

was one thing that she could not figure out. Why

generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical skills really that

you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that

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asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said that his

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out

an 80%

nodded and turned to look at

gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment before

hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do

said, “No, I didn’t ask you to

Maddie called out, “Olivia

beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone

not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time.

world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top doctors

still

speak,

is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find

couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize

She just lowered her eyes

couldn’t bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this

blame his aunt whenever something happened to his

to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family,

with his mother, almost everything

manager of the

about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden

say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider

tone

grandmother was so harsh on his

all of this have to do with Maddie? How

speak up for his aunt when

It was Maddie’s hand.

ceremony of the Smith

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use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she

everyone looked down

chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s

Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family

even look

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from Layfield

with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he

orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone

did not say a

on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on

came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent at

being hypnotized. She

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without any

table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen

people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the

was a

Gillian like her own daughters.

time, it was Blake who

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

was very young and lively. She always

remembered being very close to Zelen when she was

suddenly disappeared

as if this person

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

used some force and instantly

and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

about Zelen? Who

left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me forget this

tone was calm, but Blake was scared out of her

and wanted to explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and

said, “The matters of the main family are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time

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After

while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left,

massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s

a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

stopped massaging for

her eyes and looked

panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and

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.

about my parents‘ names, who my family

tell their daughter over and over again where her

Olivia could not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive

being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

so sure that you were

but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to forget

the hypnosis. I remember everything before

a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that

his head. “I undid it

do it too?” This

few hypnosis books and

After

think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if he

that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from

was at a

How come he still felt a little inferior and lack

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

could treat Amelia. No matter what test they

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with

please.”

no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor

was the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with

about the Taylor family could

Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and agreed.

.

had to go to the Taylor family herself. It

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family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

that’s great. I’ll pick

realized that Olivia was coming over to treat Amelia’s

he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably

Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking

Olivia couldn’t do a

went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia was

was very happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

that Sophia was not in

you. But I’m not sure if

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned

door properly. After that, she approached

going on?”

and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did

you have to believe me. Now, Miss 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

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her a

water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We

probed, “Then, are we still going to let Olivia

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be

Olivia came with Kelly.

a high ponytail at the

and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added to her

not help but

was

head and looked at

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

away, Kelly’s charming

like a flame falling into the water. The charm

lowered her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst

palm and warned herself

had to wait for the right time. She had to wait until the day

the people who had bullied Olivia

seemed to have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across her

were already waiting in

in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over

Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked

actions. He was surprised that she

he was embarrassed and

Olivia

had connections with the

seemed like that young people were too

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the day she

was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe

were good, and she was proud of it,

was

lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more

be the most annoying old

Olivia would

and asked the butler to help him

not care about these things

for the day that Olivia went

didn’t care, but Cathy

Olivia. Cathy

“Stop right

stop walking and continued to

take it anymore and

whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

against the handrail of the stairs. She

to raise her head

didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

trying to help you stay healthy.” “What

good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

argue with you about the nonsense. I

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can

had to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s

was not at ease with

shook her head honestly.

not

face was cold. “It’s fine if you can

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate

tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to

choked and was

said, “What kind of

up and stared at William. “What a shameless group you

was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

or not Cathy wants me to treat

they want everything their

frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then

to the trouble.

to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert

a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

were really too long. They were twice as long

thought to himself, “This thing won’t

only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

was scared out of her wits and

out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to the trouble

he carried Cathy

how hard Cathy knocked on

the situation, she could not help but exclaim,

sharp pain in her chest and slumped

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while

she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill

In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying,

Ronald said as he strode

she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it

said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is

happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia

Ronald said as he

saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are

What if he gets some servants

stopped in his

Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor

of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

with this situation!” He

hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she

of cold malice flashed across Ronald’s

at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly long?”

gauge the suitability of the stick she was about

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly

a rolling pin?” Sophia

replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and

hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This

concealed the rolling pin in his

of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in

he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

pin in his right hand and fiercely struck

thought to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s

long–standing reputation in the field of medicine?

the movement behind him, William turned around. He then

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward

his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and

she could not be disturbed. This time, the

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could not do it in

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and

Her movements were nimble, as if she

by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed

of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces

then saw

out and quickly went over to

her arms. Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and

glance at Kelly. He

said, “You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple

and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she

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 on Olivia again, the outcome wouldn’t be as simple as

and gives in to all of you,

quickly

William learned about the extent of

ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a period of

He just

hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

said two broken ribs, and

the

of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want

“Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day,

lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and

finally awake!”

glass of water before she started to

happened to me?” she

of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her,

her vision went dark, and she

did not know

explained to her everything that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

help

she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as

as excited as before. Instead, she was calm

“It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not

up, am I so calm and not angry

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t

clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her own

as for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to

accept is

wondering why

as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years,

did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for

Emma.

as she

was trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will

hearing that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s

She considered herself to have a balanced

or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma

her eyes. She seemed to be

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

had already

were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side

to let go of

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something

gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even

faithful and committed to me alone

breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night.

weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have

not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side,

this world, there couldn’t be a

my condition.

bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and

was unfair to

could not

up on Olivia, even though Olivia

Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white

a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not

found that it was filled with information about Emma

as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each

The three of them would often go

them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the

Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to

very concerned about

would not be able to remain

because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made

heartbroken. He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze

that, Daniel felt that the statement

decided to do

he took out his phone and called

his room

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

hurriedly ran to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily

“He’s in the

at home, so why did he

waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as

no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately

Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you

Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

thought, “What’s

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the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the

tilted her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it

moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily

had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it

of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any

continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In

to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the

However, she could not

did not necessarily mean

understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not

sat steadily on

acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

needle stopped moving. She said in a low

head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to

was not at

something that could not be easily controlled, just

She

gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it

voice was

discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded

gaze was gentle and

she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed

years.

found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say

You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m very proud

it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with Samuel

continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but

apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still

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

a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she

her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if

She just looked at

her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in the

them, Amelia could no longer

mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

an unknown period of time, Amelia

voice, which was soft

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened

quickly, supporting her and stuffing

in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

used at

Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and

medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense,

say anything. She just held

acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less

careful adherence.

discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door

and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia.

and said,

ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted

Just as she was about

a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was

“What’s this?” she thought.

a moment. Suddenly, she thought

“It seems like she brought it

must have

to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell out from

photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Samuel used Olivia as a cover

name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known

paternity test report between Samuel and

saw the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was

taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain

She quickly rummaged through her

managed to find all

the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were

single one of them was

went through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that

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