Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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the younger granddaughter because she’ll

improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good to

elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a great resource

all

those big shots would take the initiative to

great it

befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work

honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She

was escaping

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and

that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had

organized one small

association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

was not a large–scale competition,

this competition, she could get to know many teachers from the

eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris

have a sudden

Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without eating

to her residence. As soon as she entered

Ernesto was back.

Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a

corners of her mouth curled up into a

teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher

Association

that teacher was

was

“No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs. Liebsig just

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he

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain,

gone too far

also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both

and spoke

wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched

staying in the Hushe Republic for almost a

search.

he encountered any doubts, he

and

Husheni was not

lineal branch

briefly reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a

only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she

the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

hand holding the pen paused,

as if

not know if she was more

years

It was

would she take in another two disciples five years later

angrily accusing

said, Gillian looked more ashamed on her

stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious in

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listening for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

character of the gossip

was a

stunned for a

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

“Are you looking

stairs, and a look of desire flashed

she restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll

The painting competition?

How did Bettany know about the painting

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized

held to

whether any teacher took

confusion, Bettany explained,

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

over and gestured for

was all

of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about

other day and now

gaze swept across it

face did not

mockery and

could tell the character of the person

was superficial

Bettany and

a lot of things in her

color mixing. It’s not as good as the

painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget

warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say

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took over the notebook and went

impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This

mean

did not think

she could feel that Doris’s

me to give you this. It’s some

Doris sneered.

it on the

high school student. What

afraid that Bettany

over again.” Doris

and glanced at

cold, and clear, but for

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter how

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already

Doris was so mad that she kicked

down with the notebook

across the street and

less than two minutes,

she entered, she saw no one in the

put the notebook on the

panicked voice came from the

and she looked

second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right?

on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the

door. “Alright, I see. Thank

walked towards the door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she

over and could

It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her phone, trying to

entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at

on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the small room, there was also a broken piece of

happened to

she pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door and

for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit

much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not a

person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to

shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small

did not understand why

tilted her head and gestured for them to

firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how she could admit it when

His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

compromise

to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches

so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on

counter was covered

punched the counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the

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locked herself in the room and trembled as she

read the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

introduction was

that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and

also an exclusive interview

she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

she liked the number

ground and dialed Rose’s

through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you

when she received the call from Gillian. She then took

the sofa and sat down, drinking water

she listened, the more

interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather

true?”

there was any doubt about

oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come

misunderstood.” Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn down

think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor

skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we

why did you

see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort

you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian.

She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed

then. It had been so many

for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even

to mention he’s only a

ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to

me and said I had

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Gillian, I was just being

you also being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian

long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to

told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and

of this,

having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it

get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it

millions. She would have no chance or be

that instead of

it be more

“For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give

hung up the phone

family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family

was because making sandwiches in

she had nothing much to do, Olivia

countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it

of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors

and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn

and glanced at Olivia with

simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go

not feel attached to this

up to watch her paint was only out

if she

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

had no intention of

turned around and

expression looked more

and heard a

over.

on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied,

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much

of junior high school and went home

daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on the

Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years,

earn a living. But he had been

family of

had started

time. He wanted Bettany

a terrible father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a total

at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and ran

back, Tucker

were making a scene at

mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree

one knew if Talia was really stupid

what? It still couldn’t change the fact

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unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

was rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and

He was down.

cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have some

Thank god!

Olivia was calling him for

he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he asked

have knocked her out and

my god! Marco was

the biological parents could not sell

made a call to report to

forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re

swayed and looked toward

can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

shook her hard several times, but

as he realized that something

stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When

Olivia nodded. “I

to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your

would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and

she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the

that relatives

with her parents must be closer than

her parents and turned against

she left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to

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in the lurch had

before calling the police. This way, nothing

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in

a genius

and Bettany was sent

police station to make

asked her, “How did you find out

shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be

There was a small

his colleagues

her observation.

was extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and

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 Tucker and Talia had drugged

applauded. “Oh my god, that’s

could even

irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

She didn’t

everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it

Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

almost forgot

Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they had a

might cover

were her parents by

were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

you

afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as

a thumbs

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up,

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her.

were her parents, so Bettany did

police let them go home and settle it

home, she brought some food

only brought some food from the

this myself. It’s for you. I hope you

looked over and saw an oil painting of

was delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable

was surprised. “Did you

smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop

Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school,

out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while

looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting skills

previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and

is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

pen in her hand and directly poked at the portrait

the Virgin Mary was

are you doing?” Bettany

frowned. “Why did you

time, she said, “You destroyed

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her

anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing board in

arms.

This painting is ruined. I’ll

left with the drawing

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brought

ruthless. She even knocked out her

“Bettany is really pitiful to have such

to Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to

circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she

interfere in other

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an

had a nagging feeling that something

and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in

and the

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

hotel in town and wanted to talk to her.

her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while,

I’ll hypnotize her one last

fallen in love

her? Would she fight for Jarron’s

and there was an evilness in them that was

looked at Gillian and nodded.

is not enough. Relationships will

and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take

gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to hypnotize

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious

would be that I recognized

Ernesto turned

Gillian was silent.

He actually came

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would definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such

to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake.

Gillian nodded. “Alright,

a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait for her

nodded and did not think too much about it. She walked toward

town was not as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps in

east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the

walked to the

stopped in her

already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow from the blood

long legs also stretched into the middle of

road was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he could not open his

was

and had a clear

yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the ground

could only determine where she was based on

grunt, Ernesto

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could

Ernesto turned his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg.

behind her. She held the stick in her right hand

see

He nodded. “Yes.”

put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to

his head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

her phone. “There’s a gunshot

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

clearly told him that the plot 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 call the

you have to call the police? I already

foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and would

he couldn’t understand why Olivia

I’ll help a criminal? Of course,

call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she

any money now. If she was

the police, Ernesto couldn’t

boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and

sudden pounce would definitely

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly

hurt

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with both hands.

raised her flashlight and shone it at

the exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained

no longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more

at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have

calm expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

while, he

coldly, “The hypnosis has

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can

in this world could be removed

out, she said in a low voice, “I

mean?” Ernesto was a little

I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything that she

hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have

set a time limit for

the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her

anything happened, the hypnosis

to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

be under Emesto’s control, or

was a national

flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the

on her left wrist

three minutes

Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of them said an

due cathon! Lot’s

followed beland When he tward as tw quickly ran a few

you going to see Cullat as

log and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how you what

get a

ducked

moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making

feel the

mind, regret was the most

already done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others.

to make herself feel

said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now

“I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t

cut ties with Ernesto, which made him

the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to

tonight, they were no longer

He suddenly felt an indescribable

wanted to say

speak. She got into the car and closed

heartless. She

senses, the black car

left was a thick, foul–smelling

What a hateful girl!

anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted

window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later

asked, “Where are

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go

was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had

over and knocked

while, Bettany

and

at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It

she remembered how Olivia had helped

her courage and

so late.

was a little nervous

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you

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give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where

was about to speak when a few

knocking

Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t you come in

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my

and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will be chopped

he said this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized

lip and looked

this period of

soon as she finished speaking, her face flushed

had the courage to admit

calmly. “He can’t

worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here

of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going

her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately

reason.

she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again in the

her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we are

“Wait for me here. I’ll

while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked

smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

smoking not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he

so lucky to

the future, she might have some

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sandwich shop found Olivia

panicked. “What should we

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.”

for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You

she hung up

Taylor family were left

while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s

dissatisfied tone, “She is really

was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept Olivia’s

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge.

saying that, Stella thought of

we still

was a big

only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings

should we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she

by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple.

sorry for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone,

in the morning will affect Doris’s painting.

She raised her head and glared at

is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these

a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting

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spoken like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she still

attitude

with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for

he faced Doris again, he felt a

say anything. He just turned around and

painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express

looked happy. “It must be from

She

on her shoes and

sat at the counter and looked

She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened

can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you

that was tearing

I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my

scolded. “How can you talk

and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter.

asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and

Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you let her

was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be

anger on Talia. “How did

was frightened and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany

if you use despicable methods to knock me out

looked at Bettany angrily

to her mother being like

heart no longer hurt. She just

coldly. “Mom,

she ran

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Talia called out

and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break

help but

flashed in the

lowered her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible.

Talia

voice was gentle. “I knew

her head and

Bettany ran to the bathroom and washed her

understand. She couldn’t figure

been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

mother even wanted to force her

face, Bettany

light. It should be a piece of paper or a

that it should be

a painting, so Olivia also gave

had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but a

strange. Did people

not a letter but

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it a

out a thin golden paper shell and

was a line

more she looked, the heavier

this was actually an invitation

trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

suspected that she

eyes hard and looked at the

true! It was actually

her by Olivia.

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was

the words over and over again, feeling like she was in a

good thing really happen

not a

young age, she had already taken on the burden of

decisive person.

gotten the invitation, she had to give it

not understand this

invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to

the Taylor family, Doris was in the

her, so she had to give it her

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are you

hugged the invitation letter. As she ran too

a while for her to

bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive,

in her eyes.

the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and

was joking. However, when she lowered her

Bettany’s name written

surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s

like a good idea for her to come and look

was a

invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in

thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two

in this competition, she and

her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just

expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while,

and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about

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second sister?”

family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to do

“Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who

didn’t continue

out the painting she brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own.

would definitely not waste

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany had already finished painting and she

the painting so tightly that

again, looking at the painting Smoke in

color of this painting

her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better than

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint before?

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow

here first. I’ll take my time

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are

been drawing recently.

comforted her and

Smoke in Village and traced it with

drew another one

looked a little awkward and was not

end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a

her to be inferior to Bettany.

shook her head like she was

did not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been

was unhappy all day

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his

Daniel could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart

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exterior of Ellis, there was

Ellis to the Northernmost

departure, everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they

was as

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury

was really sad, extremely

be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had

not agree

not dare to

domineering CEOs were able to

Olivia, he was timid

comparison was too

Daniel returned home every day and didn’t

was completely

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that

got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

was afraid that Olivia

her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of the

could Daniel beat

to compete with her at

to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

male lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was

television dramas and novels were all

really loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

from her, even if

in

night, Daniel

sensed that

pretending to

him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I

and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

less

you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy

Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

child panicked for a moment, he

Daniel must have found

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and

with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in

didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

and picked up the

for a

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two

watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should

lowered his head and said pitifully, “Spank

very satisfied with his son’s attitude.

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried,

eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to

ask Andrew to make

sad when he saw the

heartache of not

was too

thought about how he had acted like a

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories and avoided all

took out his phone and slowly typed on

deliberated over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the

blanket.

child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a father

only Olivia

long after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and

time, he finally

way back. She felt a little dizzy, so

the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she

had already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she liked

actions preceded her

moment to

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

Daniel beat

bear to compete with her at

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many

until she was almost

were all fake. The male lead did not love

loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if

in pain than make

home at night,

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in,

pretending to

did he fall

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered

that he was not dreaming. He

you be

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

in front of his chest. His lazy look

up at Daniel for a long time before he

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still

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give

as she was feeling vexed, Daniel

of them spoke. Only

rustle. It was like

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on the

makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like

this moment, she must be biting her

was a bite mark on her lips,

suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body

a low and sexy voice

pursed her lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held

spread along the

who was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each

Ha–ha!

never liked someone so much in her

contact with Daniel, she was not

wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

as time passed, Olivia liked him

Daniel more and more

understanding?

that Daniel was exactly what she liked.

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knew that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

wrong. He quickly found

cry?” Olivia was

crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after

a little

low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked

that he had cried, her heart immediately ached.

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

happening, Daniel

Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he

in a daze and his mind was still

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and

looked up at Daniel. “I

frowned and reminded him, “Do you remember

Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you can’t punish

played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll

then he instantly pouted

an eye, Daniel pressed the voice

said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?”

cries,

family to Tyson and asked

midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed

family had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia

room.

she was really tired and

taking a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the

milk.

her lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out

super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded.

first looked around before placing

a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench his

was warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

couldn’t be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t he be

he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he

bad intentions in men who

came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of milk on

do? The bed is wet. Where are you

She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa.

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

almost hung on

defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him.

“Of

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her

mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a

gave her

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up

she opened her eyes,

had already

rubbed her forehead and could not help but

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not see

pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew

it was almost one in the

that there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed to

anyone.

up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

into Tyson and Peter, who

the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s

Shut up!

would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went

because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly.

loud. Tyson

see Olivia throwing

them gasped and raised their thumbs

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone. Her reputation had

if he did not notice

and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing. They

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to

way,

met a young man named Noah who was at the same

years old. He has been married for seven years.”

“He married early. He barely reached the

your opinion?” Daniel turned to look

Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some

really have one.” She shook her

Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

out what he was trying to

about to ask him what was going

voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such

turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out

said

his words

her fingers, unsure of what

topic so soon.

she hesitated, trying to figure

made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you think?”

Engage?

a

nodded at Daniel and

was lost

made it! That

very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew

had read a lot

if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied

the exact

to engage, not to

up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby

She felt that she had hurt

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initiative to

need to

on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were

words, he looked up

deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

on the table and said, “September

the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later?

head. “This

indeed was, but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to

make arrangements for the

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve

and showed the

at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s already

for the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot

Try them on and

customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at

skipped a

to himself, “Oh

and said slowly,

knew we would get engaged one day

Olivia and whispered, “I

saying that, he gave Andrew a

big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want

softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

would

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the world

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Dear Princess, I’ll see

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr.

instantly, This

richest man instantly hit the headlines

top of the

news outlet was reporting

financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The news was

the blink of an eye, the

netizens were in an

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I

Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard

who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come

also a link behind

clicked on it were all

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she

I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good

by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior to

arguing with each

the

intense, and

He did not want to see any arguments.

Hence…

posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill

Technology department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those who

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000 read

posted on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the

Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies also

them.

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on the Internet were in an

got countless phone

invited him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique

particular message, Daniel’s

slowly looked over. “What’s

and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation. Should we go see them

asked in

lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently

his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with

things happened and he was busy with work, so he no longer

years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt

club had become unfamiliar to

well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t

tell at a glance who

never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked

hastened to approach and extend a

led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do

to a gradual halt, his gaze languid

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at the staff. “You don’t know

neck was stuck. He instantly lost his

door was suddenly knocked open and two

glanced over from the corner of

managers actually appeared at the

in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female, named

always worked separately and rarely

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr.

Vivian also came over.

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her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she

drawn to her, and women felt no envy in her

approached the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft

hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her

she called her Mrs.

her eyebrows and looked at the

manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

along the way. “Mr.

the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the

room.

back

minor inconveniences. She nodded

that, she followed the waitress to the

her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it

she was going to get a wet towel, but she never

to wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then

out of the

identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

It was easy to

phone and planned

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

materialized and gave her a

he pushed her into an

Olivia, saying, “This is our

“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

her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training

out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked

gave him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a

reply, the middle–aged

Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

his suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone

men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

in the private room were

wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a little

was clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the last time,

middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who

spoke, he was about to pounce on

but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and dodged

she lifted her head and let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing

of glass, and so

the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

wine and the sudden

timid ones even cried

in a state of astonishment,

lowered her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you,

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and

with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it

supervisor shivered and didn’t

and her expression

bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was

clapped her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of

group of people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

opened and a

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her

was dim and blurry. Her face could not

nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was

woman glanced over indifferently

terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out

head waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as

hurriedly promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and

“Go,” the woman said.

left as if

was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only 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

impossible for the occupants

every private room had its own elevator

it

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to Room

was noisy as if people inside were

yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia, saying, “Come

stood up and

he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

palm pressed down on

a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They

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away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot.

she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to

“Yes, yes,

turned to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah.

on the man who was about

dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

Sarah and scolded her for being

stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this

and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was

of poker cards, she insisted on playing

that no one could skip

lie detector. Michael pulled her to

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

instantly felt a chill

pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector,

card to the waiter opposite her.

the person Sarah had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just a

Sarah with

seemed to be

years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of

Olivia had always won.

the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray

also very sad. He said, “I won’t play

was just a joke. However, it came

waiter who dealt the cards 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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective

five rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of

playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said lazily,

smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It

“That’s

said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read her

wanted to provoke

moment,

voice was casual and meaningless as

single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and

said, “Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t

Sarah banged the table and

was gloomy and

lost

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

in the end, she managed to control

changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of the

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

felt that Winona was treated

privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led

have

was now taken by Olivia. That

that such an outstanding Daniel

filled with

left with

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured

Olivia with

Sarah dwelled on the matter,

been childhood friends, sharing

that, they

Winona, a wealthy young lady from

upbringing,

already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a tender

elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from

those days, Daniel had fervently pursued

but feel that

Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel,

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D

him, insisting that he would never

the result far

it. He successfully made Winona date

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a meaningful

with bad habits,

simply relished having a good time and little

advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

Winona broke up.

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the

came back, he

of his family’s business, Daniel

gave

pinnacle of wealth, making

was motivated

a child, he had never had any other women by his side.

thought that he had been thinking about

that he must be waiting

surprise, he

her teeth

tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

her head to

apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she

a glass

and coughed a few times before she

Michael patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with

she spoke, she stood up and made way for

after waiting for a while, he realized that Daniel did not

puzzled and looked

poked

not get up and

Michael and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He

not react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth in

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This was too

and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was

to focus on studying or working during this

having fun and was skilled

being pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her

off and devoted all her energy

and Gillian had

no longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to

was on the

were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue

distinction was

Emily brought

fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it

eyes and glanced at

“Don’t worry, they’re all new

the changing room

outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why

my first time here

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed

hadn’t even

woman had

Olivia’s first time

her lips in front of

were filled with

that Daniel got a

was far

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her clothes. The blue fishtail

twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look

she wanted to say something

on Olivia,

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?”

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because

human body, promoting one’s

some tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not look

carefully chosen

detail, every cut, and

on a person than a tattered

not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god.

was in the other changing room, did not

ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands

the

dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and every detail was

little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated,

the high heels, Sarah prepared to show

thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out

determined to crush her in all

her eyebrows and looked at

a sudden, her powerful aura was

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was

soon as they met, Sarah was almost

ashen as

arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to go

her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s all my

raised her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next.

I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into

she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

eyes around and suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for

Olivia so that she had no

got out that

before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call

Emily was stumped.

the owner of this dress?” she thought while

Sarah said directly, “This dress

Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the

this dress?”

her to

dress, so Sarah

“Are you saying you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn

her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to

Emily nodded cooperatively.

words to make Sarah like this dress so

there was no need

had already nodded.

each other and saw the surprise in each other’s

did not expect Olivia to be so easy to

when she came out of the changing room, she even put

and retracted her gaze, not

her up carefully. However, the

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inside.

glances before retracting

handed

calmly, “Go change

took the clothes to

clothes that

dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a

the ground. Then,

she looked

her shoulders were too low, her

scalp went numb as she

is this!”

so ugly that she

I can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought

a long face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed

and slender arm reached over from

of the

exposed

leaned over to take a

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?”

her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

mood as the smile on her face was

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at

already taken off her shawl, revealing

in it. It was

this point that Sarah

on purpose. She had put

face was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and

as it was about to

a deep

and looked at Sarah

fiery temper and

eyebrows and tapped a finger on

be something fishy

quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between the two

she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

put on the mask and the three

dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and

nodded and walked slowly

In just a blink of

was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was

and sat on a bar

dozen couples dancing on the

there were gradually people who

only a man and

she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

vaguely sense that the couple in

stood tall

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side

a lady

the surrounding

also clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a

heaven.”

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so compatible

you agree?” someone said,

to talk to her.

she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen.

wanted to walk

crowd that was originally standing quietly

Olivia in her

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on

revealed a beautiful and otherworldly

constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I not

subconsciously took a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome

he immediately turned

he was looking

stern face instantly melted and

the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her

said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

glanced at

a little

gaze, Winona

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are

eyes flashed

“You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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Olivia’s hand

spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

long, everyone was a little

the second floor, and Michael

group went over to

went to

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open

voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he

was Emily and

was indignant and felt that Daniel was

a reaction. She just touched

saying anything?” Sarah looked at

pancake

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t

Sarah was stunned.

same height, the same hair length, and the same cold and

look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to

god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like Winona.

said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel a

that she had gone to the washroom, but they came

this on purpose for her

was so

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into

things that couldn’t be examined

Daniel like

quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There

exactly did he like

for a short period of time,

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felt that she shouldn’t doubt

after the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would

Olivia to place her trust

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dishes prepared by Michael

always been fond of spicy food and liked

food was, the more satisfying it was to

content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s

covered with

and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned and

never eats

Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you

grip on her fork with a stunned

Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he

a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was

food. Whenever we used to eat out together,

spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that

few of them

were talking about their

had nothing to do

incredibly familiar with each

she had

to his feet and intended to move the spicy

why did you order

saying that he was muddle–headed and

dishes were not ordered

was still curious as to why Sarah

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

glanced at Olivia.

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a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad

back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry

his head, unable

then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the

her plate in front

her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops

Hot

as though she had done

slammed her forks on the

before Olivia could

fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did

times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me

this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance himself from

show that he was not

could not

moved his fork

grilled fish, spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each

down the hand that was

put down

did not let him eat

a

“I’m going out for

left, a strange silence descended across the

their eyes and looked

were filled

ate spicy food. He even ate half

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It was impressive!

then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and the

over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him

eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food

Daniel could

sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate

life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her

under the table, clenched into a fist

Daniel!

spice in order to go

angry at

been so many years, but he was still furious

help

much must

have loved her to the core to eat half

help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was

walked along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

when she realized

were red, as

all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to throw

realized this, Olivia was angry and

was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even

he saw Olivia, he seemed to

it for you. I can’t let you down, not in

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder

a kitten

Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it

and suddenly narrowed

was such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop

a slight movement from her, he

had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly

looked pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

turned to look

always been soft–hearted. When she saw this,

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

his head.

raised

where did it

as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him off

tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too.

forehead and said in a helpless

speaking in such a tone. He looked up and glanced

he felt even

a ball of

head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

the black

only

had never seen

the doubts on Olivia’s face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain, yet you’re

his head

Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax

a little

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found a

to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

ground and still

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened and

voice was intermittent.

go. Don’t leave me behind!”

two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his lips were trembling

too drastic. It

his handsome face. Her voice

Daniel reacted as though he had woken up

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her into

with so much force. There was an urge in him

with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

said gently, “Why would I leave

was happy

and told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but 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 compare to a little

give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was

to sow discord between him and Olivia had better

out about it, he would definitely

mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was

her.

were too

was not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear

would hurt

about Winona, he talked about

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tilted his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He

her grandmother is really a kind and

child without a home

family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven

dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside all

said that he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle.

his biological parents thought

Sullivan family would be handed over to his

to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s residence to

that Daniel was the best and smartest

Daniel to

they don’t love you, you can love yourself.

you would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not

you must not do

was very eloquent and

in by what he was

moment, she suddenly

pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as

if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when

did he

was a little

you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally ran

that she had given him so much face that he bullied her

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that

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a good

a simplé engagement ceremony that

only one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to

she had returned from overseas as he

meeting Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye

embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she

mind to endure everything and do

now, Daniel had gone too

and hadn’t returned

that she could no longer indulge him like this. She

tried to provoke her in this way again,

stay any longer, so she

after her.

and tell Daniel that my

she left with

of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why

Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven her

Olivia, she thought he had

it out, she realized that

and forced Winona to return to the

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite foolish.

also sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll

Grandma, I wouldn’t have

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

that only Sarah and Emily returning, he was

snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t

you talking about?” Gideon

you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and

temperament does look a

looks just like Winona and then intentionally

Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

since Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally to

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in

health had

weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much

but none of them could

advice was for Amelia to relax

from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her too

did not believe it. He felt that

William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones

always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s even

she born to defy her parents and everyone around

were red and her heart

her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia

never woke

famous doctors, but

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie

go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed

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invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they

we do then?”

the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie

hand in his pocket, he tugged at his

but his aura was calm and

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.

as soon

gripped everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter,

“Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point?

William glanced at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my

stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

toward Maddie

looked at William

a few days

nephew had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

father, and his mentally ill mother,

demanded him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in

to force her to appear

very clear–minded and had things

Amelia were

actually do anything. At most, he

and the

these children could get along

no children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her

twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty.

and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I

Maddie stopped talking.

valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of

phone, William called

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with Andrew when

too much

she realized that

eyebrows slightly with a hint

had some understanding of William. This person was

she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was

important, he would have never called

why did he call

phone, leaving her right hand free

attention was not entirely focused on

Taylor.” William’s tone was very

hearing this, Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask you

“Yeah,” she replied.

all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and

turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green

green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the turtle’s

stunned. He clapped his hands and

on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs and

upstairs with

of the

was what Olivia

to her senses and continued her

understood William’s

her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and

actions were a little

each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child

exchange of

Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to

means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never

beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not

she couldn’t accept that her biological mother was a

could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the

and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her

she doesn’t treat me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What right does she have

extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and not pursue the

because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision

wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because

Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of them

understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why

gave birth to me and I’m her

you who went all out and

nature would not take

never seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing

to ask, if she hurt someone

have to forgive

were like

made his heart

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew

he looked back and saw Amelia

he

do you think the favor should be

are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me

stay in the Taylor family for five days

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by one, “Emma has already paid the price

Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t a

you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves,

Olivia was silent.

William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what

night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five

were young, your body was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she 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. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while

looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone.

of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this

for

that she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want to

William hung up the

Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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She specially

for having a conscience, and the Smith family

reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state of

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks,

flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation

had never come into contact with

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient

skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

all left s

oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

seen

top medical team from Bruce

specialists‘ team from

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world.

young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it

outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the

novels and television dramas aren’t

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the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

said he would

the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her

people who knew

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on

would consider her as having a questionable character

the Smith family not long

refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about

Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what she

and sat beside

the phone

suffered, Daniel

sour and

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up in his

at all, no matter how grievous

thought of Olivia suffering made

endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand

on

you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned

looked up with a

the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a

Andrew upstairs

she must be feeling terrible at

afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything

for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the Taylor

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a little dumb. It took him a long time to

Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor

finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I

that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in

looked up at Daniel. “What about you?

his head and said firmly, “I will

others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when

source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that

terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she learned, she

people learned a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot

to interrogate her

was a person who could be

she might be more

chose the method she hated

own

or not, she had her

could threaten

in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in her clear

opportunity and time for the Smith family

made a few calls and

than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world

time, news began

the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness of Amelia

the head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks,

like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith family’s

contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in

novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it

left

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it

all seen the news?”

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

specialists‘ team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award.

a little familiar? I feel like

“Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale love

and television

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topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family

eyes, the Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the

never thought that Isaac Smith was

were

always going out, but now I

afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed

It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is

character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place

respectable old

turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like this?”

that Doctor Smith will wake

hope Doctor Smith wakes

s turned into prayers for Isaac to

and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up,

Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also

was very

it was

to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as

arrive in an

not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

nearly dropped

composure.

How is

charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so

was filled with

in school? Why are

protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did

she enter the

identity was

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to

this couple had a good character, but she was weak and

what happened next, Olivia did not

called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to

known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital

was only eight years old, but she already

she realized that something was wrong, so she taught

wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

was not at home. The little girl was sitting

the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

man lying on

she sent the little girl to the research institute

the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to

reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial

little girl was still too young, she could not be

girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had

disadvantageous for

body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention of

research institute to communicate with Kelly

and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

“That’s right. Once you learn skills, you

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forever.

heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with

forever.

entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this

You said that when I

eyes gradually warmed, and

this world, everyone was independent. No one

in the name of being a

enter the entertainment industry, then she should

would be able to protect

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family, along with William, was still waiting

had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been

Maddie’s phone was in his

less than three days,

went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright

knew that William was waiting for

doctors gathered around the

and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a

took this opportunity to make the Smith family

crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with

most was that Olivia

ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and

Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his

frowned and turned to look at

softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed

what was going on. When he received the

and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke,

This…”

was calm. “There’s already a medical

gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless.

he could finish speaking,

at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so

Cathy said with

was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations

directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still

Olivia’s medical skill really

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asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said that

not help but reach out and

“There’s an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to look

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned

clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to

called out, “Olivia

go beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know

not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of

still be a

could speak, Cathy had

How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have to

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap

She just lowered her eyes

bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened

Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in the Green

his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

manager of the Taylor family, especially for

it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and

deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider

firm tone made

so harsh

all of this have to do with

speak up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

“During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia

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to use this reason to

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical

looked down on

chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

and powerful

William suddenly understood.

through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s

Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for his

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say

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from Layfield to

in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked

“Mr. Taylor called. He said that

the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable,

did not say a

eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had

it came to Olivia.

after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much

the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without

orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did

responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the

was a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant

it

wear more clothes

and lively. She

close to Zelen when

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

ignored this person as if this person

Blake was stunned. Her

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off

the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed

about Zelen? Who

Why hypnotize

but Blake was scared out

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

fingertips on the table and asked in a questioning

only know a little. Every time the Smith family

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wait a little longer. After a while, the main

while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His

in a low voice, “I hate

massaging

her eyes and looked over

for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his

has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I only vaguely remember Amelia

parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely

the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents

could not re

Speaking of this, t

continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My

hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

“Are you so sure

Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to

was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I

was a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of

head.

do it too?”

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a

Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he

knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked

was at

richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little

harder.

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or

William called Blake again.

phone to

was filled with

please.”

longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the

was the head of the Smith family. She no

about the Taylor family could threaten

Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

study window and looked at the layers

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wiping Amelia’s body. When

“Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you

a while, Sophia realized that

lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably fooling

Taking advantage of Mrs.

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do

went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a

I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure

Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about

the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that,

on?” Cathy’s

Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a vicious

Taylor, you 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 heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched her chest and

down and poured her a

a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain

we still going

“Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

ponytail at the back of her

made her look less sexy and girly, but it added to her unique

not help but look

girl was shockingly

tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and subconsciously

looked away, Kelly’s charming

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm

dark eyelashes covered her eyes,

and warned herself that now was

the right time. She had to

torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

were

his hand. He thought he should

even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for

was surprised that

moment, he was embarrassed

Olivia

of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

that young people were too

cold glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to

themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably

medical skills were good, and she was proud of

was the Sullivan

and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better

that time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

day, Olivia would

the butler

care about these things

that Olivia went

care,

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could

“Stop

stop walking and continued to

it anymore

to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

the stairs.

to raise her head to

an older. How can you let me look

her fingertips on the

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you

replied, “It’s good for your

you look up.”

said coldly, “I’m not going to argue

tone was gentle, but she had

about this. Cathy took a deep breath and

Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened

at ease with

her head

did not expect

if you can cure Amelia. If you

harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her

“What’s going on? Your family is

choked and was about to

walked, she said, “What kind

she suddenly looked up and stared at

Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

“Who cares whether or not Cathy

want

frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went

add to the trouble. Do you really want

words she had in mind. She

second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to

beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling

were really too long. They were twice as long as normal

thing

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at

was scared out of her wits

William hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a

carried Cathy to

Cathy knocked

not help but exclaim, “Oh golly.

in her chest and slumped to

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly called

Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save

In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying,

Ronald said as he strode

comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer

could not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing?

you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

said as

Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there

orders. What if he gets some servants

in his

right. This is the

for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled

“I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He

to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands

cold malice flashed across

Sophia and said, “Do you have

the suitability of the

want to

about a rolling pin?”

replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it was very

in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This

the rolling

he strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said,

appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being

said as he nodded. “I’ll go in

While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck

Amelia, huh? I’ll break your

has a long–standing

behind him, William turned around. He

and holding a wooden stick,

full concentration. Her forehead was covered

could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked

girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as

Ronald seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward

but it was smashed into pieces by

He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

and quickly

was cold and indifferent as she

his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple kick be

tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and

of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time.

and gives in to

very quickly and carried Ronald away

about the extent of Ronald’s

bones did not penetrate his lungs.

He just

ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly,

said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the

the

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

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually regained

she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was a

“Water,” she softly murmured.

been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

glass of water before she started

happened to me?” she asked

at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and

her vision went

know

explained to her everything that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

nodded and said, “That’s right, but she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded.

Amelia was no longer as excited as

herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not given birth to

am I so calm and not angry

my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia

and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like

carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma

didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to

accept is

golly!” Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done

as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their

to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

that she was somewhat abnormal as she often

to gauge her

come again, Amelia’s

clear–headed. She considered herself to have a

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she

Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not

her eyes. She

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

already

were Samuel and Emma, and

let go

did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also

Samuel, he has remained faithful and

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 gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all trace

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 and showing concern

there couldn’t be a more considerate child than

my condition.

went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful

unfair to

not let Emma

could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her

left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home

Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything.

it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her biological mother,

was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and

of the three of them inside. The three

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did

languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to

very concerned

saw this information would not

biological parents 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 in

that the statement lacked sufficient emotional

to do

out his

his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?”

“He’s in the

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he call

study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a

paid no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying,

mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him,

Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed

a sweet–talking

picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone

“What’s going

get left behind,

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the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the truth?”

window. Her gaze

“It’s not necessarily a must

had any expectations, so

family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any

Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could

started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

hold it

Olivia nodded.

it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that

steadily on

the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked

thank

silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

was not at

would do something that could not

in her attitude. She said, “William,

few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly

gentle and

now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt

slightly. She

and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient

off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God

“I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go

this point, Amelia’s voice carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she

accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in

the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly

strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were

not say anything. She just looked

you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do

between them, Amelia could no longer

were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in

her fingers

to

moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed

of time, Amelia grew

heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto

stuffing a calming pill into

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

used

“The preparation doesn’t go

handed the medicine bottle to

emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel

anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

the acupuncture therapy was quick. It

required careful adherence.

could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on

Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went

and said, “Let’s

had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and

her slippers. Just as she was about to

for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was

“What’s this?” she thought.

instinctively frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

“It seems like she

have been

Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal

of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

used Olivia as a cover for

daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love

was a paternity test report between

father and daughter”

had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were

to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through

to find all the

floor. There were about

single one of them was about

by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos

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