Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll

If her medical

shot.

Isn’t it

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor,

she would go all out to study medicine and

case, those big shots would take the initiative to

great it

and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to

like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless.

left as if she was escaping without saying

night, their

they would meet a high–ranking official on

Association organized one small

were all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

a large–scale competition,

get to know many teachers from

catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by

would have a sudden rise in

home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint

soon as she

Ernesto was back.

expect you to have such a wide network. You even know

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a cover–up

from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the

Association

teacher

was nothing

“No, I

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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played favorites, so he only recommended

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help but

time. It still stung her whenever

to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he

Why must she want one disciple only?

was angry and

to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and

staying in the Hushe Republic for almost a month,

search.

encountered any doubts,

and

Husheni was

family’s lineal

Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had

my god, this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want

She’s a liar!” Saul

hand holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

face flushed red as if it was on

this moment, she did not know if she was more

years

only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she

disciples five years later if

angrily accusing Rose

every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.”

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for fun. She was not very interested in

character of the gossip came

was a very agile

for a second when she

guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris?

looked at the stairs, and a look of desire

shook her head. “I’m not going up.

The painting competition?

second. How did Bettany

niche competition. It was an internal competition organized

held to

was whether any teacher took a fancy to the

explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

gestured for

all Doris’s Facebook

the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another

day and now acts like a painter who knows how to

swept across it

expression on her face did not change, but her understanding of

words of mockery and contempt did not

tell the character of the

was superficial

the phone to Bettany and asked her

lot of things

of the notebooks to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for

her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have recalled

across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have

warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say

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the notebook and went

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re

mean

not think

knew nothing about painting, but she could feel

Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without even flipping

What made her think she

that Bettany would

over again.”

up and

indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

her lips. She wanted to say something but could not

time she had fully recovered,

the hell!” Doris was so mad that she

came down with the notebook and took

home was across the street and

two minutes,

she entered, she saw no one in the

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook

panicked voice came from the

deadly pale, and she looked a little

stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I get you

imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This

hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright,

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs.

and could not

it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her

she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There

height and compared to the other two

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Olivia was very vigilant.

of the small room, there was also a broken piece

happened to

that nothing had happened and

“No, no, what are you doing? There 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.

He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in

Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her.

words and even walked to Tucker’s

shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

and gestured for them

her. What are you going to do? Are you going to

she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

more stupid, wondering how she could admit it

around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

never compromise

to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed

to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended

inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and

counter was covered

or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he stomped his

it! He was

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room and trembled

the introduction of Rose

was very

was written that Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was

also an exclusive

took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking

she liked the number

squatted on the ground and

after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that

was painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

sofa and sat down, drinking water and

listened,

interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your

true?” Gillian

think there was any doubt about this

her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield

“I don’t know your

invited you?” Gillian didn’t

and people from all walks of life would do

Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of

after all. Why

why did you

Olivia,” Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of

me tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went

she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered

had been so many years,

strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around

mention he’s

her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to chill

“But you’ve praised me and said I

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Gillian, I was just being polite. Do

the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for me every

long, but I’ve never

Olivia to bring your mediocre

this, Rose

did feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it

spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it

be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or

of being grateful for Olivia, she even blamed

be

“For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in

she hung

the Taylor family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not

making sandwiches in the morning would distract

do,

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant

with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still

stood behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a

looked up and glanced at Olivia with

job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the

not feel attached

came up to watch her paint was only out of

if she had

heavy burden and think for her

Olivia had no

turned around and

Doris’s expression looked

upstairs and

over. “What’s wrong?”

she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food restaurant

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared

junior high school and went home to look after

and daughter finally had a better life and opened a

been missing

a living. But he had

thing for the family

started

no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed

he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a

made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker,

after she were back,

a scene at the

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree

Talia was really stupid or just

fiance was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these

out of sandwiches back home and could not eat

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

Olivia was

a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with

Wood

on?”

stretched out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted

god! Marco

case. Even the biological parents could not

a call to

Officer.

and looked

get the doctor to check

the small room and saw Bettany lying

hard several times, but Bettany

expression darkened as he realized that something

“Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When

Olivia nodded. “I

Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their

why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to get

said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for

had an old saying that relatives were favored

her parents must be closer than with

Bettany sided with her parents and turned

a young girl get

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in the lurch had broken her

in advance before calling the police. This way, nothing would go

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a

genius

of them away, and Bettany was

to the police station to make a

did you find out Bettany

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be

in the aisle. There was a small piece of

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues

observation. She could

Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some other

“It’s because of Talia’s behavior. The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed

my god,

even become

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

didn’t seem to

good. You deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

did not think it was such a big deal

at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany

almost forgot

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they

up, she might cover up for her

all, they were her parents

nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

did you record?”

they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

thumbs up. “Bravo!

Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

cause any harmful consequences, and they were her

go home and settle

Bettany came home, she brought some

embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one

It’s for you. I hope you

over and saw an oil painting of the

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked

surprised. “Did

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked

she was still a primary school student, an art

she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn

this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She

portrait’s neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris

directly poked at the portrait of

neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

frowned. “Why did you push

a long time, she

this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for you,

to on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage

a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing

arms.

to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined.

that, she left with

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brought

even knocked out her own

“Bettany is really pitiful to have such a

“Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the

but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other

She lowered her eyes

nagging feeling that something

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they

and the suspicion in

moment, her

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk

hotel, Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have

her eyes to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see

love

calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness

was playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there

looked at Gillian and nodded.

alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower

be injured and get her to

was curious. He could not have gone through so much

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious

to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris,

do you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

evil. He actually came up with such

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hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even be

helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because

a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

asked her to take

much about it. She

as prosperous as the city. There were

was a little remote. It was only nine

walked to the

stopped in her

the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make

also stretched into the middle of

she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he

was

flashlight and had a

inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously,

see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of the

Ernesto said weakly,

at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg.

in her right hand and

his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something poking his left

He nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression.

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gun…”

out her phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would

did Olivia

the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that I have a gunshot

and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in

couldn’t understand why Olivia

I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

strange man one met on the

If she was extorted, she would

that Olivia still didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take

boxing since he

pounce would

And yet…

he could get close to Olivia, his abdomen

hurt

bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud

was too painful, so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He

her flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

no longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even more

stared at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

calm expression changed drastically

He was stunned.

while, he

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed,

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How

one in this world could be removed from his hypnosis

said in a low voice, “I woke up when I

do you mean?” Ernesto was

over to someone else

dared to let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to recall

a time limit

had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way

happened, the hypnosis would not be

report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking

would not be under Emesto’s control, or even the

was a national

leaving the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed

on her left wrist

less than three minutes

was Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of

due cathon! Lot’s

tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to

see Cullat as you want

and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how

get a

ducked

Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her

Ernesto could still feel the

regret was the

had already hurt others. What was the use

make

Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox

this point, Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope

Ernesto, which made him

him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do

as if after tonight, they were no longer related. They

suddenly

wanted to

give him any time to speak.

and heartless. She did not even

Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into

was left was

What a hateful girl!

be such a woman? She didn’t even

drove and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back

window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take

and asked, “Where are

at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the

fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only

and knocked on

while, Bettany came

the car door and gestured for

all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to

how Olivia had helped her in

courage and sat

already so late. What’s

a little nervous and

and comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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give

surprised. “Where

to speak when a few clangs came from

knocking

you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and

and reminded him.

at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when

he said this, Tucker’s tone

Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry.

bit her lower lip and looked embarrassed,

period of time… be careful. My father is

she finished speaking, her face

had the courage to admit that their biological

calmly.

that, seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here

leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to

with the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period of

was a little stunned, but she was very

reason.

further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then,

leave it

“Wait for

back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the future.

and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

away. When he heard Olivia’s words,

thought that this young lady was so lucky

the future, she might have some

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sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia is

the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously,

look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your

that, she hung up

the Taylor

while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s too

frowned and said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She

already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your own

enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge.

saying that, Stella thought

“Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich

a big

Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior

we do? What should we do?” Stella was so

sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I want.

Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it.

Doris’s painting. We might as well stop selling

head and glared at Derek before

“Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them, you

disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars

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her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not

lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for

again, he

He just turned around and went upstairs to

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the

her pen and looked happy. “It must be

She

on her shoes

counter and looked at Bettany’s back

for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She

interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want.

hand that was

cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother.

Talia scolded. “How can you talk to

her head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to marry

just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can you

I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you

Tucker’s voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at

this point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How

with Missy before. She

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany

if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let the Hall family

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany

already used to her mother

hurt.

“Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen

that, she

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called out to her

Let’s see how long she can hold on. A

help but

in the

lowered her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more

glanced at Talia and suddenly

was gentle. “I knew it.

her head

to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water to calm

She couldn’t

had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

even wanted to

face,

very light. It should be a

that it should be a

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting in

Inside was not a painting, but a

found it strange. Did people still write

realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it a

a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line of

looked over. The more she looked, the heavier her

this was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

slightly.

she suspected that she was in

rubbed her eyes hard and

was true! It

was given to her by Olivia. Who

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her heart pounding so fast that it was about to jump

read the words over and over again, feeling like she

good thing

not a

on the burden of the family. This had trained

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had to give it her

this competition, Bettany planned

After running a few steps, she turned back and went

Doris was in the process of

important to her, so she had

walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

invitation letter. As she ran too

while for her to

bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been

in her eyes.

with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed

when she lowered

also Bettany’s name written

her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong,

seem like a good idea

a little

Her mind

would also be participating in this competition. The two of them would

if she participated in this

Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too

that Doris really did not seem

to me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After

at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about

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second sister?”

Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to

say for

didn’t

a look? You know, I learned how

it was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time

But…

gaze moved up and landed on the

hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze

painting so tightly that

again, looking at the painting Smoke in

composition and color of this painting far exceeded

enough. She did not expect this

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint

had suffered a deep blow

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first.

in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are you

been drawing recently. I

and

up the painting Smoke in

another one

little awkward and

tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on

her to be inferior to Bettany.

her head like she was

a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

was unhappy

saying that his menopause had

he had a smart

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

Ellis

departure, everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be

office was

vent his anger. He could only bury his

really

very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the

not

were able to manipulate

of Olivia, he was timid and obedient

comparison was too

returned home every day and didn’t like

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell

because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with

could Daniel beat

could not bear to

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

all fake.

the female lead, how could

Andrew from her, even

rather die in pain than make Olivia

returned home at night, Daniel went

When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and

actually pretending

did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him about

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

he covered

that he was not dreaming. He argued,

be sure

be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending.

arms in front of his chest. His

and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

panicked for a

found him

child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in the

the iPad didn’t break when it

moment.

up the iPad. He looked

for a

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if

lowered his head and

with his

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

were exactly the same as his

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring

ask Andrew to make a promise with

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed.

was a kind of heartache of not having a wife.

was

had acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

lost her memories

out his phone and slowly typed on

described how he found Andrew playing with the

blanket.

the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act

setup, only Olivia could

he posted

It was Olivia!

and he could not press

a long time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so

of hypnosis. Even when she

already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips

actions preceded

took her a moment

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been afraid to tell

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell

he was afraid that

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

could Daniel

to compete with her

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

dramas and novels were all fake. The male

female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

her, even if

in pain than make

he returned home at night, Daniel

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel

actually pretending to

not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender fingers.

face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently.

stepped forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

Daniel for a long time before he

panicked for a

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originally wanted to give him a surprise, but

was feeling

of them spoke.

It was

color of Olivia’s

seductive, like the deepest color

must

on her lips,

tightened, and his right hand gripped

front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would

while, a low and sexy voice came out of his

and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy in her

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held

longing spread along the signal

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made

Ha–ha!

had never liked someone

Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this

have wanted to interact

as time passed, Olivia

found Daniel more and

understanding? His occasional pride was

felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I

chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

was wrong. He quickly found

cry?”

that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had

felt a little

for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past

she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed

door open for you.” Daniel

anything from happening, Daniel

a voice

was in a daze and his

hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent

and looked up

you remember what

Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while,

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 iPad for

he instantly pouted and

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent

said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?” he

cries,

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia

rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had

room.

tired and prepared

when she heard

to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia.

milk.

lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to

super considerate. “I’ll bring it in

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have ulterior

nodded. “Then come

and entered. He first looked around before

shower. The sound of water seemed to drench his

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

have

After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have

bad intentions in

a bath towel after

we do? The bed is wet. Where are

her beautiful chin

Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung

admit defeat. She raised her chin

his eyes. “Of course…

up Olivia and threw her

went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body

her a passionate

Hmm…

Olivia woke up in

opened her eyes,

had already

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel.

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not see

flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into her

sex, it was almost one in the afternoon when they

were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home,

anyone.

getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the

into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television

the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell?

Shut up!

he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover

little slippery, she rushed forward too

commotion was too loud. Tyson

to see Olivia throwing

two of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the same

Taylor was actually so

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone. Her

as if he did not notice and

Peter, “Olivia is too

Peter nodded

buried her head

embarrassing. They

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went to the kindergarten

the way,

met a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

years old. He has been married

reached the legal age for

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned to

Why would she have an opinion? Some people married

really have one.” She

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

what he was trying

was about to ask him what was

let’s get married too.” Unexpected

ahead, pressed on the accelerator

Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia,

repeated his

fingers, unsure of what to answer for

expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She

hesitated, trying to figure out what

Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do

Engage?

took a breath of

nodded at Daniel and

he was lost for words for

it!

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

read a

to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the

was using the

was to engage, not to

them

proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative

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even took the initiative to mention the

to

chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up,

he looked up

deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes

on the table

the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock.

shook his head. “This is a good

rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that was

make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes,

confidently. “I’ve prepared everything for

out his phone and showed the photo to

the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family.

guests, I don’t 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

They

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped a

to himself, “Oh no, she

and said slowly, “Is

righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything ready

closer to Olivia and whispered,

saying that, he gave Andrew a

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because you don’t

softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was

“Then would you like to be

her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

just agreed, he announced the engagement to

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess,

and posted at the same time:

This tweet went

richest man instantly hit

top

major news outlet

found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on. The news was too

couldn’t believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest

netizens were in an

Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard

to do with science, can

also a link behind this

clicked on it were all shocked

got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she

think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva.

shut up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are

arguing with each

public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

very intense, and there was

did not want to see any arguments. He

Hence…

e–commerce department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group

department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will

lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000

Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get

subsidiaries posted

them.

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on the Internet

countless phone

parties, hoping to meet his

on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique his

he reached a particular

slowly looked over.

his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation.

in

and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if

place Daniel frequented during his youth. He

busy with work, so he no longer stayed

several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt

had become

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

at a

but they could tell from the way they dressed and

to approach and extend a

led the way, he inquired

languid

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at the staff.

felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost

this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open

over from the corner of his

managers actually appeared at the same

lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was

two of them had always worked

appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please

Vivian also came over.

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not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and

women felt no envy

she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia

that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her

she called her Mrs.

eyebrows and looked at the

thought to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the

to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to

Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

back

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

followed the

irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

waitress said she was going to get a wet towel, but she never

shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward,

came out of the

hallways on either side, Olivia found herself a

place looked too similar. It was easy to

took out her phone and planned

a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to

he spoke, he pushed her into an

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new

he shot Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m not

her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received?

rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged man

Young lady, you’re playing

and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and

giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked

the private room were dim, and people’s faces were

tapped her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

clearly

spoke again. “I’ll say it for the last

door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here and

he was about to pounce on

expression was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and

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 coffee

table was made of glass,

huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with

splatter of wine and the sudden

the timid ones even

state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the

shocked crowd

lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to the

supervisor shivered and didn’t

frown deepened, and her expression grew increasingly

to waste her time on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed

despite the shards of broken glass on the

group of people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and a beautiful woman

was in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually

could not

walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson. I

indifferently and did

was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you

The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one

His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just

hurriedly promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he was

four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also rooms 8668

would be impossible for the occupants of the two

every private room had

the way, it would be impossible for the

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how

on the wall, signaling the waiter

noisy as if people inside were

the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him

table and

stood up and tactfully gave up his

stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down

and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t

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hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat,

wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to

people chimed in, “Yes,

a piece of candy and

on the man who was about to

dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

  1. up.

Michael glared at Sarah and

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

Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing

proposed that no one could skip

asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

chill

she still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth or

poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal the

and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just

with one

to be

that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

them repeatedly. He

said, “I won’t

came true. They had really never

said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to

displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time,

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?”

smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t

and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the

looked up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

voice was casual and meaningless

just a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs

said, “Winona who?”

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could he pretend that he didn’t

the

was gloomy and her

she lost control of her emotions

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

in the

changed. The present Daniel was no longer one

great

that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

that Winona

time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he

taken by Olivia.

that such an

was filled with

and left with wounds all over

had matured and learned how to

he showered Olivia with all

on the matter, the

childhood friends, sharing

they attended

when they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the Capital

her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her own

reputation in the realm of oil painting

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar

Daniel had fervently pursued

but feel that Daniel wasn’t

was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing

the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel,

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far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up

far exceeded her

it. He successfully made

so astonished that her

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope

time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

heart was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good

Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart

and Winona broke up. They separated from that

blow, causing him to disappear from

came back, he became a different

to reacquiring control of his family’s business,

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person in the

was motivated by

never had any other women by his side. He

that he had been

thought that he must be waiting

surprise, he

her

consoled Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

lowered her head to hide

to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel,

picked up a glass of red wine and

a

“Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a

she stood up and made way for Daniel to come over

while, he realized

and

also poked his

not get

his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you

not react for a

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his

and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low

was stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was mentally

during this period. Her plan was to take

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in

cliff by Gillian, her

devoted all her energy to learning

and Gillian had

herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her

on

same tuxedo, and the

distinction was the

Emily brought Olivia to

over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia.

and glanced at

Emily explained, “Don’t worry,

the changing

to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen

my first time

exchanged glances with Sarah

even

rich man and woman had been to

Olivia’s first time

her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of

eyes were

that Daniel got a bad

was far inferior

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came out after changing her clothes. The

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and

to

gaze landed on

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought to

the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different

body, promoting one’s strengths and

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it,

carefully chosen

every cut, and every decoration

a

fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on,

was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped

the mirror, Sarah smiled

dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant

a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long legs

show off in front of Olivia,

in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong

to crush her in all

raised her eyebrows and looked

a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding

as they met, Sarah was almost

ashen as

reminded her quietly. Otherwise,

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression.

eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for you,

nodded crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone

lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t

so that

if word got out that she had stolen someone

before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?”

Sarah said directly, “This dress is mine.”

much. I

really like this dress?” Olivia

It was rare for her

dress, so Sarah was certain that

saying you want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

slightly. “But I’ve already worn it.

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to

end, there was no need for

already

and saw

Olivia to be so easy to

changed into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of

gaze, not taking it

carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see

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glances before retracting

over and handed the clothes

she said calmly, “Go

nodded and took the clothes to

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

It was not a loss to wear it, and

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a little

threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

putting everything on, she

average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too

scalp went numb

is

so ugly

out in this. I will be

long face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands on

and slender arm reached over

curtain of the changing room

exposed in front

to take a

expression

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?”

on her left

be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked

already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

elegant and beautiful in it. It was

this point that Sarah

purpose. She had put on the

was completely ignited and her temper

about to burst out, she

a deep breath to calm

was surprised and

temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

raised her eyebrows and tapped a

something fishy

begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between the two

As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

put on the mask and the three of them walked towards the

people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several

the way, she said, “Let’s walk

and walked slowly by

ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to

and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of the dance

couples dancing

and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had to

man and a woman

far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to

sense that the couple in the middle had very good

stood tall

Her half–length hair was tied into a bun

looked like a lady

surrounding people couldn’t help

her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match made

heaven.”

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so

agree?” someone

not expect someone to talk to her. She paused

you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor are very

Are they compatible?

did

in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be

and wanted to walk towards

reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

instantly stopped Olivia in her

behind the crowd and look at the center of the

beautiful and

surprise flashed in his deep eyes.

lips, and smiled

His tone was less friendly

immediately turned

was looking for her and

face instantly melted and was filled with

through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia.

said gently,

she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

glanced at

felt a

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We are good

shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered into

Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when

eyes flashed with

Daniel continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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held Olivia’s hand and

on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace

her eyes.

so long, everyone was

on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went over

to the

just finished tidying up her clothes and was

“Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona

was Emily

felt that

a reaction.

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked at

the pancake

anger.

do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at

my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned

patted Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are

some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out.

believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they

clearly said this on purpose for her to

it was so

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles

that

did Daniel

violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all.

exactly did he

only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend too much

he so sure that

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who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would remain

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prepared by Michael were

spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy

the food was, the more satisfying it

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it.

at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and

ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other

never eats spicy

at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

on her

Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end,

she said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good old

we used to eat out together, the table would be full of

then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything

few of them

were talking about their youth,

nothing to do

with each other, Olivia

only she had met

intended to

and complained, “Michael, why did you

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

ordered by him at all,

as to why

Now, he finally understood.

out that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

glanced at Olivia.

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ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her

back, Olivia would

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a

unable

then

her plate in front

plate was very clean. It only had a few drops

Hot

Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it

she slammed her forks

Olivia could

his plate and

he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to

Daniel was actually

most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at

We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend

moved to the

used his actions to show that he was

could not

He moved his fork quickly and ate a

black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He

shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that

obediently put down

eat it, he would

a

everyone, “I’m going out

a strange silence descended

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were filled with

spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He was as

he had interacted more

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy

could not eat spicy

the sake of Olivia, he finished

in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away from the

left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her

Daniel!

much spice in order to go

at

many years, but he

couldn’t help but

much must

just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half

a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to

walked along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

speak when she

lips were red, as though he had applied

moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to throw

she realized this, Olivia

spicy food, you shouldn’t

tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder

kitten tickling and

not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that

and suddenly narrowed her

develop his career, while the

movement from her, he

that she had stopped,

eyes instantly

a big puppy wagging its

and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia, it

When she saw this, her heart instantly

stomach hurt?”

have hurt his stomach after eating so much

shook his head.

raised

where did

red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as

Olivia stared at him.

to push

tighter. “Oh no! The

smacked a hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what

could not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked

he felt

there was also a ball of fire in his

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home. I’m

looked down at the black watch on

only

never seen Daniel

want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully.

He turned his head abruptly, looking as though he

react. She

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he still found a

He took the initiative to find another

the ground and still did not

nervous. His

Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be

go. Don’t leave

suppressed them in

was too

his handsome

though he had woken up from

straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her

his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that

tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and

had never seen such a fragile

“Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about

was happy

in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we

ended. We haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even

ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

between him and Olivia had better scram as soon. as

it, he would

“At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However,

her.

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

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He

do something that would hurt

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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against Olivia’s delicate face.

person, but her grandmother

a home when he

family only paid attention to his uncle,

did not dote on him and they did not love him.

incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference

biological

that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family

go home, so he went to the

was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people

encouraged Daniel to start his

saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love

case, you would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked,

not do as they

eloquent and

completely taken in by what he was

this moment, she

worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as

at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I said those things to

what did

was a little

I mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious

will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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a

that she had given him so much face that he bullied her like

on Twitter,

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good understanding of

He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up

why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her to

she had returned from overseas as he

he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying

face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared.

to endure everything and do her best to appease

had gone too

woman and hadn’t returned for a

no longer indulge him like this. She

provoke her in this

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got

after her. “Winona, where are you

eyes were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its

that, she left with

out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong?

Sarah stomped her feet in frustration.

engaged to Olivia,

on, when Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using Olivia to force Winona to

got what he wanted and forced Winona to

he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite

enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each

“If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of his

alright, don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and

Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and

getting more and more outrageous. I

you talking about?”

Sarah said disdainfully, “You men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look

as he replied, “Her temperament does

who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her to make

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but

she had never seen any women around Daniel,

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

had completely

day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24

Amelia to several hospitals, but none

most common advice was for Amelia to relax and

from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her

felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t

of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her

always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well.

born to defy her

was shrill, her eyes were red

her excessive agitation, after

woke up

for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against Amelia’s

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all

don’t we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t

do

middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as

he tugged

frustrated, but his aura was

and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only Olivia can

into silence as soon as

everyone, and even Cathy, who was

now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone,

Cathy. “I will do my best to save my mother,

carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me,

reached out his hand toward Maddie and

at William

few days and nights. Despite his

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed

father, and his mentally

sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was

all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few

now and think of a way to force her to appear

clear–minded and had things well

knew that Samuel and Amelia were the ones

not actually do anything. At most, he just stood

was his parents, and the other was his

that these children could get

her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration for

twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I

of this, William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that she

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received

didn’t think too much

picked it up, she

eyebrows slightly with a hint of

some understanding of William. This person was very responsible,

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was

there was nothing important, he would have never called

did he call

the phone, leaving her right

was not entirely

was very polite. “I’m sorry to

her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

“Yeah,” she replied.

“If all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor

the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green

stroke, and the green spot slowly

stunned. He clapped

the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

the

what Olivia drew for

Andrew left, Olivia returned to her senses and continued her phone call with

understood William’s

show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving

were a little overboard, it was

as each of the five fingers had its own

and exchange of emotions, how could she

Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make

this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side more. What’s

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with that?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother

accept that her biological

could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference

this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair.

have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle

time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it

that? Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision

a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and

it comes to me? Is it all because

“Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion

how powerful the Taylor family is,

to me and I’m her

you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t that

nature would not take

let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own

because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the

does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what

were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades

made his

Olivia to hate them so

trembled violently. He knew

looked back and saw Amelia lying

he hardened his

how do you think the favor should be

you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me

told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five

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has already paid the price for

words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a

it

Olivia was silent.

want to tell you the whole

ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took

didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep.

you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy

back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this

did love you for five

want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want to

that, William hung up

for several months because of the previous mistake

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

and the Smith family was hailed as

completely reappeared in front of the world,

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

were like flowers blooming

just a few days, the Smith family’s

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

all left s on

so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

seen the news?”

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like

outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of

television dramas aren’t

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held the phone

said

used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her

many people who knew about

anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

character and may not have wanted to associate with

had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for

save a family member, it would cause a

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation

William was confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

sofa and stared at her phone in

downstairs and sat beside

the phone

Olivia had suffered, Daniel

a sour

any longer, tears were welling

was a person who was not afraid at all, no

suffering made his heart ache

endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand

do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted

with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned

looked up with a

saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead.

Andrew said, making his agreement

brought Andrew upstairs to do

cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are

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shoulders stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said,

yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor

said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or

there are some things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless.

looked up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think

and said firmly, “I will always stand by

I’m heartless, it’s so

resolve it from the source and not

had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No

ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to

that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make a

person who could be persuaded

she might be more likely

the method she hated the

never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way

or not, she had her own

one could

Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

cold light flashed

was a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to

few calls and passed down

all over the world set off for the

time, news began to spread

to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic

related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared

Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical

reappeared in front of the world, no

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social

like flowers blooming after

just a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family

Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

left s

medical family in

seen the news?”

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too

She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little

Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

and television dramas

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family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited

family hospital was

skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical

Smith was actually the

on Twitter were filled with expressions

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 several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less

them. It’s not that they’re

medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but

a respectable

a vegetative state. How could such a

Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake

the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward

Olivia

was very worried about

to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to

with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be

way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same

not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

nearly dropped

composure.

How is

you, Olivia?” The charming girl went

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miss you so much. I miss you so

was

frowned. “Aren’t you in school?

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few

a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you

could she enter the

was very

been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children

character, but

next,

her and said that

and Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital

old, but she

good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology of men

told the little

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a

was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

she saw the man lying on the

the research institute through Augus

such a big incident, so she sent her

reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial personality

the little girl was still too young, she could

had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot

very disadvantageous

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of

the research institute to communicate with Kelly and

her, “What’s the use of

nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you

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forever.

nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to

forever.

her a new name, calling her Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly.

already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

gradually

was independent. No one could make

in the name of being a good

entertainment industry, then she should

be able

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Taylor family, along with William,

been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had

phone was

in less than three

room and saw William, who looked

knew that William was waiting for Olivia to

world–famous doctors gathered around the

would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a

resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to

was originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it

lost, with her in the

the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time

patted his shoulder. “Don’t

turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

over. She opened a page and handed it to William.

understand what was going on. When he received the phone

at Maddie fixedly.

This…”

a medical

gradually became deathly still. “She…

he could finish speaking, Cathy

staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between

with a serious

not figure out. Why did William have such high

and had to be learned

skill really that amazing? Can

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asked.

was Isaac himself who

reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can

“There’s an

nodded and turned to

Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly

her expression and said, “Mom, do you

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite

out, “Olivia won’t

cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp.

want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most

the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top

might still be

she could speak, Cathy had already

was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you

back a couple of steps from the slap before

head. She just lowered her eyes

couldn’t bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have

grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to his

born to Amelia, he sometimes

mother. She had no personal life, no family,

with his mother, almost everything required

was almost becoming the chief manager of

Amelia’s sister, and she should bear

It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really

firm tone

so harsh on his youngest

did all of this have to do with Maddie? How could

about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on his

It was Maddie’s hand.

previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present.

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you mean to use this reason to

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

“You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were

looked

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of

coercion.

as proud and powerful

William suddenly understood.

again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for his

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

did not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say a

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from Layfield to

with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it

not say

stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on her

become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake

after being hypnotized.

no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without any

Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something.

responsible for taking care of them. One

was a little older.

and Gillian like her own daughters. She was

Most of the time, it was Blake who took

the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when it

very young and lively. She always played with

being very close to Zelen when she

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

also subconsciously ignored this person as

Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off

leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up

about Zelen?

left, so be it. Why hypnotize

was calm, but Blake was scared

a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m sure she doesn’t

her fingertips on the table and asked in a

complicated. There are 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 will personally tell the next about the matters of the

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things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over.

looked up and ordered, “You

Blake left,

massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

a low voice, “I hate it when

stopped massaging for a

eyes

He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead.

before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything

who my family was, and where my home was, I

would tell their daughter over and

re these

Speaking of this, t

help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something

is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

“Are you so sure that you

young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child

Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was

undo it for you? Or was it because of the

shook his head. “I

how to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just like

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if he

that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

at a

the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and

no, he had to work harder. Otherwise,

single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

voice was filled with pain and

please.”

attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was

family. She no longer had anything to do with

about the Taylor

William’s voice

window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance.

.

the Taylor family herself. It was time to find out

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wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great.

Sophia realized that Olivia

to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could

kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

room and told Cathy

about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a good mood

to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say

the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned

she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she

going on?” Cathy’s

I know everything

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not

have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s

She quickly calmed her down and

drank half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful

are we still

she has

Olivia came with Kelly.

into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing

nimble and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly,

not help

was

her head and looked at him

and subconsciously looked

looked away, Kelly’s

like a flame falling into the water.

her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in

her palm and warned herself

wait for the right time. She had to

torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

have thought of something, and a

and Cathy were

in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to

did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

was surprised that she

moment, he was embarrassed and his face

Olivia

family. She also had connections with the

that young people were

day. This girl had just succeeded and was

still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual

medical skills were good, and she was

there was

Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more

be the

day, Olivia

butler to help him

not care about these things

Olivia went down and came

care,

for Olivia. Cathy could not let

“Stop right

did not stop walking and

couldn’t take it anymore and

Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her

her head

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at

her fingertips on the circular decoration

stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy

for your

you look up.”

“I’m not going to argue with you about the

was gentle, but she had no intention of

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can cure

had to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia

at ease

shook her head

not expect Olivia

face was cold. “It’s fine if you can

knew what you wanted to do

tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we

choked and was about to

turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen

and stared at

so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy wants me to

they want

long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the second

said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want

words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box

a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a

They were

to himself, “This thing won’t end

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward

her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying,

he carried Cathy to the

matter how hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to kill

pain in her chest

carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room,

said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly

minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr.

as he strode in with a displeased

long,” she said. “The silver needle is

William? He just watched and

Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up the

are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you.

if he gets

in

right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I

corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave

this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch Olivia off

acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

of cold malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have

the stick she was about to

to catch

rolling pin?”

his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a

hand, gave it a little shake, nodded,

the rolling

the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low

as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

raised the rolling pin in his right hand

to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break

which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off

him, William turned around.

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward

She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced beads

performed the acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could not

stood in front of Olivia and

of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as

to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

wood, but it was smashed into

moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful

out and quickly went over to

front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as

to glance at Kelly. He was still

himself, “How could such a simple kick be so

was an adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald

into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s

and gives in to all of you,

quickly and carried Ronald away

learned about the extent of

in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for

He just

broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly,

so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of

the

wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of hot

you’re finally

gulped down half a glass of water before she started to

happened to me?” she asked

at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely,

vision went dark, and

did not know anything that

that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you

at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had

Amelia was no longer as excited as

Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I

so calm and not

previous emotions, and

judgment. I’m completely not

carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be

actually resorted

to accept

golly!” Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done

as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for

hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a preference

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

her

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became

she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have

she believed that Olivia

that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not

her eyes. She seemed to

eyes no longer held

had already made a

one side were Samuel and Emma, and

chose to let go of

years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make

This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies

has remained faithful and committed to me alone all

she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition,

She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have

Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health

world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as

unfair to

could not let Emma

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft

a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and

it and found that it was filled with information

well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to

them inside. The three of them would often

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who

languid gaze suddenly became profound like

very concerned about

who saw this information would not be

showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it

tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze

that, Daniel felt that

to do something

he took out his

was doing his homework in his room when the

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback

thought, “He’s in

home, so why did he

the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said,

Instead, he

instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and

Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I

“What a sweet–talking

melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on

“What’s going

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on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia,

gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone

“It’s not necessarily

family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or

had diminished significantly. She really did

possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could

argue, Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

mean that she would actually throw the

understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much

steadily on the

acupuncture therapy on her, she even

thank you,” Amelia

was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

not

do something that could not

her attitude. She said,

end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not

Amelia said. Her voice was very

was in her mind. Upon

gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so

years.

should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

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 can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m very proud of

was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we

saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can

me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter. My love

her wholeheartedly. In a

Amelia took a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has

strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold

not say anything. She just looked at Amelia

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

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat

by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no

her fingers tightly and

for Olivia to speak, but

moment felt especially long.

period of time,

that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle,

darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight

and stuffing

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

used at this

“The preparation doesn’t

medicine bottle to

you feel physically unwell

did not say anything. She just held the medicine

It was completed

that, Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then

could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on

Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained

and said,

Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a nap.”

slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it

head and

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who

seems like she brought it

must have

retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the

photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near

the information, Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always

test report between Samuel

two of them are father and daughter” was the last

was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no

that Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her

to find

about a

one of them was

was only when she had looked at all

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