Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological

should pay attention to herself and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her

shot.

others? Isn’t it good to

elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a

she would go all out to study medicine and

those big shots would take the

it would

liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze and

left as if she was escaping without saying a

returned at night, their faces were red, and they

high–ranking official

organized

were all recommended by the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

large–scale

could get to know many teachers from the

catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher,

have a sudden

home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She had

to her residence. As soon as she

Ernesto was back.

at Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a wide

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up

the Painting Association. That

Association

teacher was

she was nothing but

something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of

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so he

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

stung her whenever she recalled the

raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat you

Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could

angry and spoke up for

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig on

for almost a month, Saul

search.

encountered any doubts, he

Rose’s full name, and

Husheni was

lineal branch

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in

my god, this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in

the line. She’s a

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously

flushed red as if it was on

this moment, she did not know if she was

years

she mean by only wanting one disciple? It

would she take in another two disciples

the side, angrily

he said, Gillian looked

end, Stefan could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious

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listening for fun. She was

the

was a very

a second when

evening. I guess you’re Doris’s

“Are you looking

this, Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed

her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know about

It was an internal competition organized

was mainly held to

the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him

confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s Facebook

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to take

was all

of her participation in the competition, but she also read

told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows

gaze swept across it

on her face did not change,

and contempt did

the character

Doris was superficial and

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her

was carrying a lot of things

in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to

painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have

across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t

warm–hearted person. When she

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took over the notebook and went

the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop

it mean a lot

did not

she could feel that Doris’s work was far from

said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing

Doris sneered.

threw it on the desk without even flipping through

was just a junior high school student. What made her think she could

afraid that Bettany would

bring these over again.” Doris

and glanced

clear, but for some

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could not

she had fully recovered, Olivia had

was so mad that she kicked

with the notebook and

the street and

less than two minutes, she

she saw no one in

anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia

pale, and she looked a little

saying, “You’re

she pointed at the notebook

nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank

door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in your

and could

but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

on the ground. Judging from its height and

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Olivia was very vigilant.

door of the small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost immediately determined a

happened

happened and walked to open

“Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence

smile on his face,

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not

Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even

She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

gestured for them to look

her. What are you going to do? Are you going

person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

be more stupid, wondering how she

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening.

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

would never compromise

even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly

everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them

was covered with tempered

at all. On the contrary, he was in

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in the room and trembled as she

read the introduction of Rose on

introduction was very

that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in

an exclusive interview with

in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

she liked the

squatted on the ground and

after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was

painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

the sofa and sat down,

she listened, the

she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that

that true?”

was any

a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a

know your grandfather too well. He didn’t

wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it.

connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a

think you’ve

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him?

did you come

an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to

her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield

and barely managed to

had been so many years,

very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go

mention he’s only a

and her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to chill

shivered. “But you’ve praised me

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just

you also being polite by grading them for me every

“To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you.

Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading

of this, Rose

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia

sighed. “You know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because

would have no chance or be

that instead of being grateful for

be

more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition.

hung

sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes

making sandwiches in the morning would distract

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and

of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t

and casually pointed. “Add a little black

and glanced at

complicated job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing? Stop acting like a

attached

she came up to watch her paint was only out of

always been a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory,

on the heavy burden and think for her parents,

didn’t care, Olivia had no intention

around and

expression looked more terrible. She snorted

came down from upstairs and

over. “What’s wrong?”

watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at

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and frowned.

out a mouthful

was the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

out of junior high school and went home to

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a

been missing for many years,

living. But he had been away from home for twenty

family of three

had started another family

he returned this time. He

is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from

were back, Tucker chased after her to

a scene

who had also urged her daughter to agree

was really stupid or just

It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed.

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich

out of sandwiches back home

He was down.

Olivia’s cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him for

police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This was

Wood

on?” he asked

“Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and

my god! Marco was

a big case. Even the biological parents could not

call to report

forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer.

was swayed and looked

room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

as he

Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re

nodded.

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

would I talk nonsense to you for so long?

like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was

an old saying that relatives were favored over

must

her parents and

left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear

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her in the lurch had

in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in

a genius she

all of them away, and

police

her, “How did you find

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

There was a small piece of

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

admire her observation. She could have seen

“What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia

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

applauded. “Oh my god, that’s

could even become a

but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be interested

deduced everything just

Wasn’t she good?

It was easy to find out. She did not think it was such

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken up

he almost

guess should be the fact, but

up, she might cover

all, they were

to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you

make a false countercharge,

her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re

Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany

home and settle it

brought some

that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings

this myself. It’s for you. I hope you

saw an oil painting of the Virgin

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and

was surprised. “Did

Bettany’s face brightened. She talked

still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she

dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money

showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

pen in her hand and directly poked at

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was

doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

did you push

After a long time,

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

red in tears. She frowned and said impatiently,

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 of

breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing board

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one

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brought up the

She even knocked out

is really pitiful to have such a pair of

call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground, so I

this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever

in other

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held

feeling that

and kind. Why would they despise her

massaged her temples and the

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

the hotel, Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze

eyes to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to

in love with

would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister

His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was

and

alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as

pretend to be injured and get her to bring

Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately

to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris, who

you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually came up

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she was hypnotized in such a location and in such

had to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would

not think too much about it. She walked toward the

the city. There were no street lamps in

path to the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but it was

walked to the

in her

was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow from

also stretched into the middle of

have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he could not open

it was too

flashlight and had a clear view of

took two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are

only determine where she was based on the source

grunt, Ernesto said

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even smell

immediately corrected himself. “The blood is

took out a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand

could not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to call

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call

Olivia call

do you have to call the police?

domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that

he couldn’t understand why

vigilant. “You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the

not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she

any money now. If she was

the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and pounced

had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive

pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

he could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was

hurt so

was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach

raised her flashlight and shone

the exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

still surprised, something

said coldly.

calm expression changed drastically when he heard

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis

got up from the ground and looked at Olivia

be removed from his hypnosis unless

a low voice, “I woke

Ernesto was

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 hypnotize me as

in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she

set a time limit

the one–month deadline was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also

happened, the hypnosis would not be

and pressure Fesmuowana through

time, things would not be under Emesto’s control, or even the

a

to Ernesto and pressed the

on her left wrist

than three minutes

Pets and

raver of them

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to front of

see Cullat as you want

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

face,

Ernesto could still feel

regret was

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the

make herself feel at

said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism.

continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you

meant to cut ties with Ernesto, which made him feel very

threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of

after tonight, they were no longer

He suddenly felt

wanted to say

Olivia did not give him any time to speak. She got into the car and

cold and heartless.

black car

was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

could there be such a woman?

she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family

Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can

“Where are

She suddenly thought of

was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that

over and knocked

while, Bettany

opened the car door and gestured for

all, it was almost midnight. It was really

how Olivia had helped

mustered her courage and sat

late. What’s the matter?”

little nervous and sat

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to

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give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are you

when a few clangs

was knocking

“What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His

Bettany was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business

he said this, Tucker’s

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

period of time… be

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

courage to admit that their biological father was

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He

that Bettany’s expression was still worried,

relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going

played with the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there should

reason.

could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be

“Let’s leave

“Wait for me here. I’ll be

she got out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet

at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was

smoking not far away. When he heard Olivia’s

thought that this young lady was so lucky to be

the future, she might have some good

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was

we

coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss

need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have to call me

hung up

Taylor family were left

a while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s

“She is really too

already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take

that, Stella

no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

a

them, and she was not very good at making them. The

Stella

competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I want. How can a

confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most

in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as

her head and glared at Derek before stomping

“Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them, you won’t earn two

different. If I’m accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands

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She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much

a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of

he faced Doris again, he felt a little

Derek did not say anything. He just turned around and went upstairs to look for

Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from

pen and looked happy. “It must be

She

on her shoes and ran

at the counter and looked at

She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant.

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

was tearing the package

was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the

scolded. “How can you talk to your

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your

“I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save

should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless

anger on Talia. “How did you teach

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

grew impatient. “Bettany

force me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock

and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

used to her

longer hurt. She just

hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as humble

she

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called out to

and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on.

help

the depths

head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young

at Talia

His voice was gentle. “I

head and smiled

bathroom and washed her face with cold

She couldn’t figure it

who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after her father

to force her

wiping her face,

be a

that it

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting in

opened. Inside was not

people still write letters

opened it. She realized that it was not

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it a

thin

was a

looked, the heavier

actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

she suspected that she was

eyes hard and looked at the invitation

was true! It

given to her by Olivia. Who

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heart pounding so

the words over and over again, feeling like she

a good thing

not a hesitant

such a young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to be

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation, she had

understand this competition, Bettany

in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and

was in the process of

very important to her, so she had to give it

Doris was a little

ran too quickly, she could not

for her to

bright like the stars

Doris was instantly stunned.

It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there

in her eyes.

couldn’t control her excitement and showed the

first, Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of

Bettany’s name written on

her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing

a good idea for her to come

was a little

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not

would also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have

that if she participated in this competition, she and

hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t

expression. Seeing that Doris really did

rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while,

sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia

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second sister?”

the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to do

stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know

Bettany didn’t

“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

before today, Doris would definitely not waste time

But…

up and landed on the invitation

together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference

the painting so tightly that her

again and again, looking

color of this

had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did

How did that happen?

never learn how to

a deep

and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here

concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are you

I’ve been drawing recently.

her and bade farewell to

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village and

drew another

a little awkward and was not

she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw

be inferior to Bettany. She

her head

good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been

unhappy all

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been

he

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

he sent Ellis to the

out of fear that they would anger the CEO

CEO’s office was as obedient as

vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration

really

hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this,

Daniel did not agree to Olivia

he did not dare to say

able to manipulate their

of Olivia, he

comparison was

returned home every day and didn’t like his

was completely

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tell Olivia that Andrew was

with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

that Olivia

knew Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she

could Daniel

could not bear to compete with her

had accompanied Olivia to watch many

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch

her, even

would rather die in pain than make

returned home at night,

the blanket. When he sensed that

was actually pretending to be

He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a

dreaming. He argued, “I really

“How can you be sure that you’re not

less about

believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy

at Daniel for a long

a moment, he

that Daniel must have found him sprawled under

When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately

threw it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I

carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only lit

moment.

raised his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked

for a

of bed and hugged

you indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad

lowered his head and said pitifully, “Spank

with his son’s attitude. “Show me your

forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank

pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he

eyes, Daniel could

only ask Andrew to make a

room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously

a kind of heartache of not having a wife.

was

had acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories and

his phone and slowly typed

described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad under

blanket.

not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a

setup, only Olivia could

long after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

immediately became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not

a long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s number.

still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke

her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status

actions preceded her

moment to realize

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

they got married, he would slowly

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

Daniel

not bear to compete with her

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

lead until she was almost half dead and casually

that television dramas and novels were all fake.

loved the female lead, how could he bear to

even if Olivia frowned

would rather die in pain than make

at night, Daniel

cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately

actually pretending

not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two

stepped forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone,

He

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think you’re

couldn’t care less about

crossed his arms in

Daniel for a long time

if a smart child panicked for a

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

was feeling vexed, Daniel

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could

was like an

imagine the color of

her lips were red and seductive, like

this moment, she must be biting

lips, and the numbness could

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand

Olivia was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press

and sexy voice came out of his

She

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They just held their

and longing spread along

sitting in the front passenger seat,

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so much

she first came into contact with Daniel, she was

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him at

as time passed, Olivia liked

and more pleasing to the

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional

felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything

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had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

I still have

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay at

Olivia was speechless.

something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous.

a

his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered if you don’t

cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately.

for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was so

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message.

daze and

to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent

up

and reminded him, “Do you remember what you

Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and

behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to

he instantly pouted

the blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

enough.” Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?”

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at

two guest rooms. Tyson and

room.

a long journey, she was really tired

a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand.

milk.

now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring it in

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

to have

nodded. “Then

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked around before placing

bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to

and

Daniel was tempted.

If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t he be

was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he

were many bad intentions in men who were sexually

of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking

her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are

chin and pointed at the sofa.

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung

She raised her

eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

he picked up Olivia and threw her onto

moment. She blinked

her a passionate

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up

eyes, it

had already gone to

rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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not

her down. His voice was low as

it was almost one in the afternoon

Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching

around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t.

was wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed

too loud. Tyson and

see Olivia throwing herself

raised their thumbs at

the cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face

Daniel acted as if

Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

and Peter nodded in

her head in Daniel’s

embarrassing. They could

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went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel

he met a young man

has been married for seven

reached the

your opinion?” Daniel turned to look

weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and

have one.”

stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying

to ask him what

voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at

had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like an

said solemnly, stressing every

Olivia repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of

expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely

she hesitated, trying to

then, Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do

Engage?

a breath

nodded at Daniel and agreed.

happy that he was

it! That was

person. He understood humans pretty

read a lot of

the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however,

the

was to engage,

of them went

married. She felt that she had

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initiative

need to

his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a firm

words, he looked

deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

his fingertips on the table and

the air. She

head. “This

but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they have the

was very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared

his phone and

It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

for the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives

Try them on and see if

They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her

heart skipped a

“Oh no,

looked up and said slowly, “Is this your

said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged

whispered, “I really want to marry

he gave

pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to

her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more. You’re so

face. “Then would you

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you

Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations,

instantly, This

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines

top of

news outlet was reporting

the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The news was

eye, the richest man was engaged. They

were in

Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard of

only one who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors.

a link behind this

on it were all

god, Ms. Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must be an excellent person

even though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good

you blinded by money? How dare you say that

were arguing

Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

and there was

want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone

Hence…

group will pay the bill for 100

of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those who

posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who

10,000 lucky netizens from those

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other

them.

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posted. “We will we buy the who won and

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The nets went crazy

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Internet

countless

parties, hoping to meet

long legs bent. He lowered

nonchalant, as if nothing in the

a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

looked over.

resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of

in a

playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as

He used to spend entire nights there with his

things happened and he was busy with work,

the entrance once more, Daniel felt like

had become

all well–trained, and their observant

tell at a

and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome

follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is

his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at

member felt as if his neck was stuck.

knocked open and two familiar figures

over from the

managers actually appeared

two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

them had always worked separately

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and

her, and women felt no envy in

addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan, how are

that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

she called her

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on

they exited the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then

room.

back

one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

followed the waitress to the

on her shoes was quite irksome

she was going to get a wet towel,

running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a

came out of the

at the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself a

It was easy to get

took out her phone and planned to call

as she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge

pushed her into an unfamiliar

saying, “This is our new server.

remained rooted in place and lightly

no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour the

out loud, boisterous cheers.

gave him a knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

her head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

supervisor could reply, the

said she’s a guest. Young

to attend

Olivia from several directions

room were dim, and people’s

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the last time,

“Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here

he was about

a hint

It was scarlet red.

the side and dodged the middle–aged

let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her

table was made of glass, and so

wine bottle instantly shattered, and

splatter of wine and the sudden burst of

timid ones even cried out in

of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the

shocked crowd and walked straight to the

couldn’t unlock it

supervisor shivered and

her expression grew

these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was

sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

a group of people

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened and a beautiful woman walked

linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing

Her face could not

spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson.

woman glanced over indifferently and did not

terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out about

head waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat,

the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be wiped

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if

On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter,

someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to

had its

one specially led the way, it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

that the rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up in

and pressed the button on the wall,

if people inside were playing a

cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia, saying, “Come

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully

he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

slender and fair palm pressed down

lifted her petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about

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shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot.

her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to

chimed in, “Yes, yes,

at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw

pressed her palm firmly on the man who was about

was in a dilemma, not knowing

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her for

end, he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today.

to Olivia and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

they would have thought

cards, she insisted on playing

could skip their

detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh

Daniel also looked over.

of any

chill.

felt a chill down her spine

still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

the poker card to

His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

sat opposite Sarah with one hand supporting

to be quite

many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family

Olivia had always won.

the three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that

also very sad. He said,

a joke. However, it came

“The person who gets the Ace of Spades

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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.

five rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time,

ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If

lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan

“That’s

Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible

wanted to provoke

moment,

casual and meaningless as

countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

“Winona

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too far. How could he pretend that he

that, Sarah banged the table and rose

gloomy and her tone

she lost control of her

her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the end,

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of

Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him

have a falling out with Daniel,

that Winona was

Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any

he wouldn’t have achieved

now taken by Olivia. That

that such an outstanding

filled with

and left with wounds

Daniel had matured and learned how to care for

showered Olivia with all his love

the matter, the deeper

Daniel, and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over

they attended

when they met Winona, a wealthy young

rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never

a reputation in the realm of oil painting

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less refined

days, Daniel had fervently

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that

of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within

affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise

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D

went so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up to

the result far

made it. He successfully made

that instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a meaningful

with bad habits, and Winona had

matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the

was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose

and Winona broke up. They

blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for

back, he

to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

of wealth, making

was

Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women

that he had

thought that he must be waiting for

her great surprise, he was

clenched her teeth in

sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

head to

genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please pardon my

a glass of red wine

almost choked and coughed a few

her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with

up and made way for Daniel

a while, he realized that Daniel did not

and looked over

also poked his

did not get up

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you

did not react for

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what Daniel was doing, he

woman for her opinion

and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was

or working during this period. Her plan

fun and was skilled in various

the cliff by Gillian, her heart turned

off and devoted

she and

would begin

on the

same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue

distinction was

and Emily brought

fishtail dress to

her eyes and

this, Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new and

went to the changing

you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I

“It’s my

exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed

hadn’t even visited

and woman had been to

was actually Olivia’s

in front of the mirror and

were filled with

thought that Daniel got a

was far inferior

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube

to say

gaze landed on

cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

all the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were

curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses,

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret

chosen

detail, every cut, and every

looked even uglier on a person than a tattered

stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on,

other changing room, did not hear

a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted

herself in the mirror, Sarah

wearing was tailored by a master,

this dress, her figure was instantly

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia,

mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared to compare herself to

was determined to crush

her eyebrows and looked at

sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

ugly clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head

they met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s

guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did

belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for you, Ms.

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could

not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as to not even

did it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but

if word got out that

Emily indifferently before

Emily was stumped.

going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and

said directly, “This dress is

much. I really do like it.

dress?”

rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

dress, so Sarah was certain

want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn

I like this dress too much.

Emily nodded cooperatively.

words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had

the end, there was

had already

Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise

Olivia to be so easy

she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge

over and retracted her gaze, not taking

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inside.

few glances before

walked over and handed the clothes

calmly, “Go change into

and took the

that Olivia had worn, she had no

loss to wear it,

outcome.

was

and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that

everything on, she looked

she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick,

numb

is

ugly that she

out in this. I will be mocked to death,”

long face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her

slender arm reached

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing

completely exposed

over to

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

sat on the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated

as the smile on her face was

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at Olivia.

moment, Olivia had already taken off

and beautiful in it. It was even

this point that

on purpose. She had put

The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her

as it was about to

head and took a

surprised and looked at Sarah

temper and was short–tempered. After being

raised her eyebrows and tapped a

something fishy going

Taylor, let’s go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so

this with you.” As she spoke,

on the mask and the three of them walked towards the

in the middle

walk

and walked slowly by

a blink of an

dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

sat on a bar stool to watch the

were about a dozen couples dancing on

were gradually people who could

and a woman

but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was

sense that the couple in the middle had very good

man stood tall

and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side

a lady from centuries

the surrounding people couldn’t help

even heard the people beside her sigh.

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone said, turning

expect someone to talk to her.

aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of

Are they compatible?

and did not

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

up and wanted

that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

instantly stopped Olivia

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly

a beautiful and

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise

her head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How can I

that, he immediately turned around and

looking for her and waved

instantly melted and was

through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re

and said gently, “Hello. My name is

that, she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled

nodded and glanced

felt a

gaze,

Daniel and I

with her elbow. She said in a

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona,

eyes

an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand and

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a

a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

group went over to

to the

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the

came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

Emily

indignant and felt that Daniel

reaction. She just touched up her makeup

aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked

put away the pancake and asked, “Say

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

reaction do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the same cold

look at their backs,

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned

in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute.

of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she

Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they

said this on purpose for her

it was so

still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing

that couldn’t be

did Daniel like

quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The next day it

did he like

for a short period of time, and they did not spend too

sure that she

rubbed her forehead and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples

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those who had once loved her to the core

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion

it possible for Olivia to place

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it was

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed

at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and did

and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

eats spicy

asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you

subconsciously tightened her grip on her fork with a stunned

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

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

had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she

food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the

and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy

of them chatted and

were talking about their youth, discussing about

had nothing to do with

who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia

had

feet and intended to move

“Michael, why did you order so many spicy

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

were not ordered by him at all,

curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that

Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like spicy food and foolishly

What a silly girl.

Daniel would definitely be angry and throw

his head, unable to bear to

to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with

she placed her plate in

ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of

Hot

very naturally, as

she slammed her forks on

before Olivia could speak,

already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t eat spicy

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite by

in shock, especially Michael, whose

was he doing? Daniel was

she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel,

only met a few times and eaten a few times.

this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance

he was not familiar with

could not help

moved his

pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes.

She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

put down his

let him eat it, he would

took a sip of

“I’m going out

left, a strange silence descended across the dining

eyes and

were

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

fact, over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at dinner

Daniel did not eat

could not

he

used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away

the table, clenched into a

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in

angry at

had been so many years, but he was still furious with

couldn’t help but

must he love

profoundly. He must have loved her to the

had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a

found him by the

was about to speak when she realized

lips were red, as though he had

not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to

soon as she realized this, Olivia

poked him and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would

saw Olivia, he seemed

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the

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shoulder and rubbed his forearm against

felt like a kitten tickling and teasing

much attention to what he was doing. She

suddenly narrowed her

person. Half of his brain was used to develop

slight movement from her, he understood

that she had stopped,

eyes

like a big puppy wagging its tail at its

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at

had always been soft–hearted. When she saw

hurt?”

have hurt his stomach after eating so much

his head.

raised an

did it

sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My mouth

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him off

Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My

forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone,

speaking in such a tone. He looked up and

felt

not only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through his

against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

looked down at the black watch on

was only

had never seen Daniel sleep

face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you

his head abruptly,

not react. She did not come to

felt a little

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he still found

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go

stood rooted to the ground and still did

became nervous. His heart tightened and he

his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry.

Don’t leave me behind!”

sentences. He suppressed them

was too drastic.

handsome face. Her

voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as

force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become one

anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave

fragile Daniel before.

leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

Daniel was happy

classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was

forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just

not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was going

wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had

out about it, he would definitely teach them

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too

her.

Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time.

nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong

couldn’t do something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

not a good person, but her grandmother

was a child without a home when he was

the family only paid attention to his uncle,

parents did not dote on him and they

and compared him to his uncle. They said that

his biological parents

that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan

didn’t like to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s

the best and smartest child

Daniel to

of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and

hope that you will hate them, that you

must not do

very eloquent and knew how to emphasize

in by

she

I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as

He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I said

did he

was a little

in the future, don’t be obvious about it.

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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for a

so much face

event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her

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had a good understanding of

never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would

a grand engagement, and that was to capture her

had returned from overseas as he

he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye back

Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that

her mind to endure everything and do

had gone

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned

him like this. She had

her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would really

stay any longer, so

her. “Winona,

and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its

saying that, she

the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong?

Sarah stomped her feet

saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with

that he was

he wanted and forced Winona to return

end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep

“If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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of

and Emily returning, he was

snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the

you talking about?”

are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you notice

was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does her

“Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just suddenly

might be doing it intentionally to have a

lingering sense that something

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace

had

no reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24

brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them

Amelia to relax and not to worry too

Liam believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop

felt

William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from

times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s even

to defy her parents and everyone

her eyes were

to her excessive agitation, after her outburst,

woke up

famous doctors, but they were all helpless

Even Maddie was

held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look,

should we do

the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his

pocket, he tugged at his tie

looked frustrated, but his aura was

on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s

silence as soon as he

was most

trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never

do

tone turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

toward Maddie and

looked at

had not rested for a few days and nights.

too much, with the entire Taylor family’s

father, and

not a single person thought that he was in a

Maddie hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years,

a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she might really hate

clear–minded and had

Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had

did not actually do anything. At most, he just stood

parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

that these children could get

which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration for their

mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand

lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call

didn’t think too much and answered

picked it up, she realized that

slightly with a hint of

This person

and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no

important, he would have never called

why did

to answer the phone, leaving

attention was not

tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to

lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to

breath and looked out of the window into the distance.

“Yeah,” she replied.

asked, “If all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted

of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on

smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned

He clapped his

kissed the little guy on

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

to frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it

Olivia drew for

returned to her senses and continued her phone

William’s

were her when a conflict arises between giving birth

Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it was

fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised

and exchange of

“Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How

you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

a very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother

that her

not see the difference between good and

and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But

have to ask me to give in? What right does

Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me

gave birth to me, so she could

she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek

is she so arrogant when it comes to me?

She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to

the Taylor

to me and I’m her daughter, that she

this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went

would not take

a mother, claim that human nature is so base

her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them to

to forgive her no matter what she

were like sharp blades

made his

Olivia to

his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word

and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he hardened

think the favor

hearing this, Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay

in the Taylor family for five

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“Emma has

echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s

matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and not

Olivia was silent.

want to

months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely

didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for half a month,” William

year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to

things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because

love you for five

she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want to

that, William hung up the

with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

the news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith

in front of the world, no longer in its

social networks, including Twitter,

were like flowers blooming

days, the Smith family’s reputation

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

left

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.”

seen the news?”

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

from Dunwall is on

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala,

Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar?

dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to

and television dramas aren’t this

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

said he would

that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her own

still many people who

say anything on the surface, but they would still

a questionable character and may not have

family not long ago, which was renowned for

to save a family member, it would cause

not care about Amelia, she still had to think about

Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

ending the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what she

downstairs and sat

heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt

felt a sour and

hold it back any longer, tears were welling

person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster

suffering made his heart ache

but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing

do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and

ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

up with a

and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a firm

and brought Andrew upstairs to

and knew that she must be feeling terrible

go to the

everything with

a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said

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dumb. It took him a long

fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is

you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

people in the Evervale circle who know the

about you? Do you

head and said firmly, “I will

Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

and

terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she learned, she understood it

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to

think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make a

a person who could be persuaded

she

method she hated

own way of doing things and did not care about what others

whether to save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

and a cold light flashed in her clear

and time for the Smith

calls and passed down

famous doctors from all over the world set off

same time, news began to spread

family’s connections to invite famous doctors

the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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saving lives and helping the injured. She

praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts,

were like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith

who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an

about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared,

left s

really a medical family in our

seen the news?”

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

from Dunwall

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too

I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award.

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

“Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and

and television dramas aren’t

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the situation fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby

the Smith family

hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

s on Twitter were filled with

appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned

that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who

It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but

are second to none. He’s already so powerful,

a respectable

attack and turned into a vegetative

hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

Doctor Smith wakes

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was

research institute was very worried about

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was

with a legitimate identity, who

She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter

pay much attention to

nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

How is it

didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and

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and wheedled. “I miss you so

was filled with

in

was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and successfully

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous!

could she enter the entertainment

was

kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

had a good character, but she was weak and

for what happened next, Olivia

that she

known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see a

she already had

that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so

Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands

making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

the man lying on

the

that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to slowly

institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also

the little girl was still too young, she could

willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort

was very disadvantageous

was already filled with a sense

personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live

head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

hard to learn skills, protect

forever.

and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake.

said that when I became an

for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the

independent. No one

even in the name

enter the entertainment industry, then

able to

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family, along with William, was still

staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep.

Maddie’s phone was

knew that in less than

to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had

was

on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe

guessed that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it

gotten lost, with

Olivia actually possessed such a wide range

all set off at the same time due to a single statement

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any

to

took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William.

going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it,

and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were trembling.

This…”

medical team here. Get

and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she…

could finish speaking, Cathy walked

her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two at the

with

could not figure out. Why did

generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine

you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can

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asked.

himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are

out and

an

turned

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you

Maddie called out, “Olivia

you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have

not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time.

from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let

still

could speak, Cathy had already slapped

so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t

steps from the slap before she could barely

her head. She just lowered her eyes and

Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what

his aunt whenever

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

practically devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children

his mother, almost everything required

almost becoming the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie as

tone made William

harsh on his

of this have to do with Maddie? How could

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly

It was Maddie’s hand.

previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith

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to use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have

everyone looked

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

as proud and powerful

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and immediately

Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

did not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to

even

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had personally come from Layfield

her arms on the table. She

that he was begging you to

orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her

did not

the stool opposite Olivia. She had

more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did

lot after being hypnotized. She

no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly

pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of

responsible for taking care of them. One of

a

her own daughters. She was very tolerant

the time, it was Blake

was caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the

She was very young and lively. She always

being very close to

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

person as if this person had

Blake was

“You remember now?”

instantly tore

leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed

Zelen? Who

hypnotize me and make me forget

Blake was scared out of

for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m sure she doesn’t have

the table and asked in a questioning

Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally

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Smith suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will

frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You

left,

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His

a low voice,

massaging

her eyes

panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia

always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I

parents‘ names, who my family was, and

family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her

could not re

Speaking of this, t

because I was too young.

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special

“Are you so sure

five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for

“I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember

it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis

Olivia shook his head. “I undid

it too?” This time, Daniel

a few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it

isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him

Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

was at a

come he still felt a little inferior and lack

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked,

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This time,

voice was filled with pain and begging.

please.”

softened his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor

no longer had anything

about the Taylor family

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

to the study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and

.

Taylor family herself. It

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When Sophia

that’s great. I’ll pick you up

realized that Olivia was coming

thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly

thought that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some

certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing

went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that

coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia

sized up Sophia. Then,

she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be

on?” Cathy’s

I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a vicious

Taylor, you have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right.

still going to

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be deliberately

Olivia came with Kelly.

high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was

her look less sexy and girly, but it

William could not help but look up at

girl was

tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

and

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

falling into the

eyelashes covered her eyes,

palm and warned herself that

wait for the right time. She had to wait until the

torture the people who had bullied Olivia to

and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

were already waiting in the living

sat 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

did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam and

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored

moment, he was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia

Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family.

like that young people were

dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the

by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her

Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not

was

lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and

time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

Olivia

and asked the butler to help him take the elevator

care about these

that Olivia went down and came to beg him

didn’t care,

Olivia. Cathy

said, “Stop

walking and

it anymore

Olivia, “Ms.

the handrail of the stairs. She

her head

It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at you

fingertips on the circular decoration on

sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you

for your cervical

you look up.”

was furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense.

but she had

this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can cure

Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated her

was not at ease with

her head

choked. She did not

cold. “It’s fine if you can cure Amelia. If you

the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do

a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we even

choked and was

turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of

up and stared

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not Cathy wants me to

they want everything

his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for

He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want

she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying

Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a

at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long as

himself, “This thing won’t end

his head and glanced at

scared

her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add

Cathy to

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it

but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying

her chest and

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly called

to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to

In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to

strode in with a displeased expression. “What

needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it

anger. He said, “Where’s William? He

have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

said as he ran up the

are you going over just like that? Mr.

orders. What if he gets some

stopped in his

around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right.

mouth curled up,

got a way to deal with this situation!” He

I’ll break

cold malice flashed across Ronald’s

at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

trying to gauge the suitability of the

Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is too

rolling pin?” Sophia

okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

It was about the size of a forearm,

it in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and

he concealed the

door of Amelia’s room, knocked,

William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle,

he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly

pin in his right hand and fiercely struck

to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break

of the Smith family, which has a long–standing

around. He then saw Ronald walking

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely

Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely

she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration without any

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of

movements were nimble, as if she did not exert

hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the

table was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

He then saw Ronald vomit a

and quickly

tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later,

to glance at Kelly. He

to himself, “How could such a simple

male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and send

not taking action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome

and gives in to all

arrived very quickly and

about the

broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for

He just

Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced

to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the force

the

hours of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as well. Has she been taking any medication for an extended period

thought, “Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black

“Water,” she softly murmured.

had been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She

Taylor, you’re finally

water

happened to me?”

Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave

somehow, her vision went dark,

not know anything that

quickly explained to her everything that had happened

unconscious.

expression. She could not help but ask,

conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She

Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and

strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

am I so calm

is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and

have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m

Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her

father at all. He actually resorted to using public

accept is that I

why she had

was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all,

go so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will

come again, Amelia’s expression became

to have

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that

said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would

eyes. She seemed to be

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or

already

Emma, and on the other side

chose to let go of

years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of

situation applies not only to the

he has remained faithful and

Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her

it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t

Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is

world, there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

could not bring herself to act as

was unfair to

not

even though Olivia was

not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He

Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it

he opened it and found that it was

was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn

also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was an

gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it

was very concerned about

this information would not be able to

no affection to her because of the daughter

as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

that the statement lacked sufficient

to do something

out his phone

homework in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by

“He’s

home,

study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There

paid no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying,

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little

Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you,

a sweet–talking

and walked out of the

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

thought, “What’s going

left behind,

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were on 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

the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it

a moment, she said, “It’s not

had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter

it was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly.

regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very

would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

did not necessarily mean

hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very

sat steadily on

performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even

thank you,”

a silver needle stopped moving. She said

for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William,

was not

something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald did

Amelia was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to

He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

was very

in her mind. Upon

and her expression was unprecedentedly

was very clear–headed now. She had

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you.

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did

not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m very proud

bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection.

we, as mother and daughter,

a sense of 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

or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort

the intense emotions that welled up in her

Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow

say anything. She

her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each

between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this

fingers tightly

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

at this moment felt especially long. Every minute

time, Amelia grew tired of

heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,”

this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight

quickly, supporting her and stuffing

prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about Emma’s

was used at this

alright,” Olivia thought. “The

Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her

your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you can

say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

It was completed in less

gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put

was somewhat in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until

explained as she ran, “I’m

nodded and said, “Let’s

the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to

she was about to drink

was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought

thought, “It seems like

have

picked it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s

photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

information also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near

which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her

test report between

them are father and daughter” was the last

bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably

that Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see

managed to find all

There were about

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 her mind

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