Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll

and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would also become a

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others come

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

elder granddaughter, she would go all

that case, those big shots would take

great it

to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and

end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big

she was escaping without

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red,

meet a high–ranking official on this trip,

Painting Association organized one small painting

recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

large–scale competition,

get to know many

any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success in

would have a sudden rise in

home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped

to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in

Ernesto was back.

a

Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into

a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

teacher

she was nothing

sadly. “No, I

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president

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played favorites, so he only recommended

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders

she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and

Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How

she want one

was angry and spoke up

now.” Saul took out his

a month,

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would

and soon, her

Husheni was not

family’s lineal branch spoke

Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one

She’s a liar!” Saul

the pen paused, and he

flushed red as

moment, she did not know

years

mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that

another two disciples five years later if she

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not

with every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian

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for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

the gossip came

a very agile

stunned for a

guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany, Doris’s

you looking for Doris? She’s

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a

restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the

The painting competition?

How did Bettany know about the

this was a niche competition. It was an internal

was mainly held to

not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took

Bettany explained, “I’ve read

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check

handed the phone over and gestured for

was all Doris’s

participation in the competition, but she

She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to

swept

her face did not

mockery and contempt did

character of

Doris was

to Bettany and

lot of

years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to

the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking,

across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably

When she

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D

took over the

coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

did it mean

did not think

knew nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was

“Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be

Doris sneered.

it on

school student. What made her

was afraid that Bettany would mislead

over

looked up and glanced

for

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

but could not speak a single word, no matter how hard

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

so mad that

down with the notebook

home was across the

two minutes, she

saw no one

anybody home?” Olivia put the

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran

pale, and

she saw Olivia, she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can

she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This

hurriedly and started to show her the door.

door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when

over and

she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a

Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows

and compared to

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the door of the small room, there was also

happened to

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open

expected, when she took out her phone and tried to call the police, Talia immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence

was much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on

father. I’m here to

words and even walked to Tucker’s side,

at the shadow at the door of the small room

ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

and gestured for

What are you going to

heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know?

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

wondering how she

gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the

would never compromise if she were

to Tucker. She directly

officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for

inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists

was covered with

it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much

it! He was so

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the room and trembled as

read the introduction of Rose

was very

disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years

an exclusive interview with Rose

admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought

she liked

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

said immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was

when she received the call from

the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening to

she listened,

end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your

true?” Gillian

was any doubt about this

president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come

your grandfather too well.

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it.

was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn

“I think you’ve

are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we

why did you

at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of

me tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in

fists tightly and barely managed to

what happened back then. It had been so

some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even

to mention he’s only

numb. It

you’ve praised me and said

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just being polite. Do you understand

polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian

so long, but I’ve never seen

have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How

this,

too thick–skinned for having ordered

of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to

would be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks of

funny thing was that instead of being grateful for

be

the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended

she hung

not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor

in the

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to

countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

the sky could be better. She had mixed several

little black and turn it into a grayish orange.”

glanced at

you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you

not feel attached to this younger

why she came up to watch her paint was only out

always been a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory, she would

take on the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

Olivia had no

turned around and

Olivia leave without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

came down from upstairs and heard a noise

over. “What’s wrong?”

a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much

school and

had a better life and opened a fast food

father, Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years,

before Bettany was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been away

be a good thing for the family of three to be united after

had started

to no good when he returned this time.

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a total

is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and ran

were back, Tucker

a scene at

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had

was really

fiance was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that

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but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these few

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor

He was down.

cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

that Olivia

was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be

Wood rushed over in high

on?” he

“Bettany’s parents have knocked

god!

was a big case. Even the biological parents could not

quickly made a call

“Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why

was swayed and looked toward

pointed to the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some knockout

walked towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on

several times, but Bettany did not wake

as he realized that something was

room, Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany

nodded. “I

still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on

why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its

old saying that

her parents must be

if Bettany sided with her

anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to

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her in the lurch had

before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

genius she

all of them away, and Bettany was sent

went to the police station to make a

did you find out Bettany Fulham had fainted?”

door. One of them seemed to be sitting

wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

Marco and his colleagues

not help but admire her observation.

Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not

a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the

my god, that’s

could even become a

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be interested

deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did not think

“This is

he almost forgot

be the fact, but they had

she might cover up

were

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him

She was so well–prepared!

did you

afraid they would make a false

thumbs up.

indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

it did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue

home and

came home, she brought some food over to thank

you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and gave

myself. It’s for you. I hope you

and saw an oil painting of

and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle.

“Did you paint

on Bettany’s face brightened. She

of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher

and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked

two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books

and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come

in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time,

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll

want me to on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.”

in her chest. She

arms.

sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

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brought up

even knocked

pitiful to have

Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground, so I called the

help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other

her eyes

a nagging feeling that something

Why would they despise her for

temples and the suspicion in

moment, her

It was Gillian.

hotel in town and wanted to talk to

with 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

the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows

fallen in love

be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in

was playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough.

idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her

He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to hypnotize

unusually flirtatious face immediately looked

and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I

a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up with such

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would definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in

liked treated her sister well because of a

Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait for her

did not think too much about it. She

was not as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps in

was a little remote. It was

walked to

stopped in her

leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make

into the middle of the road, trying

too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

an instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his

it was

had a clear

yards away from Ernesto.

determine where she

Ernesto said

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could even smell chicken

Ernesto turned his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

stick in her right hand and

his eyes, so he could not see

He nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made

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gun…”

out her phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let

did Olivia

call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already

Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call

couldn’t understand why Olivia called

vigilant. “You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m

would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would

now. If she was extorted,

Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending

since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive

sudden pounce would definitely

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and round

hurt so

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to

less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with both hands.

her flashlight and shone it

the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

no longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

still surprised,

and said coldly.

drastically when

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has

from the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

removed

said in a low voice, “I woke up when I saw

mean?” Ernesto was a

myself over to someone else

to let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would

a time

her away. They would also think

hypnosis would not be

pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to remove

not be under Emesto’s control, or even the

was a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures immediately

Pets and

of them said an

due cathon! Lot’s

When he tward as tw quickly ran a

to see Cullat as you want to and tren who

log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how you what

get a

ducked

faint moonlight shone on her face,

Ernesto could still feel

was the most

those hurtful things. She had already

just to make

Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each

continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope

cut ties with Ernesto,

was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want

were no longer related.

twisted. He suddenly felt

to say

speak. She got

actions were extremely cold and heartless. She

senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

was a

What a hateful girl!

feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She

if she wanted to go back

looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the

nodded and asked, “Where are

not far away. She suddenly thought

and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner

and knocked on

a while,

and gestured

and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe

how Olivia had helped her in the

mustered her courage and

late. What’s the matter?”

was a little nervous and sat up

comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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to give me

surprised. “Where are you

was about to speak when a few clangs came from outside the

was knocking on the

are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and

reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will be

this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

couldn’t stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry.

and looked

of time… be

as she finished speaking, her

had the courage to admit that their

calmly. “He can’t hurt

worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight

that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to visit Samuel or

the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period of

little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there should be

reason.

looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able

her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we

car door. “Wait for

door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the future. Keep

took the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also

not far away. When he

lady was so lucky to be

the future, she might have some good

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found Olivia was missing the next

panicked. “What should we do?

on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously,

calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her.

she hung

Taylor family were left

deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s

tone, “She is really

had already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them before

that, Stella

we still don’t know

was a big

them, and she was not very good at

do? What should we do?” Stella

“It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I want. How

originally felt sorry for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most

Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

furious. She raised her head and glared at Derek before stomping

glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand

accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting

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like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when

her attitude and did not

he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for

he faced Doris again, he

did not say anything. He just turned around and

was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It

put down her pen and looked happy.

She

shoes and ran

and looked at Bettany’s back

She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the

have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and

was tearing

looked up and stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push your

you talk to your father like

her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to

engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only

it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter?

voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act

anger on

Missy before. She doesn’t have

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened

her mother being

no longer hurt. She just felt

at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a

that, she ran

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Talia called out to her

and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on.

help

flashed in the depths

weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young

at Talia and

hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my

head and

ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold

understand. She

her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after her father

even wanted to force

wiping her face, Bettany opened

be a piece of paper

it should

Olivia also gave her a painting in

been completely opened. Inside was not a painting,

strange. Did people still write letters

out the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was

a thin

was a line

looked over. The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her

was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

that she was in a

and looked

was true! It was actually true!

her by

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invitation letter, her heart pounding so

the words over and over again, feeling like she

good thing really happen to

was not

a young age, she had already taken on the

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation,

not understand this competition,

a few steps, she turned back and went

the Taylor family, Doris was in the

very important to her, so she had to

Doris was a little

invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she

a while for her to

look!” Her eyes were bright like the stars in

Doris was instantly stunned.

dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany

in her eyes.

can participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the

joking. However, when she lowered

also Bettany’s name written on

and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing

like a good idea for her to

a

excited. Her

would also be participating in this competition. The two of them

that if she participated in this competition,

to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t mean anything

Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind,

fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking

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second sister?”

and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at

stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she is

didn’t

know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and

it was before today, Doris would definitely not

But…

on the invitation letter.

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 so tightly

it again and again, looking at the painting Smoke in

color of

enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to

moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

“Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you in a

in a

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep

comforted her and bade

Smoke in Village and traced it with her

drew another

a little awkward and

the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground,

to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

head like she was

have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned by

face was unhappy all

had been secretly criticizing him, saying

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a

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warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to the

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as a

his anger. He could

was really sad,

end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told

agree to Olivia

did not dare to

were able to

he was timid

was too

Daniel returned home every day and didn’t

son was completely

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to tell

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

could Daniel

could not bear to

to watch many idol

lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched

novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch

from her, even if

would rather die in

night, Daniel

sensed that Daniel

pretending to be

He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob

little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers

and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong. You

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice

must have found him sprawled under

been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it

so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It

moment.

eyebrows and picked up the iPad.

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad in bed at

head and said

with his son’s attitude. “Show

went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t

exactly the same as his mother’s. When he

of eyes, Daniel could

Andrew to make a promise with a cold

to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed.

kind of heartache

was

like a father and

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories and

and slowly

deliberated over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

that he was tired because he had to act as

setup, only Olivia

he posted it,

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and

he finally dialed

the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still

already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she liked

preceded her

a moment to realize what she’d

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to tell Olivia that Andrew

they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

knew that Andrew was her child,

could Daniel beat

to

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

and novels were all fake.

female lead, how could he bear to

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

would rather die in

home at night, Daniel

When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he

actually pretending

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

covered Andrew with

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

I don’t believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

looked up at Daniel for

for a moment, he would still quickly

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wanted to give him a

she was feeling

the call went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid

It was

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips

on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like

this moment, she must be biting her lower

a bite mark on her lips,

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand

definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under

while, a low and sexy voice

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy in

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held

joy and longing spread

passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

honest, when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted

Olivia

found Daniel more and

and understanding? His occasional pride was

what she liked. She was

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that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

I still have about two

chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse.

did he cry?” Olivia was indeed

was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her

felt a little

child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He

When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately

I’ll leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was

happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

shook Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a few

a daze and his mind was still

also hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently

up

“Do you remember what you did

He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has

iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with the iPad

at first, then he instantly

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s cries

and said in a satisfied tone,

Andrew was speechless.

father was

cries, Olivia’s

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson

to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew.

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a

a shower when she

in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel

milk.

her lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to

considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have ulterior

nodded.

entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on

taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench his

and a

Daniel was tempted.

If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire

had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t

in men who

after taking a shower, she

should we do?

raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the

do?” Daniel leaned over and

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her

almost hung on

defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are you

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her

into the sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and

her

Hmm…

woke up in

she opened her eyes,

already gone to

not help

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did not see

Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into

another sex, it was almost one in

two

anyone.

last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in the

tiptoed around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and

she rushed forward too quickly.

commotion was too loud. Tyson and

Olivia throwing

of them gasped and raised their

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice

Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

and Peter nodded in

buried her head in Daniel’s

embarrassing.

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afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went

the way,

volunteering, he met a young

29 years old. He has been married

He barely reached the legal age for marriage

what is your opinion?” Daniel

married

don’t really have one.” She shook

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

what he was trying

about to ask him what was going on

could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such

Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

Olivia repeated his words in her

unsure of

topic so soon. She

trying to

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged

Engage?

took a

at Daniel and

happy that he was lost for words

made it! That

understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

a

very likely to be denied by a group of people,

was using the exact

goal was to engage, not to marry

three of them went to a nearby restaurant for

felt that she had hurt Daniel,

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initiative to mention the engagement

to

only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a firm and powerful

Olivia’s words, he looked up

said in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

the table and said,

hand that was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t

“This is

was, but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything

was very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue

confidently.

his phone and showed

the old residence of the

I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need

rings had been customized. They

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him calmly with

skipped

to himself, “Oh no,

up and said slowly,

“I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I

to Olivia and whispered, “I really

he

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my

What are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

face. “Then would

her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

just agreed, he announced the engagement to

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Princess, I’ll see you

subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time:

This

engagement of the richest man

was at the top of

outlet was

be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on.

the richest man was engaged. They never heard

were in

can he get engaged before I even

anyone know? I have

piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels

also a

who clicked on it were all shocked

god, Ms. Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be

even though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest man

blinded by money? How dare you say

netizens were arguing with

the s, so the discussion

and

still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for

Technology department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to

lucky

department posted on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet

countless

invited him to parties, hoping to meet

his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled through

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the

reached a particular

looked over.

arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation.

asked in a questioning

playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin

Club was a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with his old

and he was busy with work, so he

entrance once more, Daniel felt like

become unfamiliar to

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes

at a

they could tell from the way they dressed and walked

quickly hastened to approach and extend a

Miss, please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely,

gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff.

his neck was stuck.

knocked open and

over from the

two managers actually appeared at the same

male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

of them had always worked separately and rarely

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and

were drawn to her, and women felt

Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan,

hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

called

and looked at

became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come

to

waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed

room.

he would turn back

on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

the waitress

presence on her shoes was quite irksome

said she was going to get

shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and

out

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

It was easy

her phone and planned to call

a red wine bottle was stuffed

who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work;

pushed her into an unfamiliar private

and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies to all

shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine

scolded her. “What kind of training have

of rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are you a

gave him a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me for

reply, the

guest. Young

his suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

in the private room were dim, and people’s faces were barely

tapped her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it

clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the

eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even

he was about

there was a hint of red

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the

made of glass, and so

wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere

splatter of wine and the sudden burst

ones even cried out in

in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed

her tone icy. “I told

crowd and walked

couldn’t unlock it herself, so

shivered and

her expression grew

bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed

hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards

a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and

was in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were

light was dim and blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament was light and

head waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson. I messed

woman glanced over indifferently

and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you

up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult

drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged

the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be wiped

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as if

four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel

be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to

every private room had its own

it would

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia end up in

button on the wall, signaling the

as if

center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if

cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

and fair palm pressed down on

“No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t be seated

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gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a

she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to get

people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

on the man who was

was in a dilemma, not

  1. up.

Sarah and scolded her for being

take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist

to Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

she insisted

could skip their round

a lie detector. Michael pulled

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it

chill.

chill down her spine and

we can skip the lie detector, but

that, she threw the poker card to the waiter opposite

abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with

Sarah with one

seemed to be

not played cards for many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years

Olivia had always won.

the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

repeatedly. He suspected that

He said, “I won’t

a joke. However, it came true.

Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained

waiter, displayed subtle signs of

smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and

Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued to be

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan

“That’s

looked up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want

anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making

and wanted to provoke

moment, Daniel

casual and meaningless

just a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic

said, “Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could

banged the table and

face was gloomy and her tone was

that she lost control of her

tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the

was

with great respect, being

down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

Winona was

of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona

have achieved what he has

now taken by Olivia.

thought that such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

filled

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over her

had matured and learned

he showered Olivia with all his love

matter, the deeper her sense

and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and

they

a wealthy young

upbringing, she had

already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the

days, Daniel

friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel

merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s

be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing at his

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D

to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to

far

made it. He successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

hope that Daniel could have a

that time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

he simply relished having

advised him, it was futile. He remained

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from

profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene

came back, he became a different

his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

the pinnacle of wealth,

was motivated

he had never had any other women by

had been thinking about

that he must be waiting for Winona to

to her great surprise, he was getting

her teeth

of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil

lowered her head

genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought.

glass of

a

“Daniel, to celebrate your engagement

up and made way for Daniel to come over

a while, he realized that Daniel

was puzzled and looked over

poked

did not get up

looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you

did not react

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice!

stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

working during this period. Her

the past, Olivia also liked having fun and was

pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her heart

off and devoted all her energy to learning

and Gillian

longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart

was on

wearing the same tuxedo, and

distinction was the

brought Olivia to

handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this

and

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all

the changing room

“Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen you

calmly, “It’s my

nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with

even visited

and woman

was actually Olivia’s

front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia

eyes were filled with

that Daniel got a

was far inferior to

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out after changing her clothes. The blue

her lipstick, she twisted the golden

she wanted to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

could someone dress such a cliché

ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress,

human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not

chosen

and every

on a person than a tattered

see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she

who was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around,

toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the

at herself in the mirror,

wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and every detail was

little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making

country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out

determined to crush her

her

a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

could this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

like she had been reborn. There

met, Sarah

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

reminded her quietly. Otherwise,

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

is the ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an

She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for the

enough, Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

“Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone

say anything. Instead, she lowered

want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as

did it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to

it wouldn’t be good if word got

glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is

Emily was stumped.

the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and

“This dress is

dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily

this dress?” Olivia looked

It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was

you saying you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

to say a few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice

end, there was

had already nodded.

and Emily looked at each other and saw

did not expect Olivia to be

she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not

up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see the

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inside.

few glances

walked over and handed the clothes

said calmly, “Go

took the clothes to the changing

to wear the clothes that Olivia had

loss to wear it, and she might

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a

the ground. Then, she put on the

putting everything on, she looked

shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt was

went numb as

fuck is this!” she

so ugly

I can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,”

to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands on

a fair and slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing

curtain of the changing

exposed in front of

over to take a

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?” she

left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as

mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and

had already taken off

elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more

was at this point

purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited

as it was about to

and took a deep

surprised and looked

temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked

raised her eyebrows and tapped a

something fishy going

let’s go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

the three of them

ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see

nodded and walked slowly by her

just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without a

the dim

a bar stool to

about a dozen couples dancing on the dance

the tempo increased, there were gradually people

was only a man and a woman left dancing

Everyone was

couple in the middle had very good

man stood tall

and long. Her half–length hair was tied

looked like a lady from

and the surrounding people

even heard the

heaven.”

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so

you agree?” someone said, turning to

someone to talk to

when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle

Are they compatible?

did

off his mask. From Olivia’s direction,

and wanted to walk

reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged

instantly stopped Olivia in her

could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on

a beautiful

of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you.

turned around and scanned

that he was looking for her and waved her

instantly melted

the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is

said gently,

shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s

glanced at Winona’s right

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

“Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are

saying that, Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered into

said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona,

eyes flashed with

continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend.

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held Olivia’s hand and

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone

on the second

group went over to

went to the washroom

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push

outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

was Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel

reaction.

you saying anything?”

away the pancake and asked,

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid.

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and the same cold

faces and only look at

noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like Winona.

‘Olivia is just a substitute.

left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she

believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here to say

had clearly said this on purpose for her to

it was

but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her

some things that couldn’t be examined

Daniel

like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The

did he like about

period of time, and they did not spend too much time

was he so sure that she

thoughts running ruckus in her mind.

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and

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felt that she shouldn’t doubt

her to

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there

to place her trust

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dishes prepared by Michael

had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily flavored

food was, the more satisfying

content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it

was covered with a red pepper sauce and

to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on

eats spicy

looked at Olivia and asked

on her fork with a

Daniel didn’t

don’t even

natural, as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry

of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling

we used to eat out together, the table would

He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat

of them

were talking about their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to do with

at these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt

she had met

to move the spicy dishes away from

he did so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you forgotten

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed

not ordered

as to

Now, he finally understood.

had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He

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had a good life and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was

come back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

his head, unable

much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to

she placed her plate in front

so her plate was very clean.

Hot

switched her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done

pupils constricted as she slammed

before Olivia could speak,

and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite by

looked at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating

Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in

liked spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t

to the side

show that he was not familiar with Winona

not

that Olivia was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a

ate at least a serving

She quickly pinned down the hand that was

put down

did not let him eat it, he

a

said to everyone, “I’m

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the dining

their eyes and

eyes were

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It was impressive!

Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and the

over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at dinner

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food

other words, Daniel could not eat spicy

the sake of Olivia, he

maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

her left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her

Daniel!

spice

must have been angry at

had been so many years, but he was

couldn’t help but tear

much must he

her to the core to eat

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 out to

corridor and finally found him by the sinks in the

about to speak when she realized that Daniel was

were red, as though he

she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to

as she realized this, Olivia

speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up after eating

in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have

you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.”

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Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against her

felt like a kitten tickling

first, Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it

and suddenly

of his brain was used to develop

slight movement from her, he

she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly became

big puppy

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia,

she saw this,

stomach hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after

shook his head.

raised

did it

as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My

Olivia stared at him.

to push him off

move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

said in a helpless and doting

a tone. He looked

felt

not only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing

against Olivia’s neck and

down at the black watch

was only 8

seen

uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain,

so saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking as

a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax

felt a little

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still found a way

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s

rooted to the ground

His heart tightened

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t

leave me

He suppressed them

too drastic. It

handsome face. Her

though he had woken

at Olivia, as though he wanted

in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they

voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You

never seen such a fragile

his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

was happy

a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we

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.

did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was

who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

he found out about it, he would

mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but

her.

companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go

man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong and

something that would hurt an unfamiliar female

explaining about Winona, he talked

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delicate face.

good person, but her grandmother

without a home when he

attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him.

despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said

his biological parents

too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his

so he went

the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in

encouraged Daniel to

a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give

They hope that you will hate them, that

must not do as they

and knew how

completely taken in by what he

this moment, she suddenly understood

worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll

rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool.

did

was a

future,

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s

she had given him so much

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter,

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had a good understanding

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such

that was to capture her

returned from overseas

knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for

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 would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that

to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile with

now, Daniel had

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for

that she could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him

to ignore her and tried to provoke her

couldn’t stay any longer, so

chased after her.

“Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and

saying that, she left with swaying

departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why did Winona

be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

first, when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he

that he was

he finally got what he wanted and forced Winona to return to the

he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s

but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long

it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back to

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dining table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red

Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled

all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see

are you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so

to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her to make Winona

it, but Sarah

never seen any women around

doing it intentionally to

had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

a trace

health had completely

day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in bed

but

most common advice was for Amelia to relax

that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing

it. He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused

the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent

times

Amelia still saw it.

and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing

defy her parents

her eyes were

agitation,

never woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to

should we do

suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his current

in his pocket, he tugged at his

frustrated, but his

his tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat

fell into silence as soon

and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her

a trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover,

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my mother,

turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

toward Maddie

looked at

William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared

endured too much, with the entire

to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill

him and sought help from him, but not a single

just distance yourself from her,

think of a way to force her to appear and save your

very clear–minded and had

and Amelia were the ones who had

At

human nature. One side was his parents, and

hoped that these children could

children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother

and beg. Even if she wants

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

phone, William

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call from

much

up, she realized that

raised her eyebrows slightly

understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and quite

family had reached

important, he would have never called

did

the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw with

not

very polite.

hearing this, Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just say

the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may

“Yeah,” she replied.

all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family,

in the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her

smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot

was stunned. He clapped his hands

guy on the forehead and

nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing

of the little turtle and hang it in his

Olivia drew for

her senses and continued

understood William’s

to show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness

although Amelia’s actions were a little

each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child

nights of interaction and exchange of

but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised

this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed

rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being

that her biological mother was a

could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference

me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what

right does she have to ask

tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who

to me, so she could make the decision for

side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise

so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m her

for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation,

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why

it because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

I don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and

not take the

that human nature is

that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else,

I have to forgive her no matter what she

words were powerful and resonant. They were like

his heart

expect Olivia to hate them so

violently. He knew that every word he had said

and saw Amelia lying

end, he hardened

you think the favor should be

wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made

calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you

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“Emma has

slandered you at Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t a

the matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received

Olivia was silent.

tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you

and her body was

night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She

for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went

hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth,

did love you for five

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mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

family, Olivia Taylor,

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and helping the injured. She

out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in

on various social networks, including Twitter,

like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith family’s

who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared,

all left s on

my god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I

seen the

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little

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 television dramas aren’t this

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the phone and a hint

he said he

outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by

were still many people who knew

anything on the surface, but they would still think that she

having a questionable character and may

taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was

the Smith family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it

cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of the Smith

was confident that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew

and sat

on the phone and

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of

a sour and bitter

any longer, tears were welling up in his

was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous

the thought of Olivia suffering made his

could endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single

to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

looked up with a

she saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me

his agreement clear

Andrew upstairs to

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

shoulder everything with

eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the

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him a long time to

Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the

Daniel grabbed Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make

tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle

up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think

firmly, “I will always stand by

say I’m

and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that be

had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean she

to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her

a person who could be persuaded

and respectfully, she might be more

method she

was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care

or not, she

could threaten

study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed

for the Smith family to appear

made a few calls and passed down the

less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set

same time, news began to spread

connections to invite famous doctors from all over the

Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

and the Smith family was hailed as

family completely reappeared in front of the world,

hospital began to create accounts on various social

flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family in the

always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels.

all left s on

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

all seen

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

the Smith

family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve

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

and television dramas aren’t

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a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and

the Smith family hospital was just an

this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith

they never thought that Isaac Smith was actually

were filled with expressions of

to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment

mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith

that I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not

character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and

respectable old

Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How

hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

Doctor Smith wakes

Isaac to wake

“Grandpa, did you hear

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was

research institute was very worried

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for

with a legitimate identity, who won’t

on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

How is it

charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss you

tone was

in

girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days,

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike

she enter the

was very

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple

good character,

what happened next, Olivia

called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia

At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see a

years old, but she already

wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology of

too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself just in

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

little girl was sitting alone

little girl was

she saw the man lying on the

the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift.

was worried that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her

the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological

girl was still

psychiatrist had to spend

was very disadvantageous

little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She

the research institute to communicate with

girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

“That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with

forever.

her Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. 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

I’m already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an

eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around

this world, everyone was independent. No one

name of being a

entertainment industry,

able to

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along with William, was

the past two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been

phone was in his

less than three days, Olivia would definitely

to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted

was waiting for Olivia to

doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could

angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not

the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to

originally a crisis, but in

If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

most was that Olivia actually

medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same

over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait

frowned and turned to look at

and took the phone over. She opened a page and

When he received the

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and welcome

slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this

he could finish speaking,

family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter,

said with a

thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high

to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young,

Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and

“There’s an

nodded and turned to look at

gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly

found it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you

was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask

out,

beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s

she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the

over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia,

might still be a

could speak, Cathy

hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap

did not raise her head. She just lowered her

to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to

did his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something

he sometimes felt

care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her

his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

becoming the chief manager of

it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she

point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens

tone made William

harsh on his youngest

of this have to do with Maddie? How could

for his aunt when a hand suddenly

It was Maddie’s hand.

and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she

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use this reason to

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

William and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put

everyone looked down on

upright method, he chose to

coercion.

and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his

tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact

this time, she did not even look

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She

said that he was begging

her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded.

did not say a

the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands

more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare

being hypnotized. She

as intimately as before. Instead,

leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did

two people responsible for taking care of them. One of

was a little older.

her own daughters. She was

on them. Most of the time, it was Blake who took care of

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

was different. She was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia

being very close to Zelen when she was

Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

this person as if this person had never

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

and instantly

and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and

about Zelen? Who is

she left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make

tone was calm, but Blake was scared out

long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the

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 personally tell the next

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little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This

frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice

and said in a low voice, “I hate it

massaging for

opened her eyes and

but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead. “What

has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five

my family was, and where

their daughter over and over again where her home was,

could not re

Speaking of this, t

I thought that I had forgotten because I was too

after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself,

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a

you so sure

doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was

was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis.

was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that

his head. “I

do it too?”

studied a few hypnosis books and

what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just

“Hypnosis isn’t that

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if he

was smart, he was

was at

already become the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on

a single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia

the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with the Taylor

the Taylor family could threaten

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice

and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance.

.

the Taylor family herself. It was time

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Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was

her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What

Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

to Cathy’s room and told Cathy

about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could

saw that Sophia was not in a

But I’m not sure if I should say

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then,

that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary

on?”

But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted to harm

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not

is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it.

She quickly calmed her down and poured her

He frowned and said coldly,

still going to let Olivia

has to treat Amelia well.

Olivia came with Kelly.

combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was

less sexy and girly, but it added to her

not help but look up

was shockingly

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

falling into the

eyes, as well

looked at her palm and warned herself that

right time. She had to wait

could torture the people who had

something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

Cathy were already

in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He

Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his

was surprised that

moment, he was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia was

family. She also had

like that young people

Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant.

family established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not

she was proud of it, her good days

there was

on her. When a better

would be the

day, Olivia

the butler to help him take the elevator

care about

Olivia went down and came

didn’t care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop

did not stop walking and

take it anymore and shouted,

to Olivia, “Ms.

the handrail of the stairs. She turned

raise her

didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you

the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the

trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with a

replied, “It’s good for

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

this. Cathy took a deep breath and

ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened

ease with

shook her

did not expect Olivia

was cold. “It’s fine if you can

Who knew what you wanted to do to

ignored Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before

was about

already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things

looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless

angry that her

looked more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

“Who cares whether or

they want

a long time. It was only then that

“Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do

speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

took out a box of silver

looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his

needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal

“This thing won’t

only raised his head and glanced at

not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and

He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t

spoke, he carried Cathy to

Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia

felt a sharp pain in her chest and slumped

quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to

soon as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come

family’s home.

me,” Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression.

long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into Mrs.

could not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

said as he ran up

the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor family’s home, all

if he gets some servants to

in his

right. This

moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up,

way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can

to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see

malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A

Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This

about a rolling

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes

get it.”

rolling pin. It was about the size

held it in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and

concealed the

strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked,

a while, William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low

nodded. “I’ll go in and

in. While William was closing the door, he

pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward

thought to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see

a long–standing reputation in the field

him, William turned around. He then

holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and

instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time,

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he simply could

suddenly stood in front of

wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert

to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He

table was made of solid wood, but

then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood

and quickly went

cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later, he’ll

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in

thought to himself, “How

5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches.

Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he

gives in to all of

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

learned about

ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did

He just

two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

thought to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of

the

forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as well. Has she been

thought, “Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given

bed.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of hot

finally

a glass of water before she started

happened to me?”

fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not

somehow, her vision went dark,

know

that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

right, but she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.”

no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and

to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not

am I so calm and not angry at

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t

judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed,

role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her own

He actually resorted to using

for me to accept is that I actually

her forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

perspective 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

to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she

to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come

hearing that Olivia would come

to have a balanced

she

could not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would

closed her eyes. She seemed

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

already made

side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side

chose to let

years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone

a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her

weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have

Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my

there couldn’t be a

my condition.

bring herself to act as if nothing

was unfair to

not let

only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in

the study of the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in

walked in leisurely, sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately.

and found that it

Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other

three of them inside. The three of

and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no

reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it

very

information would

daughter of

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t

that

to do something

he took out his phone and called

was doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s

thought, “He’s in the

at home, so why did

he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of

paid no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced

Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little

all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone sitting

thought, “What’s going

left behind,

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on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the

looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to tell

had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not

family had diminished significantly. She really did

Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and

to argue, Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

was just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

hold

Olivia nodded.

they arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She

sat steadily on the

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank you,”

was holding a silver needle stopped

to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first.

was not at

Amelia would do something that could

resolute in her attitude. She said, “William,

could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle.

her mind.

and

was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to

slightly. She

tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly

pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt,

daughter, can reunite, but

is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she

from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In

and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection

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 Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a

did not say anything. She just looked at

“I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in

Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but

this moment felt especially long. Every

an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell

and stuffing

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after

was used at this

Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This

emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or

say anything. She just held the

quick. It was

adherence. She

could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door

while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as

nodded and said, “Let’s

second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze.

and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she kicked

a moment. She lowered her head and

“What’s this?” she thought.

instinctively frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

seems like she brought

must have

call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and

a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with

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

there was a paternity test report between

and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself,

had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was

Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos

find all

floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were all

single one of them was

went through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that

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