Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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granddaughter because she’ll probably have

big shots? If her medical skills

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

would go all out to study

shots would take the initiative to associate

great it would

others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let

said honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a

left as if she was escaping without

night, their

meet a high–ranking official on this trip,

Association organized one small

were all recommended by the association’s internal

for Doris.

a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

this competition, she could get to know many teachers from the

taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have

a sudden rise in

a state of excitement. She had

returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You

corners of her

Painting Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

teacher was Olivia’s

she was nothing but

“No, I don’t know any teacher, but

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

was down in spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs. Liebsig just

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played favorites, so he

Gillian’s shoulders

that time. It still stung her whenever

partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could

that’s unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it

was angry and spoke up

wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his

a month, Saul had already had a

search.

he encountered any doubts,

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon,

was not

Wilcox family’s lineal branch spoke

Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a new

this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

as if it

she did not know if she was

years

disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that

two disciples five years later if she wanted one

side, angrily accusing Rose of not

he said, Gillian looked

nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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was not very interested in

character of the gossip

was a very agile

was stunned for a second when she saw

you’re Doris’s sister,

you looking for Doris? She’s

the stairs, and a look of

she restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll

The painting competition?

was stunned for a second. How

niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the Painting

held to choose

other 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 as

Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check

and gestured for Olivia to

all

see the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about

was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who

swept across

on her face did not change, but her understanding of

of mockery and

tell the character

was superficial

phone to Bettany and asked her what

was carrying a lot of

is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it

hope Doris can on it.” After she finished

sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably

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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 distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means a lot

mean a lot

not think

about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was

notebook to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries.

Doris sneered.

threw it on the desk

student. What made her think she could

afraid that

these over again.” Doris

looked up and glanced

gaze was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

say something but could not speak a single word, no matter how hard she

fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

the hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked

down with the notebook and took it

the

than two minutes,

she saw

put the notebook on

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia

pale, and she

for a second before saying, “You’re

gaze stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on

her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank

on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs.

all over and

was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a

the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the

height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something behind

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Olivia was very vigilant.

of the small room, there was also a broken piece of

happened

happened and walked to

quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering aura of

was much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face,

Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not

a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like

shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why

ground?” Tucker did not understand why

her head and gestured for

are you going to do?

not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when

gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

never compromise if she

bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door

police officer who had rushed over excitedly

was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry

was covered with

it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that

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room and trembled as

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again and

introduction was

was written that Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in

an exclusive

personally admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

because she liked the

ground and

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that an

the call from

the sofa and sat down, drinking

she listened,

but interrupt Gillian.

true?” Gillian

didn’t think there was any doubt about this

painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield

misunderstood.” Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too

didn’t? It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you

her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a

Gillian’s words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would

why did you come

Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent

bother to waste her breath with

like she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in as

about what happened back then. It had been so

for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even if

to mention he’s only

her scalp went numb. It took her quite

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and said

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was just being polite. Do you

the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for

I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to

bring your

of this, Rose

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe

Olivia, Gillian would be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with

that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

it be

more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a

hung up the phone

with her painting, everyone from the

making sandwiches in the morning would distract

to do, Olivia went

was painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it

happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get

casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish orange.”

looked up and glanced

please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you

feel attached

reason why she came up to watch her paint was only

responsible person. Even if

burden and think for her

since Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking

around and

word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over.

scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food

street.”

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

spat out a mouthful

age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

high school and went home to look after

finally had a better life and opened a fast

been missing for many years,

left home to earn a living. But he had been away from home for

be a good thing for the family of three to be united

had started another

good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry

father he is!” Megan frowned.

tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

back, Tucker chased after

a scene

Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged

knew if Talia was really stupid or

so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was

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but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches

He was down.

the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

Olivia was

ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This was not

Wood rushed over

going on?” he

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked

god!

big case. Even the biological parents could not

a call to report to

Officer. please listen to me.

was swayed and

doctor to check on her later to see if she has had

room and saw Bettany lying on

hard several times, but

as he realized

a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents.

nodded. “I

recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged

so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was

like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving

had an old saying that relatives were favored over

with her parents must be closer than

Bettany sided with her

anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to see

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lurch had

in advance before calling the police. This

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such

genius she

all of them away, and Bettany was sent

to the police station to

you find out Bettany Fulham had

door. One of them seemed to be sitting

painting on the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

could not help but admire her observation. She could have seen

made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham

Talia’s behavior. The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so

“Oh my god,

even become a

something irrelevant. “Do you

head. She didn’t

good. You deduced everything just by sending a notebook

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did not think it was such a big deal of

reminded Marco, “This is just a

he almost

the fact, but they

might cover up

all, they were her parents

her kindly, “You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

did you

was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

were her parents, so

police let them go home and settle it on their

home, she brought some food over

only

myself. It’s for you.

over and saw an oil

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle.

surprised. “Did

painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and

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, Bettany had taken all the art

dropped out of school. But she did not

her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books

gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and

Not good.”

directly poked at

peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was

you doing?” Bettany

did you push

time, she said, “You

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest.

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

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dinner, Megan brought up

She even knocked

to have such a pair

call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the

with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants.

interfere in other people’s

She lowered her eyes and

had a nagging feeling that something was

kind. Why would they

and the suspicion in

this moment,

It was Gillian.

at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her.

is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face

in love with her

Olivia accept it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff

were deep, and there was an evilness in them

looked at Gillian and nodded.

enough. Relationships will

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

then?” Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked

be that I recognized the wrong

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually

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would definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In

as the person she liked treated her sister well because

for a moment, Gillian nodded.

the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait

not think too much about it.

prosperous as the city. There were no street

little remote. It was only nine

to

in her

wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

stretched into the middle of the road, trying to

tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers

it was

and had a clear view of the

two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here?

all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of the

a low grunt, Ernesto said weakly,

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood.

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even smell

and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg.

behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it this

his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something poking his left

He nodded. “Yes.”

stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send

police.” Ernesto shook his head and made

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gun…”

he could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the

Olivia call

was puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that I have

foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the

why

you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

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

money now. If she was

the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending

6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills

would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

hurt

mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the

couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with both

flashlight and shone

saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a

longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised,

coldly. “Ernesto, have

expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can

in this world could be removed

Olivia walked out, she said in a low voice, “I woke

do you mean?” Ernesto was a little

you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything

necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to

even set a time limit for

was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her

hypnosis would not

research institute would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto

not be under Emesto’s control,

a national

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

three minutes two ghost–like

was Pets and

raver of them

modded le due cathon!

beland When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps

to see Cullat as you want to and

did not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow

get a

ducked

faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her

feel

regret was the most meaningless

already done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the use

just to make herself

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over,

continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited.

with Ernesto, which made him

uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as

were

suddenly felt an indescribable

wanted to

any time to speak.

and heartless. She did not

to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared

was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say

she was going and if she wanted to go

out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You

nodded and asked, “Where

lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s

family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that

went over and knocked on the

while,

and gestured

almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar

she remembered how Olivia had helped

mustered her courage and sat

late. What’s the matter?”

was a little nervous and sat

be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving soon. You

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to give me

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

speak when a few

knocking on the

the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at

him. “Olivia

meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will be

said this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m

her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

a while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of

as she finished speaking, her face flushed

admit that

Olivia said calmly. “He can’t hurt

still worried, Olivia added,

heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming

the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter.

little stunned, but she was very

reason.

at Olivia

chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we are

car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be back

out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I

painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was a little

he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

this young lady was so lucky to be favored by

future, she might have some good

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing

panicked. “What should we do?

your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we

was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You

hung

Taylor

a while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep

really too much. She

period of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your own

that Olivia

that, Stella thought

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

a big

total of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them,

we do? What should we do?” Stella

you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I

felt sorry for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important.

affect Doris’s painting. We might

her head and glared

and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell

from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for

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was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering.

then, Derek was used to her attitude and

lot. He had seen Olivia’s

he faced Doris again,

He just turned around and went

Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said

looked happy. “It must

She

her shoes and ran

the counter and looked

extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “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 received the package and opened it

indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn

that was

I’m calling you Dad for the

you

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do

just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still

you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really

his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in

impatient. “Bettany must marry

me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use

Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

to her mother being

longer hurt. She just

hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such

she ran

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Talia called out

said in 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 her hands

couldn’t help

in the

is too young

Talia and

His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart the

head and

Bettany ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold

understand. She couldn’t

many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

mother even wanted to

her face, Bettany opened the

light. It should be a piece of

that it should

Olivia a painting, so Olivia

opened. Inside was not a painting, but

Did people still

was not a letter but a thin paper shell.

What exactly was it?

more confused.

thin golden paper shell and

a line of

over. The more she looked, the heavier her

invitation to the Painting Association’s

went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in her

she suspected that she was

her eyes hard and looked at

It was actually true!

given to her by Olivia. Who

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held the invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that

again, feeling like she

such a good thing

was not a

she had already taken on the

decisive person.

invitation, she had to give it her

she did not understand this competition,

running a few

the Taylor family, Doris was

competition was very important to her, so she had to give it her

was a little

she ran too quickly,

a while for her

were bright like the stars in

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

in her eyes.

participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t

was joking. However, when she lowered

also Bettany’s name

dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it.

time, it did not seem like a good idea for her to come and

was a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her

competition. The

forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would

Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not

invitation letter

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and

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second sister?”

and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she

“Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t

didn’t continue

“Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not

before today, Doris would definitely

But…

up and landed on

I’ll help you take a look. It just so happens that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very

gripped the painting so tightly that her

it again and again, looking at the painting Smoke

and color of this painting

had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this

How did that happen?

learn how

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could

few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris,

been drawing recently. I

her and

the painting Smoke in

another one

always looked a little awkward and was not

Doris looked at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she

her to be inferior to Bettany. She

head

like a

face was unhappy

been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had

criticism, he

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was

he sent Ellis

CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration in

was really sad, extremely

end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the

not agree to Olivia

not dare

CEOs were able to manipulate their

of Olivia, he

was too

Daniel returned home every day and didn’t like his

was

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

was because he was afraid that Olivia would

Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody

could Daniel beat

to compete with

had accompanied Olivia to

and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from the

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the

lead, how could he bear to snatch

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel went

the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had

was actually pretending

did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy.

he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be

less about

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 long time before

a moment, he would still quickly

must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered,

the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in

was a carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break

moment.

raised his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two minutes,

discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad in bed

his head and said

satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me your

forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

little guy had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as

Daniel could not bring

only ask Andrew to make a promise

to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He

kind of heartache of

was too

like a

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories and avoided

his phone and slowly typed on Facebook

he found Andrew

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired because he

setup, only Olivia could see

he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

fingers began to tremble and he could not press the button for

long time, he finally

felt a little

Even when she

taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and

preceded

her a moment to

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to tell Olivia that

deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete with her

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and

that time. Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake.

loved the female lead, how could he bear to

from her, even if Olivia frowned

in pain

night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down

actually pretending

why did he fall asleep? I

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard you mention

Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly

was not dreaming. He argued,

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t

don’t believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his

looked up at Daniel for a long time

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would

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wanted to give him a surprise,

was

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid

rustle. It was like an

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips

never liked to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose

must be

lips, and

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and

sexy voice came out of his throat.

lips and blinked her eyes. She

“Daniel.”

not speak. They just held their phones in

joy and longing spread along

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and

Ha–ha!

never liked someone so much in

with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

passed, Olivia

and more

good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional

that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond

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had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you

and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried

he cry?”

was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband

felt a little

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 wondered

on Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately.

door open for you.” Daniel smiled

Daniel even came

voice message. It would be best if he cried

a daze and

he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and

blinked and looked up at Daniel. “I

“Do you remember what you did wrong

with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and

smiled cruelly. “You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to

he instantly pouted

eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s heart

family to Tyson and asked him to drive

arrived at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed.

Sullivan family had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had

room.

she was really tired and prepared to take a

she heard

She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in

milk.

It’s not convenient for

super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then come

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked around

beloved was taking a shower.

warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

man didn’t even have

felt that he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so

intentions in

of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a

at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where

chin and

leaned over

Olivia’s face,

almost hung on

still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin

eyes. “Of course…

up Olivia and

She blinked and before she could react,

her a passionate

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

eyes, it was almost 11

already

and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s

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did not see

over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew

sex, it was almost one in

still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She

Tyson and Peter, who were watching

to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly.

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went

slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward

too loud. Tyson and

to see Olivia

raised their

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone.

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head in

so embarrassing.

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went to the kindergarten to

way, Daniel mentioned

young man named Noah who was at the same

He has been married for seven years.”

reached the legal

your opinion?” Daniel turned

an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their

have one.” She shook

stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

make out what he was trying to

to ask him what was

before she could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at Daniel

Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and

he said solemnly, stressing every

his words

of

him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely thought about

hesitated, trying to

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we can

Engage?

a

at Daniel and

was so happy that he was lost for words for

it! That was

He understood humans pretty

a lot of

proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however,

the

was to engage,

Andrew, the three of them went to a

that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever

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even took the initiative to mention the engagement

you think we need to think about

already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up,

words, he looked

in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

his fingertips on the table and said, “September

fork paused in the air. She

his head. “This is a good

wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they have

engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make

confidently.

and showed the photo to

It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan

to invite a lot of people. I prefer to

and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need

rings had been customized. They would be

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him

skipped

“Oh no, she

said slowly, “Is this

I knew we would get engaged one day

to Olivia and whispered, “I really

he

his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy?

softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more.

face. “Then would you like

Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement to the world the

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time:

This tweet

richest man instantly hit

the top of

news outlet

news could be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The news was too

the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They

were in

no, how can he get

Does anyone know?

have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr.

was also a link behind

clicked on it were all shocked

god, Ms. Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew

still don’t think Ms. Taylor is

you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists

arguing with each

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion

intense, and

didn’t like it. He did not want to see any

Hence…

account: “The Sullivan group will pay

posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those who

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would

will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet

got countless phone

him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled

as if nothing in the world could

a particular

slowly looked

His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended

in a

playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there

happened and he was busy with work,

years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he

had become unfamiliar to

staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a glance who people

Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a warm

he inquired

a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look at

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff.

member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost

the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

glanced over from the corner of his

managers actually appeared

was male, named

always worked separately

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and soothing

to her, and women felt no envy in her

first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired

and gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with

called her Mrs.

and looked at

high–class club. Her EQ

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come

inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had

Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel

room.

would turn back to pick up

minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

she followed the waitress to the

was quite irksome to Olivia.

going to get a wet towel, but

water. Afterward, she wiped

out

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

place looked too similar. It

her phone and planned to

she opened her handbag, a

a

spoke, he pushed her into an

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle

her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly

group of rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are

him a knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly

reply,

she’s a guest. Young lady,

and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest

surrounded Olivia from several

private room were dim, and people’s faces

dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

clearly

“I’ll say it for the last time, let me

The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay

spoke, he was about to pounce

was a hint of red at the corner

It was scarlet red.

step to the side

private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

table was made of glass, and so were the

huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with

of wine and the

timid ones even cried out in

was left in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on

her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I

shocked crowd and walked straight

locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to the supervisor. “Open

shivered and didn’t say

and her expression grew

time on these people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass on the

of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and a beautiful woman

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually

blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament was light and

expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened.

glanced over indifferently and

was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you down next

making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out about

to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an

hurriedly promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now

“Go,” the woman said.

left as

intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888,

someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible

had its own elevator and

specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

were isolated from each other, how did

aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling

was noisy as if people inside

hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence

the table and beckoned to Olivia,

to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

about to stand up,

and fair palm

petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and

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her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant

offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m

in, “Yes,

at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy

on the man who was

dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

  1. up.

glared at Sarah and

alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But

to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs.

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

didn’t know better, they would have thought that

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing truth or

proposed that no one could skip their round with

waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled

Daniel also looked over.

remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

chill

and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the

that, she threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

Sarah with

to be

years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago.

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray

very sad. He said, “I won’t

it came true. They had

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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

Whether it was opting for

the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas,

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the

up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and

fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to

frowned and wanted to provoke

this moment, Daniel

voice was casual

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent

said, “Winona who?”

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How could he pretend that he

Sarah banged the table and

face was gloomy and

so angry that she lost control of her emotions for

her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what

you

realize

in the end, she managed to

present Daniel was

and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him

aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

Winona was

that time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable

have achieved

taken by

thought that such an outstanding Daniel

filled with

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over her

matured and learned how

he showered Olivia with all his love

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper

and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over the

that, they attended

a wealthy young lady from

upbringing, she had never

in the realm of oil painting at a

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of

Daniel

feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to Winona’s

the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the

nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of

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D

as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never

result far exceeded her

successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that

riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a

was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having

times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately,

Winona broke up. They separated from that

emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for a

back, he became

to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish the

gave

wealth, making

of this was motivated

child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even have

he had been

he must be waiting

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged

clenched her teeth in

let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and

head to hide

Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed.

up a glass of

coughed a few

said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s

she spoke, she stood up and made way for Daniel to

for a while, he realized that Daniel did

puzzled and

poked his head

get up and

the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you want to

not react

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Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was

also liked having fun and was skilled in various

after being pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her heart

herself off and devoted all her energy to

she and

to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and

was on

the same tuxedo, and the

distinction was

Emily brought

handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try

her eyes and

worry, they’re all

the

have you been to 2046 before? Why

my

she exchanged glances with

even visited 2046

rich man and woman had been

Olivia’s

took out her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and

eyes were filled

that Daniel got a bad

was far inferior

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her clothes. The blue fishtail

twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned

she wanted to say

when her gaze landed on

such a cliché

ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was

one’s strengths and hiding one’s

some tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not look

chosen this set for

every cut, and every

even uglier on a person than a tattered

make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she

was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she

nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands

in the

sapphire blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite,

a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly

heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front

me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared to

was determined to crush

raised her

a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head to

met, Sarah was almost crushed

as she stared

her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk on the

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with

say next.

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another

yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms.

say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows,

her eyes around and suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s

so that

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had

looked up and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose

Emily was stumped.

find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at

said directly, “This dress is

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong

this dress?” Olivia looked

heavily. “Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude

so Sarah was certain that she could not

“Are you saying you want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

this dress too

Emily nodded cooperatively.

make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no

there was

already nodded.

looked at each other and saw the surprise in each

did not expect Olivia to be so easy to talk

of the changing room, she even put on a

glanced over and retracted her gaze,

up carefully. However, the shawl

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inside.

took a few glances before retracting

and handed the clothes

she said calmly, “Go

the clothes to the

wear the clothes that Olivia had

dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and

outcome.

was really a little

off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail

she looked

the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist

went numb as

the fuck is this!” she

was so ugly

go out in this. I will be mocked to death,”

long face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper

slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

of the changing room

was completely exposed in

to take a

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

her left leg. Her

good mood as the smile on her face

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at Olivia.

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more

this point that Sarah

purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

was completely ignited and her

as it was about to

lowered her head and took a deep breath to calm herself

surprised and

fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be

her eyebrows and tapped a

something fishy going

begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control

As she spoke,

put on the mask and the three of them walked towards the

the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor,

Emily led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel

and walked

the ball. In just a

masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to

a bar stool to watch the

were about a dozen couples

there were gradually people who could not

was only a man and a

away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

only vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had

man stood tall

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side

a lady from

music stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside

heaven.”

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are so

agree?” someone said,

did not expect someone to talk to

person seemed unwilling to give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor

Are they compatible?

and did not

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen.

wanted to

crowd that was originally standing

instantly stopped Olivia in her

center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took

beautiful and otherworldly

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his

smiled lightly

from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How can I

turned around

he was looking for

instantly melted

towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her

gently, “Hello.

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s

and glanced

a little

Olivia’s gaze,

misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends.

him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a little

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when

eyes

“You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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held Olivia’s hand and

Her gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

so long, everyone was

the second floor, and Michael had

went

to the washroom

was

went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

was Emily and

felt that

much of a reaction. She just

you saying

pancake and asked, “Say

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize

Sarah was stunned.

same hair

only look at

have noticed if you hadn’t

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah was completely

in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did

had gone to the washroom, but they came here

had clearly said this on purpose

was so

an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing

things that couldn’t be

Daniel

came so quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign

exactly did he like

period of time, and they did not spend too much time

he so sure that

forehead and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind.

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the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off

for Olivia to

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by Michael were

She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily

food was, the more satisfying it was to

a piece for

covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned

never eats spicy

Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell

her grip on her

Daniel

don’t even

eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately

corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling

yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but

to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is slightly

them chatted and

talking about their youth, discussing about

had nothing to do with

at these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia

had met

and intended to move the spicy dishes

complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed

ordered by him at all,

to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

at Olivia. He

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star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible

didn’t come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly

What a silly girl.

Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper

his head, unable to bear

can use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to

spoke, she placed her plate

ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate

Hot

Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done

she slammed her forks

Olivia could speak, Daniel

on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t eat spicy

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

doing? Daniel

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared

eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as

moved to the side to distance himself from

his actions to show that he was not familiar with

could not

happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy

at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit

was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and

obediently put down

let him eat it,

took a sip

said to everyone, “I’m

silence

eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

plate and then at Olivia. He was as

interacted more with

eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even

other words, Daniel could not eat

the sake of Olivia, he

had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so

the table, clenched into a fist

Daniel!

spice in order

must have been angry at her for leaving without

but

help but tear

must he

and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of

with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She

walked along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks

to speak when

red, as though he had applied

eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to

soon as she realized this, Olivia was angry

speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse

with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

“I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia

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head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against

felt like a kitten tickling and

first, Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time passed, he

suddenly

develop his career, while the other half was used

her, he understood what

had stopped, he

sharp eyes

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail

turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes.

always been soft–hearted. When she saw this, her heart instantly

your stomach hurt?” She

his stomach after

shook his head.

Olivia raised an

did it

his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push

Olivia even tighter. “Oh

to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you

in such a tone. He looked up

he felt even

lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen,

head against Olivia’s neck and

down at the

was only 8

had never seen

feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even

He turned his head abruptly, looking as

not react. She did not come to coax him at

felt a

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he still found a way

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go

rooted to the ground

immediately became nervous. His heart

was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry anymore.”

Don’t leave me behind!” he

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his lips

reaction was too drastic.

her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly

though he had

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw

hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was

with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

“Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about

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

rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate whom I haven’t

Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia

found out about it, he

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 fast and the music didn’t

her.

female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear

something that would hurt an unfamiliar

explaining about Winona, he talked

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and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate

but her grandmother is really a kind

a child without a home

attention to his uncle, who was seven years

him and they did not

was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They

biological

and useless. The Sullivan family would be

like to go home, so he went to

on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people had poor

to start his

yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t

them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become

must not do as they

was very eloquent and knew how

in by what

moment, she suddenly understood

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to

not!” Daniel immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what

what did he

was a

Sarah in the future,

that will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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a long time, Winona’s patience

she had given him so much face that he bullied her like

highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

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had a good understanding of

He preferred a simplé engagement

was only one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her

from

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He

and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she

and do her best to

had

woman and hadn’t returned for a

felt that she could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that her

her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would really

longer, so

chased after her. “Winona, where are you

face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its

that, she left

out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She

her feet in frustration. Daniel

when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had

that he was using Olivia to

what he wanted and forced Winona

tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed,

but they always hurt each other.

stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of his

Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back to

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a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and

he was quite puzzled and

all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and

talking about?” Gideon

You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very

replied, “Her temperament does look a little

“Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her to

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure of

she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia

true; he might be doing it

had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

Samuel had disappeared without a trace since

had completely

day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in bed

several hospitals, but none of them could identify

most common advice was for Amelia to relax and not to worry

from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop

it. He felt that

to keep an eye

always times

Amelia still saw it.

“Samuel is missing,

she born to defy her parents and

shrill, her eyes were

agitation, after her outburst,

never woke

looked for famous doctors, but they were

the Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of

go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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already invited the top medical

should we do

stood in the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked

he tugged at his

his aura was

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only Olivia can

into silence as soon as he finished

everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter, had

voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save

will do my best to save my mother,

might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said,

looked at

had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he

too much, with the entire

father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

sought help from him, but not a single person

hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a

think of a way to force her to

and had things

that Samuel and Amelia were the

do anything. At most, he

and the

hoped that these children

and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother

lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor

getting Maddie’s phone, William

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drawing with Andrew when

didn’t think too much and answered the call

it up, she realized that it was

raised her eyebrows slightly with a hint of

William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

had reached this point, there was

was nothing important, he would have never called

why did

switched hands to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

was not

very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

need to be so polite.

the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask you a

“Yeah,” she replied.

could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and

little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a

the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on

He clapped his hands

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like

ran upstairs with the drawing paper

picture of the little

Olivia drew

to her senses and continued

understood William’s intention

was to show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to

actions were a little overboard,

as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not

interaction and exchange of

spoke calmly, but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me.

also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for being

very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that

her biological

the difference between good and bad, and did

and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s

give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle

this point, Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me,

gave birth to me, so she

side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise to resolve

when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m

little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to

illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t

me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature

would not

mother, claim that human nature is so base that

I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the

have to forgive her no matter what she does?

words were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp

made his heart

to hate them so

violently. He knew that every word he had

and saw Amelia

the end, he hardened his

do you think the favor should

suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me

calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days

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one, “Emma has already paid the price

suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered

through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom

after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to

with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for half a month,” William

crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went

that after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth,

for five years,” William

don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself if

hung up

with Amelia Taylor for several

Taylor, is

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the injured. She

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a

completely reappeared in front of

to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

were like flowers blooming

a few days, the Smith

into contact with the Smith family widened their

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the

left s

can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.”

all seen the

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

team from Dunwall is on

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr.

god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in

She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little

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

and television dramas aren’t this

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phone and a hint of guilt flashed

he said

and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had

there were still many people

who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but

consider her as having a questionable character and may

just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was

heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would

if Olivia was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the

Olivia

The Sullivan family.

sat on the sofa and stared at

came downstairs and

conversation on the

Olivia had suffered, Daniel

a sour and bitter

any longer, tears were welling up in his

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand of

too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her.

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs

up with

head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a firm

and brought Andrew upstairs to

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to

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a long time to recover and

fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you

things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story

looked up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you

firmly, “I will always stand

for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve.

and not let

smart since she was young. No matter what

or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean she was

a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her

was a person who could

politely and respectfully, she might

method

had her own way of doing things and did not care about what

or not, she had her

could threaten

in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two

paper:

“Smith family”

up and a cold light flashed

was a good opportunity and time for the

a few calls

from all over the world set off for the

same time, news began to spread

to invite famous doctors from all over the

family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was

of the world, no longer in its previous

on various social networks, including Twitter, public

flowers

the Smith family’s reputation

had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family

medical skills in novels. Now that the

left s

god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

seen the

Bruce Hospital in

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder

a little familiar? I

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

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived

the Smith family hospital

hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose

Isaac Smith

Twitter were filled with

him was always going out, but now I think

I had a tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even

I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but

skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he

a respectable old

into a vegetative state. How could such a good person

that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith

prayers for Isaac to wake

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear

reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

institute was very

Tyson and Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion

arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is

nodded and did not pay much attention to

meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual loss

composure.

How is

me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and

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miss you so much. I

tone was

“Aren’t you in school? Why

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in

“That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

enter

was

and sold to

a good character, but she was weak and

for what happened next, Olivia did

one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had

that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital

was only eight years old, but she

Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology

told the little girl these things because she

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered

was not injured,

she saw the man lying on

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through

girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to slowly

very high IQ but also suffered

still

she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend

disadvantageous

was already filled with a sense of lifelessness.

with Kelly and tell her to strive

the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you after learning

right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me

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forever.

“I’ll work hard

forever.

Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to be the

said that when I became an adult,

paused for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura

No one could make decisions for

even in the name

wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she should

would be able to

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Taylor family, along with William, was

had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss

Maddie’s phone was in

that in less than three days,

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but

knew that William was

uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not

had guessed that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of the

crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into an

amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family,

the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have been truly

patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t

to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

took the phone over. She opened a page

not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips

This…”

calm. “There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and welcome

slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really

he could finish speaking,

family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter,

with a

one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such

medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her

me ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better than

reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia

“There’s an 80%

turned to

stunned for a moment

her jaw hard to control her expression

After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to

called out, “Olivia

Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her

about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top

still be

before she could speak, Cathy

Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily.

couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize

head. She just lowered her

then frowned and looked at

his aunt whenever something happened

he sometimes

her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in

his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

chief manager of

tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s

if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really

tone made

harsh on his youngest

have to do with Maddie? How could everything be blamed

for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed

It was Maddie’s hand.

William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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to use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat my

looked down

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

could someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for his

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

did not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance

she did not even look at Cathy

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from Layfield to tell

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come

Taylor called. He said that he was begging you

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was

did not say

the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully

more and more cautious when it came to

lot after being hypnotized.

as intimately

orchid leaves on the table

taking care of them. One of them was Blake and

a little

and Gillian like her own daughters. She was

Most of the time, it was Blake who took care

to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when it

young and lively. She always played with

being very close to Zelen

on, Zelen suddenly

ignored this person as

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

instantly tore

her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her gaze on

about Zelen? Who

it. Why hypnotize

but Blake was

to explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But

fingertips on the table and asked

don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about the matters of the

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fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send

while, she looked

left, Daniel

Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice

low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

stopped massaging for a

her eyes and looked

panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia

memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family

names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely

An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter

Olivia could not re these

Speaking of this, t

I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My

my memories before I was five

amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

so sure

doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy

the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five

little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the

his head. “I undid it

too?” This time, Daniel was even more

studied a few hypnosis books

know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just like

you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult.

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too

was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from

at a

he still felt a little inferior and lack

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with pain

please.”

and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was

Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with the

about the Taylor

Taylor.” William’s voice

window and looked at the layers of dark

.

to go to the Taylor family herself. It was time

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Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up

for a while, Sophia realized that

lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What

was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a

Cathy’s room and

very happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia

Sophia was not

tell you. But I’m not sure if

sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about it.”

of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she

on?” Cathy’s heart

know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many

in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched

quickly calmed her down and

glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have

“Then, are we still going

has to

Olivia came with Kelly.

the

sexy and girly, but it added

not help but

was

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm

head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as

at her palm and warned herself that

to wait for the right time. She

could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death

thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

Cathy were already

hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked

surprised that she

a moment, he was embarrassed and

Olivia

in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really

young people were

day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He

their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not good at

if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her

was the

doted on her. When a better and more

Olivia would be the most

day, Olivia would

and asked the butler

not care about these

that Olivia went down and came to beg him

care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not

“Stop

did not stop walking and continued to walk

take it anymore and

to Olivia, “Ms.

against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her

her

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an

fingertips on the circular decoration on the

to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?”

for your cervical

you look up.”

to argue with you about the nonsense.

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

Cathy took a deep breath

promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened

at ease with

her head

choked. She did not expect Olivia

fine if you can cure

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to

“What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble

was

had already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of

looked up and stared at William. “What a

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants

they want everything

voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the

He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like this?”

the words she had in mind. She

the second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box

silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his

long. They were

“This thing won’t end up hurting

his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look

who could not take it anymore. She was scared

her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to the

spoke, he carried Cathy to the door and locked

how hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly.

felt a sharp pain in her chest and slumped to

the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while

she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save Mrs.

very quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia

me,” Ronald said as he strode in

this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it

“Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he

going over just like that? Mr. William will

What if he gets

stopped in his

nodded, and said, “You’re right. This

thinking for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and

with this situation!”

provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she

cold malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A

to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is

a rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up

get it.”

was about the size of a forearm, and it

hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s

concealed the rolling

Amelia’s room,

came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried out

said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and

he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he

in his right hand and fiercely

You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your

which has a long–standing reputation in the field

movement behind him, William turned around.

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward

Amelia with full concentration. Her

disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but

suddenly stood in front of Olivia

girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as

to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

solid wood, but it was

moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a

and quickly

in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s

eyes to glance at Kelly. He

“How could such

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

action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay

soft–hearted and gives in to all of you,

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

learned about

did not

He just

had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up

girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs.

the

the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued,

“Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually

she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was a

“Water,” she softly murmured.

had 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!”

gulped down half a glass of water before she started

me?” she

emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she

vision went dark,

know anything

quickly explained to her everything that had happened during the

unconscious.

expression. She could not help

particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied

as excited as before. Instead, she was calm

strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger,

up, am I so

understand my previous emotions, and

my judgment. I’m

Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s

at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own

difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed

why she

heart. After all,

go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a preference

Emma.

somewhat abnormal as she

emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat

that Olivia would come

she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could

she

not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her,

eyes. She seemed

her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

already made a

were Samuel and Emma,

chose to let

than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also have

faithful and committed to me alone

three years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help

She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing,

Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for

world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act

was unfair

not

only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once

home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft

Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She

found that it was filled with information about

and Samuel as well as how Samuel and

were also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often

them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was

it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making

very

saw this information would

no affection to her because of the daughter of

was greatly heartbroken. He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a

saying that, Daniel felt that

do

out his phone and

homework in his room when the children’s watch on his

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question.

thought, “He’s

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he call

to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he

to his father. Instead, he immediately

Baby,” Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one,

Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone sitting on

“What’s

get left behind,

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way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the truth?”

out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard

“It’s not

disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not

that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with them

was because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia

to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder

“I’ll hold it

Olivia nodded.

they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very

steadily

therapy on her,

thank you,” Amelia

silver needle stopped moving.

needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words

was not at

afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just

in her attitude. She said, “William, you

only nod helplessly

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Seeing that Kelly

Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded

and her expression was

felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never

years.

both Samuel and Emma

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She

bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and

short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year

but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my

just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in

suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly

treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated,

did not say anything. She

her 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 with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as

and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so

held her fingers tightly and quietly

to speak, but

especially long. Every minute

period of time,

which was soft

vision darkened. Her body suddenly

her and stuffing a calming pill into her

prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

it was used at this

thought. “The

the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This

to the body. If you

just held the medicine bottle tightly in her

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in

that, Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver needles

keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the

rushed down from upstairs and explained

nodded and said, “Let’s

on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if

Just as she was about to drink some

moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper

“What’s this?” she thought.

for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the

“It seems like she brought

have

retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the

group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair

of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them

test report

saw the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia

her calming medication. Her emotions

Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting

managed to find all

floor. There were about a few hundred

one of them

went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly

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