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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younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

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

shot.

must she play up to others? Isn’t it good to

Her

she would go all

big shots would

it

liked, why not work hard

“I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless.

left as if she was escaping without saying a

at night, their faces were red, and

a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also

Painting Association organized

association’s internal members. Gillian

for Doris.

was not a large–scale competition,

could get to know many teachers from

eye of any teacher and be taken in as

would have a

Doris was in a state of excitement.

her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in

Ernesto was back.

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

the corners of her

from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

she was

thought of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs. Liebsig just

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so he only recommended Olivia

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help

still remembered how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled

has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters.

unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple

was angry and spoke

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his

Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already

search.

any doubts, he

and soon, her information

Husheni was

lineal branch

Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

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

the line. She’s a

hand holding the pen paused,

as if

know if she was more

years

It was just

two disciples five

crowing at the side, angrily

with every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

Saul. “Enough! Stop it.”

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listening for fun. She was not

main character of the gossip came

was a very

a second when she saw

evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

looking for Doris? She’s

stairs, and a look

restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the painting

The painting competition?

a second. How did Bettany know

Megan, this was a niche competition. It

held to

What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the

Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

words, she immediately realized she had been

over and gestured for Olivia to take a

all

Olivia see the status of her participation in the competition, but she also

She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how

swept

her face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

mockery and contempt did not

tell the character of

Doris was superficial

the phone to Bettany and asked her what

a lot of

to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it

Doris can

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris

not a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say

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over the notebook and

impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting

did it mean

did not

painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far from

give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll

Doris sneered.

casually took it over and threw it on

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

that Bettany would

over

up and glanced

but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

something but could not speak

she had fully recovered, Olivia

so

came down with the notebook and took it back to

the street

less than two minutes, she

she entered, she saw no one

anybody home?” Olivia put

came from the door,

pale, and she looked

Olivia, she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s

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

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered,

had chills all over and

to deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her phone, trying to call

something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

of the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should

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Olivia was very vigilant.

room, there was also a broken

happened to

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the

are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering aura of a successful man. He was charming in

smile on his face, looking like a smiling

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

words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied on

at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany sitting on the

did

and gestured for them to

said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to

heard this, she freaked

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

woman could not be more stupid, wondering how

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely

would never compromise

pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches

was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists

was covered with tempered

damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so

He

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the room and trembled as she

introduction of Rose on

introduction was

whose surname was Taylor.

an exclusive

personally admitted that when she took in her first

because she liked

squatted on the ground and

you

she received the call from Gillian.

the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening to

the more she listened, the

the end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian.

true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt about this

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

your grandfather

who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then

connections, and people from all walks of life would do

words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

did you

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

with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia

was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve

happened back then. It had been so many years, so

“Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I

to mention he’s only

numb. It took her

me and said I had a

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you

the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading

said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen

to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How dare

of this, Rose

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

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

would be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks

that instead of being grateful for

it be

to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give

she hung up the phone

with her painting, everyone from

because making sandwiches in the morning would distract

much to do, Olivia

It was distant and

not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had

a little black and turn it into a

up and glanced at Olivia with a

Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing?

not feel attached

came up to watch her

a responsible person. Even if she

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

care, Olivia had no

turned around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly

from upstairs and

looked over. “What’s wrong?”

she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast

street.”

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

mouthful of almonds

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but

and went home to look after

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened

had been

to earn a living. But he had been away

a good thing for the family

started another family

he returned this time. He

he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

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

back, Tucker chased after her to

were making a scene

who had also urged her daughter to agree

knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to be.

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

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately,

rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

that Olivia

police officer. How could his mind be

Wood rushed

going on?”

parents have knocked her out and

my god! Marco

a big case. Even the

call to report to his

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

swayed and

to the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on

walked towards the small room and saw Bettany lying

her hard several times, but

he

at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up later, she’ll be on

nodded.

you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany

talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just

things. Whatever she said and did had its

had an old saying that relatives were favored over

her parents must be closer than

Bettany sided with her

without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could

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the lurch had broken her

advance before calling the police. This way, nothing

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such

a genius she

and Bettany was sent to the

to the police station to make

asked her, “How did you find out

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on

wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken

and his colleagues looked at

help but admire her observation. She

think Tucker Fulham and

or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at

my

even

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

head. She didn’t seem to be interested in

everything just by sending a notebook over. You

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it was such a big deal of

Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken

he almost forgot

guess should be the fact, but

Bettany woke up, she might cover up

they were

very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?” Marco

afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded

a thumbs up.

When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents

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her.

were her parents, so Bettany did not

home and settle it

came home, she brought some

little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the

painted this myself. It’s for

an oil

entire painting looked amiable and

“Did you paint

of painting, the smile on Bettany’s 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.

she did not give

dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of

gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come

a pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait of

neck of the Virgin

Bettany subconsciously pushed

did

After a long time,

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

red in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for you,

this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had

suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

that, she left with

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Megan brought

really ruthless. She even knocked

really pitiful to have such a pair of

did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and

actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She

interfere in

her

feeling

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

massaged her temples and the suspicion

this moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

a hotel in town and wanted

with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze

and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to

fallen in love

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

with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that

at Gillian and nodded.

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become

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

not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to

His unusually flirtatious

her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I

think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

actually came up with such an

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would definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even be a

she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How

Gillian nodded.

hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the

did not think too much about it.

as the city. There were no street lamps in

east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in

walked to

in her

leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s

middle of the road,

was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring light

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably

it was too

a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in the

steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto.

at all. He could only determine where

Ernesto

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken

Ernesto was speechless.

she a dog? She

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood

stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and

not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt

He nodded. “Yes.”

police immediately and get someone to send you to the

Ernesto shook his head and made a

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gun…”

Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would personally save the male

Olivia call the

have to call the police? I already

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

he couldn’t understand why Olivia called

interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of

the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her,

any money now. If

police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care

since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power was extremely

would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

close to Olivia, his abdomen was

hurt

fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground

less about covering his face. He covered his stomach

flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

no longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more

and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had

drastically when he heard

He was stunned.

he said,

hypnosis has been

Olivia in

one in this world could be removed from his hypnosis

low voice, “I woke up when I saw

Ernesto was a

over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize

had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to

a time limit

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

hypnosis

to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto

not be under Emesto’s control,

a national

the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

three minutes

Pets and

raver of them said an

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

to see Cullat as you

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow how you what chankung

get a

ducked

shone on her face, blurring her facial features

could still feel the

mind, regret was the most meaningless

things. She had already hurt

to make herself

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

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person,

ties with Ernesto, which made

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

were

heart twisted. He suddenly felt an

wanted to

time to speak. She got into the car and

extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look at

to his senses, the black car had already

left was a

What a hateful girl!

stomped his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye

wanted to go back to

than the

asked, “Where

thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to

family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that

and knocked on

a while, Bettany came

car door and gestured for her to

After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar car

Olivia had helped her in

mustered her courage

already so late. What’s the matter?”

a little nervous

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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to give me

surprised. “Where are

a few clangs came from outside the

was knocking on

Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was

him. “Olivia is my

looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other

said this, Tucker’s tone

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

lip and looked embarrassed, finding

of time… be careful.

she finished speaking, her face

had the courage to admit

calmly. “He can’t hurt

expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to visit Samuel or

not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just

but she was very

reason.

could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again

leave it to fate. We will meet if we are

door. “Wait for

she got out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know

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

away. When he heard

so lucky to be

future, she might have some good

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shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from

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

that, she hung up the

of the Taylor family

voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s too

really too much. She didn’t even

of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

Stella thought

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t

a

a total of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The

What should we do?” Stella was so

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

felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it. It’s not a

filling in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

raised her head and glared at Derek before

at Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t

a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll definitely

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been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much

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

faced Doris again, he

not say anything. He just turned around and went upstairs to look for

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call

down her pen and looked happy.

She

on her shoes and ran

the counter and looked at Bettany’s back with a

seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and hire

hand that was tearing

stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for

scolded. “How can you talk to your

heart. “Mom,

shook her head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it.

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter?

How can you be so heartless and not act like

this point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you

still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

Hall family. Even if you use

and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened

was already used to her mother being like this.

hurt.

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

that, she ran

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Talia called out to her from

hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint?

couldn’t help

flashed in the depths of her

Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely persuade

at Talia and

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it.

head and smiled

Bettany ran to the bathroom and washed her face

didn’t understand. She couldn’t

so many years and had always

mother even wanted to force her

her face, Bettany opened the

should be a piece of paper or a

it should be a

so Olivia also gave her a painting in

completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but a

Did people still

and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell.

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was it

took out a thin golden paper shell and

was a line

more she looked, the

actually an invitation

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

this moment, she suspected that she

her eyes hard and looked at

true! It

to her by

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was

and over again, feeling like she was in

thing really happen

was not a hesitant

young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to be

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation, she had to

this competition,

downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she

Doris was in the process

very important to her, so

was a little surprised. “Why are

ran too quickly, she could not catch

while for her to

were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always

in her eyes.

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

thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on

Bettany’s name written on

palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression,

seem like a good idea for her to come and

a

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

this competition. The two

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris

explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t

expression. Seeing that Doris really did not

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

Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia

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second sister?”

nodded and looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told

little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I

didn’t continue

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

it was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes

a look. It just so happens that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This

so tightly that her knuckles turned

again and again, looking

color of this

had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint

that she had suffered a deep blow and could not

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here

and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too

been drawing recently. I

comforted her and

painting Smoke in Village and traced it with

drew another

always looked a little awkward and was not as good as

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on

her to be inferior to Bettany. She

head like she was

good month. He was like

unhappy

criticizing him, saying that

he had a smart brain and

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with evil

sent Ellis to the Northernmost

everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would

was

even vent his anger. He could only bury his

was really sad,

end. Olivia felt

not agree to Olivia taking the

he did not dare

domineering CEOs were able to manipulate their

he was

comparison was too

every day

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

after they got married, he

was afraid that

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

Daniel

to

had accompanied Olivia to

the female lead until she was almost

novels were all

the female lead, how could he bear

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

die in pain than make

returned home at night,

sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his eyes

pretending

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

He argued,

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending.

in front of

at Daniel for a long time before

panicked for a moment, he

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled

had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from under his

it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch

iPad didn’t break

moment.

picked up the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched

indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad

his head and

satisfied with his son’s

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll

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

Daniel could not bring

make a promise

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed.

heartache of not having

was

acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her memories

his phone and

his words and described how he found Andrew playing

blanket.

emphasized that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a father and a

only Olivia could see

posted

It was Olivia!

began to tremble and he could not press the

a long time, he

a little dizzy, so

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

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

preceded

moment to

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always been afraid to tell

they got married, he would slowly tell her

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

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

Daniel beat

bear to compete with her at

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

lead, how could he bear to

her, even if

die in pain than make

night, Daniel went to

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

was actually pretending to be

did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I

stepped forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the

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

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

up at Daniel for a long time before he

for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

as she was

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid

It was like

color of Olivia’s lips on the

on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a

this moment, she must be biting her

was a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

him, he would definitely not be able to control

a while, a low and sexy voice came

pursed her lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just

and longing spread along

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing.

Ha–ha!

She had never

when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

Olivia liked him more and

more and more pleasing to

and understanding? His occasional pride was like

that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of

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that Olivia had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick

temples 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 pick me

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that

cry?” Olivia was

she heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband

a little

and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights.

her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight to

you.” Daniel smiled like a spring

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would

and his

in the morning,

he blinked and looked up at

“Do you remember what you did

hearing this, Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has

smiled cruelly. “You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with the

was stunned at first, then he

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a

Andrew was speechless.

of father was this?”

cries, Olivia’s heart

family to Tyson

gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did

guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together,

room.

really tired and prepared

when she

open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s

milk.

for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

to

she nodded.

door open and entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on the

was taking a shower. The sound of water

warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

be said that he had ulterior motives. If a 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 would

were many bad intentions in men who

bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large

we do? The bed

raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep

over and pressed Olivia against

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung on

admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are

lowered his eyes. “Of

spoke, he picked up Olivia and

a moment. She blinked and before she could react,

gave her

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes, it was almost

already

and could not

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did not

me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down.

was almost one in the afternoon when

Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt

anyone.

she announcing to the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She

into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television

go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t.

was wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and

commotion was too loud. Tyson and Peter

Olivia

gasped and raised their thumbs at

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation

if he did not notice

and Peter, “Olivia

and Peter

her head in Daniel’s

was already so embarrassing. They could

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten

the way, Daniel

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

years old. He has been

early. He barely reached the legal

Daniel

people married young and some old. It was

don’t really have one.”

red light, Daniel stopped the car and

Olivia frowned.

what he was trying

to ask him what

his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at

turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed

he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

his words

fingers, unsure of what to

him to bring up this topic so soon. She

to

mind, we can get engaged for now. How do

Engage?

a breath

Daniel and agreed.

was so happy that he was lost for words for

it! That was

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew

read 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

was using the exact

to engage, not to marry

three of them went to a

that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever he

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took the initiative to mention the engagement

need to think about it

chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only

Olivia’s words, he

in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled with

the table

air. She looked over in shock. “A week later?

“This is

wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would

things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and

confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

phone and showed

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence

think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to

had been customized. They

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him

heart skipped a

to himself, “Oh no,

up and said slowly,

righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything ready

whispered,

saying that, he

He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is

softened. She held Andrew in her arms

“Then would you

lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s soft

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you on September

this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

instantly, This tweet went

of the richest man instantly

the top of the

major news outlet was

news could be found in the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going

an eye, the richest man was engaged. They

netizens were in

he get

Does anyone know?

saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on,

also a link

were all shocked by

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

in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva.

Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are

were arguing with each

had controlled the

and there was

Daniel still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him and

Hence…

“The Sullivan group will pay the bill for

Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted

will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get

posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet

got countless phone

hoping to meet

long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled through his

nothing in the

particular

looked over. “What’s

head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked,

in a

her hand to gently

youth. He used to spend

he was busy with work, so he no longer stayed

had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he

become unfamiliar to

were all well–trained, and their observant

a glance who people

tell from the way they dressed and walked

to approach and

me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first

halt, his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at the staff.

felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

suddenly knocked

over from the

actually appeared at the same

were two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was

of them had always worked separately and rarely

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead,

and women felt no envy

of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and

at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t

called her

eyebrows and looked at the

became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor.

exited the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the restroom to

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

room.

back to pick

dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in

she followed the waitress to the

her shoes was quite irksome to

to get a wet towel,

shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

came out of

hallways on either side, Olivia

similar. It was

out her phone

as she opened her handbag, a red

to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why

her into an

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is

his introduction, he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the

man had no faith in her statement and scolded

in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers.

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly

supervisor could reply, the

said she’s a guest. Young lady, you’re

of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions

were dim, and

dark red wine bottle reflected

clearly

it for the last time, let

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

spoke, he was about to pounce on

still nonchalant, but there was a

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

she lifted her head and let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing down onto the

made of glass, and so

the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine

splatter of wine and the sudden burst of glass

ones even cried out in

a state of astonishment,

lowered her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told

the shocked crowd

combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so

supervisor shivered and

her

people. She picked up a chair and slammed

Bam!

Crash!

glass door

sharply, moving deftly despite the

people remained frozen

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After Olivia left.

room opened and a beautiful

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

blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament was

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

woman glanced over indifferently and did not

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

remained gentle, making it difficult to discern

catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged

go to the surveillance

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he

In addition to 8888, the

would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to

had its own elevator

it would

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

the rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end

her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to Room

room was noisy as if

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

the table and beckoned to Olivia,

Daniel instantly stood up and

as he was about to stand up,

fair palm pressed down on

cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms.

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant

smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today.

“Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

tradition.” Sarah pressed her palm firmly on

not knowing

  1. up.

Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her

the end, he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk

said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the one getting

poker cards, she insisted on playing

no one could skip their round

Michael pulled her to her seat and

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it

chill.

felt a chill

“Fine, we can skip the

she threw the poker card to the waiter opposite

exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just

with one hand supporting her

to be

the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

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

said,

However, it came true. They

said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or

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Billionaires Missing Darling

opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too

the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time,

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan,

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 gone overseas,

she could finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice.

“That’s the rule.

seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a good

say anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her

and wanted to provoke

moment,

casual and meaningless

countenance underwent a dramatic

said, “Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he pretend that he

Sarah banged the table

and her tone was

she lost control of her

pressed her down. “Enough

you

realize

in anger. But in the end, she managed to

Daniel was no

treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him in any

though she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out

felt that Winona was treated

privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led

he wouldn’t have achieved what

was now taken by Olivia.

thought that such an outstanding

filled

and left with wounds

had matured and learned

with all

the matter, the deeper her sense

friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous

they attended

was when they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from

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

in the realm

beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar

Daniel had fervently pursued

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t

wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona.

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wager with him, insisting that he

far exceeded her

it. He successfully made Winona

was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have

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

serious matters; he simply relished having a good

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

Winona broke up. They

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to

back, he became

his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

to the pinnacle of wealth,

of this was motivated by

he had never had any other

he had been thinking about

must be

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged to

clenched her

his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s

head to

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

glass

coughed a few times before

patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement

stood up and made way

a while, he realized that Daniel did

puzzled and looked over

also poked

get up and

others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in

not react for a

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doing, he suddenly opened his mouth in

asking a woman for

stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she was

to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

the past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in

the cliff

off and devoted all her energy to

and Gillian had

herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart

was on the

change first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the

distinction was the

and Emily brought

a separate changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try

eyes and

this, Emily explained, “Don’t worry,

went to the changing room

“Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I

said calmly, “It’s my first time here

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with

hadn’t even visited

rich man and woman had

Olivia’s first time

it. She pursed her lips in front of the

eyes were filled

Daniel got a bad

was far inferior to

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clothes. The blue fishtail

golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

to say something

gaze landed on Olivia,

a cliché dress so

blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were all cut

promoting one’s strengths

tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel

had carefully chosen this

cut, and every decoration was extremely

uglier on a person than

was waiting to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my

who was in the other changing room, did not

incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and

the mirror, Sarah smiled in

blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and every detail was

figure was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long legs

to show off in

bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura.

was determined to crush her

Sarah raised her eyebrows and

a sudden, her powerful

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

extremely ugly clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding

met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

ashen as

pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

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

and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next.

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find

nodded crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into

say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to

before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to

that she

got out that she had stolen

indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress

Emily was stumped.

to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking

said directly, “This dress

better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back

dress?” Olivia looked at

was rare for her to soften her attitude as she

Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that

you want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already

“No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that Olivia had no

the end, there was no need for

already

and Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other’s

to

she came out of the changing room, she even put on

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking it

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

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inside.

a few glances before retracting

over and handed the clothes to

she said calmly, “Go

nodded and took the clothes

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had

loss to wear it,

outcome.

was really a

ground. Then, she put on

she looked at the

her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her

scalp went numb as

fuck is this!”

ugly that she

out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit.

arm reached over from behind, grabbing

a whoosh, the curtain of the

was completely exposed in

leaned over to

her expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a good

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing her

beautiful in it. It

this point

it on purpose. She had put on the

face was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and

just as it was about to burst out, she

took a

was surprised and looked at

Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be so

eyebrows and tapped a finger

be something fishy going

afraid that Sarah would not

spoke, she handed Olivia

put on the mask and the three of them walked towards

the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing

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

nodded and walked

many people at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily

Coupled with the dim lights, it was

simply stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in

dozen couples

tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had to

only a man and a woman left dancing in

was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to tell who

the couple in

stood tall and

Her half–length hair was tied

a lady from centuries

surrounding people

hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone

to her.

when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance

Are they compatible?

and did not say

direction, most of his side profile

subconsciously stood up and wanted to

the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and

Olivia in

over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly

a beautiful

imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I not

and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of

that, he immediately turned around and

he was looking

stern face instantly melted and was filled

hand and introduced her

Olivia and said gently, “Hello.

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand

glanced at Winona’s right

a

Olivia’s gaze,

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and

that, Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a little

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered into Olivia’s

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

calm eyes flashed

Daniel continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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hand

left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

so long, everyone was a

on the second floor, and Michael had

went over

went to the washroom

up her clothes and was about to push open the door of

went a little overboard today. How could he leave with

was Emily and

was indignant and felt

have much of a reaction. She just touched up

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked

the pancake

anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length,

look at their backs,

if you

just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah was

had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she

that she had gone to the

had clearly said this on purpose for her to

was so

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

things that couldn’t be examined too

Daniel

the floodgates. There was

exactly did he like

for a short period of time, and

he so sure that she wouldn’t

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

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she felt that she

knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her biological mother could hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an

to place her trust in

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by

liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy

the more satisfying it was to

heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it.

looked at the fish that was covered with a red

wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned

eats spicy

asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell

subconsciously tightened her grip on her fork

that Daniel

don’t even

as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I

a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling

to eat out together, the table would be full

domineering 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 that is slightly

them

talking about their youth,

past that had nothing to

these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

had met Daniel

and intended to move the

why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you

saying that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

ordered by him at all, but by

to why Sarah

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

and glanced at Olivia. He felt

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star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia would

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

Daniel would definitely be angry

head, unable

use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t

her

of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had

as she slammed

before Olivia could

already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled

especially Michael, whose eyes were about

was he doing? Daniel

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

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

Daniel even moved to the side to

he was not familiar with Winona at

could not

that Olivia was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy

stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit

pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and

obediently put

eat it, he would not

a sip

everyone, “I’m going out for a

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were filled with

ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate of

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It was impressive!

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

had interacted more with Daniel

with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to smell

other words, Daniel could not eat spicy

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate

life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort

table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails dug into

Daniel!

eaten so much spice

must have been angry at her

many years, but he was still furious with

couldn’t help but tear

must he

as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of jalapenos just to annoy

this, Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for

corridor and finally found him

when she realized

were red, as though he had applied

Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting

she realized this, Olivia was angry and

speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up

Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to grab her

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

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his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

like a kitten tickling

pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an

suddenly narrowed

used to develop his career, while

her, he understood

she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly became

like a big puppy wagging its

turned to look at Olivia

she

your stomach hurt?” She

must have hurt his stomach after eating so much

his

Olivia raised

did it

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

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to

tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted.

forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you suggest we

such a tone.

he felt even

pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through his

neck and whispered, “Olivia,

down at the

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seen

my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain, yet

He turned his head

a moment, Olivia did not react. She

a

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still found

another topic. “Let’s go

stood rooted to the ground and

became nervous. His heart

was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t

Don’t leave me behind!”

suppressed them in

reaction was too drastic.

and patted his handsome face. Her voice

Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from a

as though he wanted to draw her into

with so much force. There

voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell

seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart

would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about

was

“That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time

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

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was going

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as

about it, he would definitely teach them a

“At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the

her.

a well–mannered young man. It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might

man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong

couldn’t do something that would hurt an

Winona, he talked about

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against Olivia’s delicate

a good person, but her grandmother

was a child without a home when he

to his uncle, who was seven years older than

parents did not dote on him and

incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference between the two

biological parents thought

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be

like to go home, so he

best and smartest child

Daniel to start his

don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and hate

that you will grow up crooked, and that

not

He was very eloquent and knew how to

by

she suddenly understood

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll

a fool. “What

did

was a

deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she

make things difficult

Olivia stared at him.

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for a long time, Winona’s patience

so much

publicized engagement event trending on

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good understanding of

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would

engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her to come

from overseas as he

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for

her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already

made up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile

had

and hadn’t returned for a long

longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that her

to provoke her in this way again, she would really return to

so she got up

after her. “Winona, where

“Sarah, go and tell Daniel that

she

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

feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven her

saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love

out, she realized that he was using Olivia to force

what he wanted and forced

a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in

enemies are clearly in love, but they

stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have

anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back to the

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked, “Where’s

all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day

are you talking about?”

Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you notice

replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does her

to find a woman who looks just

see it, but Sarah was

had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a

had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it

had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

had completely

no reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out

had brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them could identify

for Amelia to relax and not

sadness and depression,

believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused

keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing

there were always times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s even

to defy her parents and everyone

shrill, her eyes were red and

her excessive agitation, after

woke

for famous doctors, but they

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking

overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s

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“It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical

do

the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly

his pocket, he

looked frustrated, but his aura was calm and

Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only Olivia can

silence as soon as

was most concerned about her daughter,

now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone,

Cathy. “I will do my best to save

an irresistible might, “So, you all should not

out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me your

looked at

not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared

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

of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

demanded him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a

you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and

now and think of a way to force her to

clear–minded and had things well

were

did not actually do anything. At most, he just

One side was his parents, and the other was

that these children could

no children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration for

“Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my

go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope

Maddie stopped talking.

carried the entire burden of the

Maddie’s phone,

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received

much

it up, she

her eyebrows slightly with a

of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely

there was nothing important, he would have

did he call

switched hands to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw

was not entirely focused

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

need to be so polite. If you have something to

window into the distance. After a while,

“Yeah,” she replied.

all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother

the tip of her colored pen paused,

and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the turtle’s

He clapped his hands

She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you

upstairs with the

wanted to frame the picture of the little

what Olivia

her senses and

understood William’s intention

show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to favor

a little

inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length,

exchange of emotions, how could

calmly, but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear

nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for being

end, she never blamed Amelia for

couldn’t accept that her biological mother was

mother could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the

me enough, and I don’t love

daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me

this point, 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 pursue the

it because she gave birth to me, so

with Emma, she would find a way to seek

it comes to me? Is it all

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

these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family

because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

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

would not

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

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

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

powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades

made his heart

to

lips trembled violently. He knew that

and saw Amelia

the end, he hardened his

you think the favor should

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

in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t stay

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by one, “Emma has

Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom

the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best

Olivia was silent.

not forcing you. I just want to tell

she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five

every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for half a month,”

you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental

after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth,

love you for five

she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You

that, William hung up the

mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months

family, Olivia Taylor, is

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saving lives and helping the injured. She

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

front of the

on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video

flowers blooming after

days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

ordinary people who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical

novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely

left s on

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

all seen

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the

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

know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award.

a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

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

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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phone, William held the phone and a

said he

Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that

many people who

didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think

as having a questionable character

had just taken over the Smith family not long

a family member, it would cause a

Olivia was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had

William was confident that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

at her phone

downstairs and

conversation on the phone and knew what

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from

a sour and bitter

any longer, tears were welling up in his

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

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart

could endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

up with a

the little guy’s forehead. Her

agreement clear with

brought Andrew upstairs

she must be feeling terrible at this

afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything

an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said

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a long time to recover and said, “Y–You

Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and

a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to

are some things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good for your

about you? Do you think

head and said firmly, “I will always stand by your

Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

it from the source and

since she was young. No matter what she learned, she understood it

a hundred skills with ease. She also knew

a phone call to interrogate her about

was a person who could be persuaded but not

respectfully, she might be more likely to

he chose the method she hated the

never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did

save Amelia or not, she had

one could

the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in her

a good opportunity and time for the Smith

made a few calls and passed

famous doctors from all over the world

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 mistake of identifying

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

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

the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

were like flowers

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family

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

all left

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

all seen the

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

from

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in 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

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale

and television dramas aren’t this

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in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

Twitter were

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

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

not

really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful,

a respectable old

heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a

really hope that Doctor Smith will wake

Smith wakes up

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to

online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking

that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was

very worried

were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on

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

an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

Olivia nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She

dropped her cup,

composure.

How is it

You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl

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miss you so much. I miss you so

was filled with

you in school? Why

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In

headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

could she enter

identity was very

and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly after

this couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient

next,

that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to save

At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital

she already

realized that something was wrong, so she taught the

wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding

the little girl was not injured,

man

situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through

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

reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological

because the little girl was still too young, she could not

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

disadvantageous for

but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention

was Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell

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

nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by my

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forever.

work hard to

forever.

to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia

I’m an adult. You said

eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura

everyone was independent. No one could make

name of being a

enter the entertainment industry, then she should

able to protect

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William, was still

he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid

was in his

that in less than three days, Olivia would definitely

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

knew that William was waiting for Olivia

around the

at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she

resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the

was originally a crisis, but in

lost, with her in the Taylor family,

the most was that Olivia actually possessed

from different countries had all set off at the same time due to

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer;

and turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a look

When he received the phone and

at Maddie fixedly. When he

This…”

already a medical team here.

eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How

finish speaking,

due to her concern for her daughter, so she

with a serious

not figure

not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education

ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills

reach out and

an 80%

nodded and turned to look

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

her jaw hard to control her expression and said,

a while, she said, “No, I didn’t

called out, “Olivia won’t

do everything you can.” Cathy’s

Maddie wanted to explain. It was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful

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

might still be

could speak, Cathy

was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If

steps from the slap before she could

not raise her head. She just lowered

and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked

aunt whenever

to Amelia, he sometimes

personal life, no family, and no children of her own.

his mother, almost everything

the chief manager

firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the

deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider

tone made William

grandmother was so harsh on his youngest

do with Maddie? How could everything

aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

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

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immediately reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might

everyone looked down

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

and

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he

Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the

time, she did not even look at Cathy

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia

the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table.

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was

the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable,

did not say a

sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and

become more and more cautious when it came to

some reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to

treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them

Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of

Gillian were young, there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was

was a

her own daughters. She was

it was Blake who

wear more clothes when the weather was cold

very young and

being very close to Zelen

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

as if this

Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a

fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her gaze on

about Zelen?

hypnotize me and make

calm, but Blake was scared out of

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

on the table and asked

many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head

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left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main

looked up and ordered,

Blake left,

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

stopped massaging

eyes and looked

returned to normal. He

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

my family

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

Olivia could not re

Speaking of this, t

that I had forgotten because I was too

I realized that my memories

Daniel was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

was curious. “Are you so sure

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

already undone the hypnosis.

undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis

shook his head. “I

do it too?” This time,

studied a few hypnosis books and

a moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while,

answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too

he knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her

at

come he still felt a little inferior and

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they

William called Blake again.

handed the phone to Olivia.

with pain and begging.

please.”

and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his

the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with

Taylor family could

Ms. Taylor.” William’s

at the layers of dark clouds

.

to go to the Taylor family herself. It

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body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on the

great. I’ll

realized that

that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a

and told Cathy

That’s great. Amelia could be saved.”

was not in a good mood

tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.”

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell

the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy

going on?” Cathy’s heart

Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

what, they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a

missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

down and poured

He frowned and said coldly, “You’re

still going

treat Amelia, and she has to

Olivia came with Kelly.

at the back of her beautiful head,

less sexy and girly, but

William could not help

was shockingly

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at

frowned and subconsciously looked

William looked away, Kelly’s charming

falling into the water. The

eyes, as

warned herself that

for the right time. She had to

she could torture the people who had bullied

and

Cathy were already waiting in the living

in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought

in his direction for even a second.

was surprised

he was embarrassed and his face

Olivia was

charge of the Smith family. She also had connections

young people were

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

skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much.

she was proud of it, her good days would not

there was the Sullivan

that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

would be the most

day, Olivia would

snorted coldly and asked the butler to help him take

care about

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg him for

didn’t care, but Cathy

Olivia.

said, “Stop

walking and continued to

it anymore and shouted,

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

against the handrail of the stairs.

raise her head to see

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

leaned against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular

sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy

replied, “It’s good for your

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with

gentle, but she had

argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and

promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened

ease

her head

did not expect Olivia to

face was cold. “It’s fine if you

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate

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

and was

around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind

point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a

Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face puffed

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

or not Cathy wants me to treat my

they want everything their

begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for

don’t add to the trouble. Do you really

decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

She took out a box of silver needles and

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

really too long. They were twice as long as normal silver

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

but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out

dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying,

he carried Cathy to

knocked

not help but exclaim,

felt a sharp pain in her

unconscious Cathy back to her

Olivia is going to

quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome

as he strode in with a displeased expression.

is

said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

“Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to

as he ran up

behind and fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are

orders. What if he gets some servants to restrain

stopped in his

turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t

mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

“I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He

using her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she

of cold malice flashed

have any

trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to

I want to catch Olivia off guard and

a rolling pin?”

replied, his eyes

get it.”

rolling pin. It was about the size of

in his hand, gave it a little

concealed the rolling

door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice.

nodded. “I’ll go in

he spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing

raised the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how

Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field

movement behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking toward

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s right

was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

the acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could not do it in

Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and

a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did

a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward

was made of solid wood, but it was smashed

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald

and quickly went

and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in

thought to himself, “How could

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

“He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time.

soft–hearted and gives in to all

quickly and carried Ronald

afterward, William learned about the extent

of his ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a

He just

two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the force

the

acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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She was given acupuncture therapy during

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

half a glass of water before

to me?”

Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her,

somehow, her vision went

know

everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that it

Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she

I mentioned Olivia with

am I so calm and

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

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but

at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and

more difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

covered her forehead, wondering why she had done

in Amelia’s heart. After all,

hold extreme hatred

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she

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

would come again, Amelia’s expression became

considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could not

those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would

her eyes. She seemed to

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or clouded

already

one side were Samuel and Emma, and on the

chose to let

than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not

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

for Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone all the

watched over her day and night. To help alleviate

forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing,

shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side,

there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as

unfair

not

could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was

a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze.

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

Daniel took it, he opened it and found that it was

including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn

them inside. The three of them would often

a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this

his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky,

very concerned about

who saw this information would not be

to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress.

He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be

that, Daniel felt that the

do something more

he took out his

homework in his room

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe

“He’s in

really don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he

Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as

his father. Instead, he immediately

She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked,

well–behaved and sweet. He said,

“What a sweet–talking

walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go paint

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting

“What’s going

left behind,

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Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the

her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

not necessarily a must to tell

disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or

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

in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very

argue, Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

was just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the

“I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not seem

sat steadily

the acupuncture therapy

thank you,”

hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She

silver needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

not at

was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like

She said, “William,

He could only nod helplessly and say,

“Got it,” Amelia said.

who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to

voice was very gentle. “Can I

was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded

gaze was gentle and her expression was

felt that she was very clear–headed now. She

years.

you were found, both Samuel and Emma

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say

voice was gentle as she said, “You’re my child. When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and

a pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we

to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter,

also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has

not asking you to forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from

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

as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold winter

did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia

gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers

Emma between them, Amelia could

have a short–lived connection, so

fingers tightly

for Olivia to speak, but

long.

an unknown period of time, Amelia

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

vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after

used at this

Olivia thought. “The

Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly,

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

did not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

quick. It was completed

Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away

somewhat in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It

rushed down from upstairs and explained as she

nodded and said,

thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked

slippers. Just as she was about to

was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

like she brought

have been

planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string

photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover

mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every

was a paternity test report between Samuel

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

was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no

She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from

managed to find all the

on the floor. There were about

single one of

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

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