Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

with those big shots? If her medical

shot.

up to others? Isn’t it good

Her grandfather was a

would go all out to study medicine and become

would take the

great it would

of rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

become

left as if she was escaping

their faces were

high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given

organized

recommended by the association’s

for Doris.

a large–scale competition, it had

could get to know many teachers from the Painting

the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success in her

have a

a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs

other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she

Ernesto was back.

didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people from

of her mouth curled up

know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher

Association

teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of

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so he only recommended Olivia to

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders

time. It still stung her

Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters.

is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm

and spoke up

have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and

Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had

search.

any doubts, he would start searching

full name, and

Husheni was

family’s lineal

suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

red as if it

she did not know if she was more surprised or

years

disciple? It was

another two disciples

side, angrily accusing Rose

said, Gillian looked more ashamed on her

stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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was listening for fun. She was not very interested

of the gossip came

a

a second when she saw

evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany,

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris?

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed across her

herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for

The painting competition?

for a second. How did

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was

mainly held to

point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s

explained,

Facebook status?

these two words, she immediately realized she had been

and gestured for

was all

participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who

gaze swept

on her face did not change, but her understanding

of mockery and contempt did not

could tell the character of the

was superficial and

and

carrying a lot of things in

years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to

Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have recalled Doris’s

face. “Doris probably doesn’t have

warm–hearted person. When she

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the

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re

it mean

did not think

could

you this.

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without even flipping through

junior high school student. What made her

was afraid that Bettany

over again.” Doris

looked up and

but for some reason, Doris felt an

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

could not speak a single

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with the

hell!” Doris was so mad

came down with the notebook and took it back

across the street and very

less than two minutes, she

she entered, she saw no one in

home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out

pale, and she looked a

saw Olivia, she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family

Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at

her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else,

the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs.

had chills all over and

It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out

entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off.

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Olivia was very vigilant.

was also a broken piece of porcelain. She

happened

happened and

for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had

had a smile on his

lady, you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see

and even walked to Tucker’s side,

the shadow at the door of the small room

ground?” Tucker did not understand

and gestured for

said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to

a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke

would never compromise if she

pay attention to Tucker. She

street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family

witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them

counter was covered with tempered

punched the counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in

it! He was so

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herself in the room and trembled as she held her

Rose on Wikipedia again and

was very

disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and sixth

exclusive

in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

because she liked

on the ground and

Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that an

received the call from Gillian. She

sofa and sat down, drinking

more she listened, the more

could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that

that true?”

think there was any

Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose

know your

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did

connections, and people from all walks of life would

think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

did you come to

truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then.

me tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in

she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down.

happened back then. It had

thinking for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in

not to mention

numb. It took her quite a while to chill

you’ve praised me and said I

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being

by grading them for me every

rubbed between her eyebrows. After a while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you.

to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again?

of this, Rose

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took

effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe

person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no

was that instead of being grateful

be more

I’ll give you

that, she hung

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the

sandwiches in the morning

had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

painting the countryside at sunset. It was

was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get

pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish

up and glanced at

It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with

did not feel attached to this younger

up to watch her paint was

been a responsible person. Even if

heavy burden and think for her parents,

Olivia had no intention of

around

word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She

down from upstairs and heard a

looked over.

she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and

street.”

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came over and

spat out a mouthful of almonds and

was the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

high school and went home to look

life and opened a fast food restaurant on

had been missing

earn a living. But he had been

the family of three to

started

good when he returned this time. He wanted

he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

a scene at the engagement ceremony,

long after she were back, Tucker chased after her to her

were making a scene at

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who

one knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending

so what? It still couldn’t change the

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these

rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat

He was down.

crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How

Officer Wood rushed

going on?”

stretched out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked

god!

the biological parents

call to

Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we sell

was swayed and

the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later

the small room and saw Bettany

hard several times, but Bettany did not

darkened as he

at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When

nodded. “I

a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side,

“Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called

did had its

an old saying that relatives were

with her parents must be closer than

her parents

watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not

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the lurch had

she got the evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous

a genius she

and

to the police station to make

“How did you find

saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

and his colleagues looked

help but admire her observation. She could have seen all those

“What made you think Tucker Fulham and

as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany

my god, that’s

even become a

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read

shook her head. She didn’t seem to

deduced everything just

Wasn’t she good?

out. She did not think it was such a

at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

he almost forgot about

guess should be the fact,

might

were her parents by

“You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him

She was so well–prepared!

did you

afraid they would make a false countercharge, so

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents

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her.

any harmful consequences, and they were her parents,

let them go home and settle it

brought some food

little embarrassed that she had only

this myself. It’s for you.

looked over and saw an oil painting of the

the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It

“Did you paint

painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said

When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed

But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while

cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting

previous gloominess and unhappiness. She

thick. Not good.” Doris

in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of the

the Virgin Mary was

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

“Why did you push

time, she said, “You destroyed my

was disdainful.

and said impatiently,

want me to on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her

arms.

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left with the

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Megan brought

is really ruthless. She even

pitiful to

turned to Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded.

normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she

in other people’s business in

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in her

had a nagging feeling that something was

would they despise her for meddling in

and the suspicion

moment,

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted to

her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have you thought it

I’ll hypnotize her

fallen in love with her

be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention

eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as time

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 and make

curious. He could not have gone through so much

flirtatious face

I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her

this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling with

Gillian was silent.

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she was hypnotized in such a location and in

she liked treated her

Gillian nodded. “Alright,

asked her to take the small road to

think too much about it. She walked toward

the city. There were no street

It was only nine o’clock

walked to

stopped in

the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

middle of the road, trying to

too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light

it was

walked in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation

two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are

all. He could only determine where she was based on the source

low grunt, Ernesto said weakly,

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I

a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it

could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to the

his head

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the

Olivia call

do you have to call

Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and

couldn’t understand why Olivia called the

What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same

would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the

any money now. If she

up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t

and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were

a sudden pounce would

And yet…

he could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a

it hurt so

struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with both

and

she saw the exotic

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

no longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even

stared at him and said coldly. “Ernesto,

expression changed drastically when

He was stunned.

while, he said, “You’re

hypnosis has been removed,

the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed it

she said in a low voice,

mean?” Ernesto was a little

she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone

the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long

set a time limit

was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her

hypnosis would

pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

would not be under Emesto’s control,

a national

the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

minutes two ghost–like figures immediately

Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of them said an

due

ran

you going to see Cullat as you want to

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how you what chankung

get a

ducked

on her face, blurring her facial

still feel the coldness

was

She had already hurt others. What was

just to make herself feel at

hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we

not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you

with Ernesto, which

in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t

they were no longer related. They were complete

He suddenly felt an indescribable

to

time to speak. She got into the car and closed the

cold and heartless.

Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already

was left was a

What a hateful girl!

feet in anger. How could there be such a

and if she wanted to go back to the

colder than the night wind. “There’s no

“Where are we going

at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the

It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a

over and

a while,

door and gestured for her to come

Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It

how Olivia had

courage and sat

late. What’s the matter?”

was a little nervous

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving

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give me

surprised. “Where are

was about to speak when a few clangs

knocking on the

his lips and looked past Bettany to

and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t

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

Tucker’s tone

her hand to chase him away and apologized

lower lip and looked

during this period of time… be careful. My father is not

as she finished speaking, her face

everyone had the courage to admit that their

said calmly.

was still worried, Olivia

heaved a sigh of relief and then was

phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family

little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that

reason.

ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again

leave it to fate. We will meet

Bettany opened the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be

spoke, she got out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t

and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was

he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

this young lady was so lucky to be favored by Miss

future, she might have some

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people in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the

panicked. “What should we do?

time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came

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

she hung up the

the Taylor family

his voice. He took a deep breath and

dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much.

this period of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as

was already good enough that Olivia

that, Stella thought of

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still

was a

there were a total of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the

Stella was so anxious

like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the

the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so

Doris’s painting. We might as

her head and

anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be

a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting

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she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even

attitude and did not think

during this period of time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not

faced Doris again, he

turned around and went upstairs to

suddenly received a call from

down her pen and looked happy. “It

She

shoes and ran

looked at

this, Talia was extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a

Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The

hand that was tearing the

cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push

“How can you talk to your father

her head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m

you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family

should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why

voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder

he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach

hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time

grew impatient.

sneered. “Don’t force me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me,

at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to your

to her mother

hurt.

raised her hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a

she ran

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out to her from

how long she can hold on. A girl

couldn’t help but

the

said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too

Talia and suddenly

raised his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart the

her head and

washed her face with cold water to calm

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure it

did her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years

even wanted to

wiping her face, Bettany opened

It should be a piece of paper or a

that it should be

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a

package had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but

strange. Did people still write

it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like an

What exactly was it?

more confused.

thin golden paper shell and

was a

more she looked, the heavier

an invitation to the Painting

went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost

moment, she suspected that she was in a

eyes hard and

It was actually true!

to her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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so

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was

thing really

not

already taken on the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

the invitation, she had to give

this competition, Bettany planned to ask

with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went

Doris was in the

very important to her, so she had to give it

a little surprised. “Why are you

she ran too quickly, she could not catch

while for

bright like the stars in the

Doris was instantly stunned.

It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint

in her eyes.

participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed

was joking. However, when she

Bettany’s

dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff

not seem like a good idea for her to come

was a little

she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze

thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion

that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would

I’m fine.” Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t mean anything

carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind, she

letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a

and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia Taylor?

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second sister?”

at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually,

say for sure. Actually, I don’t know

didn’t continue

the painting she brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as

Doris would

But…

up and landed on the invitation

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 Bettany had already finished painting

the painting so tightly that her knuckles turned

it again and again, looking at the painting

and color of this painting far

her enough. She

How did that happen?

learn how to paint before?

a deep blow and could not muster any energy

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll

with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look

a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

comforted her and bade farewell to

left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village and traced

another one

a little awkward and was not as good as

the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it

to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

shook her head like she

was like a resentful husband who

unhappy

been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had

Daniel could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain

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warm exterior of Ellis,

Ellis to

office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to

the CEO’s office was as

even vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration in his

was really sad,

Olivia’s plan to be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia

he did not dare to say

CEOs were able to

front of Olivia, he

was

Daniel returned home every day

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that

with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he

afraid that Olivia would snatch

was her child, she would definitely fight with him

could Daniel

not bear to compete

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

really loved the female lead, how could he bear

snatching Andrew from her, even if

die in pain

night, Daniel went

When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay

actually pretending

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard

poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look

Daniel for a long

a smart child panicked for a moment,

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket

had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the

a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it

didn’t break when it fell to

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played

head and said

satisfied with his son’s

burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from now

beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When

pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

Andrew 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 and

was a kind of heartache

was too

acted like a father and a mother for

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her memories

his phone and

he found Andrew playing

blanket.

and that he was tired because he had to

Olivia could see

posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

began to tremble and

he finally dialed Olivia’s

She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples again

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still

Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she

actions preceded

took her a moment

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that

they got married, he would slowly tell her that

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

that Andrew was her

Daniel

not bear to compete with her at

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch

until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child

dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did

really loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

rather die in pain

at night,

the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay

was actually pretending to

did he fall asleep? I

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with his

his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard

fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t

don’t believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long

a moment, he

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to give him a

as she was

of them

was like an

could almost imagine the color

on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that sucked

must be

on her lips, and the numbness could

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself.

a while, a low and sexy voice came out of his

She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held their phones in

longing spread

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never

first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him at

passed, Olivia liked him more

found Daniel more and more pleasing to the

good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a

Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

ten o’clock at night now. I

his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed

did he cry?” Olivia

she heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

felt a little

tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t

had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was so

Daniel

to send Olivia a voice message. It would be

daze and his mind

he woke up in the morning, so he obediently

looked up at Daniel. “I can’t

you remember what you did

eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you

punished you yet. I’ll punish you

then he instantly pouted and

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

enough.” Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried so

Andrew was speechless.

father

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

the Sullivan family to

the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only

two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together,

room.

journey, she was really tired and prepared to take

a shower when she

her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I brought

milk.

her lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not

Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

she nodded. “Then come

open and entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on

the bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he

After all, he had been holding it in for

many bad intentions in

came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of

her innocently. “What should we do? The

beautiful chin and

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung

defeat. She raised her

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

up Olivia

sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react,

her a passionate

Hmm…

Olivia woke up

her eyes, it was

had already

her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all your

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not

blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was

was almost one

and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

up so late? She quietly went downstairs,

Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in the

to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went

slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and

loud. Tyson and Peter

happened to see Olivia throwing herself at

and raised their thumbs at the

Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone.

but Daniel acted as if he did not notice

and Peter, “Olivia is

and Peter nodded in

buried her head in Daniel’s

so embarrassing. They

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and Daniel went to the

way,

time ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the same

old. He has been married

married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage back

Daniel turned to look at

an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It

really have one.” She

Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind of

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was

about to ask him what

his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married

turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in

unsure of what

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely thought

she hesitated, trying to figure out what to

haven’t made up your mind, we

Engage?

took a breath of

nodded at Daniel

was lost for words for

made it!

was a very sophisticated person. He understood humans

read a lot of

the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the first proposal

using the exact

to engage, not to marry

up Andrew, the three of them went to

she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she

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took the initiative to mention

think we need to

and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs

he

deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

fingertips on the table and said, “September

fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

his head. “This is a good

but wasn’t it a bit of a rush?

There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes,

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve

out his phone and showed the photo

at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s

invite a lot of

ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

had been customized. They would be

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia looking

heart skipped a

“Oh no,

looked up and said slowly, “Is

just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had

moved closer to Olivia and whispered, “I

he gave Andrew

arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is

are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

“Then would you like

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the world the

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

This tweet

engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over the

was at the top

major news outlet

found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on.

the

netizens were in an

can he get engaged before I even grow

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

a link

clicked on it were all shocked by Olivia’s

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must

Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest

Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior

netizens were arguing

public relations team had controlled the s, so the

intense, and there was

like it. He did not want to see

Hence…

official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100

department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky

Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who

subsidiaries posted on

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet were in an

got countless

parties, hoping to

his long legs bent. He lowered

nothing in the

reached a particular

slowly looked over.

of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has

in a questioning

lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with his old

busy with work,

visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more,

had become

staff were all well–trained, and

a glance who

tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were not

and extend a

follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first

came to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff. “You don’t

as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his

door was suddenly knocked open and two

from the

two managers actually appeared at the same

were two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler

always worked separately

appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan,

Vivian also came over.

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not assertive. Instead, she exuded

drawn to her, and women felt no envy in her

addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan, how are

she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

she called her

her eyebrows and looked

high–class club. Her EQ is high.”

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor.

her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make

a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He

room.

turn back to pick up

dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

she followed the waitress to the

shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as soon

waitress said she was going to get a wet towel, but she never

remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and

came out of

on either side, Olivia

similar. It was

took out her phone and planned

her handbag, a red wine bottle was

be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here?

her into

bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying,

introduction, he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake.

no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received?

the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and

him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

supervisor could reply, the

a guest. Young lady, you’re

of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around

Olivia from several directions as they walked

were dim, and people’s faces were barely

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip,

clearly

spoke again. “I’ll say it for the last

The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving.

spoke, he was about

there was a hint of red at the corner

It was scarlet red.

step to the side

of the private room. All of a

made of glass, and so were the wine

bottle instantly shattered,

and the sudden burst of glass

timid ones even

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the wrong

she ignored the shocked crowd and

couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to the supervisor. “Open the

shivered and

frown deepened, and her expression

people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

glass door

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards

of people

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened

crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt.

not be seen clearly, but her temperament

When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened.

indifferently and

waiter was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy.

remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if

“Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he

to 8888,

the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to

private room had its own

specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to Room

was noisy as if people inside were playing

appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost

the table and

to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully

to stand up,

and fair palm pressed down

Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t

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her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged, “Ms. Taylor,

her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going

chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

took a piece of candy and threw it

palm firmly on the

in a dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

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Michael glared at Sarah and

“Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

was unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would

poker cards, she insisted on

could skip their round with

over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh my,

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

a chill down her spine

still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play

to

and he could discern the identity of

opposite Sarah with one hand

to

She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years

Olivia had always won.

three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly.

sad. He said, “I

However, it came true. They had really never

game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have

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Billionaires Missing Darling

for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far.

five rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah

shook the ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?”

Sarah clenched the cards in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas,

her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan

“That’s

you also very curious? Do you want

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent,

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment,

voice was casual

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a

“Winona

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too far. How could he pretend

that, Sarah banged the

was gloomy and

so angry that she lost control of her emotions for

her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

away in anger. But in the end,

was no

with great respect,

though she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a

felt that Winona was

privileged youth, seemingly

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he has

was now taken by

thought that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

was filled

all over and left

matured and learned how to care for

he showered Olivia with all

on the matter, the deeper her sense of

friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments

they attended

a wealthy young lady

affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged

a reputation in the realm of oil painting at

beauty, nobility, and grace from the

Daniel had fervently

feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

was the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the Sullivan family

family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing at his

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insisting that

result far exceeded

made it. He successfully made

was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have

habits,

he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan family’s

many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained

and Winona broke up. They separated from that

blow, causing him

he came back, he became a different

to reacquiring control of his family’s business,

gave

pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person in the

this was motivated by

Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women

thought that he had

that he must be waiting for Winona

surprise, he was getting

clenched her teeth in

tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here,

lowered her head to

while, 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

glass of red

and coughed a few times

calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to

spoke, she stood up and made way for

after waiting for a while, he realized

was puzzled and looked

also poked his head

get up and remained

his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you want

did not react

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he realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This was too

stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

she didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during

Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in various forms

being pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her

herself off and devoted all her energy to learning

she and Gillian

longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her original

on

change first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same

was

Emily brought

Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try

eyes and

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new and

to the changing

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen

my first time

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with

even visited

and woman had

actually Olivia’s first time

She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner

eyes were filled

Daniel

was far inferior

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden

wanted to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

could someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different

curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to

chosen this

every cut, and every

uglier on a person than a tattered

was waiting to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the

not

few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted

at herself in the mirror,

she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it

but after wearing this dress, her

heels, Sarah prepared to show off in

puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared to compare herself to

was determined to crush her in all

her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful aura

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

extremely ugly clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head to

Sarah was almost

as she stared at

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to go

her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression.

say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly,

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll

yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms.

anything. Instead, she lowered

you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re

on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she

if word got out that she had stolen someone else’s

up and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose

Emily was stumped.

dress?” she thought

“This dress is

I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily

dress?” Olivia

it very much.” It was rare for her to

dress, so Sarah was certain that she

you saying you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve

her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I

Emily nodded cooperatively.

like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but

end, there was no need

had already

looked at each other and saw

to be so

she came out of the changing

retracted her gaze, not taking it

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was

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inside.

took a few glances before

walked over and handed the

calmly,

nodded and took the clothes to the changing

that Olivia

dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned by

outcome.

this, Sarah was really

and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress

she looked at

though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short,

went numb as

fuck is

ugly that she

this. I

up the

reached over

curtain of

exposed

over to

expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair

a good mood as the smile on

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at Olivia.

taken off her shawl,

and beautiful in it. It was even

was at this point that Sarah

it on purpose. She had

face was hideous. The anger in her heart was

about to burst out, she restrained

a deep breath

was surprised and looked

temper and was short–tempered. After

and tapped a

be something

Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

on the mask and the three of them walked

the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle

said, “Let’s walk further and see

nodded and walked slowly by

at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in

dozen couples dancing on the

as the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people

was only a man and a woman left dancing in the

center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It

couple in the middle had

stood tall and

hair was tied into

a lady

and the surrounding people

even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match made

heaven.”

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so compatible

someone said, turning

expect someone to talk to her. She paused and

give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t

Are they compatible?

and did not

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

and wanted to walk towards the

the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged

Olivia

She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the

a beautiful and otherworldly

Daniel’s pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes.

her head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I not

a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of

immediately turned

he was looking for

instantly melted and was

and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about to

gently,

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

glanced

a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

smile was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are

on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and whispered

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant

calm eyes

continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s

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Olivia’s hand

left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness flashed

her eyes.

long, everyone was a little

restaurant on the second floor,

went over

to the

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to

today. How could he leave with only

Emily and

was indignant and felt

did not have much of a reaction. She just

saying anything?” Sarah looked at

put away the pancake and asked,

stomped her feet in anger.

snorted softly. “I think you’re

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length,

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at their

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you

is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually,

clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom,

clearly said this on purpose for her

was

was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

things that couldn’t be

Daniel like

quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign

exactly did he like about

a short period of time, and they did not spend too

he so sure that she wouldn’t

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felt that

Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her biological mother could hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an

it possible for Olivia to place

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by Michael were not

really liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked

was, the more satisfying

a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s

with a red pepper sauce and did

and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

eats spicy

asked

grip on

that Daniel

don’t even

he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as

in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full

eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me

few of them chatted

were talking about their

nothing to do with

these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a

she had met

got to his feet and intended to move the

and complained, “Michael, why

apologized profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

were not ordered by him

to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

and glanced at Olivia. He felt

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science arena. He heard

come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

definitely be angry

unable

can use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry

her plate

plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of sauce

Hot

naturally, as though she had done it countless

slammed her

Olivia could speak,

and said in a puzzled tone,

ate the spicy grilled fish

at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

Daniel was actually eating spicy

She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did

only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me

saying this, Daniel even moved to the

show that he was not familiar with Winona

could not help but

He moved his

steak. He ate at least a serving or two

down the hand that was holding the fork and

put down his

did not let him eat

a sip

said to everyone, “I’m going

a strange silence descended across the dining

Gideon widened their eyes and

eyes were

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It was impressive!

the plate and then at Olivia.

had interacted more with Daniel

did not

could not eat spicy

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate of

of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent

clenched into a fist

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order to go

been angry at her for leaving

years, but

couldn’t help but tear

much must he love

hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat

a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went

walked along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in the

speak when

were red, as

at all. That was why he

soon as she realized this, Olivia

can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t

his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

do it for you. I can’t

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Olivia’s shoulder and

felt like a kitten tickling and

much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time

and suddenly

develop his career, while the other half was used

a slight movement from her, he

had stopped,

eyes

like a big puppy wagging its

deliberately turned to look at Olivia with

When she

stomach hurt?” She frowned

his stomach after eating so much

his head.

raised

where did

at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in

Olivia stared at him.

to push him

cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted.

smacked a hand to her forehead and said in a helpless

Olivia speaking in such a tone. He

felt

but there was also a ball of fire in his

Olivia’s neck and whispered,

down at the black watch

was only 8

seen Daniel

tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After

head abruptly, looking as though he was

waiting for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not

felt a little

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found

to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

ground

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened and

was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry

Don’t leave me behind!”

last two sentences. He suppressed

too drastic.

his handsome face. Her voice was

though he had

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted

force. There

be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without a

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you?

was happy

had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous. I was provoked by our

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 of yours. She’s just an old

ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to

between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

found out about it, he would definitely teach them a

suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast

her.

female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time.

a saint. He was clear about right

something that would hurt

about Winona, he

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his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind and

was a child without a home when he

in the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older than

an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose

compared him to his uncle. They said that there

biological

The Sullivan family would be handed over to

so he went to the

on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the

to start his own

If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and hate

would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow

not do as

very eloquent and knew how to

completely taken in by

this moment, she suddenly

attention to Sarah.

not!” Daniel immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I

what did

a

deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will definitely

will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally

was that she had given him so much face

on Twitter, she knew

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good understanding of

He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would

grand engagement, and that was to capture her

she had returned from overseas as he had

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely

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. She knew that she

already made up her mind to endure everything and do

now, Daniel had

and

could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand

provoke her in this

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got

her. “Winona, where are you

go and tell Daniel that my patience has

saying that, she left with swaying

see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet

to Olivia,

out, she realized that he

wanted and forced Winona to return to

end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know

angry.” Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of his

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back to

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes

Emily returning, he was

more and more outrageous. I can’t

talking about?” Gideon

you notice that Olivia looks very similar

as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does

nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona

didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure of

she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just

he might be doing it intentionally to have

that something was amiss and

Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

health had completely

lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in bed

to several hospitals, but none of them

common advice was for Amelia

was suffering from sadness and depression, so he

felt that

engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye

times when

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma

defy her

eyes were red and her heart filled with

to her excessive agitation, after her

never woke up

doctors, but

the Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of a

don’t we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they

should we do then?” Cathy

in the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with

his pocket, he tugged at

frustrated, but his aura was calm

his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and

fell into silence as soon as

Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter, had

said in a trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover,

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save

turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me,

his hand toward Maddie and

looked at

rested for a few days and

endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

demanded him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

just distance yourself from

of a way to force her to appear and save your mother,

clear–minded and had things

and Amelia were

actually do anything. At most, he just

side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no way to

hoped that these children could get along

on her nieces and nephews,

his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand

of this, William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my

Maddie stopped talking.

too much. He carried the entire burden

getting Maddie’s phone,

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middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call from

much and answered

up, she realized that it

her eyebrows slightly with a hint

understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd,

family had reached this point, there

was nothing important, he

why did he call

phone, leaving her right hand free to draw

attention was not entirely focused

Taylor.” William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to

no need to be so polite. If you have

took a deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while,

“Yeah,” she replied.

could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you, who

little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored

stroke, and the green spot slowly turned

stunned. He clapped his

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go

obediently nodded and ran upstairs

picture of the little turtle

Olivia drew for

to her senses and continued her phone call with

understood William’s intention

arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she

a little overboard, it

biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length,

interaction and exchange of emotions,

Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I

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?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for being

never blamed Amelia for being biased.

accept that her biological mother was a

wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and

stood up and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me

me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to

point, Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was

gave birth to me, so she

even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and

is she so arrogant when it comes to me?

paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of them

how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why

because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can

went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t

not take

claim that human nature is so base that it

forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them

mean I have to forgive her

resonant. They were like sharp blades

made his heart

to

his lips trembled violently. He knew

he looked back and saw

end, he hardened

how do you think the favor should

are you never–ending

stay in the Taylor family for five

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has already

substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it

it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and not reporting

Olivia was silent.

William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I

bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It

young, your body was weak, 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 fell ill. She resisted taking medication while

looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy

hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is

you for five

You

hung up the phone.Chapter

several months because of the previous mistake

Taylor, is

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

conscience, and the Smith

completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state of

to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video

were like flowers

Smith

come into contact with the Smith family widened

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an

always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

all left s

god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

seen the news?”

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala,

that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a

television dramas aren’t

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the phone, William held the phone and

he said he would

Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood,

there were still many people who knew about Olivia’s

mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they

questionable character and may not have wanted to associate

not long ago, which was renowned for

save a

toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still

was confident that Olivia would

The Sullivan family.

sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a

came downstairs and

heard Olivia’s conversation on the

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of

felt a sour and bitter

longer, tears were welling up in his

was not afraid at all, no

of Olivia suffering made his

endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand

to do.” Daniel leaned on her

Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned

looked up with a dependent

her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her

Andrew said, making his agreement clear

and brought Andrew upstairs to do his

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she

I’ll go to the Taylor family with

shoulder everything with

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a long time

was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore?

a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be

about you? Do you think

shook his head and said firmly, “I will always stand

enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

source and not let

smart since she was young. No matter

a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t

to interrogate her about her humanity would

could be persuaded but not

William asked politely and respectfully, she might be more likely to

chose the method

never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about

to save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could threaten

the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words

paper:

“Smith family”

and a cold light flashed in her clear

opportunity and time for the

few calls and

famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor

news began to spread

of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the

the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to

out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed

the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith family’s reputation

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient

medical skills in novels. Now

left s

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about

seen

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head

television

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fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital

the Smith family hospital was just

knew that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly

thought that Isaac Smith was actually

were filled with expressions of

going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of

suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of

think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine,

already so powerful, but he still stays

a respectable old

a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer

really hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as

and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake up

had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

institute was very worried about

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who

arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a

nodded and did not pay much attention

nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual loss

composure.

is

you, Olivia?” The charming girl

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much.

tone was filled

in school? Why are you

clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and successfully

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What

she enter

was very

sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly after

of this couple had a good character, but she

next,

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and

Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought

she already

thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl

was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her

little girl was not

the man lying on

little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There

would be traumatized after such a

Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe

because the little girl was still too young, she could not be

unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break

was very disadvantageous

her body was already

communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live and learn

her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you after

skills, you can protect me

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and

forever.

joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens

years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult,

eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura

was independent. No one could make decisions for

even in the name of being a good

enter the entertainment industry, then she

be able to

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Taylor family, along with William, was

the past two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss Olivia’s

was in his

knew that in less than three

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had

knew that William was waiting for Olivia to

doctors gathered around the

at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a

crisis and took this opportunity to make the

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s

was too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would be truly

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range

medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have

patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer;

turned to look

sighed softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William.

still did not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips

This…”

voice was calm. “There’s already a medical team

and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She…

he could finish speaking,

staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her

with a serious

could not figure out. Why did William

from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and

ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can

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asked.

his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better than

reach out and grab William’s

“There’s an 80% chance.”

and turned to look at

stunned for

clenched her jaw hard to control her expression

“No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring her

called out, “Olivia won’t come.”

and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have a

her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful

the top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let

still be

speak, Cathy

How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing

couple of steps from the slap before she could

raise her head. She just lowered her

forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt? What can

his aunt whenever something happened to his

born to Amelia, he sometimes felt

care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people

mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the

fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens,

tone

was so harsh

do with Maddie? How could everything

aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith

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you mean to use this reason to have Olivia

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and

everyone looked

method, he chose to use unorthodox

coercion.

could someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of

a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

positive response and his assurance to contact the family

even look

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from Layfield to tell

the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to

turned her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell

did not

She

become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia.

changed a lot after being

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately

the table and suddenly thought of something.

people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was

was a little older.

and Gillian like her own

the time, it was Blake who took

clothes when the weather was cold

young and lively. She

remembered being very close to Zelen when she

later on, Zelen suddenly

ignored this person as if this

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

force and instantly tore

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she

Zelen?

it. Why hypnotize

Blake was scared out of

trembled and wanted to explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main

on the

very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will

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left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This

while, she looked up and ordered,

left,

massaged her temples. His voice was

her eyes and said in a low

massaging for

her eyes

to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the

was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family

my parents‘ names, who my family was, and

elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the

could not re

Speaking of this, t

thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

“Are you so sure that you were

After the accident, it was easy for a

undone the hypnosis. I remember

surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the

his head.

too?”

“I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

After a while, he said, “You learned it

else do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my

Olivia made sound easy.

say. He was afraid that if he said

he was still shocked by her intelligence from time to

was at a

had already become the richest man in the country. How come he still

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with pain and begging.

please.”

his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was

the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with

about the Taylor

William’s voice was

layers of

.

to the Taylor family herself. It was time to

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wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she

that’s great. I’ll pick you up

realized that Olivia was

pursed her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills

thought that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

couldn’t do a thing about

to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

great. That’s great. Amelia

Sophia was not

Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me

she turned around and closed the door properly. After

on?” Cathy’s

been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look

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 instantly

down and poured her a

recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain

“Then, are we still going to let Olivia treat

“Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat

Olivia came with Kelly.

was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful

look less sexy and girly, but it added to her unique

not help but

girl was

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm

head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well

palm and warned herself that

to wait for the right time. She had to

the people who had bullied Olivia

thought of something, and a trace

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the living

walking stick in his hand. He thought

Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his

He was surprised that she ignored him just

embarrassed and his face

thought Olivia was

had connections with

young people were

cold glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait

still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe

medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good

there was

were lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared,

be the most annoying

day, Olivia

butler to help him take the

not care about these things

Olivia went down and came to beg

care, but Cathy

waited here for Olivia. Cathy

“Stop

walking

it

to Olivia,

against the handrail of the stairs. She

had to raise her head

said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up

fingertips on the circular decoration on

sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?”

“It’s good for your cervical

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have

gentle, but she had no

took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia

ease with Olivia

her head

choked. She did not expect Olivia to

face was cold. “It’s fine if you

knew

said in a mocking tone, “What’s going

was about

went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

and stared at

Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face puffed

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or

want everything

time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the second

to the trouble.

words she had in

Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle into

looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long

to himself, “This thing won’t

head and glanced at Olivia with a

Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward

hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

Cathy to the door and locked

knocked on the

the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh

pain in her chest and slumped to

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she

is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs.

arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please

he strode in with a displeased expression.

comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer

William? He just watched and did nothing?

idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up

Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus,

William’s orders. What if he gets some servants to restrain

stopped in

at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and

said, “I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch Olivia

her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she

malice flashed across

said, “Do you have any

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard

about a rolling

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of

his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded,

he concealed the

of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

while, William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being

said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

he spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the

raised the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s

thought to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can

the head of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll

turned around. He then

right hand, raised high and holding a

full concentration. Her forehead

could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not

despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked Ronald

sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not

seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

wood, but

then saw Ronald vomit a

out and quickly went

was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any

eyes to glance at

“How could

not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick

into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome

soft–hearted and gives in to

quickly and carried Ronald

William learned about the extent

ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to

He just

two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at

actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two

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

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture

lying on the bed.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed.

finally

a glass of water before she started

happened to me?” she asked Sophia

only remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of

somehow, her vision went dark, and she

not know anything that happened

had happened during the period

unconscious.

listened with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that

particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns

mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was

mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not given birth to

so calm and

is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know

and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a

causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own

father at all. He actually resorted to using

even more difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

wondering why she had done so many foolish

of innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran

not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had

Emma.

that she was somewhat abnormal as she

Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow

hearing that Olivia would come

that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could

it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that

matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have had any

eyes. She seemed

eyes

already

side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side

chose to let go of

marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he

only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who

faithful and

the three years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even

not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost

child, she shows genuine respect and care

this world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened

was unfair to

could not

could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear

the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric

this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head

that it was filled with information about Emma and

including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development

three of them inside. The three of

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the

languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky,

was very concerned

this information would not

her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he

saying that, Daniel felt that the

do

took out his phone and

homework in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the

thought, “He’s

really don’t understand. He’s at home,

again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice

Instead, he immediately

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked,

was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came

thought, “What a sweet–talking

heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

“What’s going

get left behind,

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the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are

and looked out of the window. Her gaze

said, “It’s not necessarily

family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it

had diminished significantly. She

that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it

Olivia would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she

“I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

did not act crazily. She

steadily on the

the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked

thank you,”

was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

a while. Amelia looked at William

not

that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like

attitude. She said, “William, you want

In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

was

expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this,

gaze was gentle and her expression

very clear–headed now. She had never been

years.

you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their behalf

slightly. She did not say

bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient

was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would

that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us.

Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things

you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to

intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our

your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to

anything. She just looked

saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing

and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer

bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled

held her fingers tightly

for Olivia to

this moment felt especially long.

unknown period of time, Amelia grew

that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you

Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill

medicine was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

used at this

Olivia thought. “The

medicine bottle to her and enjoined

medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel

did not say anything. She just held the

It was completed in less than

adherence. She

discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor

while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she

and said,

sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she

got out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed

for a moment. She lowered her head and

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of

seems like

must have been

her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the

a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with

advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. 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 who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every Friday night

a paternity test report

them are father and daughter” was the last

too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There

her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she

find all

about a few hundred

one of them

by one, 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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