Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter

her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others come to

people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had

all out to study medicine and become a miracle.

those big shots would take the initiative to associate

it would

others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others come

said honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless.

was escaping

at night, their faces were red, and

that they would meet a high–ranking official

Painting Association organized one

participants were all recommended by the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

was not a large–scale competition, it had

get to know many teachers from the

taken in as a disciple by

have a sudden rise

Doris was in a state of excitement.

residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person

Ernesto was back.

you to have such a wide network. You even know the

the corners of her mouth curled up into a cover–up

a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was

Association

teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was

“No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach

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he

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could

still remembered how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain,

Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How

Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only?

was angry and spoke up for

look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would start searching

entered Rose’s full name, and

was not

family’s lineal branch spoke

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he

said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has

the line. She’s a liar!” Saul

hand holding the pen paused, and

as

did not know if she was more surprised or

years

only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down

two disciples five

the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

said, Gillian

stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would

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was listening for fun. She was not

character of the gossip came to visit

a very

was stunned for a second when she

guess you’re Doris’s sister,

“Are you looking for Doris?

stairs, and

head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for

The painting competition?

How did Bettany know about

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition

held

was not the point. What mattered was whether

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to take a

all

Olivia see the status of her participation in the competition, but she

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 knows how

gaze swept

expression on her face did not change, but her understanding of

mockery and

tell the character of the person who

Doris was superficial

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her

carrying a lot of things in her

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

in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have

face. “Doris probably

was not a warm–hearted person. When she

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over the notebook

the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice,

mean

did not think

nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work

to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be helpful to

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the desk without

What

was afraid that Bettany would mislead

over again.” Doris

up and

cold, and clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter how hard

recovered, Olivia had

hell!” Doris was so

with the notebook and took it

was across the street and very

two minutes, she

saw

Is anybody home?” Olivia put

panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out

deadly pale, and

Olivia, she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook.

and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing

walked towards the door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in

chills all over and could not stop shaking

It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her phone,

was off. There

Judging from its height and compared to the other

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Olivia was very vigilant.

small room, there was also

had happened

nothing had happened and walked to

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

was much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face,

father. I’m here

echoed Tucker’s words and even

look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is

the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

gestured

she said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this,

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke nicely to her, she might

would never compromise if

attention to Tucker. She directly pushed

rushed over excitedly

everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and

counter was covered

or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so

He was so

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and

introduction of Rose on Wikipedia

introduction was very

disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she

exclusive interview

her first disciple,

was because she liked the number

the ground and

“Mrs. Liebsig, you said you

when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off her

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking

the more she listened, the more confused

could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that

true?”

was any doubt

was the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield for no

smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite me

Gillian didn’t believe it.

grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No

slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t

why did you come to

happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of

didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as my

about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in

about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so

about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples.

to mention he’s

scalp went numb. It took her quite

you’ve praised me and said I

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just being polite. Do you understand what that

by grading them

long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible

as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How

this,

was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took

then. She begged me again and again.

ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

be more

sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a

she hung

disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor

because making sandwiches in the morning would

do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but

casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn

glanced

complicated job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy

attached to

watch her paint was

person. Even if she had lost her

heavy burden and think

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking

turned around

leave without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her

from upstairs and heard a

over. “What’s wrong?”

was sitting on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to

as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more pathetic

and went home to look after

finally had a better life and opened

Fulham, who had been

a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years

family

Tucker had started

up to no good when he returned this time. He

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned.

at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and ran

back, Tucker chased after her to her

a scene at

reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also

one knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to

still couldn’t change

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop

of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have some

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him for

police officer. How

ashamed Officer Wood

on?” he asked

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to

my god! Marco

Even the biological parents could

call to report to

stepped forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me.

swayed and looked

get the doctor to check on her later to see if

walked towards the small room and saw Bettany lying

hard several times, but Bettany did not

darkened as he realized that something was

the room, Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany

Olivia nodded.

and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if

would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I

waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning.

that relatives were

parents must be

sided with her parents and turned

left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not

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in the lurch had broken her

in advance before calling the

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous girl in

genius she

of them away, and Bettany was sent to

went to the police station to

you find out Bettany

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground.

aisle. There was a small piece of

and his colleagues looked at

observation. She could

was extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham

was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling

“Oh my god,

even become a

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

her head. She didn’t seem

good. You deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

find out. She did not think it was such a big

“This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

he almost forgot

guess should be the

woke up, she might cover up for her

they were her

And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

would make a false countercharge, so

thumbs up.

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue

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 hope you like

and saw an oil

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like

was surprised. “Did you paint

face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a

she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken

was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked

cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of

unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and

is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without being

a pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you push

a long time,

called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She

frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it

to on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

that, she left with the drawing

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dinner, Megan brought up the

ruthless. She even knocked

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair of

police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return

this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants. Outsiders are not

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other

She lowered her eyes and held an orange

a nagging feeling that

kind. Why would they despise her for

and the suspicion in

moment, her

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted to talk to her.

Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile,

eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that

love with her

she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult

looked at Gillian and nodded.

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as

to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her

was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately

be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I

a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up with such

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location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even

as the person she liked treated her sister well because

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as

received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small

too much

not as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps

to the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in

to the

in

the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow

also stretched into the middle of the

tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light

was

with a strong flashlight and had a clear view

steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

He could only determine where she was based

low grunt, Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even

his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I broke

from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it this

not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to

the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

had clearly told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not

Olivia call the

do you have to

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like

understand why Olivia

interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her,

any money now. If she was extorted, she would

up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and

and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and

pounce would definitely

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

it hurt so

Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the

too painful, so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

raised her flashlight and shone

she saw the exotic

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised,

said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

got up from the ground and looked at Olivia in

could be removed from his hypnosis

walked out, she said in a low voice,

Ernesto

at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else

have to give a psychological hint, but as long as

a time limit for

appear and take her away. They

hypnosis

to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to

be under Emesto’s control, or even

was a

flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures immediately

Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of them

due cathon!

beland When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

as you want to and

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how you

get a

ducked

moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult

still feel the coldness from

regret was the

hurtful things. She had already hurt

was just to make herself

“I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each other

this point, Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I

cut ties with Ernesto, which

but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want

were no longer related. They were complete

suddenly

wanted to say

speak. She got into

were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look

the time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car

that was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such

drove and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the

and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the notes I

and asked, “Where are we

not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

inside, and there was only a

went over and knocked on

while, Bettany

the car door and gestured

up at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really

Olivia had helped her

courage

it’s already so late. What’s the

little nervous and

nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving soon.

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give me

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

to speak when a few clangs came

knocking on

Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

“Girl, remember not to meddle in

Tucker’s

couldn’t stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia,

lip and looked embarrassed, finding

during this period of time… be

soon as she finished speaking, her face flushed

to admit that their biological

said calmly. “He can’t

Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia

heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re

her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for

a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately

reason.

further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I

chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We

“Wait

painting. ‘Olivia, this is

and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also

was smoking not far away. When he heard

so lucky to be favored

she might have some good

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the

panicked. “What should we do? Olivia is

yawned and slowly walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek

“There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You

she hung up

the Taylor family were

He took a deep breath

“She is really too much. She

Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

Stella thought

we still don’t know the sandwich

was a

of them, and she was not very good at making them. The

we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she stomped

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

confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop selling the

raised her head and glared at

Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by

the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold

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on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even

was used to her attitude

lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make

again, he felt

say anything. He just turned around

was painting in her room when she suddenly received a

pen and looked happy. “It must be from

She

on her shoes and ran

counter and looked at Bettany’s back

for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn

that was tearing the package

Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t

scolded. “How can you talk to your father like

sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me

Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall

Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why

your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all?

this point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did

and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let the Hall family

and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened

used to her mother being like this.

no longer hurt. She just felt

“Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen

she ran

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called out to her

her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t

help but

the depths of

is too young and insensible.

at Talia and suddenly

and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You

lowered her head and

to the bathroom and washed her face with cold

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure it

her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on

to force her to

her face, Bettany opened

be a piece of paper

guessed that it

Olivia

been completely opened. Inside

people still write letters these

not

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it a greeting

casually took out a thin

was a line

she looked, the heavier her breathing

this was actually an invitation to

and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in her

suspected that she was in a

her eyes hard and looked at the

true! It was

given to her by Olivia. Who exactly

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heart pounding so fast

and over again, feeling

good thing

not a hesitant

young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she had to give it

she did not understand this competition, Bettany

downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she

Taylor family, Doris was in the

her, so she had to give it her

walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are you

hugged the invitation letter. As she ran too

while for

bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

Bettany had always been

in her eyes.

can participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement

react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw

was also Bettany’s

and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff

did not seem like a good idea for her to come and

a little

she was too excited. Her

in this competition. The

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would be

explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too

and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to

this to me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your

She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who

Bettany didn’t continue

know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you,

Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

landed on the invitation

was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze

tightly that her

again and again, looking at the painting

color of

had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this

How did that happen?

learn how to

that she had suffered a deep blow and could not

Bettany a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you

Bettany nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in

“Yes, I’ve been drawing

and bade farewell to

the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with her

drew another

awkward and was not

at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had

her to be inferior

head like she

did not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

face was unhappy

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

criticism, he had a smart brain and

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

sent Ellis to

everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature

office was as

even vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration in

was really sad,

knew about Olivia’s plan to be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all

did not agree to Olivia taking the

did not dare

domineering CEOs were able

he was timid and

was

day and didn’t like his son

son was completely

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tell

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a

he was afraid that Olivia

her child, she would definitely fight with him

Daniel beat

not bear to compete with

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was

that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

how

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

would rather die in

night, Daniel

the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed

was actually pretending

did he fall asleep? I was about to

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong. You are

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

arms in front of his chest. His lazy look

at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

smart child panicked for a moment, he

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the

discovered,

threw it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy,

on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to

moment.

eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked

for a

hugged

it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played

head and

was very satisfied with

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t

exactly the same as his

pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to do

could only ask Andrew to make a

returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously

heartache

blanket was too

about how he had acted like a father and a mother

He raised Andrew alone.

lost her

and slowly typed

his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

that he was tired because he had to

Olivia could see

long after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

and he could not press the button for a long

a long time, he finally dialed

a little dizzy,

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still

flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw

actions preceded

a moment to realize

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tell Olivia that Andrew was her

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

he was afraid that

she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

Daniel

bear to compete

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was

novels were all fake.

female lead, how

even

would rather die in pain than

night, Daniel went to

he sensed that

was actually pretending to be

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled

covered Andrew with the blanket

not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think you’re

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

in front of his chest. His

up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

for a moment, he would still quickly

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originally wanted to give

she was

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could

rustle. It was like

color

seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that

moment, she must be biting

on her lips, and the

his right hand gripped

of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her

voice came out

She could

“Daniel.”

not speak. They just held their

and longing spread

seat, looked

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so much

she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted.

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted

as time passed, Olivia

and more pleasing to

and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

she liked.

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knew that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed

did he cry?” Olivia was

she instantly became nervous.

a little

a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t

had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go

for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring

anything from happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a

in a daze and

he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent

and looked up at Daniel. “I can’t

reminded him, “Do you

Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll

at first, then he instantly pouted and cried, “Daddy,

the voice transmitting button

patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?”

cries,

Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to

exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to

taking a shower when she heard someone

her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall

milk.

and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for

considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

nodded. “Then come

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked around before

the bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench

was warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the

that he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he

many bad intentions in men who

of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch

“What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are

glared at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep there.”

that do?” Daniel leaned over and

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung

her chin and glared at

“Of course…

he picked up Olivia and threw her onto the

She blinked and

her a passionate

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

eyes, it

already gone to

rubbed her forehead and could not help

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did not

blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into her

it was almost one in the afternoon

two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed to

anyone.

up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the

Peter, who were

Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m

Shut up!

afraid that he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went

ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped

was too loud. Tyson and Peter turned

happened to see Olivia throwing herself

two of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the same

and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate

Olivia was speechless.

to face anyone. Her

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her in his

explained to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head in Daniel’s

was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever they

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went

way, Daniel

met a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

years old. He has been married for seven years.” Daniel

barely reached the legal age

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned

a little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

have one.”

light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

make out what he was trying to

him what was

she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question,

traffic light had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot

Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

Married?” Olivia repeated his

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer

him to bring up this topic

trying to figure

made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you think?”

Engage?

a

Daniel and agreed.

so happy that he was lost for words for

it! That was

understood humans

a lot

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

the exact

to engage, not to marry

up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby

proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever he said

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the initiative to mention the

need to think about it carefully?”

on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a

Olivia’s words, he

deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled with

the table and said, “September

fork paused in the air. She looked over

shook his head. “This

a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that

make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and

confidently. “I’ve prepared

out his phone and showed the photo to

It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

for the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if

They would be delivered in

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her

heart skipped a

himself, “Oh no, she found

and said

Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get

whispered, “I really want to marry

saying that, he

blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because

What are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

“Then would you

her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement to the world the

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Princess, I’ll see you on

Twitter and posted at

instantly, This tweet went

news of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit

the top of the trending

major news outlet was reporting

news could be found in the financial column, entertainment

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on. The news was too

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They

netizens were in

too sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

is Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I

have to do with science, can anybody explain?”

was also a link

clicked on it were all shocked

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I

I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest man in the

money? How dare you say that scientists are

netizens were arguing

relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go

very intense, and there was

didn’t like it. He did not want to see

Hence…

their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who retweeted

Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those who

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens

lucky netizens from those who retweeted,

subsidiaries posted on

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet

got countless

to parties, hoping to meet his

on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered

nothing in the world could pique his

he reached a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

looked

chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation.

asked in

Olivia nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire

was busy with

at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his past

become

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

tell at a glance who

Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and

approach and extend a

the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit,

his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at the staff. “You don’t

if his neck was stuck. He

moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar

glanced over from the corner of his

appeared at the same

one was male, named Steve Chandler and one

of them had always worked separately

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she

drawn to her, and women felt no

approached the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze

gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t

called

and looked at the

Her EQ is high.”

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran

her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the

a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

turn back to pick

one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation

that, she followed the waitress

on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it

to get a wet towel,

under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue

out of the

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

too similar. It was

phone and planned

her handbag, a

to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward.

he spoke, he pushed her into an unfamiliar

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to

wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched

her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly

in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl,

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and

could reply, the

a guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried

Olivia from several directions as they walked towards

were dim,

on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the last time,

stepped through this door, regardless of who you

he was about to

still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at

It was scarlet red.

the side and dodged the middle–aged

of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

glass, and

instantly shattered,

splatter of wine and the sudden burst of glass

ones even cried out

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

wrist, her tone

crowd

combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

shivered and

deepened, and her

people. She picked up a chair and slammed

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was

moving deftly despite the shards

her, a group of people remained frozen in place

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and a

a silk shirt. The cuffs were

not be seen clearly,

spoke, his voice was soft,

indifferently and did

stammered

everything up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had

worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as

only four private rooms. In addition to 8888,

specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter

room had its own elevator and

other words, if no one specially led the way, it would be

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

were isolated from each other, how did Olivia

pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to

as if people inside

cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to

instantly stood up and tactfully gave up

to stand up, his shoulders

fair palm

glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and

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her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged,

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel,

in, “Yes, yes, yes.

turned to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece

on the man who was about

dilemma, not

  1. up.

at Sarah and

to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first.

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was

cards, she insisted

one could skip their round

and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly,

Daniel also looked over.

gaze appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

chill down her

we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth or

threw the poker card to the waiter opposite

the person Sarah had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of

with

seemed to be quite

had not played cards for many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of them team

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly.

said,

a joke. However, it came true. They

rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control

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Billionaires Missing Darling

initial rounds progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained

a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This

and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said lazily,

clenched the cards in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What

giggled. “That’s the rule.

you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and

rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was

frowned and wanted to

moment,

was casual and meaningless

sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs

“Winona who?”

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far. How could he pretend that

the table and

face was gloomy and her tone was

lost control of

“Enough now,” he

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the end, she managed

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no

parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend

deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she

that Winona

privileged youth, seemingly lacking

Winona, he wouldn’t have

taken by Olivia. That was

an

filled

stabbed all over and left with

matured and learned

with all his love

dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

and she had been childhood friends, sharing

they attended

was when they met Winona, a

rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her own

had already established a reputation in the realm

glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the

days, Daniel had fervently

feel that Daniel wasn’t quite

whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s

Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah

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with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up

far exceeded her

it. He successfully made

astonished that her

onto the hope that Daniel could have

riddled with bad habits, and Winona had

toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the

He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose

broke up. They separated

Winona’s departure, Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the

he became a

reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish the

gave

the pinnacle of wealth, making him

this was motivated by

had never had any other

thought that he had been

that he must be waiting for

he was getting engaged to

clenched her teeth in

sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil the

head to

“I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke

up a glass

almost choked and coughed a

her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s go over

she spoke, she stood up and made way

waiting for a while, he realized that

and looked over

also poked his head

get up

the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in

did not react for

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doing,

woman for her

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis,

on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled

pushed off the cliff by Gillian,

sealed herself off and devoted

and

begin to gradually open her heart and revert to

masquerade was on the first

wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire

was the

Emily brought Olivia

fishtail dress to Olivia.

lowered her eyes and glanced at the

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all

the

have you been to

said calmly, “It’s my first time here

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three

hadn’t even visited 2046

man and woman

was actually Olivia’s

applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror

eyes were filled

Daniel got a

far

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

wanted to say

gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly left

could someone dress such a cliché dress

ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was

promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which

Secret supermodel were to wear it, it

had carefully chosen this set for

every cut, and

looked even uglier on a

of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it

room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t

Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up

the

a master, which meant that it was

average, but after wearing this dress,

Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making her

mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a

was determined to crush her

Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

of a sudden, her powerful aura was

be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding

met, Sarah

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

is the ugliest in the

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to

than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with

raised her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at

the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find

“Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else.

anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no

got out that she had stolen

indifferently before smiling.

Emily was stumped.

to find the owner of this dress?” she

directly, “This dress is mine.”

Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I

like this dress?”

I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted Olivia to

stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that

“Are you saying you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

like this dress too much. I

Emily nodded cooperatively.

make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to take

was

already

and Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise

Olivia to be so

out of the changing room, she even put on a

gaze, not

the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was

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inside.

took a few glances before

and handed

said calmly, “Go change

and took the

want to wear the clothes that

so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be

outcome.

this, Sarah was

the ground. Then, she put

putting everything on, she

she saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt was too

numb as

fuck is

so ugly

no. I can’t go out in this. I will be mocked

As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the

and slender arm reached

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing

was completely exposed

to take a

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air

clapped her hands and seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl,

it. It was even more

was at this point

She had put on the ugly

The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper

was about to burst out, she restrained

lowered her head and took a deep breath to calm

was surprised and

Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked

eyebrows and tapped

something fishy

that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so

As she spoke,

mask and the three

the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel

and walked slowly by her

In just a blink of an eye, Emily

with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of the dance

a dozen couples dancing

music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and

there was only a man and a woman left dancing in

was too far away from the center. Everyone was

sense that the couple in the middle had

stood

and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side of

a

surrounding

her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a

heaven.”

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are so

someone said, turning

expect someone to talk to

saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance

Are they compatible?

did not

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could

up and wanted to

the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

instantly stopped Olivia in her

could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd.

a beautiful and otherworldly

Daniel’s pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in

and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am

His tone was less friendly

turned around and scanned the

knew that he was looking for

instantly melted and was filled with

and introduced her to everyone.

looked at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled

and glanced at Winona’s

a little

gaze, Winona

“Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We are good

him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in

Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when

calm eyes flashed

just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand

left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew

her eyes.

so long, everyone

the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went over

to the washroom

up her clothes and was about to push open the

familiar voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona behind?”

Emily and

felt that Daniel was

reaction. She just touched up her makeup with

why aren’t you saying anything?”

away the pancake and

anger. “Why aren’t you

Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is

Sarah was stunned.

same height, the same hair length, and the same cold and

don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one for

if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia

and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just

stood in the cubicle and did

knew that she had gone to the washroom,

clearly said this on purpose for

it was so

an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles

that couldn’t be examined

Daniel like

the floodgates. There was no

he

only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend too much time

sure that she wouldn’t

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loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such

Olivia to place her trust in one

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by

She had always been fond of spicy food

more satisfying it was to

for

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona,

never eats

that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

her grip on her fork

that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

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

she said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were

we used to eat out together,

back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything

few of them chatted and

were talking about their youth, discussing about their

had nothing to

with

she had met

feet and intended to move the spicy dishes away

up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you

profusely, saying that he was

not ordered by him at

was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

his head and glanced at Olivia.

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good life and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He

come back, Olivia would really be

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of

What a silly girl.

be angry and throw a temper at

unable to bear to

then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t stand the

her plate in front of

this meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

constricted as she slammed her forks

Olivia could

on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who

he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

Daniel

maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start eating

only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as

moved to the side to distance himself

to show that he was not familiar with Winona

not help but

Olivia was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate

fish, spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit into

shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

obediently put

not let him eat it,

took a

“I’m going out for

a strange silence descended across the dining

their eyes and looked

eyes were filled

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He

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It was impressive!

at Olivia.

years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at

eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not

Daniel could not eat

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate

was cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all

which was hidden under the table, clenched into

Daniel!

so much spice in order

been angry at her for leaving

years, but he was

couldn’t help

must

must have loved her to the

but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little

along the corridor and finally found him by

was about to speak when she realized that Daniel was

lips were red, as

a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was

this, Olivia

and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It

When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia

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Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against her

a kitten tickling and teasing

was doing. She thought that

and suddenly narrowed

brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study

her,

that she had

eyes instantly became

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging

to look at Olivia with teary

When she saw this, her heart instantly

stomach hurt?”

stomach after eating so

shook his

Olivia raised an

where did

his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My

Olivia stared at him.

to push him

and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

to her forehead and said in a helpless

such a tone. He looked up and glanced

he felt even

not only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

looked down at the black watch

only 8

never seen Daniel

uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in

head

did not react. She did not come to coax

felt a little

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found a way

took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

to the ground and still did not

His heart tightened and he

intermittent.

leave me behind!”

say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in

was too drastic.

handsome face. Her voice was slightly

hearing Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up

as though he wanted to

arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded

voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten

Daniel was happy

that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and

seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia,

ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any

between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

found out about it, he would definitely teach

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it

her.

in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time.

a saint. He

hurt

explaining about Winona, he

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his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face.

good person, but her grandmother is really a kind and amiable old

without a home when

his uncle, who was seven

His parents did not dote on him and they did not

him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference between the two of

his biological parents

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his uncle in the

to go home, so he went to

Anderson doted on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and

Daniel to start

dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you,

them, that you

must not do as

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how

by what

moment, she suddenly

won’t pay attention to Sarah.

He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when

did he

was a little

sighed. “What I mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do

will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally ran

had given him so much face that he

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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a good understanding of

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such widespread

engagement, and that was to

had returned from overseas as he

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated

on a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that she could

to endure everything and do her best to

Daniel had

another woman and hadn’t returned for a long

longer indulge him like this. She had

ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again,

so

chased after her. “Winona, where

was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit,

she

to see Winona’s departing

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had

to Olivia, she

out, she realized that he was using Olivia to force Winona

finally got what he wanted and forced Winona to return

embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger.

but they always hurt each other. I don’t know

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered

alright, don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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dining table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and

Emily returning, he was quite

Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t

you talking about?” Gideon

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.

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar,

woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was

never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just suddenly

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally to

Michael remained silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt

the Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

had completely

getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

several hospitals, but

Amelia to relax and not to worry too

suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her too

not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent

times when

Amelia still saw it.

and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma

born to defy her parents

were red and her

her excessive agitation, after

woke

for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against Amelia’s

families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to

do then?” Cathy

the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a

hand in his pocket, he tugged at his tie with the

looked frustrated, but his aura was

straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped

as soon as

everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her

us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain

at Cathy. “I will do my

all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

looked at William

William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin and

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s

erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated

demanded him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was

and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things could

look for her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she might

was very clear–minded and

knew that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had wronged

did not actually do anything. At most, he just stood

human nature. One side was his parents, and the

that these children

which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were

corners of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and

and beg. Even if she wants my

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family on

Maddie’s phone, William called

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received

too much and

up, she realized that

her eyebrows slightly with

had some understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no

was nothing important, he would

did he

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw

attention was not

very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

no need to be so polite. If you have

window into the distance. After a

“Yeah,” she replied.

happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the

the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving

and the green spot

stunned. He clapped his hands and

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in his

what Olivia drew for

to her senses and continued

William’s

that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness,

actions were a little overboard, it was

biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised by her

nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she love

but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How

this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may

her biological mother

from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and did all

enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But

to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me 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

because she gave birth to me, so she could make

to side with Emma, she would find a way

arrogant when it comes to me? Is

a little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass

and I’m her

don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

would not take

anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is

I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random

her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive

were powerful and resonant. They were like

his

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he

saw Amelia lying unconscious

the end, he hardened

you think the favor should

you never–ending with this? Amelia

was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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“Emma has already

you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was

coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has

Olivia was silent.

“Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell

to you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It

every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s

you. The pain of losing her daughter made her

wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth,

did love you for

she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for

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of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

and the Smith family

the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in

family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including

like flowers

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient medical family in

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith

left s

god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before. It’s

you all seen

Bruce Hospital

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve

richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what

and television

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed

he said he would

force Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the

there were still many people who knew about

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

her as having a questionable character and may not

Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for

family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause

not care

was confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

at her phone in a daze. No one knew what she was

and sat beside

on the phone and knew

suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

felt a sour

back any longer, tears

afraid at all, no matter how grievous the

of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

he

Daniel leaned on

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and

up with

the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me

Andrew said, making his agreement clear

and brought Andrew upstairs

she

go to the Taylor family

shoulder everything with

was stunned for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about?

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stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You

calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve

tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want

are some things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle

“What about you? Do you think

and said firmly, “I will

the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only

from the source and not

had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter

ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean she was incapable

interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to

was a person who could be persuaded

politely and respectfully, she might be more likely

chose the method she hated the

was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

or not, she had her own

one could

Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words

paper:

“Smith family”

cold light flashed in her

for the

calls and passed down

a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to

time, news

Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from

family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds

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the injured. She specially hired

having a conscience, and the Smith family

of the world, no

began to create accounts on various social networks, including

were like flowers

days, the Smith family’s reputation

never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it

left s on

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

you all seen

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the

head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young

novels and television

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hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family

the Smith family hospital was

knew that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the

Isaac Smith was actually the

on Twitter were filled with expressions of

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 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

it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is

to none. He’s already so powerful, but he

a respectable old

that Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person

that Doctor Smith will wake

Doctor Smith

turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon

the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking

family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more

was very worried about

and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on

a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a threat, to

here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at

nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual loss

composure.

is

me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily and

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss

was filled with

in

transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few

could not help but have a headache. “That’s too

enter the

was very

and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

happened next, Olivia did not

that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had

and Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother

but she already

not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot

Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

girl

the little girl was

saw the man lying

little girl to the research

the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to

research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from

girl was still too young, she

psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through

very disadvantageous for

but her body was already filled with a sense of

institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to

girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

forever.

symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you

and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult,

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp

was independent. No one could make

the name of being a good

to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go

would be able

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along with William,

staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery,

Maddie’s phone was

less than three days, Olivia would definitely

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but

knew that William was waiting for Olivia to

the uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help

angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to

was originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands,

child was too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family,

was that Olivia actually possessed such

at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have

Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer;

to look

the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take

not understand what was going on. When he received

at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips

This…”

calm. “There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and

his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How

could finish

the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard

said with a serious

one thing that she could not figure out. Why

the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical skills really that

is Olivia’s medical skill really

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asked.

his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said

changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really save

“There’s an 80%

turned to look

Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly

jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want

serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to

out, “Olivia

can.” Cathy’s

want to save her sister but it wasn’t the

arrive. Instead of

still be a

she could speak, Cathy had

How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door

staggered back a couple of steps from

did not raise her head. She just

longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma,

aunt whenever

he sometimes felt indignant

devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her

almost everything

almost becoming the chief manager of

Amelia’s

say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really

firm tone made

was so harsh

have to do with Maddie?

to speak up for his aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present.

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mean to use this reason to

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on

everyone looked down on

using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of threats

coercion.

proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought

called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family

time, she did not even look at Cathy or say a

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia about

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table.

Taylor called. He said that he was

the orchids beside the desk and nodded.

did not

stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands

it came to Olivia. Blake

a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed

the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly

the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly

taking

a

own daughters. She

time, it was

to wear more clothes when the weather

was different. She was very young and lively. She

being very close to Zelen when she

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

ignored this person as if this

was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

force and instantly tore off

and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

about Zelen?

hypnotize me and

calm, but Blake was scared

please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m

her fingertips on the table and asked in

I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of

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Smith suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way,

looked up and ordered, “You

Blake left, Daniel

walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was

low voice, “I

massaging for

opened her eyes and looked

normal. He lowered

before I was five years old, my memories of

else about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and

family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was,

could not re these

Speaking of this, t

help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My

funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old

was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

you so sure that you

but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a

the hypnosis. I

it for you? Or was it because of

head.

too?” This time,

a few hypnosis

to say. After a while, he said,

with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if he said too much, it

was smart, he was still shocked by

at a

still felt

no, he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to Olivia. This time,

with pain and

please.”

was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no

was the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to

Taylor family could threaten

Ms. Taylor.” William’s

at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and agreed.

.

herself. It was time to

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body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw

that’s great. I’ll

eavesdropping for a while, Sophia realized that Olivia was

and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind.

person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some benefits for

was certain that Olivia couldn’t

room and told Cathy that

That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a

saw that Sophia was not in a

But I’m not sure if I should say it.”

Then,

turned around and closed the door properly. After that,

on?” Cathy’s

side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

Moreover, although she had not seen

in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her

recovered. He frowned and said coldly,

are we still

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

the back of

look less sexy and girly, but it added to her

not help but

was

her head and looked at him with

frowned and

Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

her eyes was like a flame falling into the

her eyes, as well as the

palm and warned herself that now was not

to wait for the right time. She

way, she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

seemed to have thought of something, and

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in

in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He

turn in

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she

a moment, he was embarrassed and his face

thought Olivia was

was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought

that young people

had just

she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not good

medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days

was the

Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

be the most

day, Olivia

coldly and asked the butler to help

care about these

waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came

didn’t care, but

for Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop

walking

take it anymore and

whisper to Olivia,

stairs. She turned her head

to raise her head to see

said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look

leaned against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

a sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with

“It’s good for your cervical

you look up.”

about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something important to

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she

time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said

had to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health

was not at ease with Olivia

her head

She did not expect

if you can cure Amelia.

knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her

mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause

choked and was about

said, “What kind of people would blame someone

up and stared at William. “What a

this, Cathy was so angry that her

looked more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

or not Cathy wants me

want everything their

voice and begged for a long time. It

William rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do

decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at

She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to

silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a result

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal silver

thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a

could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits

dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please,

he carried Cathy to the door

hard Cathy knocked on the door,

but

a sharp pain in her chest and

quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy

said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save

In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia

as he strode in with a

this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into

said, “Where’s William? He just

idea what happened. Mr. William

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up

and fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop

he

in his

Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory.

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he

this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can

her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

cold malice

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

of the stick she was about to mention, “A golf

shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is

about a rolling pin?” Sophia

Ronald replied, his

get it.”

brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a

gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This

the

of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William!

door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried

said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and

squeezed in. While

right hand and fiercely struck toward

hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your

family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of

him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking

and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely

facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely

could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration

William thought, “Oh crap!”

wanted to intervene, but

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front

wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert much

by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table

but it was smashed

He then saw

he called out and quickly

Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she

to glance at

himself, “How could

feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even

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

soft–hearted and gives in to all of you, but

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

about

the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to

He just

hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

thought to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken

the

off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something.

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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She was given acupuncture therapy

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing

“Water,” she softly murmured.

been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and

finally awake!”

half a glass of water before she started

to me?” she asked Sophia

fluctuated intensely, and a

her vision went dark, and she

not know anything

to her everything that had

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia

William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.”

excited

consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

am I so calm and not angry

stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and

my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a

in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that

He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and

me to accept

her forehead, wondering why

After

she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she

assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,”

hearing that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s

considered herself to have a balanced perspective and

she believed that

to do with Olivia either.

eyes. She seemed to be

her eyes no longer held any confusion or clouded

already made a

Samuel and Emma, and on the other

chose to let go

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also

he has remained faithful and committed to me alone all

years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help

forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia,

shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health and

there couldn’t be a

my condition.

act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship with

was unfair

not let

Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed

in leisurely, sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his

opened it and found that it was filled with information

test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development of their

the three of them inside. The three

family. Those who did not know the inside story

suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky,

very concerned

would not be

her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just

a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

felt that the statement lacked sufficient

to do something more

out his

doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on his

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question.

thought, “He’s

at home,

ran to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of

his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying,

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked,

Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over

thought, “What a

melted. She picked him up and walked out

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone sitting

thought, “What’s

get left behind,

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while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as

gaze was indifferent, making it hard

she said, “It’s not

the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not

because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really

that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for even

would

However, she could not

not necessarily mean that she would actually

hold it

Olivia nodded.

it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act

sat steadily on

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

silver needle stopped moving. She said in a

stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say

was not

could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald did

She said, “William, you

In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll

“Got it,” Amelia said.

left, Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

Her voice was very gentle.

was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she

was gentle and

clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their behalf

trembled slightly.

you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and

pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If

mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are

also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done

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,

intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our

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

She

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

were destined to have a short–lived

fingers tightly and

for Olivia to

this moment felt especially long. Every

of time, Amelia

voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you

suddenly stiffened and

stuffing a

prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

was used at

thought. “The preparation doesn’t

the medicine bottle to her and

body. If you feel physically unwell

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

It was completed in less than

gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She

One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly

upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to the

nodded and said,

until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze.

Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she

lowered her head and glanced at it.

“What’s this?” she thought.

recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of

like she brought

must have been left

to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose,

a group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost

Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological

was a paternity test report between

“The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So

much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain deep

to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore

managed to find

floor. There were about a few hundred

of them

went. It was only when

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