Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

to herself and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it

Her grandfather

were the elder granddaughter, she would go all out

big shots would take

it

rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.”

she was escaping without saying a

their faces were

wasn’t true that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had

organized one small painting

were all recommended by the association’s

for Doris.

a large–scale

she could get to know many teachers from

the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have

have a sudden

was in a state of excitement.

Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled

the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher was

she was nothing but

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig,

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played favorites, so he only recommended

this, Gillian’s shoulders

stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair back

eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You

Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both of

and spoke up

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig on

Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip on

search.

any doubts,

entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal

out in surprise as if

Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she

line. She’s a

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously

red as

did not know if she was more

years

one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down

take in another two disciples five years later if she wanted

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing

Gillian looked more ashamed

Saul. “Enough!

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She was not very interested

of the

a

was stunned for a

you’re Doris’s

looking for Doris? She’s

stairs, and a

and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition

was mainly held to

words, the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been

phone over and gestured for Olivia to take

was all Doris’s Facebook

participation in

day and now acts like

swept across it

her face did not change,

and contempt did not hurt

character

was superficial

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her what she

was carrying a lot of things

my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be

her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After

sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time.

was not a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany

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over the notebook and

the footsteps coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking

mean a

not think

knew nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far

and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She

Doris sneered.

it over and threw it on the desk

junior high school student. What made her think she could give

afraid that

these over

up and glanced at

for some reason, Doris

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could not

had fully recovered, Olivia had

Doris was so mad that she kicked the

notebook and took it

the street and

less than two minutes, she

entered, she saw no one

anybody home?” Olivia put

this moment, a panicked voice came from the door,

was deadly pale, and she looked a

she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from

around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table

okay.” Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door.

doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly

chills all over and

it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out

the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

of the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it

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Olivia was very vigilant.

door of the small room, there was also a

happened to

happened and walked to open the door

for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s

smile on his face,

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here

Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like

slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany sitting on the

did not understand why Olivia asked

her head and gestured

are you going to do? Are you going to sell

this, she freaked

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she

Olivia gloomily. His tone was

Was he threatening her?

If the other

would never compromise if she were

pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open

police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I need

who was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on the

was covered with

damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he

it! He was

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room and trembled as she held

of Rose

was very

disciple that year, whose surname

also an exclusive interview with

admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she

because she liked the number

ground and

through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only

she received the call from Gillian. She

and sat down, drinking water and listening

the more she listened, the more confused

end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said

that true?” Gillian

think there was

the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield for no

don’t know your

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why

doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of

think you’ve thought

after all. Why would everyone

you come

Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an

breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia

to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve

what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how

I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t

not to mention he’s only a

began to ache, and her scalp went numb.

me and said I had

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I was just being polite. Do you understand

about the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?”

between her eyebrows. After a while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone

you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre

this, Rose

having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it

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 of Olivia, you had the chance to come into contact with the top

the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top

the funny thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

be more

more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give

hung up the phone

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared

making sandwiches in the

do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

It was distant

with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several

behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish

glanced at

please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

attached to this younger

up to watch her paint was

a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory,

take on the heavy burden and

since Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no

turned around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted

upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over. “What’s

scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed

street.”

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

right. It’s her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and

were classmates, but compared to Doris,

school and went home to look after her

had a better life and opened a fast

had been missing

was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been

thing for the family of three to be united after

started

this time. He

is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a

made a scene at the engagement

she were back,

making a scene at the

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to

Talia was really stupid or just pretending to

still couldn’t change the fact that he

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Marco, was here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and

He was down.

cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still

Thank god!

that Olivia was calling him for

police officer. How could his mind be

the ashamed Officer Wood

on?”

stretched out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to sell

my god! Marco

the

call

forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why

and looked toward

to the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her

walked towards the small room and saw Bettany lying

several times, but Bettany did not wake

expression darkened as he realized that something

His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up

Olivia nodded.

you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her.

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and

like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite

had an old saying that

parents must be closer than

sided with her parents

she left without doing anything and watched a young girl

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lurch had

before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in

a genius she

all of them away, and Bettany was sent to the

went to the police station to make a

asked her, “How did you find out

One of them seemed to be sitting

There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

and his colleagues looked at each other in

admire her observation. She could

Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but

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

applauded. “Oh my

could even

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

her head. She didn’t

You deduced everything just by sending a notebook

Wasn’t she good?

easy to find out. She did

at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

almost

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they had

she might cover up for

were

things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

you record?”

answered, “I was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as

her a thumbs

fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her

them go home

came home, she brought some food over to

that she had only brought some

myself. It’s for you.

looked over and saw an oil painting of the

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like

“Did you paint

smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She

fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her

her mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while

taught myself this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and

is too thick. Not good.”

directly poked

of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

did you

trembled. After a long time,

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

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

in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is

that, she left with the drawing

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Megan brought up the Fulham

even knocked out

is really pitiful to have such a

did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on

he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange

had a nagging feeling that

family should be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling

massaged her temples and the

moment,

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to her.

hotel, Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His

madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how

love with her

be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the

eyes were deep, and there was an

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as time

good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her

then?” Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend

His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked

I recognized the wrong person after I

Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

actually came

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was hypnotized in such a location and in such a

her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would she

Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll

Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that

nodded and did not think too much about it. She

the city. There were no

the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock

to the

in

against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more

into the middle of the road, trying

was ready. Ernesto leaned his

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between

was

in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in the

yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the ground

all. He could only determine where she was based on the source

low grunt, Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you a

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell chicken

Ernesto turned his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The

took out a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is

his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately

head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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 the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would personally

did Olivia call the

puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call

was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call

couldn’t understand why Olivia called the

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if

any money now. If she was

Olivia still didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t

3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were

sudden pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and round

hurt so

a bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

too painful, so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

raised her flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

exotic face, Olivia’s

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

longer felt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more shocking

at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have

drastically

He was stunned.

a while, he

announced coldly, “The hypnosis

ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief.

this world could be removed from his hypnosis

walked out, she said in a low voice, “I

you mean?” Ernesto was a

myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me

in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to recall

a

arranged would immediately appear and take her

happened, the hypnosis would

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking

would not be under Emesto’s control,

a

leaving the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two

Pets

the raver of them said an

modded le due cathon!

tward as tw quickly ran

Cullat as you want to and tren who

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow how you what

get a

ducked

was very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

Ernesto could still feel the

mind, regret was the most

had already done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was

to make herself feel

said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke me

meant to cut ties with Ernesto, which

the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do

if after tonight, they were no longer related.

suddenly felt an

wanted to say

any time to speak.

actions were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even

to his senses, the black car had

was

What a hateful girl!

feet in anger. How could there be

Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her things.

the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can

“Where are we

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the

over and

a while, Bettany came

and gestured for her to

almost midnight. It was really

had helped her in the

mustered her courage and sat

late.

nervous

be nervous. I’m here to tell

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to give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are you

speak when a few clangs came

knocking

outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend.

expression was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know

Tucker’s tone was filled

her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve

bit her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not

finished speaking, her

had the courage to admit that their biological

said calmly. “He can’t hurt

was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back

Taylor

was very smart

reason.

was Olivia’s privacy, so she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia

back in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave

car door. “Wait for me here.

painting. ‘Olivia, this

she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany

far away. When he

lady was so lucky to be favored by Miss

she might have some good

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shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella

a few calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

that, she hung up the

Taylor family

deep breath and said, “She

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She

was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

“Mother, you

that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them before

that, Stella thought

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

a

sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings

What should we do?” Stella

from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one

words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s

in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might

She raised her head and glared at Derek before stomping

too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them, you won’t earn

I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars.

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spoken like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did

seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make others

Doris again, he felt

anything. He just turned around and went

in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery.

put down her pen and looked

She

her shoes and ran

looked at Bettany’s

nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She

the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and

hand that was tearing

up and stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother.

scolded. “How can you talk to

in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want

head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have

can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all?

this point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any

grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me

looked at Bettany angrily with

her mother being

no longer hurt. She just felt

looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as humble

that, she ran

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Talia called out to her from

can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see how

couldn’t help

the depths

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll

Talia and

his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my

lowered her head and

to the bathroom and washed her

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure it

did her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years and

wanted to force her to

wiping her face, Bettany opened the

should be a piece of

guessed that it should

a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting

completely opened. Inside was not a

found it strange. Did people

the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell.

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was it a

a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line

The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and

this was actually an invitation

and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

she suspected that she was

her eyes hard and looked at

true! It was actually true!

to her by Olivia. Who exactly

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pounding so

words over and over again, feeling

thing really happen to her?

was not a

such a young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation,

not understand this competition, Bettany

running a few steps, she

Taylor family, Doris was in the process of

competition was very important to her, so she had to

over, Doris was a little surprised.

invitation letter. As she ran too quickly,

took a while for her to

look!” Her eyes were bright like the stars in

Doris was instantly stunned.

seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry in

in her eyes.

in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t

she lowered her head, she saw

Bettany’s name written

nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong,

like a good idea for her to

was a little

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

in this competition. The two

forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she

a smile, “I’m sorry. I was

and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris

the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting

tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about

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second sister?”

what’s 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 with

I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t

didn’t

You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help

Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

moved up and landed on the

that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that

painting so tightly that her

again and again, looking

of this painting far

already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

learn how to paint

that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

“Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you in

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone,

been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

and

painting Smoke in Village and traced it

another one

a little awkward and was not as good

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn,

to be inferior to Bettany. She

her head like she

not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had

face was unhappy all day

saying that

Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and sharp

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a

Ellis to the

Ellis’s departure, everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to

was

not even vent his anger. He could only bury his

was really

to the end. Olivia

agree to

he did not dare to say

were able to manipulate

Olivia, he was timid and obedient

was too

every day

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he

was afraid that Olivia would

that Andrew was her child,

Daniel beat

not bear to

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead

were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

loved the female lead, how could he

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

die in pain than make Olivia

he returned home at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately

pretending to be

not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

He poked his chubby little face with his two

poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious

He argued, “I really heard it.

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

smart child panicked for a moment,

that Daniel must have found

he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the

it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in

so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground.

moment.

picked up the iPad.

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for

you indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if

his head and said

He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll

that were exactly the same as his

of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

to make a promise with a cold

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy

was a kind of heartache

was

about how he had acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories and avoided

phone and slowly typed on Facebook

described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad under

blanket.

to discipline and that he

setup, only Olivia

posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

immediately became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the button

long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

back. She felt a little

she woke up,

already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her

actions preceded

her a moment to

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

he was afraid that Olivia would

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

Daniel

not bear to compete with her at

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost

were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear to

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

in pain

home at night, Daniel

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately

was actually pretending

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

stepped forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

less about pretending.

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

up at Daniel for a long

panicked for a moment, he would still

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to give him a surprise, but now

was feeling vexed, Daniel

went through, neither of them spoke. Only

rustle. It was like an

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on the

makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a

she must be biting her lower

bite mark on her lips, and

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the

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 her down

a while, a low and sexy voice came out

her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held their phones

and longing spread along

was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other

Ha–ha!

never

she was not tempted.

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have

as time passed, Olivia liked him more

and more pleasing to

he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding?

exactly what she liked. She was fond of

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

I still have about two hours before I

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He

cry?”

Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having

felt a little

before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t

cried, her heart immediately

Daniel smiled like a spring

from happening, Daniel even

a voice message. It would be best if he cried

in a daze and

he also hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent

and looked up at Daniel.

and reminded him, “Do you remember what

widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

you yet. I’ll punish you by not

he instantly pouted

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

and said in

Andrew was speechless.

father

cries, Olivia’s heart

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to

Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did

rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a shower and

taking a shower when she heard someone knocking

asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand.

milk.

you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for

Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to have

she nodded.

the door open and entered. He first looked around

the bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower.

was warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

even have any sexual desire

been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would wonder if he

many bad intentions in men who were sexually

in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of milk

perpetrator looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going

chin

over and pressed Olivia against

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

almost hung

She raised her chin and glared at him.

“Of

Olivia and threw

her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked

her a passionate

Hmm…

woke

eyes,

had already

could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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did not see

blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into

almost one

Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too

anyone.

she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in

dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my

Shut up!

afraid that he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and

the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and

was too loud.

Olivia throwing

of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the

the cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone. Her

Daniel acted as if he did

and Peter, “Olivia is

Peter

buried her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever

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and Daniel went to the kindergarten to

way,

was volunteering, he met a young man

29 years old. He has been married

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage

Daniel turned to look at

have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their

really have one.” She shook her

the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

what he was trying

to ask him what

just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such

around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s

his words

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer for a

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely

to figure out what

made up your mind, we can get engaged for

Engage?

took a breath of

Daniel

happy that he was lost for words

it! That was

very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He

read a lot of

proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a

was using the

goal was to engage, not to marry for

Andrew, the three of them went to

hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she

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even took the initiative to mention the engagement

need to think

only wearing a white

he

said in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

the

holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

shook his head. “This is a

it a bit of a rush? Would they

seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t

confidently.

out his phone and showed the photo to

the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the

invite a lot of

ready. Try them on and see if there’s

the rings had been customized. They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her

heart skipped

himself, “Oh no,

and said slowly, “Is this your

Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day

moved closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to

saying that, he gave Andrew a

blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because

in her arms and shook him. Her tone was

his face. “Then would

her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

just agreed, he announced the engagement

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Twitter: Dear Princess,

this Twitter and posted at the same

instantly, This tweet

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over

top of the

major news outlet

found in the financial column, entertainment column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going

the blink of an eye, the richest man was

netizens were

too sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

is Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard of

I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan

a link

were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

such a young

made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr.

blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists

arguing

controlled the s,

intense, and there was nothing too

want to see

Hence…

group will pay the bill for

of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those who

Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000

netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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netizens on the Internet were

got countless phone

to parties, hoping

bent. He lowered his gaze and

as if nothing

a particular message, Daniel’s

looked

top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he

asked in

Olivia nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

youth. He used to spend

was busy with work,

several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in

had become unfamiliar

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a glance who

they could tell from

quickly hastened to approach and

Miss, please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you have

halt, his gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at the

neck was stuck. He instantly lost

moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and two

member glanced over from the

appeared at

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler

of them had always worked

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m

Vivian also came over.

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not assertive. Instead, she exuded a

to her, and women felt no envy in her

approached the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia

identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor,

called

eyebrows and

“No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel. “Let’s go

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the way. “Mr.

causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to a

room.

turn back to pick

to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in

followed the waitress to

was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as

said she was going to get a

rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

out of the

identical hallways on either side, Olivia

place looked too similar. It was easy

out her phone and planned to

a red wine

suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward.

pushed her into an unfamiliar

for the delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like

Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a

scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour the

men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia

him a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified,

could reply, the middle–aged man

she’s a guest. Young lady, you’re playing

server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions

the private room were dim, and people’s faces were

The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a little

was clearly

say it for the last

“Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even

spoke, he was

nonchalant, but there was a hint

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the

directed at the occupants of the private room. All of

of glass, and so

instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

and the sudden burst of

of the timid ones even

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

tone icy. “I told you,

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight to

locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned

supervisor shivered and

deepened, and her expression grew

people. She picked up a chair and slammed

Bam!

Crash!

glass door

hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass on the

her, a group of people

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After Olivia left.

opened

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing

face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament

with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was

glanced over indifferently and did not say

thud and stammered for mercy.

tone remained gentle, making 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, as if he had

the

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he

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, there were also rooms

would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter one

every private room had its own

no one specially led the way, it

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

other, how did Olivia end up

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling

as if

of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal

cards on the table and beckoned to

next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully

was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down

a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t

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two men sitting across from her

Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need

people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

He took a

tradition.” Sarah pressed her palm firmly on

a dilemma, not knowing if he

  1. up.

at Sarah and

stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity

and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was

of poker cards, she insisted on playing

could

shouted and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat

Daniel also looked over.

remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

chill

still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

she threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern

opposite Sarah with

seemed to

remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas,

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected

sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with you

joke. However, it came true. They had really

waiter who dealt the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose

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Billionaires Missing Darling

others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective

five rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This

card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said

at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me

she could finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It

giggled. “That’s

are you also very curious?

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read

wanted to provoke

moment,

casual and

just a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a

“Winona

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How could

Sarah banged the

and her tone

lost control

down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t

you

realize

away in anger. But in the end, she managed to control

present Daniel was no

parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him in

she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake

that Winona was treated

that time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led the

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he

credit was now taken by Olivia.

that such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

was filled

and left with wounds

had matured and learned how

he showered Olivia with all his love

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense

and she had been childhood friends, sharing

that, they

when they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been

already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a

and grace from the altar to join the cluster

Daniel had

couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to

cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was

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D

as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would

the result far exceeded

successfully made

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly

still held onto the hope that Daniel could have

bad habits, and Winona had

matters; he simply relished having a

He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt

up. They separated from

Winona’s departure, Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to

he came back, he became a

of his family’s business, Daniel went on

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person in

was motivated by

a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not

thought that he had

he must be

surprise, he was getting engaged to another

clenched her teeth

tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil the atmosphere

head

she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please pardon

a glass of red wine

and coughed a few times

he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared

she stood up and made way for Daniel to

he realized that Daniel did

and looked over

poked his head

not get up

Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice.

react for a

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her

and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and

she didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled

the cliff

and devoted all her

she and Gillian

begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her original

masquerade was on

to change first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue

distinction was the

Emily brought Olivia

a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first.

eyes and

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new and

went to the changing room to

you been to 2046

said calmly, “It’s my first time here

with Sarah and silently mouthed

even visited

rich man and woman

Olivia’s first

front of the mirror

were

that Daniel got a bad

far inferior to

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out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back

wanted to say something

her gaze landed on Olivia, she

a cliché dress so beautifully?” she

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were all cut

the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to

a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it,

had carefully chosen this set for

cut, and every decoration

on a person than a

see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she

room, did not hear the

words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then

at herself in the mirror, Sarah

tailored by a master,

was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure

Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia,

bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her

determined to crush her

Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

her

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding

soon as they met, Sarah was

face was ashen as

pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m

next. However,

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else.

lowered

tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone

to provoke Olivia so that she

all, it wouldn’t be good if word got

and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this?

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at

Sarah said directly, “This dress

little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one.

really like this dress?” Olivia

very much.” It was rare for her to soften her

stunning in this dress, so Sarah

want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

slightly. “But I’ve already worn

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

make Sarah like this dress so

end, there was no

already nodded.

other and saw the surprise in

expect Olivia to be so easy

into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover

over and retracted her gaze, not taking

sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see

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inside.

took a few glances before

handed the clothes

said calmly, “Go change into

the clothes to the

want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she

looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a

off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then,

putting everything on, she looked

in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her

went numb

is

was so ugly that she

in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought to

she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment

slender arm reached over

a whoosh, the curtain of the

exposed in

to take a

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

leg on her left

as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a good

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and

moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue

elegant and beautiful in it. It

was at this point that

done it on purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

heart was completely ignited and her temper was

it was about to burst out, she restrained

took a deep breath to calm

surprised and looked at

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger on

must be something fishy going

over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be

you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

the mask and the three

dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor,

said, “Let’s walk further and

nodded and walked slowly by

people at the ball. In just a blink of an eye,

masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of

about a dozen couples dancing on the

there were gradually people who could not keep up and had to walk

a man and

away from the center. Everyone was wearing the

the couple in the

man stood tall and

Her half–length hair was tied into a

looked like a

the surrounding

She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match made

heaven.”

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Missing Da

so compatible

agree?” someone said,

expect someone to talk to

you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in

Are they compatible?

did not

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be

up and wanted to walk towards the

reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

stopped Olivia in her

look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took

revealed a beautiful and

trace of surprise

smiled

a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of

turned around and

that he was looking

instantly melted and was filled with

Olivia. He took her hand and introduced

Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is

right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s

nodded and glanced at Winona’s

felt a little

gaze, Winona

was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are

with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a little

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered

extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since

eyes flashed with

continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze

her eyes.

around for so long, everyone was

second floor, and Michael

went

went to

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door of the

today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona

Emily and

felt

did not have much of a reaction. She just touched

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked

away the pancake and asked,

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting at

reaction do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very

Sarah was stunned.

continued. “The same height, the same hair length,

look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one for the

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you

patted Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

Olivia still stood in the

had believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came

this on purpose

was so

was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her

were some things that couldn’t be

Daniel like

came so quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was

did he like about

had only known each other for a short period of

he so sure

and felt her thoughts running ruckus

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that she shouldn’t doubt

the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no effort to

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion

it possible for Olivia to place her

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by

She had always been fond of

spicier the food was, the more satisfying

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed

with

it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side,

never eats spicy

and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

tightened her grip on

didn’t know that Daniel

don’t even

knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry and threw his fork away

at the corner of her mouth. Her

eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would

then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is

of them

about their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to

familiar with each other,

only she had met

and intended to move the spicy dishes away

he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy

that he was muddle–headed and

ordered by him at all, but

still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

at Olivia.

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and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

come back, Olivia would really be

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and

What a silly girl.

definitely be angry and throw a temper

head, unable to bear

mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish.

she spoke, she placed her plate in front

meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

she slammed her forks on

could speak,

had already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled

slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

especially Michael, whose

was he doing? Daniel was actually

her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start

and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me very

to

actions to show that he was not familiar with

could not help

He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy

stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a

quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him,

put down his

him eat it, he would

a sip

everyone, “I’m

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the dining

eyes

eyes were

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate

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It was impressive!

and then at Olivia. He was as

had interacted more with Daniel

Daniel did not eat spicy food

Daniel could

of Olivia, he finished half

maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away from the

hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order to

have been angry at her for leaving without

but he

couldn’t help but

must

her deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the

someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a

walked along the corridor and finally found him by

Olivia was about to speak when

were red, as though he

eat spice at all.

she realized this, Olivia

eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat

When he saw Olivia, he seemed to

shook his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you

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Olivia’s shoulder and

like a kitten tickling

She thought

suddenly

to develop his career, while the other

her, he understood what was

that she had stopped, he

sharp eyes

puppy wagging its tail at

head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with

When she saw this,

your stomach hurt?” She

stomach

his head.

raised an

where did

sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed.

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has

forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone,

could not stand Olivia speaking in such a

felt

lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through

against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

down at the black watch on

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seen Daniel

feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about

He turned his head

not react.

felt a

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he still found

took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

rooted to the ground and still did not

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened and

fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia,

go. Don’t leave

suppressed

too drastic. It

raised her hand and patted his handsome

though he had woken up

stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to

force. There was an urge in him

me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold

seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart

back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to get

Daniel was

her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that

our relationship ended. We haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

he would definitely teach

dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the

her.

too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might

kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear

something that would hurt

about Winona, he talked about

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head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He

her grandmother is really a kind and

a child without a home

in the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven

on him and they

him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference

biological parents thought

Sullivan family would be handed over to his

didn’t like to go home, so he went to the Anderson

and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people

Daniel to

saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you,

hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that

must not do as they

and

in by what he

moment, she

worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as I

immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you

did he

was a

“What I mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious

that will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a

had given him so much face that he bullied

publicized engagement event trending on

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a good understanding

a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

grand engagement, and that was to capture her

she had returned from

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her

put on a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared.

already made up her mind to endure everything and do her best

had gone too

with another woman and hadn’t returned for

indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that her patience had

her in this way again, she

longer, so

after her. “Winona,

were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and

she left with swaying

see Winona’s departing figure. She looked

her feet in frustration. Daniel had

was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with

realized that he was using Olivia to force Winona

and forced Winona to return to

a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

love, but they always

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah

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quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked

he was quite puzzled and asked, “Where’s

He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day he

are you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar,

just like Winona and then intentionally gets

it, but Sarah was sure

seen any women around Daniel, and

be doing it intentionally to

silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma

health had completely

day by day, lacking in energy, and spending

brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none

common advice was for Amelia to relax

suffering from sadness and depression, so

not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t

the servants to keep an eye

times

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing

born to defy her parents and everyone

her eyes were red and

excessive agitation,

woke

had looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against Amelia’s

gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were

Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to

should we do then?” Cathy

the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his current

pocket, he tugged

looked frustrated, but his

the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie.

fell into silence as soon

Cathy, who was most

trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve

glanced at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my

turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

at

sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

the entire Taylor family’s burdens

also had to take care of his erratic father, and

demanded him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few

look for her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother,

clear–minded and had

Amelia were

actually do anything. At most, he just stood

side was his parents, and the other

that these

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

mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my

of this, William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

getting Maddie’s phone,

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew

didn’t think too much and answered the

she picked it up, she

her eyebrows slightly with a hint of

person

reached this point, there was

there was nothing important, he would have never called

why did

leaving her right hand

was not

tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you

window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may

“Yeah,” she replied.

day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a

middle 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

Andrew was stunned. He clapped his hands

and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in

Olivia drew for

returned to her senses and

William’s intention

that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to favor

although Amelia’s actions were a

had its own length, let alone a child who

interaction and exchange of

He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear

Taylor, since 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 child by her side more.

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed her for being

rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not love her

her biological mother was

could not see the difference between good and

fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to

what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What right does she have

have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to

to me, so she could make the

even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find

arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because

Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every

understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor

birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine

you who went all out and told me that human

would not

let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base

want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them to forgive

her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no

They were like sharp blades that

his heart

to

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

end, he hardened

how do you think the favor should be

you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made

William’s voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and

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one, “Emma has already paid the price for hurting

words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s

the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at

Olivia was silent.

tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story.

she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to give birth

crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately

you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy for

and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you can’t deny the

you for five years,” William

force you. You can decide for yourself if

William hung up the

with Amelia Taylor for several months

Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms,

flowers

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

who had never come into contact with the Smith

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an

skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

all left s

There’s really a medical

you all seen the news?”

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the

Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

“Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical

television dramas

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the phone and a hint of guilt

said he

to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had

were still many people who knew about

her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the

questionable character and may not have wanted

family not long ago, which was renowned

and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a

the Taylor family and did not care about

Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

ending the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a

and sat beside

heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

felt a sour and bitter

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were

afraid at all, no matter how grievous

thought of Olivia suffering

but he

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder

forever.” Andrew ran over

looked up with

forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with

over and brought Andrew upstairs

she must

I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are

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looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover

was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family

grabbed Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I

to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good for your

“What about you? Do

and said firmly, “I will always stand by

I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only

source and not

smart since she was young.

ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them,

her about her humanity

person who could be persuaded but not

respectfully, she might be more likely

the method she hated

who could be threatened. She had her own

or not, she had her

one could threaten

the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in her clear

was a good opportunity and time for

calls and passed down

all over the world set off for the Hushe

same time, news began to spread

to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic

to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

like flowers blooming after

just a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an

about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

all left

god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

seen

team from Bruce Hospital in

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is so

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

you dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have

television

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became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently

family hospital was just

skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with

thought that Isaac Smith was

on Twitter were filled with

only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited!

stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a

not that they’re not good at medicine, but

second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and treats ordinary

respectable old

heart attack and turned into a vegetative

Doctor Smith will wake

Smith wakes

Isaac

scrolled through the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

very worried

as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some

arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t

on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her

Olivia nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She

person, Olivia nearly dropped her

composure.

is it

you, Olivia?” The charming girl went

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you so much. I miss

was filled with

“Aren’t you in school? Why

transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and

a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike

she enter the

identity was very

been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly after

wife of this couple had a good character,

for what happened next, Olivia

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a

for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see

was only eight years old, but she already had

did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to

too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

The little girl was sitting

that the little girl was not injured,

she saw the man lying on

she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best psychiatrists

after such a big incident, so she sent her to the

that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency

still

had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a

disadvantageous for subsequent

but her body was already filled with a sense of

was Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her

girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning

Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills,

forever.

Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness.

an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I

for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

independent. No one could

the name of being

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry,

would be able

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family, along with William, was

been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery,

was in

knew that in less than three days, Olivia would definitely

upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William,

was waiting for Olivia to

around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help but

at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did

this opportunity to

a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands,

too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would

that Olivia actually

total of ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same

Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his

and turned to

a page and handed it to William. “Take a

When he received

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were trembling.

This…”

was calm. “There’s already a medical

his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this

finish

to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two at

Cathy said with a serious

figure out.

from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still

medical skill really that amazing? Can she

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asked.

himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really save

an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to

was stunned for a moment

her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite

Maddie called out,

Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time.

teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was

might still

before she could speak,

hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily.

steps from the slap

head. She just lowered her

and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened

Amelia, he

care of his mother. She had no personal life, no

mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

manager of the Taylor family, especially for

“Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

“I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t

tone made William

grandmother was so harsh on his youngest

of this have to do with

up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on

It was Maddie’s hand.

patted William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone

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use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

you were

everyone looked down on

of using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

could someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s

tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance

even look at Cathy

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from Layfield to

arms on the table. She

that he

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her

did not say

Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on

came to

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much

treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without

leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something.

and Gillian were young, there were two people responsible for taking care of

was a

own daughters. She was very

them. Most of the time, it was

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes

different. She was very young and lively.

to Zelen when

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without

this person as

Blake was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a long orchid

rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up

about Zelen? Who

so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

Blake was

did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of

the table and asked in

many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of

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Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s going

After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left,

Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was

a low voice, “I hate it when

stopped massaging for

opened her eyes and

He lowered his head and

My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear.

family was, and where my home was, I completely

a five–year–old child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over

re

Speaking of this, t

I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

the funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old

was amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

you so sure that you

After the accident, it was easy for a

course.” Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the

Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that

head.

too?” This time,

nodded. “I studied a few

After a while, he said, “You learned it just like

that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him look

knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her

was at

country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to Olivia.

was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister

She no longer had anything to do with the Taylor

about the Taylor

Taylor.” William’s

the study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance.

.

the Taylor family herself. It was time to find

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Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on the

great. I’ll pick you

while, Sophia realized that Olivia

her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some

Olivia couldn’t

to Cathy’s room and told

happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could

saw that Sophia was not

I’m not sure

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about

and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and

going on?”

said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

matter what, they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times,

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 an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She

her down and

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re

probed, “Then, are we still going to let

Amelia, and she has

Olivia came with Kelly.

the back of her beautiful head, and she

nimble and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it

not help but

was shockingly

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without a

lowered her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst

at her palm and warned herself that now was not

time. She had to wait until the day she became

she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to

seemed to have thought of something, and a

and Cathy were already waiting in the living

in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

actions. He was surprised that she ignored

embarrassed and his

Olivia

also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

that young people were too

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant.

was still young, so she was probably bragging

skills were good, and she was proud of it, her

there was the Sullivan

the man doted on her. When a better

Olivia would be the most

day, Olivia

butler to help him take the

did not care about these things

the day that Olivia went down and

care,

for Olivia. Cathy

said, “Stop

walking and continued

it anymore and

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

of the stairs. She turned her head and looked down

had to raise her

It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me

and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with a

replied, “It’s good for

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense.

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had

argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

at ease with Olivia

her head

She did not

“It’s fine if

Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her

in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble

and was

walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless

was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy wants me to treat

want

begged for a long time. It was only then

rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the

decided not to speak the words she had in mind.

took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle into Amelia’s

heart skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a

were really too long. They were twice

thought to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting

he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look

could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her

pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

he spoke, he carried Cathy to the

Cathy knocked on the door, it

not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia

in her

Cathy back to her room,

Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please

family’s home. Sophia immediately

he strode in with a

is longer than

“Where’s William? He just

Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

as he ran

Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely

if he gets some servants to restrain

in his

right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I

the corners of Ronald’s mouth

“I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can

acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands

hint of cold malice flashed across

at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention,

said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break

a rolling pin?” Sophia

his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

a rolling pin. It was about the size

his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded,

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin in his

to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

and enjoined

he nodded. “I’ll go

he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he

in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s

You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break

the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off

turned around. He then saw Ronald

a wooden

them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her

that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked

Her movements were nimble, as if she

seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward

but it was smashed

for a moment. He then saw Ronald

and quickly

was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple

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

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.

to all

arrived very quickly and

William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

his ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did

He just

hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively

girl said two broken

the

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 of

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was

“Water,” she softly murmured.

watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately

finally

down half a glass of water before she

me?” she

of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her,

somehow, her vision went dark, and

did not know anything that

everything that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that

lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally

mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even somewhat

lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

am I so

can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia so

and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like

causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s

He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and

for me to accept is

covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty

so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

abnormal as she

her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have

or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could not

Olivia either. After

closed her eyes. She seemed

eyes again, her eyes no

had already made a

one side were Samuel and Emma, and on

let go

bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something

wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed

mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate

thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have

then there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my

be

my condition.

to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship

unfair

not

though Olivia

merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his

sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately.

that it was filled

as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the

many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out

be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside

initially languid gaze suddenly became profound

very

would not

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made one feel

as a spring breeze in March as he

that the statement lacked

decided to do

took out his phone and

in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was

thought, “He’s in the

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he

at him.

no attention to his father. Instead,

Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you finished your

all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said,

a

him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go paint

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

thought, “What’s going

left behind,

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sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the truth?”

the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

said, “It’s not necessarily

Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not

patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really

was because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the

Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not seem

sat steadily on the

therapy on

Taylor, thank

was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She

needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I

not

something that could not be easily controlled, just like what

in her attitude. She said, “William, you

Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more than anything

“Got it,” Amelia said.

who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it

said. Her voice was

had a thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing

and her expression was unprecedentedly

now. She had never

years.

you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did

you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart.

off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there

she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what,

voice carried 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 flaws, but she is still my daughter.

spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a

welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to

my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold winter

She just

saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in

Samuel and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer

fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in

her fingers

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but

moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of

which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you

body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight

supporting her and stuffing

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and

used at

“The preparation doesn’t go

Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine

you

She just held the

It was completed in less than

Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver needles and

head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until

rushed down from upstairs and explained as

and said,

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,”

of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to

lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a

“What’s this?” she thought.

for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

thought, “It seems like she brought

must have

it. Unexpectedly, the

was a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia

Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known

there was a paternity test report between Samuel and

them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s how

little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably

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

find all

were about

single one of them was

comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly clicked

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