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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the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably

strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good to let others

the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle

granddaughter, she would go all out

those big shots would

it would

to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a

left as if she was escaping without saying

family returned at night, their faces were red, and they were

high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also

Painting Association organized one

all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an entry

for Doris.

not a large–scale

to know many teachers from the

taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a

Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even

Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she

Ernesto was back.

Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a

Painting Association. That teacher

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

the teacher, she was nothing

and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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played favorites, so he only recommended Olivia to

Gillian’s shoulders could not

disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair back

Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat you

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she

and spoke up for

now.” Saul

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had

search.

doubts, he would start

and soon, her information popped

was not

family’s lineal

in surprise as if

Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has taken

line. She’s a liar!”

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

red as if it

know if she was

years

did she mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked

she take in another two disciples five years later if she

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing

said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he

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fun. She was not very interested

the main character of the gossip came to visit that

a

for a second when

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re

looking for Doris? She’s

at the stairs, and a look of desire

shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about the painting

a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized

mainly held

words, the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in

explained,

Facebook status?

these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check

the phone over and gestured for Olivia

was all

the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another

and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone know what the color grayish–orange

gaze swept across

her face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

words of mockery and contempt

character of

Doris was

and

was carrying a lot of

notebooks to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I

this.” Bettany rubbed the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget

warm–hearted person. When

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the notebook and went

the footsteps coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re

mean

not

she could feel that

said, “Bettany told me to give you this.

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without even flipping

was just a junior high school student. What made her think

was afraid that Bettany

bring these over again.” Doris was

and glanced

gaze was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

her lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word,

fully recovered, Olivia had

so

with the notebook and took it

across the street and

less than two

saw

put the notebook

a panicked voice came from the door,

face was deadly pale, and she looked a

a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the

and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook

hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else,

doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is

had chills all over and

she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out

off. There were three shadows at the door of the small

was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something behind

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the small room, there was also a broken

happened

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door and expose

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

on his face, looking like

you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not

bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and

door of the small room and

did not understand why Olivia

her head and gestured for them to

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to

she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

more stupid, wondering how she could

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening.

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

would never compromise

even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She

she reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to

the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on the

counter was covered with

wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was

it! He was so

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the room and trembled

of Rose on

was very

fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and sixth

also an exclusive interview with

that when she took in her first disciple, she had

was because she liked

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple.

the call from

to the sofa and sat

listened, the more confused

end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited me to

true?” Gillian

there was any doubt about this

oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come

know your grandfather

didn’t believe it. “Then why did you come to

and people from all walks of life would do him

slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

did you come to

Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort

you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to

and barely managed

about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how

I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar

to mention he’s only a

to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her

me

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Gillian, I was just being

paintings? Are you also being polite by

a while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read

be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings

of this,

thick–skinned for having

back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come

chance or be in no place to come into

funny thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

be more

want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate

saying that, she hung up the

painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even stopped

was because making sandwiches in the morning would

had nothing much to do, Olivia went

countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it

the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get the

her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it

glanced at Olivia with

Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients

not feel attached to this younger

came up to watch her

if she had

burden and think for her parents,

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no

turned around

leave without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart, “How

came down from upstairs and heard a noise

looked over.

chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side

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and frowned. “It’s

a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip

They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a

junior high school and went home

had a better life and opened a

Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

left home to earn a living. But he had been away from

a good thing for the family of three to be united after he

had started another

returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed

is!” Megan frowned.

Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

after she were back, Tucker chased after her

making a scene

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to

really stupid or just pretending to be.

a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s life

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sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling him for

and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed

on?” he

have knocked

god! Marco

big case. Even the biological parents

quickly made a call

stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we

was swayed and

the doctor to check on her later to see if she

room and saw Bettany lying

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

expression darkened as he realized that

dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany

Olivia nodded.

a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case.

nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for

an old saying that relatives were favored over

parents must

sided with her parents

if she left without doing anything and watched a young

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had broken her moral bottom

before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

a genius she

them away, and Bettany was sent to

went to the police station to make

you find out Bettany Fulham

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

the aisle. There was a small

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each

could not help but admire her observation. She

and Talia Fulham have drugged her but

panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at

“Oh my

even become a

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective

her head. She didn’t seem

just by sending a notebook over. You

Wasn’t she good?

did not

Marco, “This is just a

almost forgot about

the fact,

up, she might cover up for

were her parents by

this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

did you

was afraid they would make a false

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

they were her parents, so Bettany did

home

home, she brought

embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the

painted this myself. It’s for

and saw an oil painting of

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like Raphael’s

was surprised. “Did you

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a lot about

she said, Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high

school. But she did not

this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a

unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were filled

Not good.” Doris had

pen in her hand and directly poked at the

the

doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

frowned. “Why did

wrist trembled. After a long time, she said,

called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked

tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine.

on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.”

in her chest.

arms.

“I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll

that, she left

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Megan brought

ruthless. She even knocked

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair of

turned to 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

time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other

her eyes and held an

a nagging feeling

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling

temples and the suspicion

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk

the hotel, Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face.

hide 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 that

fallen in love with

Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

was playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and

looked at Gillian and

is not enough. Relationships will

he smiled. “I have a good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity

could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face

would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was

think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling with

Gillian was silent.

actually came up with

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would definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation.

to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well

nodded.

to take the small road to the east, saying

not think too much about it. She

was not as prosperous as the city. There were no

remote. It was only nine

to the

stopped in

the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

legs also stretched into the middle of the road, trying to trip

Ernesto leaned his head against

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers

was too

a strong flashlight and had

was about two yards away from Ernesto.

see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was

a low grunt, Ernesto said

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She

corrected himself. “The blood

stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg.

his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements.

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately and get someone to send you to the

the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot by

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot wound.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could

Olivia call the

do you have to call the police? I already said that I

between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and

understand why Olivia called

makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same

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 hurt her, she still had to pay

now. If she was extorted, she would go

calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and pounced

nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was

would

And yet…

could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and

it hurt so

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered

raised her flashlight and shone

exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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forward. She

felt

Oh! How magicall

surprised,

and said coldly. “Ernesto, have

drastically when

He was stunned.

a while, he

hypnosis has been removed, and our deal is

and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can

could be removed from his hypnosis unless

walked out, she said in a low voice, “I

you mean?” Ernesto was a

to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did

all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but

set a

she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and

happened, the hypnosis would

and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to

things would not be under Emesto’s control,

a national

the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like figures

Pets

raver of them said an

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

Cullat as you want to

did not log and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow

get a

ducked

the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult

Ernesto could still feel the

Olivia’s mind, regret was the

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others.

just to make

Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over,

paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope

cut ties with Ernesto, which made him feel very

Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t

if after tonight, they were no longer related. They were complete

heart twisted. He suddenly felt an

to

any time to speak.

extremely cold and heartless. She did not even

time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

left was a thick, foul–smelling

What a hateful girl!

his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman?

was going and if she wanted to go

slowly turned her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go

and asked, “Where are we

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to

restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet

over and knocked on

a while, Bettany

opened the car door and

at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar

she remembered how Olivia had helped her

mustered her courage

late.

nervous and sat

I’m here to tell you that I’m

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to give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

was about to speak when a few clangs came from outside the

knocking on

and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister.

reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t

remember not to meddle in other people’s

Tucker’s tone

stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized

looked embarrassed, finding it difficult to

she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is

soon as she finished speaking, her face flushed

admit that

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He

seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave

a sigh of relief and then was

the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter.

a little stunned, but she was very

reason.

further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see

her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We

car door. “Wait for me

with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also

far away. When he

so lucky to be

future, she might have some good

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found Olivia was missing

should we

of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and

“There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve

hung up

of the Taylor family

Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that.

said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t

had already

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as

enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take

that, Stella

no, we still don’t know

a

in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior to

do?” Stella was so

are you panicking for?” Doris came down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in

“Yes, Doris’s painting is the

filling in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We

was furious. She raised her head and glared at Derek

glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even

random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re

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doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she

was used to her attitude and did not

time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others,

Doris again, he felt a little

anything. He just turned around and went upstairs

was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the

her pen and looked happy.

She

shoes and ran

counter and looked at Bettany’s back

“Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany

future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to

was tearing the package

Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my

Talia scolded. “How can you talk to

and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want

said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family

help him? Doesn’t he still

sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really

even vented his anger on Talia. “How did

with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the future, their

grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me

at Bettany

was already used to her mother being

longer hurt.

at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as

that, she ran

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called out to

a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of

help

flashed in the depths of

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too

at Talia and suddenly

voice was gentle. “I knew

her head and

bathroom and washed her face with cold water

She couldn’t figure

her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change

to force

face, Bettany

very light. It should be

it should be

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave

Inside was not a painting, but a

people still write letters these

not a letter but a thin paper shell. It

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it

out a thin golden paper shell and

was a

The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

this was actually an invitation to the

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t

moment, she suspected that she was in

eyes hard and looked at

true! It was actually

by

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held the invitation letter, her heart pounding so

over and over again, feeling like she was in

good thing really happen to

was not a hesitant

such a young age, she had already taken on the

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had to

she did not understand this competition,

in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting

the Taylor family, Doris was in the process of

competition was very important to her, so she had to give it her

was a little

ran too quickly, she

for her to catch her

were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and

in her eyes.

competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed

that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw

also Bettany’s name written

and couldn’t

time, it did not seem like a good idea for her to come and look for

a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not consider

this competition. The two

that if she participated in this

hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile,

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really

on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who

at Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your

say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she

didn’t

me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste

But…

gaze moved up and landed on the invitation letter.

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

tightly that her knuckles turned

again, looking at the painting

and color of this painting far

previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better than

How did that happen?

how

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any

few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you in

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

her and

up the painting Smoke

another one

always looked a little awkward and

the end, she tore off the painting

be inferior to

head like she was

month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

face was unhappy all

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and

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under the warm exterior

sent Ellis to the

CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger

the CEO’s office was

He could only bury his frustration in

really

beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told him in

did not agree to Olivia

not dare to

able to

in front of Olivia, he was timid and

comparison was too

home every day and

was

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had always been afraid to tell

they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a

afraid that Olivia would

she knew that Andrew was her child, she

Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from the female

novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead at

lead, how

her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

would rather die in pain than

night, Daniel went to

that

pretending

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled.

son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

I don’t believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

blinked and looked up at Daniel for

a moment, he would still quickly

Daniel must have found

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out

with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I

didn’t break when it fell to

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

about it before. How

and

was very satisfied with his

He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When

pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring

Andrew to make a promise with a cold

felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was

of heartache of

was too

how he had acted like a father and a mother

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories

took out his phone and slowly typed on

described how he found Andrew

blanket.

to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act

setup, only Olivia could

he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and

long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

the way back. She felt a

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still felt

back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips

preceded her

took her a moment to

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been afraid to tell Olivia

deepened, or after they got married, he would

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

could Daniel beat

not bear to

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

and novels were all fake. The

he really loved the female lead, how

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and

pretending to be

why did he fall

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

face with his two soft

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

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look

Daniel for a long

panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now

as she was feeling

of them spoke. Only

was like an electric

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s

her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose

she must be biting

mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

tightened, and his

Olivia was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her

a low and sexy voice came out

blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

did not speak.

and longing spread along the

in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked

Ha–ha!

Daniel. She had never liked someone

with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was

wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

passed, Olivia liked him more and

found Daniel more and more pleasing to the

understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

what she liked. She was fond

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had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

night now. I still have about two hours

chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you.

did he cry?” Olivia was indeed

Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

felt a little

and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He

her

open for you.” Daniel

anything from happening, Daniel even came to

to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a

daze and his mind was still

to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message to

and looked up at

and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did

with dissatisfaction. “It

my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with the iPad

then he instantly pouted and cried, “Daddy,

the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s cries

patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in

Andrew was speechless.

father

cries,

the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to drive

family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she feel

guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together,

room.

journey, she was really tired and prepared to

when she

was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I brought

milk.

not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out and get it

super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have ulterior

nodded. “Then come

looked around before

beloved was taking a shower. The sound

and

Daniel was tempted.

ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t he be like

normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would wonder

in

the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a

“What should we do? The bed

glared at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the

leaned over and pressed Olivia against the

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung on

her chin and glared at him.

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto the

sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before

her a passionate

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

her eyes, it was almost 11

already gone to

and could not help but kick Daniel.

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did not

me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew

one in the

that there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies

anyone.

what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who

at this

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward

ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward

was too loud.

see Olivia throwing herself

gasped and raised their thumbs

indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

to face

Daniel acted as if he did not

explained to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll

and Peter nodded

her head

it was already so embarrassing. They could

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Daniel went

the way, Daniel

young man named

29 years old. He has been

nodded. “He married early. He barely reached the legal

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to look

have an opinion? Some people married young and some

don’t really have one.” She shook her

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia,

Olivia frowned.

what he

was about to ask him what was going on

“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

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

his

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer

this topic so soon. She

hesitated, trying to figure

made up your mind, we can get

Engage?

took a

nodded at Daniel and

that he was lost for words for a

it! That was

understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

a lot of

the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the first proposal

the exact

engage, not

of them went to a nearby restaurant

hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so

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even took the initiative

to

He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a firm

Olivia’s words, he looked

said in his deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

on the table and

the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that too

head. “This

wasn’t it a bit of a rush?

was very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and

said confidently. “I’ve prepared

phone and showed the

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

think we need to invite a lot of people.

on and see

customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia

heart skipped

to himself, “Oh

said slowly,

call it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one

whispered, “I really want to

he

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry

Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her

his face. “Then would

do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s soft

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations,

This tweet

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all

at the top of

outlet was

news could be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The

the blink of an eye, the richest man was

were in an

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

is Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have

and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?”

was also a

it were all

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must

has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all,

shut up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you

arguing with

Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion

and there was

see

Hence…

their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people

“We will send out 100 computers to those who

posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted

from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year premium for

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies also

them.

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in an

got countless phone

hoping to meet

long legs bent. He lowered his gaze

nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique his

reached a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

slowly looked over.

cradled Olivia in his 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. Should we go see

asked in a

her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire

happened and he was busy with work, so

been several years ago. Standing at the entrance

club had become unfamiliar to

staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss

could tell at a glance who people

seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were not

hastened to approach and extend a

Miss, please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he

halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff.

as if his neck was

suddenly knocked open and two

member glanced over from

two managers actually appeared

male,

two of them had always worked separately and

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

hastened his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and

and women

them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone,

soft and gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to

she called her

raised her eyebrows and

thought to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel. “Let’s go

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come

inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled.

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

turn back to pick

on minor inconveniences. She nodded

she followed the

shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as soon as

waitress said she was going to get

shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she

out of the

on either side, Olivia found herself a

looked too similar. It was easy

took out her phone and planned to

her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into

a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are

pushed her into

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her

he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m not a waitress.”

mess around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour the

rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia

a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

back to the

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged

a guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

play the role of the server to attend to our

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several

private room were dim, and people’s

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a

clearly

“I’ll say it for

middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are,

was about to pounce on

still nonchalant, but there was a

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

glass, and so

instantly

of wine and the

timid ones even cried

state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

her wrist, her tone icy.

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and walked

door was securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

shivered and

frown deepened, and her

these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it

Bam!

Crash!

door

deftly despite the

her, a group of people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened and a beautiful

a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were

and blurry. Her face could not be

walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his

glanced over indifferently and did

knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you

tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No

waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a

“Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as

of the Fracha Club’s guild hall was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also

be impossible for the occupants of the

had

the way, it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia

button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort

noisy as if people inside were

center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as

on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully

as he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

fair palm pressed down on

cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in.

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from her and clearing a spot. Pointing

“Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass

people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass

frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah. “Stop

pressed her palm firmly on the man who was about to

man was in a dilemma, not knowing if he

  1. up.

this, Michael glared at Sarah

things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the

up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that

poker cards, she insisted on

proposed that no one could skip their round

waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

felt a chill

can skip the

threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal the

enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of

sat opposite Sarah with

to

years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to watch television and play poker

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I

came true.

waiter who dealt the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control

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initial rounds progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare,

displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah

“Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on

in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What

giggled. “That’s the

very curious? Do you want

with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making

wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

casual and meaningless

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a

said, “Winona

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How could he pretend that he

the

gloomy and her tone was

was so angry that she lost control

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

in anger. But in the

Daniel was no longer one

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the

Winona was treated

the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided

Winona, he wouldn’t have

credit was now taken by Olivia. That was

an outstanding Daniel belonged to

was filled

all over and left with wounds all

matured and learned how to

showered Olivia with all his love

more Sarah dwelled on the matter,

Daniel, and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous

that, they

a wealthy young lady from

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and

had already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a tender

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the

those days, Daniel had fervently

couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to

whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence

arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no

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him, insisting that he would

far

He successfully made Winona

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a

was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to

many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart the

Winona broke up. They separated

blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for

came back, he became

reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish the

gave

the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

this was motivated by

a child, he had never had any other women by his

he had been

he must be waiting for

great surprise, he

clenched her teeth in

“Come on. let’s stop now.

head to

her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today,

picked up a glass of red wine

almost choked and coughed a

Michael patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve

and made way for

he

and looked

also poked

did not get up and remained

he raised his chin and looked at Olivia.

not react for

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth in

actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This was too

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally

she didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her

the past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled

cliff

and devoted all her energy to learning and

and

begin to gradually open her heart

masquerade was on

the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue

was the

Emily brought Olivia

there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if

and glanced

Emily explained, “Don’t worry,

went to the changing room

“Ms. Taylor, have you been to

calmly, “It’s my first time

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with

hadn’t even visited 2046

woman had

actually Olivia’s

in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of

eyes were filled

thought that Daniel got

was far

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress

applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to

she wanted to

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she

cliché

were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress

the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display

Secret supermodel were to

had carefully chosen this set for

detail, every cut, and every

a person than

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!”

room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help

that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then

in the mirror, Sarah

tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and every

this dress,

boarding the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making her

compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her

was determined to crush her in all

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked

sudden, her powerful aura was

be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn.

they met, Sarah was

was ashen as she

quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

ugliest in

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to

pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s all

next. However, she did

wrong dress. It belongs to another

yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into another

say anything. Instead, she lowered her

Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone

purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to take it

wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen someone

indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call

Emily was stumped.

the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning

Sarah said directly, “This

I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the

really like this dress?” Olivia

rare for her to soften her attitude as

looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could not wear

understood. “Are you saying you want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn

like this dress too

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much

was no

already

and saw the

not expect Olivia to be so easy

blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the

her gaze, not taking it

the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big

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inside.

a few glances before retracting

walked over and handed the clothes

said calmly,

nodded and took the clothes to the

that Olivia

beautiful. It was not a loss

outcome.

Sarah was

ground. Then, she

everything on, she looked at the

she saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist

scalp went numb as she

the fuck is this!”

ugly that

in this. I will be

trembled, she tried to pull up

and slender arm reached over

of the changing room was pulled

was completely exposed in

leaned over to

her expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?” she

leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as

the smile on her face was dazzling.

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at

taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue fishtail

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than the

at this point that Sarah

purpose. She had put on

heart was completely ignited and her temper was about to

as it was about to burst out,

and took a deep breath to calm herself

was surprised and looked at

temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked,

raised her eyebrows and tapped

must be something fishy going

that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she

she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

the three of them walked towards

already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to

led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the others

walked slowly by

ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

dim

corner and sat on a bar stool to

couples

and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep

was only a man and a woman left dancing in

eyesight, but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was

the couple in the middle had very

man stood tall and

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied

a

stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t help

hands. She even heard the people beside

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone

talk to her. She paused and did

you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the

Are they compatible?

and did not say

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could

wanted to walk

some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly

Olivia

center of the crowd. The woman also placed

revealed a beautiful and

imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why

tilted her head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

took a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly

turned

that he was looking for her and waved her

instantly melted and was

walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and

at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is

shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this

nodded and glanced at

a

Olivia’s gaze,

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends.

her elbow. She said in a teasing tone,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered

Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since

calm eyes flashed with

“You’re just an

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held Olivia’s hand and

on the spot alone. Her gaze grew

her eyes.

long, everyone was a

the second floor, and

group went over

went to

was about to push open the

overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia

Emily

indignant and felt

did not have much of a reaction. She just

why aren’t you saying anything?”

pancake and asked,

her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting at

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar to

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the same

look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like

Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

two of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and

she had gone to the washroom, but they came here to

said this on purpose

was

her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

that couldn’t

Daniel like

a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at

he like

for a short period of time, and they did not

was he so sure that she wouldn’t

rubbed her forehead and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples

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felt that she shouldn’t

those who had once loved her to the core could change

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really

it possible for Olivia to place her trust in

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by Michael were

always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily flavored

food was, the more satisfying it was to eat

heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel.

that was covered with a

was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

eats

saying that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

her grip on her fork with

Daniel didn’t

don’t even

eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a

at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good

eat out together, the table would be

spicy food.

of them chatted and

about their youth, discussing about

nothing to do

familiar with

only she had met

feet and intended to move the spicy

complained, “Michael, why did you

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

not ordered by him at all, but

as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either.

didn’t come back, Olivia would really be

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish

What a silly girl.

definitely be angry and throw a temper at

head, unable to

her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy

she spoke, she placed her plate in front

plate

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it countless times

constricted as she slammed her

before Olivia could speak,

grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone,

the spicy grilled fish bite

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

was he doing? Daniel was

them, Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did

few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me

this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance himself

that he

not help

his

stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a

Olivia was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the

obediently put down

Olivia did not let him eat it, he would

took a

to everyone, “I’m going out for a

a strange silence descended across the dining

eyes and

eyes were filled with

ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate

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It was impressive!

at the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked

years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often

knew that Daniel did not eat spicy

could not

of Olivia, he finished half a plate

cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude.

hidden under the table, clenched into a

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order to go

angry at her for

but he was still

help but

much must he

her to

with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in the

to speak when she realized that Daniel

red, as

for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why

soon as she realized this, Olivia was

him and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It

his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have

firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the

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on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

a kitten tickling and teasing

to what he was doing. She thought that it was an

suddenly

of his brain was used to develop his career, while

slight movement from her,

she had stopped,

sharp eyes instantly

a big puppy wagging

head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia, it

When she saw this, her heart

stomach hurt?” She frowned

have hurt his stomach

shook his head.

raised an

where did it

at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

she could move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

a helpless and doting tone, “Then,

not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked up

he felt

a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and

at the

was only 8

seen Daniel sleep

doubts on Olivia’s face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To

saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking as

not react.

felt a

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he still found a

took the initiative to find another topic.

rooted to the ground and

His heart tightened and he

arms held Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry

leave me behind!” he

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart,

reaction was too

and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered. “What’s

though he had

stared straight at Olivia, as though

hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in

with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without a word,

such a fragile Daniel

said gently, “Why would I leave you?

Daniel was happy

Olivia’s waist and told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous. I was provoked by our friends and

against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate whom I haven’t seen for many

did not give Olivia any chance

to sow discord between him and Olivia

about it, he would

had put on the 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 later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too

her.

in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people

a saint. He was

hurt an unfamiliar female

Winona,

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his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is a

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a

a child without a home when he was

his uncle, who was seven years

was like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not

and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a

his biological parents thought

Sullivan family would be handed

go home, so he

She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people had

Daniel to start his own

saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and hate

will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who

must not do as they

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize

completely taken in by

this moment, she suddenly understood

to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much

a fool. “What are you talking

did he

a little

you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it.

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long

that she had given him so much face that he bullied her like

saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was

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good

a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such widespread

that was to capture

returned from overseas as he had

he had a bad temper.

anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the

endure everything and do her best to appease him

now, Daniel had gone

with another woman and hadn’t

could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him

and tried to provoke her in this way again,

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got up

after her. “Winona, where are you

frost. “Sarah, go and

saying that, she

out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why did Winona

her feet in frustration.

engaged to Olivia, she

it out, she realized that he was using

and forced Winona to return

end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her

two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each

Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah

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dining table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes

only Sarah and Emily returning, he

“It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous.

you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does

just like Winona and then intentionally gets

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure of

left, she had never seen

it intentionally to have a quarrel with

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt

side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his

had

weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in

brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none

common advice was for Amelia to relax and not to worry

from sadness and depression, so

believe it. He felt that

to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones and

times

Amelia still saw it.

the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is

she born to defy her parents and

eyes were red and her heart

excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia completely

never woke up

for famous doctors, but they were all

were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking

go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed

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medical team overseas to take a

should we do

the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only

he tugged at his tie with the

but his aura

he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm

room fell into silence as

Cathy, who was most concerned about

said in a trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my

might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

saying that, he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said,

at

rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin and

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed

father, and his mentally ill

not a single

hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she

you look for her now and think of a way to force her to

very clear–minded and had things well

Samuel and Amelia were the ones

At

One side was his parents, and

these children

is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them

“Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I

“I’ll go and beg. Even

Maddie stopped talking.

the entire burden of the Taylor family

phone, William called

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she

too much

up, she

slightly with a hint of

This person was very

reached

nothing important, he

did he call

phone, leaving her right

was not

William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry

“Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just

deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance.

“Yeah,” she replied.

could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there

question, the tip of

the green

was stunned. He clapped his hands and

heart suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go

nodded and ran upstairs

wanted to frame the picture of the little turtle and hang

Olivia

to her senses and continued

William’s

show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving

were a little overboard, it

hearts were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who

and nights of interaction and exchange

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make him

made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed

she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her

couldn’t accept that her biological mother

see the

don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does

doesn’t treat me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What

voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down.

that? Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision for

if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find

to me? Is it all

continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of

illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they

it because she gave birth to me and

I don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all

not take

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and

me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask

biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what she

powerful and resonant. They were like

his heart

didn’t expect Olivia to

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he

looked back and saw Amelia lying

the end, he

how do you think the favor

this, Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made

surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but

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“Emma has

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

moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and

Olivia was silent.

not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell

to you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough

sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted

year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her

things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is

for five years,” William

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helping the injured. She specially hired

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state of

on various social

were like flowers blooming

days, the Smith family’s

contact with the Smith family widened

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in

Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now

left s

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

seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar?

you dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head

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the phone, William held the phone and a

he said he

that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and

were still many people who

those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they

a questionable character and may not have wanted to

Smith family not long ago, which was

Smith family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family

the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

stared at her phone in

downstairs and sat beside

the phone and

suffered, Daniel

a sour and bitter

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up

person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster

the thought of Olivia suffering

a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t

leaned on her

ran over

up with a dependent

lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be

agreement clear with a

Andrew

and knew that she

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to

shoulder everything with

a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going

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a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care

fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is that

you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless.

at Daniel. “What about you? Do you

head and said firmly, “I will always

enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless,

from the source and

was young.

even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot

to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke

who could be

respectfully, she

method

She had her own way of doing things and

or not, she had her own

could

a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold

a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear

few calls and passed down

a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to

the same time, news began

news reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss

to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned

having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the Hushe

completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

were like flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an

they had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels.

all left

I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it

you all seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

team from

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award.

Taylor sounds a little

Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in

novels and television

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fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were

family hospital was just an

knew that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were

thought that Isaac Smith was

were filled

appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned traditional doctor in my

to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed

I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that

is really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small

respectable old

and turned into a

really hope that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith

s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake

in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is

Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very

it was not

someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as

report, “Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at

nodded and did not pay much attention to

after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

is

charming girl went to Olivia’s side and

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I

was

“Aren’t you in school? Why are

already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and successfully

have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say?

enter the entertainment

identity was

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t

character, but

next,

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she

two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the

years old, but she already had a very serious

was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and

the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Olivia rushed to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands

that the little girl was

she saw the man lying

girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the

the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her

IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial

still too young,

willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely

was very disadvantageous for subsequent

importantly, the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no

personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive

little girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you after

Once you learn skills,

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn

forever.

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

old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult,

eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

this world, everyone was independent. No one could

in the name of being a good

wanted to enter the entertainment

would be able to protect

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along with William, was still waiting for Olivia’s

sleep. His phone had been

was in his

in less than three days, Olivia would

to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had

William was waiting for Olivia to

uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie

pressure, but she did not expect her to have such

and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front

was originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it

and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with

was that Olivia actually possessed such

ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence

William’s side and patted his shoulder.

turned to

softly and took the phone over. She opened a

When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils suddenly

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly.

This…”

was calm. “There’s already a medical

his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She…

could finish speaking, Cathy walked

days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter,

with a serious

that she could not figure out. Why

and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in

Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly save

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asked.

Isaac himself who

joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really

“There’s an 80% chance.”

and turned

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring her

out, “Olivia won’t

go beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her

over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let

might still be

could speak, Cathy had already

you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have to

a couple of steps from

She just lowered her eyes and covered

watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked

did his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to

he sometimes felt indignant for

to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her

mother, almost everything required

chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens

firm tone made

so harsh on

with

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on his

It was Maddie’s hand.

“During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My sister was also

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use this reason

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her

everyone looked down

of using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of threats

coercion.

as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words

a respectful tone and requested

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or

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come from Layfield to tell Olivia about

her arms on the table. She

He said that he was begging

gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s

did not say a

the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully

had become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to

lot after being

intimately

pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen

responsible for taking care

a little

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She

time, it was Blake who took

girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated

and lively. She always played with

being very close to Zelen

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had never

Blake was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

and instantly

it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and

Zelen? Who is

Why hypnotize me and make

tone was calm, but Blake was scared out

say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she

on the table and asked in a questioning

about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell

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please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s

frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered,

Blake left,

and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s

her eyes and said in a low voice,

massaging

eyes and looked

moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and

everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I only vaguely remember

else about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my home

child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter

re these

Speaking of this, t

frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a

“Are you so sure that you

a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy

firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I

“Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis was

Olivia shook his head. “I undid it

how to do it too?” This

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

a moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You

else do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would

was smart, he was still

at a

he still felt a little inferior and

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia

over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to Olivia. This

was filled with

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer

head of the Smith family. She no longer had

the Taylor family could

Taylor.” William’s voice

at the layers of dark clouds

.

herself. It was

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finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll

realized that Olivia was coming over to treat

anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical

kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably

that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

room and told Cathy that Olivia

great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

saw that Sophia was

you. But I’m not sure if

Then, Cathy frowned

the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary

on?” Cathy’s

I know everything

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

she had not seen Olivia many times, he

Taylor, you have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot

She quickly calmed her down

before he recovered. He frowned and said

probed, “Then, are we still going to

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be deliberately

Olivia came with Kelly.

into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she

less sexy

William could not help but look up at

was

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and

and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes.

eyes, as well as the coldness

and warned herself that now was

to wait for the right time. She had

torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across

Cathy were

sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to

not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in

choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored

a moment, he was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia

Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with

seemed like that young people were too

day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the day

their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual

skills were good, and she was proud

there was

on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared,

be

day, Olivia would

asked the butler to

not care about

Olivia went down and

care, but Cathy

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop right

walking and continued to walk

couldn’t take it anymore and shouted,

whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait a

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at

had to raise her head

angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up

her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with a

good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had

this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you

to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated her

at ease with Olivia at

shook her head

not expect

if you can cure Amelia.

Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to

and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we

was about

and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame

stared at William. “What a shameless group

that her chest

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy

want everything their

his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went

to the

to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at

in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out

skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as

thought to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to

He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma,

he carried Cathy to the door and

how hard Cathy knocked on the

Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying

pain in her

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back

spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green

over very quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately

strode in with a displeased expression. “What

silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail.

said, “Where’s William?

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

Ronald said as he ran up the

fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will

orders. What if he gets some servants to restrain

stopped in

right. This is the Taylor

the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I

Amelia? I’ll break her hands then.

malice

have any handy sticks that aren’t overly

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick

want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This

rolling pin?” Sophia

replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up

get it.”

pin. It was

hand, gave it a little shake,

saying that, he concealed the rolling

to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s

appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The

Ronald said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and

over and squeezed in. While William was closing the

raised the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right

Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your

turned around. He

holding a

Amelia with full concentration. Her

performed the acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could not

Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

young girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if

by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

called out and quickly went over to press Ronald’s

Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said,

raised his eyes to glance at

himself, “How could such a simple kick be

was an adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and send him

Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to

to all of

quickly

about the extent

Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for

He just

that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked

thought to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs,

the

“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.

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening,

was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

a glass of water before she

to me?” she asked Sophia

that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment

somehow, her vision went dark,

not know anything that happened

her everything that had happened

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia

begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally

the mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even somewhat

thought to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had

I so

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated

clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed,

Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions

father at all. He actually resorted to

to accept

golly!” Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had

not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised

so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control her

She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor,

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

clear–headed. She considered herself to have a

or Samuel’s matter, she believed that

Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would

She seemed

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion

already made

Emma, and on the other side was

let

Samuel did not make something

family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat

and committed to me

it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her

it weren’t for Olivia,

there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of

couldn’t be a

my condition.

went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful

was unfair

could not let

though Olivia was once the child

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

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. She did not say anything. She just handed over

and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her

Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and

inside. The

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know

Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to discern his

very concerned about

information would not be able to

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said,

felt that

do something more

took out his

was doing his homework in his room when the

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No.

“He’s in the

understand. He’s at home, so

Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said, “So

no attention to his father. Instead, he

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him,

incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I

thought, “What a

melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

“What’s going

get left behind,

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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.

of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making

she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to

had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it

this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with

possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient

started to argue, Olivia would immediately

However, she could not

necessarily mean that she would actually throw the

hold it

Olivia nodded.

found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She

sat steadily

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low

silver needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said,

was not

was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be

She said, “William, you

in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you

Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this,

gaze was gentle and her expression was

clear–headed now. She had

years.

both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did

you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things

that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we

saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out

away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less

suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an

longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive

anything. She just looked

head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do

Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a

her fingers tightly and quietly made

to speak, but Olivia remained

moment felt especially long. Every minute

an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

Her body suddenly

supporting her and stuffing a calming

her emotions fluctuated dramatically and

used at

alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t

Olivia handed the medicine

your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or

just held the medicine bottle tightly

It was completed in less

gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She

what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the

Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to

nodded and

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. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to

she was about to drink some

her head and glanced at

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who accompanied

thought, “It seems like she

must have been

her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string

of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost

the information, Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother.

was a paternity test report between Samuel

father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s how

was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain deep

well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see

to find all the

on the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were all about

one of them

by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the

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