Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological

and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her

shot.

up to others? Isn’t it good

sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a

she were the elder granddaughter, she would go all

big shots would take the initiative to

it

of rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze and

if she was escaping without

returned at night, their faces were red, and

would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian

Painting Association organized one small

were all recommended by the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

not a large–scale

get to know many teachers from the Painting

work could catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a sudden

excitement. She had

as she entered

Ernesto was back.

Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a

did know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the

Association

teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

smiled sadly. “No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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so he only recommended Olivia to

Gillian’s shoulders

how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness,

so partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat you two

also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took

angry and spoke up for

Liebsig now.”

Republic for almost a month, Saul had

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would start searching

and soon,

was

Wilcox family’s lineal

out in

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has

crossed the line. She’s a

paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

red as if it was on

did not know if she

years

did she mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked

disciples five years later if she

side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

said, Gillian looked more

and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian

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was listening for fun. She was not very interested

main character of the gossip came to visit

a

a second when

you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany,

nodded. “Are you looking for

at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed across her

and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work

The painting competition?

second. How did Bettany know about the painting

this was a niche competition. It was an internal

was mainly held to

point. What mattered was whether any teacher took

confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

Olivia heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and

over and gestured for

all Doris’s

only did Olivia see the status of her participation in the competition, but she

know shit but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who

swept across

not change, but her understanding

words of mockery and contempt

it could tell the character of the person

Doris was

Bettany and asked

was carrying a lot of things

of the notebooks to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can

this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking,

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

a warm–hearted person. When she heard

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over the notebook and

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

it mean a lot to

not think

about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far from

said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be helpful

Doris sneered.

took it over and threw it on the desk without even flipping through

What made her think she could give her

afraid that Bettany would

these over again.” Doris

up and glanced

for some reason, Doris felt an

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

something but could not speak

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

was so

notebook and took

home was across the street and very

less than two minutes,

entered, she saw no one in

Olivia put the

moment, a panicked voice came from

face was deadly pale, and she looked a little

a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across

stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the

the door. “Alright, I see.

she was halfway through the door when she

had chills all over and could not stop

it took her forever to

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door

the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the door of the small room, there was also

had happened to

happened and walked to open the

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

smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m

right. Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied

look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany sitting

the ground?” Tucker did not

and gestured for them

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to sell

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you see

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

be more stupid, wondering how she could

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t

Was he threatening her?

threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she might

compromise

even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I

angry that he

was covered with tempered

counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the

He was so

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and trembled

Rose on Wikipedia again

introduction was very

disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the

exclusive

had personally admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of

she liked the

ground and dialed

Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that

call

the sofa and sat down, drinking

listened, the more confused she

she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited me

that true?”

didn’t think there was

If her grandfather hadn’t invited

know your grandfather too

Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you come to

doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life

Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith.

doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him?

you come

Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent

with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in

her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me

about what happened back then. It had been so

“Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just

to mention he’s

to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her quite

me and said I had

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite.

by

“To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell

you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to

this, Rose

that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance

among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top

of being

be more

the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate

hung up the

not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly.

because making sandwiches in the morning would

nothing much to do, Olivia went

countryside at sunset. It

sky could be

casually pointed. “Add a little black and

up and glanced

It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

attached to this

why she came up to watch her

been a responsible person. Even if she

heavy burden and think

had no intention of sucking up

turned around

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more

from upstairs and heard

over. “What’s

scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds

street.”

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over and frowned. “It’s

mouthful of

but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

high school and went home to look after her sick

better life and opened a fast

father, Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly came

living. But he had been away from home for twenty years

would be a good thing for the family of three to be united after he

had started another family

no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry

a terrible father he is!”

a scene at the

after she were back, Tucker

a scene

reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree to the

Talia was really

still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s life would

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

was rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could

He was down.

Olivia’s cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him

so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer.

Wood rushed over

on?” he

stretched out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have

my god! Marco

the biological parents could

made a call to

It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s

swayed and

small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her

towards the small room and

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

darkened as he realized that something

“Mind your own business. We’re

nodded. “I

business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long?

waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was to

saying that relatives were favored

parents must be closer

her parents and turned

a young girl get hurt,

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her in the lurch had

in advance before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

genius

away, and Bettany was

the police station to make

her, “How did you find

saw three shadows at the door. One of them

There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

Marco and his colleagues looked at each other

but admire her observation. She

was extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged

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,

applauded. “Oh my god, that’s

could even become

something irrelevant. “Do you

didn’t seem

good. You deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

frowned. It was easy to find out. She did

is just a

almost

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they had a

Bettany woke up, she might cover up for her

were

was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked on a

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?”

answered, “I was afraid they would make a

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re

woke up, she

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her.

did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did

them go home and settle it on their

brought some food over to

you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the

myself. It’s for you. I

and saw an oil painting of

entire painting looked amiable and

“Did you

face brightened. She

still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in

was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while

on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and

gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were filled

is too thick. Not good.” Doris

a pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of

peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

Bettany subconsciously pushed

“Why did you

trembled. After a long time, she

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

red in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.”

and suppressed the anger in

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined.

she left with the drawing

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dinner, Megan brought

ruthless. She even knocked out her own

really pitiful to have such a pair

to Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return

agree 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

Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in her

feeling that something

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her

her temples and the suspicion in

moment,

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk to

with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face.

“This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face

love

for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness

playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in

at Gillian and

is not enough. Relationships will become

her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and

was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be

His unusually flirtatious

leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it

Ernesto turned to Gillian. His

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up with such

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in such a location

treated her sister well

a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that

not think too much about it.

as the city. There were

a little remote. It was only nine o’clock

walked to

in

who was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood

the middle of the road,

Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he

was

and had a clear view of the situation in

away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the

Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on the

Ernesto

at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you a

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She

head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

in her right hand and poked

not see

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately and get someone to send you to

Ernesto shook his head and made

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gun…”

taken out her phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call

did Olivia

do you have to call the police? I already said that I have a

Therefore, Ernesto thought that

couldn’t understand why Olivia

think I’ll help a

would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if

If she was extorted, she would

couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less

boxing since he was young. His skills were

a sudden pounce would definitely

And yet…

his abdomen was ruthlessly poked

hurt

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

couldn’t care less about covering his face.

her flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even

said coldly. “Ernesto, have

expression changed drastically

He was stunned.

while, he said,

nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you

in this world could be removed from

she said in a low voice, “I woke

you mean?” Ernesto was a

turned around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me

have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to recall

set a

up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to

the hypnosis

pressure Fesmuowana through

not be under Emesto’s control, or even

a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like

was Pets

of them

due cathon!

When he tward as tw quickly ran a

see Cullat as you want to and tren

log and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow how

get a

ducked

very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to

Ernesto could still feel

mind, regret was the most meaningless

done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What

make herself feel

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my

ties with Ernesto, which made him feel

made him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she

they were no longer related. They were

He suddenly felt an

wanted to say

him any time to speak. She got into

cold and heartless. She did not even

Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and

that was left was

What a hateful girl!

stomped his feet in anger. How could there be

she was going and if she wanted to go back to the

even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the

asked, “Where are we going

thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

was only a faint light in

went over and knocked on the

while, Bettany

and gestured for her

almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an

she remembered how Olivia had helped her in

mustered her courage and

already so late. What’s the matter?”

little nervous and

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving

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give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

about to speak when a few

knocking on the

are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany

and reminded him. “Olivia

Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head

he said this, Tucker’s tone

sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia,

lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult to

“Olivia, during this period of time… be careful.

finished speaking, her face flushed

to admit that

calmly. “He can’t hurt

that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added,

first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore?

phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s

a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized

reason.

not ask further. She only looked at Olivia

in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we

car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be

ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia,

said, “Then I’ll also give you

he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

this young lady was so lucky to

future, she might

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sandwich shop found Olivia

should we do? Olivia is

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously,

a few calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s

hung up the

the Taylor family were left

Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just

really too much. She didn’t even inform us before

already treated Olivia as her child. For

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as

already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

Stella

still don’t know

a

three of them, and she

do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she stomped her

panicking for?” Doris came down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in 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. If

Doris’s

head

just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is

by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can

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her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even

her attitude and did not think

Olivia’s sincere

Doris again, he felt

not say anything. He just turned around and went upstairs to

suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a delivery

down her pen and looked happy. “It

She

her shoes and ran

sat at the counter and looked at

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 as she walked toward the small

stopped her. “Bettany, don’t interact with those 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 painting? The Hall family will

that was

cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t

scolded. “How can you talk to

her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to marry

him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can you help

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

Tucker’s voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and

this point, he even vented his anger on Talia.

young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for

grew impatient.

force me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me,

Talia slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany

was already used to her mother being like

heart no longer hurt. She

and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a

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called out to her

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 and see how

help

in the

head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young

Talia

cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it.

her head

and washed her face with cold water to

understand. She couldn’t figure it

relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after her father

to

her face, Bettany opened the

delivery was very light. It should be a piece of

that it should be

so Olivia also gave her

completely opened. Inside was

Did people still write letters these

that it was not a letter but

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was it a

took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

a line of

The more she looked, the heavier her

invitation to the Painting

her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

moment, she suspected that

hard and looked at

It was

by Olivia.

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was about to jump

the words over and over again, feeling like she was in a

good thing really happen to her?

was not a hesitant

on the burden of

decisive person.

the invitation, she had

understand this competition, Bettany

a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get

Doris was

competition was very important to her, so she had

walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why

hugged the invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not catch her

took a while for her

were bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany

in her eyes.

the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and

first, Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting

Bettany’s name

was too surprised and couldn’t believe it.

good idea for

a

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion

had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and

and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just

and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really

fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?”

at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily.

a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know

didn’t

the painting she brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as

it was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

moved up and landed on the invitation letter.

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

so tightly that her knuckles

and again, looking at the painting Smoke

color of this

seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint

Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you in a

with concern and said in

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing

comforted her and bade farewell to

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with

drew another

and was not as good as the

at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the

was impossible for her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

her head like she

was like a resentful husband

unhappy

saying

criticism, he

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis,

he sent Ellis to the

kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as

not even vent his anger. He

was really sad, extremely

from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had

honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the risk

he did not dare to say

were able

he was timid and

was too

depressed Daniel returned home every day and didn’t like

son was completely

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to tell

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely

could Daniel beat

bear to compete with

Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from

that time, Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

loved the female lead, how could he

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would

die in pain

home at night, Daniel

he sensed that Daniel had come in. he

actually pretending to

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft

son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep

Daniel crossed his arms in front

and looked up at Daniel for a long time

panicked for a moment, he would still quickly

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took

on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it

was a carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground.

moment.

the

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish

lowered his head and said pitifully,

very satisfied with

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me.

that were exactly the

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring

to make a promise with a

he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy and

heartache of

blanket was

a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

and slowly typed

described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad under

blanket.

emphasized that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act

setup, only Olivia

he posted

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could not press the button for a

he

still on the way back. She felt a little

Even when she woke up, she still felt

Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook

actions preceded

moment to

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly

was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

knew that Andrew was her child, she would

Daniel beat

not bear to compete

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The

how could

even if Olivia frowned

in pain than make

night, Daniel

on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he

was actually pretending to

why did he fall

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

turned the doorknob with

embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy.

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong. You

not dreaming. He argued, “I really

“How can you be sure

He couldn’t care less about pretending.

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still

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she originally wanted to give him

was feeling vexed, Daniel

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

rustle. It was like

the color of Olivia’s

makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the

this moment, she must be biting her lower

a bite mark on her lips, and

his right hand gripped the phone

to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press her

while, a low and sexy voice

blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

two of them did not speak. They just

joy and longing spread along the

front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the heart

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked

was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very

have wanted

time passed, Olivia liked him more

more and more pleasing to

understanding? His

what she

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had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick

now. I still have about two hours before

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia

did he cry?” Olivia

was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten

felt a

his tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went

on Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached.

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was

Daniel even came to

voice message. It would be

daze and his

when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message to

up at Daniel. “I can’t

and reminded him, “Do you remember what

He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with the iPad

first, then he instantly pouted and

eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s

enough.” Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied

Andrew was speechless.

father

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to

Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed.

guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a shower and

was taking a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

covered in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of

milk.

pursed her lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll

fine.” Daniel was super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

she nodded. “Then

entered. He first looked around

shower. The sound of water seemed

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

even have any sexual desire for the

he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would

many bad intentions in

of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a

“What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going

She raised her beautiful chin

Daniel leaned over and

strong masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her

almost hung

defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are you

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto the

for a moment. She blinked and

gave her

Hmm…

woke

her eyes,

already gone

not help but kick Daniel.

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did not

pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew

one in the afternoon

Peter, and two

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in the

room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my

Shut up!

would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward

was wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed

loud.

to see Olivia

gasped and raised their thumbs at

Taylor was actually so

Olivia was speechless.

really too ashamed to face

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry

Peter nodded

head

already so embarrassing. They could

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Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

the way,

time ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the same

He has

barely reached the legal age for

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned

opinion? Some people married young and

really have one.” She shook

stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia,

Olivia frowned.

out what he was trying

to ask him

deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at Daniel

ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and

he said solemnly, stressing every syllable,

Olivia repeated his

fingers, unsure of what to answer

expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had

to figure out

your mind, we

Engage?

a

Daniel and

was so happy that he was lost for words for

it! That

very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well.

a

House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then

using the exact same

was to engage,

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to

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even took the initiative to mention the

you think we need to think about

on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a

Olivia’s words, he looked up

in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

the

She looked over in shock. “A week later?

his head. “This

of a rush? Would they have

engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t

said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything for

and

is the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

invite a lot of people. I

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s

had been customized. They would be delivered in

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he saw Olivia

skipped

to himself, “Oh

and said slowly, “Is

it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew

whispered, “I

saying that, he gave Andrew

other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because you don’t like

held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her

his face. “Then would

lowered her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

the engagement to

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you on

Sullivan Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

This tweet went

the engagement of the richest man instantly

was at the top

major news outlet was

be found in the financial column, entertainment column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on. The news was

eye, the richest man was engaged.

were

sudden. Oh no, how can he

know? I have

have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come

a

it were all shocked by

Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She

Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is

blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior to

were arguing

controlled the

intense, and there was

see any arguments. He

Hence…

their official account: “The Sullivan group

Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those

“10,000 lucky netizens who

will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who

posted

them.

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buy the who won and

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet

got countless phone

him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious

bent. He lowered his gaze

nonchalant, as if nothing in the world

a particular message, Daniel’s

slowly looked over.

arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group

in

lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin

his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with

and he was busy with work, so he no

had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his

club had become

and their

at a glance who

had never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that

staff quickly hastened to approach and

please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you have

gaze languid as he cast a

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at

staff member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his

knocked open and

staff member glanced over from the corner of

two managers actually appeared at the

lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

had always worked separately

appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr.

Vivian also came over.

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not

her, and women felt no envy

addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone,

gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her

called

and

herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come this

elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the restroom to

escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

back to

minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

she followed the waitress to

and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean

to get a wet towel, but

opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward,

out of the

hallways on either side, Olivia found

too similar. It was easy

phone and planned to

her handbag, a red wine bottle

who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back

her into an

saying, “This is our new server. She

he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake.

statement and scolded

of rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are you

him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

her head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged

said she’s a guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing. Come,

“I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner

surrounded Olivia

private room were dim, and people’s

wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a little

was clearly getting

it for the

this door, regardless of who you are,

was about to pounce

still nonchalant, but there was a

It was scarlet red.

to the side and dodged the middle–aged

chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing down

was made of glass, and

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed

and the sudden

ones even cried out

astonishment, their gazes fixed

head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve

crowd and

it

and didn’t say

frown deepened, and her expression grew increasingly

time on these people. She picked

Bam!

Crash!

glass door

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and a beautiful woman walked

from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt.

could not be seen clearly,

expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry,

indifferently and did

with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson,

making it difficult

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat,

I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

as

private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also rooms 8668

way, it would be impossible for the

every private room had its own elevator and

if no one specially led the way, it would

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia end up in Room

her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the

room was noisy as if people inside were playing a

hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave

as he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

palm pressed down on his

her petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel

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from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards

her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going

“Yes, yes, yes.

a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah. “Stop

palm firmly on the man who was about to

was in a dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

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Sarah

alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We

Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they

poker cards, she insisted on playing

one could skip

Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly,

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

a chill down her spine and

pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

poker card to

His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could

Sarah with one hand supporting her

seemed to be quite

that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

already lost his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He

very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with you

However, it came true. They had really never played

of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare,

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Billionaires Missing Darling

progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too

waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This

the ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If

voice.

“That’s

very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a

glass with her fingertips.

wanted to provoke

moment,

voice was casual and

countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her

said, “Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he

that, Sarah banged the table and rose

and her

lost control of her

tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of

you

realize

anger. But in the

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no

parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

though she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the sense

Winona

was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him

wouldn’t have achieved what he

was now taken by Olivia. That

an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled

all over and left

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how

with all his

matter, the

childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over the

they attended

they met Winona, a

her affluent upbringing, she had

the realm of oil painting

glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join

those days, Daniel had

help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

was the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence

be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it

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make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure

the result far exceeded her

it. He successfully

that instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly

onto the hope that Daniel could have a meaningful

habits, and Winona had to endure a lot with

serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and

advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart the

and Winona broke up. They separated

Winona’s departure, Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for a full

he became a different

to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel

gave

wealth, making him the most affluent person in the

of this was motivated by

Daniel had a child, he had never had any other

had been

he must be waiting

he was getting engaged

her teeth in

sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is

lowered her head to

“I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought.

up a glass of red wine and

choked and coughed a few times

Michael patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate

she spoke, she stood up and made way

he realized that Daniel did

was puzzled and looked over

also poked his

did not get

at Olivia. He asked in a low voice.

not react for a

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doing, he

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for

was stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis,

to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take

having fun and

the cliff by

devoted all

and

she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to

masquerade was on the

wearing the same

distinction was

brought Olivia to

a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if

and glanced at

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and very

went to the changing room

Taylor, have you been to 2046

“It’s my first time here

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words:

hadn’t even visited

woman had been

was actually Olivia’s

in front of the mirror and glanced at

were

thought that Daniel got a

was far inferior

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clothes. The blue fishtail dress

she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look

wanted to say

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought to

sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were

human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to

flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not

carefully chosen

detail, every cut, and every

on a person than

to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god.

was in the other changing room, did not hear the

words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her

in the

by a master, which

but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making

to show

bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared to compare herself to

was determined to crush her

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked

sudden, her

this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

extremely ugly clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been

met, Sarah

as she stared at

pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful on

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s

was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly,

“Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into another

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows,

mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as to not

purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but

good if word got out

at Emily indifferently before smiling.

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought

“This

much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back to

really like this dress?” Olivia looked at

It was rare for her to soften her attitude

stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain

saying you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to

there was no

had already

Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise in

did not expect Olivia to be so

another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge

retracted her gaze, not taking

the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see the

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inside.

few glances before retracting her

over and handed the

said calmly, “Go

the clothes to the

that Olivia had worn,

was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned by

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a little

quickly took off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then,

she

felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short,

scalp went numb as

is this!”

ugly that she

out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought to

tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she

arm reached over

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing

exposed in front of

over to take

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?”

right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the

seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at

taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue fishtail

elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more

was at this point that

it on purpose. She had put

was completely ignited and her temper was

about to burst out, she restrained

and took a deep breath to calm

was surprised and

character. Sarah had a fiery temper and

eyebrows and tapped a finger on

something

Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

the

dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the

“Let’s walk further and see where

and walked slowly

a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

the dim

on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of

about a dozen couples dancing on

tempo increased, there were gradually people who could

man and a woman left dancing in the

was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to tell

vaguely sense that the couple

stood tall

slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on

like a lady from centuries

and the surrounding people couldn’t

clapped her hands. She even heard the

heaven.”

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are so compatible

agree?” someone said, turning

talk to

saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of

Are they compatible?

did not say

the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

up and wanted to walk

was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

stopped Olivia in her

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took

a beautiful and otherworldly

Daniel’s pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are you

curled her lips, and smiled lightly at

from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you.

immediately turned around and scanned the

knew that he was looking

melted and was

walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is

and said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally.

glanced

a little

Olivia’s gaze,

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and

an extremely

calm eyes

continued, “You’re just an

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held Olivia’s hand

the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

around for so long,

second floor, and

group went over

to the

up her clothes and was about

“Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave

was Emily and

felt that

much of a reaction. She just touched up her

you saying anything?” Sarah looked

away the pancake and asked,

anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t

Sarah was stunned.

same hair length, and

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at their

I wouldn’t have noticed if you

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah was

some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel

knew that she had gone to the washroom,

on purpose for her

was so

was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing

some things that couldn’t

did Daniel

so quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all.

did he

each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend too

he so sure that she wouldn’t

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she felt that she shouldn’t doubt

Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world

possible for Olivia to place

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by Michael

eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond

more satisfying it was to eat

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place.

at the fish that was covered with a red

about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned

eats

and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

grip on her fork with a stunned

Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

softly. Her tone was familiar and natural, as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry and threw his fork away before

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good

yes, yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a

and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even

them chatted and

were talking about their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to do with

who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia

had

to move the

did so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

not ordered by

Michael was still curious as to

Now, he finally understood.

had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was

didn’t come back, Olivia would really be worthy of

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a

unable to bear

I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled

she spoke, she placed her plate

a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done

pupils constricted as she slammed her forks

Olivia could speak,

up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled

slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite by

shock, especially Michael, whose

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start eating spicy

spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know

saying this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance

actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona at

not help but

was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a

at least a serving or two of each

was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

put

him eat it,

took a

“I’m going out for

left, a strange silence descended across

widened their eyes and looked

eyes were

ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at dinner

that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even

other words, Daniel could not

Olivia, he

maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away from

was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails dug into her

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order

must have been angry at her for leaving

but he was

help

must

must have loved her to the core to

as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time

corridor and finally found him by

was about to speak when

were red, as though he had applied

before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to

as she realized this,

you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw

he seemed

“I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in

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his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm

kitten tickling and

pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that

suddenly narrowed her

was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia

from her, he understood what was going

had stopped,

sharp eyes

pitiful, like a big puppy

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia

always been soft–hearted. When she

your stomach hurt?”

hurt his stomach after eating so much

shook his head.

Olivia raised

did

as though he had

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs

said in a

such a tone.

felt

also a ball of fire

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

at the black watch on

was only 8

never seen Daniel

to rest and sleep.” After saying that,

He turned his head abruptly, looking as

Olivia did not react. She did not

felt a

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found

He took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

stood rooted to the ground and

nervous. His heart

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t

go. Don’t leave me behind!” he

last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his

was too drastic. It

Olivia raised her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly

Daniel reacted as though he had woken

at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her

arms with so much force. There

I do anything wrong, tell me.

seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re

was happy

that time, we did

his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare

Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

between him and

out about it, he would definitely teach them

over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but

her.

female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He

would hurt an

Winona, he

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delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is

not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind

without a home when he was

attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside

and compared him to his uncle. They said that there

biological parents

that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over

home, so he

the best and smartest child in

also encouraged Daniel to start his

If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your

hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who

not

eloquent and knew how to emphasize the

by

this moment, she

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I said those things

did he

was a little

Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time,

so much face that he bullied

highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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a good understanding of

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that

that was

from overseas

Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye back

purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country,

everything and do her best

Daniel had

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a long

She had to let him understand that her patience had its

continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would really

any longer, so she got up

chased after her. “Winona, where are you

were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has

she

of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure.

angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven her

first, when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

out, she realized that he

got what he wanted and forced Winona to return to the

the end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

in love, but they

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

he was quite

Sarah snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I

you talking about?” Gideon

men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you notice

as he replied, “Her temperament does look

looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was

she had never seen any women

it intentionally

silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and

disappeared without a trace since his arrest.

health had completely

reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

to several hospitals, but none of them could identify the

for Amelia to relax and

was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her

did not believe it. He felt

of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to

were always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet

to defy her parents and

voice was shrill, her eyes were red and her heart filled with

agitation, after her outburst,

never woke

looked for famous doctors, but they were

Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here,

Cathy held Amelia’s

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“It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they

should we do then?”

stood in the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his

one hand in his pocket, he tugged

looked frustrated, but his aura was

and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat

room fell into silence as soon as he finished

gripped everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned

she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m

do my best

might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia with any

out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me

at

sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite

the entire Taylor family’s burdens

and

him and sought help from him, but not a single

Maddie hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things

look for her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she might really hate

very clear–minded and

Samuel and Amelia were

not actually do anything. At most, he just

side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no way to

hoped that these children could get

importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This

beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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middle of drawing with Andrew

too much and

up, she realized

her eyebrows slightly

some understanding of William. This person

she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room for

he would have never

did he call

the phone, leaving her right hand free

not entirely focused

was very polite. “I’m sorry to

Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something

of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask you a

“Yeah,” she replied.

happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and

question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot

stroke, and the green spot slowly

stunned. He clapped his hands and

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

the little turtle and hang it

Olivia drew

senses and continued her phone call with

understood William’s intention

conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to favor

Amelia’s actions were a

were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not

interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she

her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make him

human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not love her

couldn’t accept that her biological

not see the

I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me wantonly just because

me any love, what right does she have to

Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and not

it because she gave birth to me, so she could

she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer

so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it

me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of

these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they

birth to me and I’m her daughter, that

said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t that

would not take the

nature is so base that it justifies

she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at

I have to forgive her no matter what she

were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades that

his heart

expect Olivia to hate them so

trembled violently. He knew that every word he

and saw Amelia lying unconscious on the

he hardened his

how do you think the

Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay the

stay in the Taylor family for five days and

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has already paid the price for

birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter

also the matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at

Olivia was silent.

I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to

her body was severely

up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell

went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown

of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you can’t

did love you for

want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want

up the phone.Chapter

several months because of the previous

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community

the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state

family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms,

flowers blooming

just a few days, the Smith family’s

into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an

Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

all left s on

medical family in

you all seen

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

from Dunwall is

Mala, Dr. Moss,

I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re

female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No

a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it

the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people

television dramas

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up the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

he said

owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news

there were still many people who knew about Olivia’s

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but

her as having a questionable character

not long ago, which was renowned for its

ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what

downstairs and

heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt

felt a sour and bitter

any longer, tears were welling up in

at

the thought of Olivia suffering made

a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I

Andrew ran over from

with a

guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a firm

brought Andrew upstairs to do

she must be feeling

go to the Taylor family

everything with

a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to

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looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You

coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family

what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

there are some 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 might say that

looked up at Daniel. “What about you?

shook his head and said firmly, “I will always

that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread will others

need to resolve it from the source and

since she was young. No matter what she learned,

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose

think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make

person who could be persuaded

politely and respectfully, she might

the method she hated the

was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care

Amelia or not, she

could threaten

Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold light flashed in her

a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear in

a few calls and passed

day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

news began

news reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic

Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her

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saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the

front of the world, no longer in

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms,

like flowers blooming

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient

skills in novels. Now

left

oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

you all seen

from Bruce Hospital in

specialists‘ team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala,

heart is pounding. Who is this the

won the Lasker Award. So,

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

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

and television dramas aren’t

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hot topic. Those who lived

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

on Twitter were filled with expressions of

releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned traditional doctor in

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 scolded the doctors who had previously recommended surgery, saying that they were

about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not

skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place

a respectable old

a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer

Doctor

Smith wakes

Isaac to wake up as

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake

that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and more

research institute was very worried

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to

to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t

Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the

much attention to

meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing

composure.

is

Olivia?” The charming

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so

was

frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why are you

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor

enter the

identity was

sold

had a good character, but she

next, Olivia did

that she had made a

time,

was only eight years old, but she

she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect

told the little girl these things because she wanted her

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a

sure that the little girl was

the man lying on

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the

after such a big incident, so she sent her to

Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from

girl was still too young,

a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort

very disadvantageous

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of

research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live

her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with

learn skills, you can protect me

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn

forever.

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

18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

gradually warmed, and the

independent. No one

even in the name of being

the entertainment industry, then she should

would be able

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William, was still waiting for

sleep. His phone had been full

Maddie’s phone was in his

less than three days, Olivia would

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly

knew that William was waiting for

world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help

pressure, but she did not expect her

this opportunity to make the

a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost,

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and

walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder.

and turned to

softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a look

he received the phone and saw the messages on

at Maddie fixedly. When he

This…”

medical

became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How

he could finish speaking,

days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern

with a serious

not figure out.

from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was

ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that

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asked.

was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical

gaze suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really

an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to look

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

her expression and said, “Mom, do you want

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you

Maddie called out, “Olivia

cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most

top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was

still be a

she could speak, Cathy had already slapped

is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have to

back a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize

raise her head. She just lowered her eyes and covered

bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt? What can

aunt whenever something happened

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of

with his mother, almost everything

becoming the chief manager

and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden

point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing

tone made William

harsh on his

with Maddie? How could everything be blamed

about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on his

It was Maddie’s hand.

the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present.

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you mean to use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put

everyone looked down

of using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

his phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through,

Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and

this time, she did not even look at Cathy

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Layfield to

in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to beg

called. He said that he

turned her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her

not

sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her

more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare

after being hypnotized. She seemed to have

intimately as before. Instead, she treated them

table and suddenly

there were two people responsible for taking care of them.

a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant

Most of the time, it was Blake who

more clothes when the weather was

young and lively. She always played with Olivia

to Zelen when she

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

person as if this person had never

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off a long

rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

Zelen?

Why hypnotize me and make me

calm, but Blake was

herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t

tapped her fingertips on the

Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will

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After a while, the main

looked up and ordered,

left,

and massaged her temples.

closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it

stopped massaging

eyes and looked over

normal. He

good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family

family was, and

fact, a five–year–old child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again

Olivia could not re these things

Speaking of this, t

forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism

the funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was

was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

so sure that

After the accident, it was easy

Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember

little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the

Olivia shook his head.

it too?” This time, Daniel

few hypnosis books

Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it

was still

at

richest man in the country. How come he still felt a

work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on

single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause of the

William called Blake again.

the phone to

filled with pain and

please.”

his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister or his mother’s

head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do

Taylor family could threaten

William’s voice was

study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded

.

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house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up

a while, Sophia realized that

his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably fooling William

that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of

Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

and told Cathy that

it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a good mood

But I’m not sure if I

Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about

closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said,

going on?” Cathy’s heart

know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not

is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s

her down and poured

water before he recovered. He frowned and

probed, “Then, are we still going to let Olivia treat

Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia

Olivia came with Kelly.

ponytail at the back of her

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but

could not help but look up

was

Kelly tilted her head and looked at

and subconsciously looked

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without

eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst

at her palm and warned herself that now

time. She had to wait

who had

seemed to have thought of something, and

were already

with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked

He was surprised

was embarrassed and

thought Olivia was

had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

young people were too

just succeeded and was already so

medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she

were good, and she was proud of it, her

was the Sullivan

were lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and

that time, Olivia would be the

day, Olivia

and asked the butler to help him take the elevator

not care about these

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg him for

didn’t care,

Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop right

did not stop walking and continued to

take it anymore and shouted,

Olivia, “Ms.

the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at

to raise her

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at you

fingertips on the circular decoration

trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do

replied, “It’s good for

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something

tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath

what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

at ease with Olivia at

her head honestly.

not

“It’s fine if you

Cathy snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew

turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going

choked and was about to

she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame

stared at William. “What a shameless group you

so angry that her chest

looked more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

to herself, “Who cares whether or

they want everything their

voice and begged for a long time. It

to the trouble. Do you

decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared

needles. He felt a tingling

They were twice as

to himself, “This thing

concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits

out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t

spoke, he carried Cathy to the door

hard Cathy knocked on

the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to kill Mrs.

a sharp pain in her chest and slumped

to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her

is going to kill Mrs.

the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re

strode in with a

long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia

William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be

as

Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor family’s

if he

stopped in his

nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s

thinking for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he

to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I

Olivia using her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll

malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that

to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention,

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and

about a rolling

replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it was very

held it in his hand, gave it a little

he concealed the rolling pin in

to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me, your

enjoined in a low

he nodded. “I’ll go in and take a

bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he

pin in his right hand and fiercely struck

himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can treat

you the head of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your

the movement behind him, William turned around. He then

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s right

had his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was

that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he simply could not

was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked Ronald

young girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table

wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

and quickly went over to press Ronald’s

arms. Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she

at Kelly. He

himself, “How could such

adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald

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

is soft–hearted and gives in to all

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away

about the extent

his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs.

He just

William instinctively looked up and glanced at

actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s

the

Olivia wiped 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

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture

bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and

Taylor, you’re finally

glass of water before she started

me?”

of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of

went dark, and

know anything that happened

had happened during the period

unconscious.

help but ask, “Are you

to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns

as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and

mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I

am I so

is even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia so

and clouded my judgment. I’m

I think about it carefully, 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

accept is that

wondering why she

Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran

so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

as she often could not control her

trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will

would come

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and

closed her eyes. She

again, her eyes no longer held

already

one side were Samuel and Emma,

let go of

more than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something

“In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed

breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and

it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and

respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of

this world, there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship

was unfair to

could not

though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her

left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked

glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head

opened it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her biological

information was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to

of them inside. The three of

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that

said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry

very

would not

the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about

a spring breeze in March as

felt that the statement

decided to do

took out his phone and

homework in his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No.

“He’s

He’s at home,

ran to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him.

father. Instead, he immediately pounced

the

Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed

“What a sweet–talking little

walked out of the

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting

thought, “What’s going

get left behind,

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the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia,

gaze was

not necessarily a must to tell

had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter

with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection

Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the

to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

mean that she would actually throw the

understood. “I’ll hold it

Olivia nodded.

surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act

sat steadily

acupuncture therapy

thank

that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a

a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say

was not at

that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what

in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey

a few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

that Kelly had no intention of

was very gentle. “Can I

could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel

and

she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more

years.

Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I

slightly.

born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn

mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us

to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are

“I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter. My love

to forgive her or spare her. I 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

in her chest before

no longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold

not say anything. She just looked

“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

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection,

held her fingers tightly and quietly made a

for Olivia to speak, but

at this moment felt especially long. Every minute

unknown period of time, Amelia grew

was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

body suddenly stiffened and she fell

and stuffing a calming pill into

her emotions fluctuated dramatically

it was used at

thought. “The

stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly,

emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you

held the medicine bottle tightly in her

was quick. It was completed in

guidelines that required careful adherence. She

her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized

while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained

and

the second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a nap.”

slippers. Just as she was

stunned for a moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

like

must have been left

Unexpectedly, the string that was

a group photo of Samuel, Emma,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

cover for his affair with

Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every Friday

was a paternity test report between

sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was

calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a

he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from

find all

the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They

single one of them was about

by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked

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