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.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

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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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on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

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

shot.

others? Isn’t

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had

she would go all out to study medicine and become

big shots would take the

it

to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let

I like to become a big shot myself.”

left as if she was escaping without saying

returned at night, their faces were

it wasn’t true that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given them practical

Association organized one small painting

recommended by the association’s

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale competition, it

competition, she could get to know many teachers

be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

have a

excitement.

residence. As soon as she entered

Ernesto was back.

a wide network. You even know the

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth

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

Association

that teacher was

she was nothing but Olivia’s

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president

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he only recommended

shoulders could

It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair

partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could

must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if

and spoke up

into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his

Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip

search.

doubts, he would

and soon, her information

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal

suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a

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

She’s a liar!”

the pen paused, and

red as if it

she did not know if she

years

wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked

would she take in another two disciples five

angrily accusing Rose of not

said, Gillian looked more ashamed

Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he

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fun. She was not very

main character of the gossip

a very

a second

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s

“Are you looking

and

and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave

The painting competition?

a second. How did Bettany know about

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the Painting

was mainly held to

was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy

explained, “I’ve read

Facebook status?

she had been blocked

handed the phone over and gestured for Olivia

was all Doris’s Facebook

in the competition, but she also read another update about color

was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts

gaze swept across

her face did not change, but her understanding

of mockery and contempt did not

it could tell the character of the person who

Doris was superficial and

Bettany and asked

was carrying a lot of things

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

the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she

Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

not a warm–hearted person. When

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the notebook

footsteps coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This

mean a lot

not

nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s

“Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing

Doris sneered.

it over and threw it on the desk without even flipping

was just a junior high school student. What made her

that

bring these over again.” Doris was

and glanced

cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

was so mad that she kicked

down with the notebook and took it back

across the street and

two minutes, she

entered, she saw no

Olivia put the notebook on

panicked voice came from the door, and

pale, and she looked a little

she saw Olivia, she was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re

stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought

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

she was halfway through the door when she suddenly

and

seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the small

and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something

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Olivia was very vigilant.

painting at the door of the small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost immediately determined

had happened

and walked to open the door and expose

Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of

calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

father. I’m here to see her.

Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and

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

the ground?” Tucker did not understand

head and gestured for them to look

she said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you

strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

this woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others just

turned around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was

Was he threatening her?

the other

never compromise if she were

did not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She

the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment,

the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he

was covered with tempered

didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he stomped

it! He was so

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herself in the room and trembled as she

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

was very

was written that Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took

an exclusive

first disciple,

because she

ground and dialed Rose’s

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you

when she received the call from Gillian. She

and sat down, drinking water and listening

more she listened, the more confused she

interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather

true?” Gillian

was any doubt about this

master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small

don’t know your grandfather too well. He

It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him

“I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor

why did you come

at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her contact

her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in

break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in as

forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could

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

to mention he’s only

ache, and her scalp went numb. It

“But you’ve praised me and said I

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Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you understand

by grading

be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone

to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for

this, Rose

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia

sighed. “You know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance

millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from

funny thing was that instead of being

it be more

didn’t want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t call me

that, she hung

from the Taylor family

was because making sandwiches in the morning would

much to do,

painting the countryside at sunset. It was

with it. She felt the color of the sky could be

“Add a little black and turn it into a grayish

glanced at

as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you

not feel attached to this

watch her paint was only out of

been a responsible person. Even if she had

burden and think

care, Olivia had

turned around and

Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She

and heard

over. “What’s wrong?”

When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side

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

a mouthful of almonds and started

as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more pathetic

out of junior high school and

better life and opened a fast

father, Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

earn a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years

be a good thing for the family of three to be united after

Tucker had started another family

no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany

he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a total

is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from

were back, Tucker chased after her

making a scene

reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree

really

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

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Marco, was here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s

rather upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling

officer. How could his mind be

ashamed Officer Wood rushed

on?”

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to

my god! Marco was

big case. Even the biological parents could

made a call to report to

a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would

and

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

walked towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on the

times, but Bettany

darkened as he realized that something

stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business.

Olivia nodded.

phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if he wanted to

long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to get

waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was

that relatives were favored over

must be closer than with

Bettany sided with her parents and turned against

and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not

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in the lurch had broken her

calling

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous girl

a genius she

away, and

went to the police station to

did you find out Bettany Fulham

said, “I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

on the wall in the aisle. There was a small

and his colleagues looked at each other in

admire her observation. She could

“What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some

or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed Tucker

my god,

even

irrelevant. “Do you usually like to

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be interested

deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did not think it was such a big deal of

is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken up

he almost forgot about

thought Olivia’s guess should be the

Bettany woke up, she might cover up

all, they were her parents by

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?”

answered, “I was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re

When Bettany woke

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her.

cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents,

them go home and settle it on their

Bettany came home, she brought some

you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the

I painted this myself. It’s for you. I hope you like

an oil painting

and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like

was surprised. “Did

the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said

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

her mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she

showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read

from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were filled

is too thick. Not good.” Doris

her hand and directly poked at the portrait of the Virgin

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

“Why did you push

long time, she said,

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

impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for

the anger in

arms.

Olivia. This painting

she left with

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dinner, Megan brought up

even knocked out

is really pitiful to have such a pair

that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground, so I

Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in

Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

anything. She lowered her eyes and held an

feeling that

benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for

temples and the

this moment,

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk to her.

Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze

lowered her eyes to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that the person she

love with

she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff

were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower

get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in love with me.”

Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so

flirtatious face immediately looked so

be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris, who

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

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually came up with

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in such a location and in such

liked treated her

for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying

did not think too much about it. She walked toward the

prosperous as the city. There were

little remote. It was

to

in her

wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed

middle of the road, trying to

If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

an instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his

it was too

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

from Ernesto. She asked

only determine where she was based on the

grunt, Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you

Ernesto was speechless.

She

and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg.

a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her

open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot by

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

male lead was shot by a gun and could not

did Olivia call

police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be

why Olivia called

looked vigilant. “You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a

in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he

now. If she

calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it

feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he

a sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and

hurt so

a bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his

and shone it at Ernesto’s

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto

felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even more

coldly. “Ernesto, have you had enough

expression changed drastically when he heard

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our

ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How

this world could be removed from his

Olivia walked out, she said in a low voice, “I

Ernesto

I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?”

her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be

set a

her away. They would also think of a way

the hypnosis

country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe

that time, things would not be under Emesto’s control, or even the

was a national

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

than three minutes two

Pets

of

le due cathon!

ran a few steps and stopped to front

to see Cullat as

and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow

get a

ducked

her face, blurring her facial features

feel the coldness

was the most meaningless

She had already

just to make herself feel

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

and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke

cut ties with Ernesto, which

him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as

they were no longer related.

suddenly felt an indescribable

wanted to say

give him any time to speak. She got into the car

were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look at

the time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car

was a thick, foul–smelling

What a hateful girl!

there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye

drove and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the

even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can

“Where are we

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany

fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only

over and

while, Bettany came

door and gestured for

almost midnight. It was

she remembered how Olivia had helped her in the

courage and

so late. What’s

a little nervous and sat up

nervous. I’m here to tell

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give

was surprised. “Where are you

was about to speak when a few clangs came

knocking on the

the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His

him. “Olivia is my friend.

expression was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the

this, Tucker’s tone

chase him away and apologized to Olivia.

and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

this period of time… be careful.

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red

courage to admit that their biological father was

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He can’t hurt

seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never

first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to visit

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a

was very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

so she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia

back in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if

the car door. “Wait for me

the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for

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

far away. When he heard Olivia’s

so lucky to

she might have

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shop found

we do? Olivia is

your time. Maybe she’s gone out.”

“There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

that, she hung

Taylor family

his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just

frowned and said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even

had already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

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

a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge.

saying that, Stella thought

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich

was a big

Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very

do? What should we do?” Stella

competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and

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

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We

her head

glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap.

as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even

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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

her attitude and

Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When

he faced Doris again, he felt

anything. He just turned around and went upstairs to look

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

and looked happy. “It

She

her shoes and ran

looked

Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a

marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to

was tearing the

at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother.

you talk to

sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you

that the company is in danger now and only the Hall

I help him? Doesn’t he

be so heartless and not act like an

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

Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must

Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t

at Bettany angrily

already used to her mother being like this.

hurt. She

raised her hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve

she ran

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Talia called out to

“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 one of her

help

in the depths of

her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give

glanced at Talia

voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand

her head and

her face with cold water to

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure

did her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly

to force her to get

her face,

light. It should be a piece of paper

guessed that it should

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting

opened. Inside was not a

it strange. Did people still write

She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like an invitation

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was it a greeting

out a thin golden paper shell

a line of

she looked, the

was actually an invitation to

went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold

suspected that she

eyes hard and looked at the invitation

true! It was actually

by Olivia.

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pounding so fast that it was about to

again,

thing really happen to

not

such a young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained

decisive person.

invitation, she had to give it

this competition, Bettany planned

running a few steps, she turned back and

Taylor family, Doris was in

to her, so she had to give

was a little surprised.

the invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not catch

took a while for her to

eyes were bright like the stars in

Doris was instantly stunned.

seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry

in her eyes.

in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the invitation to

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

Bettany’s name written on

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

seem like a good

was a

excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not consider

also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have a

she participated in this competition, she and Doris would

brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not

me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who Olivia

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you

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second sister?”

and your family? She told me that

can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she

Bettany didn’t

know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not

today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

on the invitation letter. Her

you take a look. It just so happens that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany

gripped the painting so tightly that her knuckles

again and again, looking at the painting Smoke in

composition and color of this painting far exceeded

previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint before?

had suffered a

few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell

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

drawing recently. I didn’t sleep

comforted her and

up the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with

another

always looked a little awkward and was not as good as

Doris looked at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had

to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

head

not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had

face was unhappy all

saying that his

could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a

sent Ellis to

everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to

office was as obedient as a

even vent his anger. He could only bury

was really sad, extremely

knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to

agree to Olivia

he did not

CEOs were able to manipulate their

in front of Olivia, he was timid and obedient

was too

every day

was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia

married, he would slowly tell

that Olivia would snatch Andrew

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

could Daniel beat

to

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

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

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male

female lead, how could

her, even

in pain than

returned home at night, Daniel

the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his

pretending to be

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him about

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

face with his two soft fingers and

forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong.

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

you be sure that

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

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

knew that Daniel must have found him

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in the

carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

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

lowered his head and said pitifully, “Spank

very satisfied with his son’s attitude.

into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank

little guy had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When

pair of eyes, Daniel could

to make a promise

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

kind of heartache of not

was

a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

lost her memories

out his phone and slowly typed

deliberated over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because

only Olivia

long after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

fingers began to tremble and he could

long time, he

on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she

the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she

her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw

actions preceded her

moment to

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been afraid to tell Olivia

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

Daniel beat

not bear to compete

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

until she was almost half dead and

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

how could he bear to

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain than

at night, Daniel went

blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and closed

was actually pretending to

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy.

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

dreaming. He argued, “I really heard

can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

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

his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

as she was feeling vexed,

of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could

rustle, rustle. It was like

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on

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

must

bite mark on her lips, and the numbness

suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body

a low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

She could barely

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held their phones in

spread along the signal

was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never

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

Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to

as time passed, Olivia liked him more

Daniel more and more

be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a

exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

at night now. I still have about two hours before

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you.

did he cry?” Olivia was

instantly became nervous. Indeed, she

felt a little

cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He

Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze.

from happening, Daniel even

voice message. It would be

and

he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and

blinked and looked up at

reminded him, “Do you remember

dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you

punished you yet. I’ll

first, then he instantly pouted

Daniel pressed the voice

Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried so

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?” he

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

they arrived at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced

exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and

room.

journey, she was really tired and

she

Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I brought

milk.

and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out and get

Daniel was super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then come

entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on the

was taking a shower.

warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

a man didn’t even have any sexual desire

very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years.

were many bad intentions in men

bathroom in a bath towel after taking a

perpetrator looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The

chin and pointed at

do?” Daniel leaned over and

face, causing her

hung

still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at

“Of course…

Olivia and

She blinked and before she could react,

her

Hmm…

woke up in

she opened her eyes, it was almost 11

already

no.” Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but

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did not

me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as

another sex, it was almost one in

there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed to

anyone.

night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in

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

Shut up!

afraid that he would say something he shouldn’t. She

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

was too loud. Tyson

happened to see Olivia

two of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the

indifferent Miss Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone.

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her in his

and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

and Peter nodded

her head in Daniel’s arms

already so embarrassing. They could think whatever

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afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten

the way, Daniel mentioned

young man

old. He has been married for seven years.”

early. He barely reached the legal age for

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned to look at

felt a little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just

really have one.”

Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was

him what

let’s get married too.” Unexpected of

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

turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

repeated his words in her

fingers, unsure of what to

him to bring up this topic so soon. She had

trying to figure out what

you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you

Engage?

took a

nodded at Daniel

happy that he was lost for

made it!

person. He understood humans pretty

a lot

room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to

using the exact

was to engage,

of them

having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed

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initiative to mention the

to think about it

sat on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up,

he

said in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

the table and said,

She looked over in shock. “A week later?

shook his head. “This is a

rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that was

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

said confidently.

phone and showed the photo to

is the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence

for the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot

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

customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped a

to himself, “Oh no, she

and said slowly, “Is this your

Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day

closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want

he gave Andrew a

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

in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you

“Then would you like to be

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement to the

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

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

instantly, This tweet

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines all

the top of the

outlet

financial column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The news was too

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged.

netizens were in

Oh no, how can he get engaged before I

anyone know? I have

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 on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan but

a link behind

on it were all shocked by

She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must

has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior to

were arguing with

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go

intense, and there was nothing too

not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him

Hence…

group will pay the bill for 100 people who

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

reading department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000 read

netizens from those

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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posted. “We will we buy the who won and dech

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bund wh

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in

got countless phone

hoping to meet his

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled through

if nothing in the world could pique

reached a particular message,

looked over.

cradled Olivia in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A

in

hand to

during his youth. He used to

busy with work, so he no

last visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt

had become unfamiliar to

all well–trained, and their observant eyes

could tell at a

tell from the way

hastened to approach and extend a warm

please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is

halt, his gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at

his neck was stuck. He instantly lost

the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

member glanced over from the corner of

managers actually appeared at

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

always worked separately and

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

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

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not

drawn to her, and women felt no envy in

her gentle

indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms.

called her Mrs.

eyebrows and looked at the

manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran

Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the restroom

Olivia to the

room.

back to

to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded

that, she followed the waitress to the

was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

she was going to get

to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue

came out of the

at the identical hallways on either side, Olivia

place looked too similar. It was easy to

took out her phone

soon as she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the

pushed her into

for the delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like

look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle

in her statement and scolded her. “What

private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia

knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a

reply, the

said she’s a guest. Young

the role of the server to attend to

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

lights in the private room were dim, and people’s

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a

was clearly getting

spoke again. “I’ll say it for

stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here and serve me

he was about

was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised

of glass, and

instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along

wine and the sudden burst of

ones even cried out in

of astonishment, their

her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the wrong

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight to the

securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself,

supervisor shivered and

frown deepened, and her expression

be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed into

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

her, a group of people remained

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After Olivia left.

private room opened and

linen and wore a silk

was dim and blurry. Her face could not be

waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson. I messed

indifferently

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

it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one

head waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged

I’ll go to the

“Go,” the woman said.

left as if he

Fracha Club’s guild hall 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 were

someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for

had

words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

each other,

on the

private room was noisy as if people inside were playing a

the center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng.

the cards on the table and

to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

as he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

palm pressed

Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and

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she gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing

offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah. “Stop messing

Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the man who was about to

in a dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her for being

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

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they would have thought

poker cards, she

one could skip

over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her

Daniel also looked over.

serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

chill down her

“Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we

she threw the poker card to

could

Sarah with one

to be quite

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

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray

very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards

just a joke. However, it came true. They had

Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person

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Billionaires Missing Darling

individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained

signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah

shook the ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr.

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let

her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It

“That’s the

said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was

and wanted to provoke

this moment, Daniel

casual and meaningless as

underwent a dramatic transformation, and her

said, “Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend that he

banged the

face was gloomy and

angry that she lost control of her emotions

embraced her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of

you

realize

But in the end, she managed to

was no longer one of the privileged

treated Daniel with great respect,

a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

that Winona

one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona

he wouldn’t have achieved what

was now taken by Olivia. That was

that such an

filled with

left

Daniel had matured and learned how to

he showered Olivia with

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

Daniel, and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and

they

they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing,

a reputation in the realm of

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

those days, Daniel

feel

daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore,

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insisting that he would never be

result far exceeded her

He successfully made Winona

so astonished that her eyes nearly

shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could

habits,

having a good time and little thought

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

up. They

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene

came back, he

his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

of wealth, making him

this was motivated by

he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even

he had been thinking about

thought that he must be waiting for Winona

great surprise, he was

her teeth in

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

head

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

up a glass of red

a few times

to celebrate your

spoke, she stood up and made way

he realized that Daniel

and looked

poked

did not get

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you want

react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing,

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice!

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and

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

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in various forms

the cliff by Gillian, her heart

devoted all her energy to learning

and Gillian

needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to

on the first

The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women

was the

brought Olivia

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

lowered her eyes and glanced at

this, Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new and

went to the

have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen you

said calmly, “It’s my first time

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

even visited 2046

and woman

Olivia’s first time

and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of her

eyes were filled

Daniel

far inferior

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The blue fishtail

applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

she wanted to say

her gaze landed on Olivia,

such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought to

the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because

tailored to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s

if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not

had carefully chosen this

every cut, and every decoration was

looked even uglier on a person than a

a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she

not hear the commotion

a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the dress

herself in the mirror,

was tailored by a master,

this dress, her figure

show off in front of Olivia, making her feel

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

determined to crush her in all

Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

sudden, her powerful aura

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

like she had been reborn. There was an unusual

met, Sarah was almost crushed

face was ashen as she stared at

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk on

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

her finger hard and looked at

could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for

“Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer.

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

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

me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but

it wouldn’t be good if word got out

at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call her

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning

“This dress is

tone was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do

really like this dress?”

her to soften her attitude as she

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could not

you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that Olivia had

there was no

had already nodded.

and saw the surprise in

expect Olivia to be

into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room,

and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously at

the shawl was too big for her to see

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inside.

glances before

and handed the clothes

calmly, “Go

and took the

clothes that Olivia had worn, she had

It was not a loss to

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a

them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

putting everything on, she looked

mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt

went numb as she

the fuck is this!” she

ugly that she

this. I will be

As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands

arm reached over from behind, grabbing

the curtain of

exposed in front

to

expression

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?”

on the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair

as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at

already taken off her

elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

at this point that

had done it on purpose. She had put

anger in her heart was completely ignited

it was about to burst

took a deep breath to calm herself

and looked at

temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

her eyebrows and tapped a finger on

must be something fishy going

begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not

spoke, she handed

the

people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were

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

and walked slowly by

at the ball. In just a blink

was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights,

corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in

about a dozen couples dancing on the

there were gradually people who

man and a woman left

but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

sense that the couple in

stood

slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on

looked like a lady

surrounding people

even heard the

heaven.”

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Missing Da

are so

someone

expect someone to talk to her. She paused

saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the

Are they compatible?

did not

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen. It was

subconsciously stood up and wanted to walk

was originally

instantly stopped Olivia in her

look at the center of the crowd. The woman also

revealed a beautiful and

of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are you

tilted her head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I

that, he immediately turned

looking for her and waved her

stern face instantly melted and was filled with

took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia.

gently, “Hello. My

Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

and glanced at Winona’s right

felt a

Olivia’s gaze,

misunderstand. Daniel and I

with her elbow. She said in a

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in

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

eyes

“You’re just an

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Olivia’s hand

the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was

was a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had

group went over

to

was about to push

little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona behind?”

was Emily

was indignant and felt that Daniel was too

of a reaction. She

why aren’t you saying

the pancake and asked, “Say

in anger. “Why aren’t

“I think you’re

Sarah was stunned.

same hair

their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one for

I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia

said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a

still stood in the cubicle and did not

and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had

had clearly said this on purpose for her

was so

her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like

some things that couldn’t

did Daniel like

violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day

did he

for a short period of time, and they

sure that she wouldn’t

her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples throbbed

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felt that she

Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

mother could 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 remain firm

it possible for Olivia to place her trust in one

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by

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

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it was to eat

to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and did

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

never eats spicy

Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t

tightened her grip on her fork with a

Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t

of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if

Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out

then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow

them chatted and

talking about their youth,

that had nothing to do with

incredibly familiar with each other,

had met

intended to move the

up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy

apologized profusely, saying that he was

spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but by

still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

at Olivia. He

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

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia would really be worthy of

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece

What a silly girl.

be angry and throw

lowered his head, unable to bear to

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

placed her

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

Hot

Daniel’s very naturally, as though

as she slammed her forks on the

Olivia could

already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I

ate the spicy grilled fish bite

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to

doing? Daniel was

them, Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she

a few times and eaten

to the side to distance himself

that he was not familiar

not help but

moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in a

ate at least a serving or two

pinned down the hand that was

put down his

let him eat it, he would not

took a

everyone, “I’m going out for a

Daniel left, a strange silence

their eyes and

were filled with

spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

plate and then at Olivia. He

he had interacted more with Daniel and often met

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want

Daniel could

sake of Olivia, he finished

maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her

hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into

Daniel!

spice in order

have been angry at her

so many years, but he was still furious with

couldn’t help but tear

must he love

her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat

couldn’t 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 still not back.

corridor and finally found him

was about to speak when she realized that Daniel

as though he had

was stunned for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting

this, Olivia was angry and

eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse

with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

I can’t let you down, not in front of the

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head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his

a kitten tickling and teasing

what he was doing. She thought that it was

and suddenly

his brain was used to develop his career, while the other

just a slight movement from her, he understood

that she had

sharp eyes instantly

puppy

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at

always been soft–hearted. When she

hurt?” She

hurt his stomach after eating so much

shook his

raised

did

His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed.

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him off

cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted.

said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what

not stand Olivia speaking in such a

felt

also a ball of fire in

against Olivia’s neck and whispered,

looked down at the black

was only

seen Daniel

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

turned his head abruptly,

did not react. She did not

felt a

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still found a

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

stood rooted to the ground and still

nervous. His heart tightened

fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry.

leave

sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his

too drastic.

hand and patted his handsome face.

though he had woken

at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her

arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that

If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell

such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

“Why would I leave you? Have

Daniel 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

tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t

give Olivia any

between him and Olivia had better scram as

he found out about it, he

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 too fast and the music didn’t stop. I didn’t

her.

companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion,

nor was he a saint. He

would hurt an

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

person, but her grandmother is really a kind and amiable old

was a child without a home when he was

attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel

him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was

biological

and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his

go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s

Daniel was the best and

Daniel to start

love yourself.

that you will grow up crooked, and that you

must not do as

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize

was completely taken in by what he was talking

this moment, she suddenly

worry, I won’t pay attention to

fool. “What are you talking about?

did he

was a

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

that will make things difficult

Olivia stared at him.

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return for a long time, Winona’s

she had given him so much

saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter,

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good understanding of

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

was only one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention.

from overseas as he

Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He

others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally

mind to endure everything and do

Daniel had gone too

woman and hadn’t returned

indulge him like this. She had to

provoke her in this way again, she

longer, so she

after her. “Winona, where are

and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my

saying that, she left with

see Winona’s departing figure. She looked

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with someone

it out, she realized that he was using

he wanted and forced Winona to return to the

he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s

also sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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of alcohol. His eyes were red and he

he was quite puzzled and asked,

gone.” Sarah snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see

are you talking

trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and

as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and

just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her

see it, but Sarah was sure

seen any women around Daniel,

true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

sense that something was amiss

disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma

had

in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in bed

but none of them

advice was for Amelia to relax and

depression, so he

felt that Amelia’s condition

asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from

were always times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia

born to defy her

eyes were red and her heart

due to her excessive agitation, after her

never woke

famous doctors, but they were

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie

held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down her

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“It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look,

we do then?” Cathy

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

in his pocket, he tugged at

his aura

Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat

into silence as soon as he finished

was most concerned about

us now that we’ve reached this point?

will do my best to

irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia with

that, he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said,

looked at William

rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

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

to take care of his erratic father, and his

him, but not a single person thought that he

her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few

now and think of a way to

clear–minded and

Samuel and Amelia were

do anything. At most,

his parents, and the other was his sister.

sincerely hoped that these

children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and

twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother lie

head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just

Maddie stopped talking.

valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden

Maddie’s phone,

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drawing with Andrew when

much and answered

she realized that it was

her eyebrows slightly

some understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd,

reached this point,

there was nothing important, he

why did

the phone, leaving her right hand free

attention was not entirely focused

tone was very polite.

lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need

took a deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he

“Yeah,” she replied.

to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you, who would

heard his question, the

she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into

was stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go

and ran upstairs

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it

what Olivia

her senses

William’s intention

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

Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it was

the five fingers had its

and nights of interaction and exchange of

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

choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes

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with that?”

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

blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not love

accept that her

distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and

I don’t love her enough. That’s

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

first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She

birth to me,

would find a way

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m

me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every

powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But

to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine

understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that

nature would not

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base

ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them

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

They were like sharp blades that pierced

his heart

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he

he looked back and saw

he

how do you think the favor should

“William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already

and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but

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“Emma has already paid

didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom

the matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom has done for

and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to

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

lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy for three

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

did love you for

you. You can decide

hung up

Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

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

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

flowers

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

people who had never come into contact with

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient

Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the

left s on

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

seen

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

team from Dunwall is on

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

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

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

novels and television dramas

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William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed

he said he

to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no

were still many people who knew

who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still

would consider her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to associate with

Smith family not long ago, which was renowned

a family member, it would cause a huge blow

not care

was confident that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

the sofa and stared at

downstairs and sat

Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was going

Daniel felt

felt a sour and bitter

it back any longer, tears were welling up

who was not afraid at all,

suffering made his heart ache

to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a

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

be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from

up with

forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep

said, making his agreement clear with

came over and brought Andrew upstairs to

she must be feeling terrible at

I’ll go to the Taylor family with

everything with

for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What

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long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t

a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and

in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless.

up at Daniel. “What about you?

head and said firmly, “I will always stand

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

to resolve it from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t

was young. No matter what she learned, she understood

a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not

that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke

who could

and respectfully, she might be

he chose the method she

who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care

to save Amelia or not, she had her own

could

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

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in

for the Smith family

made a few calls and passed

the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor

time, news began to spread

invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe

Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

and the Smith family was hailed as

completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in

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

flowers blooming after

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

into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family in

in novels. Now that the

left s

medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know

seen the

medical team from Bruce Hospital in

from

Mala, Dr.

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the

Taylor, the head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

little familiar? I feel like I’ve

oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head

novels and television

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topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family

their eyes, the Smith family hospital was

there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills

they never thought that Isaac Smith was

Twitter were filled with expressions

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

hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who

It’s not

second to none. He’s already

a respectable

attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such

really hope that Doctor Smith will

hope Doctor Smith wakes

s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon

her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake up

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very worried

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

with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise

arrive in an hour.” Peter handed

attention to it. She

nearly dropped

composure.

is it

this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side

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wheedled. “I miss you so much. I

was

in school?

the Drama Academy.

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor

could she enter the entertainment

identity was very

sold to a couple who couldn’t have children

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

for what happened next, Olivia did not

called her and said that she had

time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see a

she already had

adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught

told the little

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered in

sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

saw the man lying

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

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

very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues,

still too young, she could not be

had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through

very disadvantageous for

her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She

Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly

tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning

“That’s right. Once you learn skills,

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with

forever.

too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect

an adult. You said that when I

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed,

was independent. No one could

even in the name of being a

wanted to enter the entertainment industry,

would be able to

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Taylor family, along with William, was still waiting

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

Maddie’s phone was in

than three days, Olivia would

upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William,

was

around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could

William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she

crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands,

was too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost,

the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia.

walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia

turned to look

phone over. She opened a page and handed

not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his

at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips

This…”

already a medical team

became deathly still. “She… she’s

he could finish speaking, Cathy walked

had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the

with

not figure out.

Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be

skill really that amazing? Can she

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asked.

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

gaze suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab

“There’s an 80% chance.”

turned to look at

was stunned for

jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia.

out, “Olivia

you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia

were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to

might still

she could speak, Cathy

Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap before

just lowered

forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt?

his aunt whenever something happened to his

to Amelia, he sometimes felt

practically devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family,

with his mother, almost everything

almost becoming the chief manager of the

firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s

today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I

tone

was so harsh

to do with Maddie? How could everything

was about to speak up for his aunt

It was Maddie’s hand.

and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would

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

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

were magnanimous, humble, and

looked down

upright method, he chose to use unorthodox

coercion.

someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

out his phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words

Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she

she did not even look at Cathy or say

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from Layfield to tell

arms on the table. She

He said that

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible

not say

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

when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be

lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much

family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly

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

people responsible for taking

was a little older.

her own daughters. She was

it was Blake who took care

the girls to wear more clothes

young and lively. She always played with

very close to Zelen when she

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

person as if this person

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a

and rolled it between her fingers.

Zelen?

hypnotize me and make

but Blake was

know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family.

her fingertips on the table and asked in

know a little. Every time the Smith family

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

frowned. After a while, she looked

Blake left,

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice

low voice, “I hate it when

massaging for

her eyes and

to normal. He lowered his

very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was

parents‘ names, who my family was,

in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who

not re

Speaking of this, t

that I had forgotten because I was too young.

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old

amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

was curious. “Are you so sure that you

didn’t doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young

was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five

surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second

head. “I undid it

how to do it too?” This time, Daniel was

“I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled

to say. After a while, he said,

Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said

he was still shocked

was at a

in the country. How come he still felt a

no, he had to work harder. Otherwise,

all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

to Olivia. This time,

with pain and begging.

please.”

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

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

Taylor

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

to the study window and looked at the layers of dark

.

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the Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up

realized that Olivia was

lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have?

of person. Taking advantage

couldn’t do

room and told Cathy that Olivia

coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face and did not

that Sophia was not in a good mood and

tell you. But I’m not

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said,

she turned around and closed the door properly. After

on?” Cathy’s heart

But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted to

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had

in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

calmed her down and

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about

still going

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat

Olivia came with Kelly.

a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added

William could not help but look up at

was shockingly

head and looked at him with her beautiful

and subconsciously

Kelly’s charming eyes

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the

her eyes, as well as the coldness and

palm and warned herself that now was not

She had to wait until the day she became

way, she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death

something, and a trace of

and Cathy were already waiting in the

room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over and greet

look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second.

surprised that she ignored

he was embarrassed

thought Olivia

Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she was

young people were too

across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and

family established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was

if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she

was

doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

that time, Olivia would be

day, Olivia would

coldly and asked the butler to help him take

did not care

waiting for the day that Olivia went down

didn’t care,

here for Olivia. Cathy could not let her

said, “Stop right

walking and

take it anymore

to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her

to raise her

said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older.

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

help you stay healthy.” “What do you

good for your cervical

you look up.”

said coldly, “I’m not going to argue

tone was gentle, but she had

deep breath and said

Otherwise, what

was not at ease with Olivia

her head

did not expect Olivia

if you can cure

Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to

William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your

and was about to

said, “What

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

angry that her

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

herself, “Who cares whether or

they want everything their

He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs

time, William rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do

the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying a

the second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared

the box of silver needles. He

They were twice as long as

to himself, “This thing won’t end

head and glanced at Olivia

take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to

pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please,

Cathy to

knocked on the door,

seeing the situation, she could not help but

sharp pain in her chest

quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly

is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly

home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him,

strode

make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia

He said, “Where’s William? He just

idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia

Ronald said as he ran

going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are

What if he gets some servants to restrain

stopped in

Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This

the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

said, “I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch Olivia

Amelia? I’ll break her

hint of cold malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have

the suitability of the stick she was

want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break

rolling pin?” Sophia

his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

moved quickly and 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 one’s

he concealed the rolling pin

door of Amelia’s room, knocked,

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

Ronald said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take a

squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward

to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can

of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut

William turned around. He then

and holding a wooden

them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine

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

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not

Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert

a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the

wood, but it was

He then saw Ronald

and quickly went over to press Ronald’s

arms. Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later, he’ll

glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in

thought to himself, “How could such a simple

10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought.

depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were

gives in to

quickly and carried Ronald

learned about

were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his

He just

William instinctively looked up and

got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs,

the

she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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took a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

had been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got

Taylor, you’re finally awake!”

of water before

happened to me?” she

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

somehow, her vision went

know anything that happened

quickly explained to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you

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. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being

was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even

I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost

so calm and not angry

is that I can’t understand my previous emotions,

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and

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

for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted

difficult for me to accept is

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many

thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been

to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow

come again,

to have a balanced perspective and

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

said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for

She seemed

opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

had already made

Samuel and Emma, and

let go

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

gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also have

has remained faithful and committed to me alone

watched over her day and night. To help alleviate

weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we

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

be a more considerate

my condition.

jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened

unfair

not let

though Olivia was once the child she held dear

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 outfit. The gentle fabric

this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything.

it was filled with

information was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn

were also many family photos of the three of them inside. The

appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was an

his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an

was very concerned about

would

her because of the daughter of her

gentle as a spring breeze in March

that

do something

took out his phone and

his homework in his room when the

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

thought, “He’s

home, so

again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There

to his father. Instead, he

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you finished your

done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you,

a sweet–talking

walked out of the study,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

“What’s going

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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

looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to

moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to

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

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

after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for

would immediately throw the

However, she could not

not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

“I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not seem like

steadily on

performed the acupuncture therapy on her,

Taylor, thank

that was holding a silver needle stopped

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

was not at

could not be easily controlled, just like what

attitude. She said, “William,

with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and

“Got it,” Amelia said.

that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

had a thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind.

and her expression

felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more

years.

and Emma have

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child.

continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like

to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many

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

just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to

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

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

say anything. She just looked at

and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s

Samuel and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly made a

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but

especially long. Every minute and second

time, Amelia grew

which was soft and

Her body suddenly stiffened

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a

in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about Emma’s

used at this

thought. “The preparation doesn’t

Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly,

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

just held the medicine

quick. It was

required careful adherence. She

discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first

a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

and

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

of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink

head and

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

thought, “It seems like she brought

have been left

the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph

a group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He

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

there was a paternity test report between Samuel

last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia

looked a little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just

seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through

to find

were about a few hundred photos.

single one of them

only when she had looked at all the photos

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