Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have

Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were

shot.

Isn’t it good to let others come to

sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle

go all out to study medicine and

would take the initiative to associate with

it would

others and wishing to be liked, why not work

“I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless.

was escaping without

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red,

high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had

Association organized one small

participants were all recommended by the association’s internal

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it

could get to

and be taken in as a disciple

would have a sudden

state of excitement. She had even

the other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network.

the corners of her mouth curled up

know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was

Association

that teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

“No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the

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played favorites, so he only recommended

this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the

grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat you two

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple

was angry and spoke

Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched

staying in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul

search.

doubts,

Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped up on

was not

family’s lineal branch spoke

reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a new

far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after

line. She’s a liar!” Saul

hand holding the pen paused, and

as

this moment, she did not know

years

It was just Rose’s excuse that she

two disciples five

side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

said, Gillian looked more

could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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fun. She was not very interested

the main character of the gossip came to

was a very

stunned for a

“Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris?

at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed across

“I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work

The painting competition?

How

this was a niche competition. It was

held to

the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in as a

Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

words, she immediately realized she

over and gestured for Olivia to

all Doris’s Facebook

Olivia see the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

day and now acts like a painter who knows how

swept

her face did not change,

of mockery and contempt did not

the character of

Doris was superficial and

and asked her what she

a lot of

my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it

arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed

“Doris probably doesn’t have

person. When she heard Bettany say this, she

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the

and said in

mean a lot

did not

knew nothing about painting, but she could feel that

said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the

student. What made her think

afraid that Bettany

over again.” Doris was

looked up and

and clear, but for some

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could not

time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with the

Doris was so mad

with the notebook

was across the street

less than two minutes, she

saw no one

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out immediately

and she

for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right?

for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook.

show her the door. “Alright, I see.

hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in your house?”

over and could not stop shaking in

but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word.

something was off. There were three

and compared to the other two shadows,

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Olivia was very vigilant.

door of the small room, there was also a broken piece of

happened

she pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door

There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in

Talia. He even had a smile on

father. I’m here to

Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to

the door

the ground?” Tucker did not understand

tilted her head and gestured for them to

her. What are you going to do? Are you going to sell

not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out.

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

this woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she

turned around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be

Was he threatening her?

the other side spoke nicely to

never compromise if she

did not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the

rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I need

so angry that

covered with

didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in

it! He was

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and trembled as she held her

Rose on Wikipedia again

introduction was very

Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five

was also an exclusive interview with Rose

took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking

was because she

the ground and dialed Rose’s

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept

received the call from Gillian. She then took

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking

more she listened,

could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather

that true?” Gillian

there was any doubt

was the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have

your grandfather too well.

It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn down

words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith.

just a doctor, after all. Why would

did you come

painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort

didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia

like she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in

then. It had been so many years, so how

thinking for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t

not to mention he’s only a

and her scalp went numb. It took her quite

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and said

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I was just being polite. Do you

by grading

lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces?

as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me

of this, Rose got

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it

and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come into

no chance or be in

the funny thing was that instead of being

be

didn’t want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate

she hung up the phone

with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly.

because making sandwiches in the morning would

she had nothing much to do, Olivia

was painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it

Doris was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but

stood behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish

looked up and glanced at Olivia with

Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients

did not feel attached to this younger

reason why she came up to watch her paint was only

had always been a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory,

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of

turned around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked

from upstairs and

looked over. “What’s wrong?”

saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

out a mouthful

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a

of junior high school and

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant

Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years without any

for the family of three to be

Tucker had started another

he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for her

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

nodded. “Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement

long after she were back, Tucker chased after her

were making a scene at the

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged

knew if Talia was really stupid or

fiance was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was

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sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was

of sandwiches back home and could

He was down.

Olivia’s cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

that Olivia was calling him for

thought he was a lousy police officer.

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he asked

and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked

my god!

case. Even the biological parents could not sell

quickly made a call to report to

stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we sell

and looked toward

pointed to the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if

room and saw Bettany lying

times, but Bettany

darkened as he realized that something was

His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own

Olivia nodded. “I

why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case.

would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to get

and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her

saying that relatives were

with her parents must be closer

Bettany sided with her

a young girl get hurt,

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the lurch had broken her

before calling the

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a

genius

away, and Bettany was

the police station to make a

her, “How did you find out

three shadows at the door. One of them seemed

the wall in the aisle. There was a

his colleagues looked

her observation. She

Fulham and Talia Fulham have

Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so

applauded. “Oh my

could even

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

didn’t

deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it was such a big deal of

Marco, “This is just a

almost

be the fact, but

Bettany woke up, she might cover up

were

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 accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

they would make a false

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the

home

came home, she brought some food over

a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant.

It’s for you. I hope you

saw an oil painting of the

entire

surprised. “Did

the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said

painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken all the art painting

she did not give up. She worked

her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting

her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits,

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

in her hand and directly poked at

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

Bettany

“Why did

a long time, she said, “You destroyed my

thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

She frowned and said impatiently,

on your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as

anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing board

arms.

Olivia. This painting

that, she left with

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Megan brought up the Fulham

She even knocked out

pitiful to have such

turned to Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground, so I called

speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants. Outsiders

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s

her eyes and

nagging feeling that something was

would they despise her for

her temples and the suspicion in

moment, her

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted

with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a

eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when

fallen in love

Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off

His eyes were deep, and there

at Gillian and nodded.

is not enough. Relationships will

“I have a good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and

through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to

His unusually flirtatious face immediately

that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling

Gillian was silent.

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location and in such a situation. In the end, it

her sister well because of a

for a moment, Gillian nodded.

way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the

much about

not as prosperous as the city. There were no street

little remote. It was

walked to

stopped in her

wall in the middle of the path, could already hear

also stretched into the middle of the road, trying to

Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light

it was too

walked in with a strong flashlight and had

inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

could only determine where she was based on the source of

Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you

Ernesto was speechless.

she a dog? She

his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg.

in her

so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately and get someone to

the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a

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gun…”

her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

clearly told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital,

Olivia

puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call

domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that

why Olivia called

looked vigilant. “You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help

the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the

money now. If she

Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and

inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick

hurt so

Ernesto fell to the

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his

and shone it at

saw the exotic face, Olivia’s

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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threw away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and

felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more shocking

said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had enough

changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

while, he said, “You’re

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and

the ground and looked at Olivia

this world could be removed from his

she said in a low voice,

do you mean?” Ernesto

around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything

all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as

set a time limit for

people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think

the hypnosis

institute would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to remove

would not be under Emesto’s control,

a national

Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button

on her left wrist

than three minutes

was Pets and

the raver of

due cathon!

as tw quickly ran a

to see Cullat as you want to and

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow

get a

ducked

the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring

feel the

was the most

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was

just to make

Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism.

good–tempered person, and my

ties with Ernesto,

made him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone

after tonight, they were no longer related. They were complete

suddenly felt

to say

did not give him any time to speak. She

and heartless. She

to his senses, the black car

was a

What a hateful girl!

be such a woman? She didn’t

she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her

head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the notes

“Where are

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said,

family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a

over and knocked on

while, Bettany

door and gestured for her to

at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not

she remembered how Olivia had helped

mustered her courage and

late.

was a little nervous and

nervous. I’m here to

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to give me

Bettany was surprised. “Where

about to speak when a few

knocking on the

down the car window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is

remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even

Tucker’s tone was filled

sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry.

and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult to

during this period of time… be careful. My father is not a good

finished speaking, her face flushed red with

had the courage to admit that their biological father

Olivia said calmly.

worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

the news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re

played with the phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I

was very smart and

reason.

Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia,

said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we

opened the car door. “Wait for me

of 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 a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was

far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

lady was so lucky

she might have some

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing

we do? Olivia

a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said

first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve

hung up

the Taylor family were

took a deep breath and said, “She has left just

tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t

was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she

She started to grumble.

mockingly, “Mother, you

of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them

saying that, Stella thought of

“Oh no, we still don’t know

was a

learned three of them, and she was not very good

should we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she

haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a

more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it. It’s

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

her head and glared at

anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell

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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since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to

her attitude

seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not

he faced Doris again,

Derek did not say anything. He just turned around

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call

pen and looked happy. “It must be

She

on her shoes and ran

the counter and looked

was extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school

hand that was tearing the

cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the

Talia scolded. “How can you talk to your father like

her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you

shook her head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger

take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you let her

your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like

even vented his anger on Talia. “How did

immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along

grew impatient.

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out

Talia slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to

to her

heart no longer hurt.

coldly. “Mom, you’re such a

she ran

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called out to her from

she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands

couldn’t help but

flashed in the depths of

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely

glanced at Talia and suddenly

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was

lowered her head and smiled

ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold

She couldn’t figure

had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly

to force

her face, Bettany opened the

should be a piece of

that it

so Olivia also gave

been completely opened. Inside

strange. Did people still write

and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was

thin golden

a line of

The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her

this was actually an invitation to the

weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost

moment, she suspected that she was

hard and looked at the invitation

It was

by Olivia. Who exactly was

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invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that

and over again, feeling like she

good thing really happen to

was not a

on the burden

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she had to give it

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and

Taylor family, Doris was

competition was very important to her, so she had to give it her

walk over, Doris was a

she ran too

took a while for her to catch

bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she

in her eyes.

with you!” Bettany couldn’t

react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head,

was also Bettany’s name written on

constricted and her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing

seem like a good idea for her

a little

received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in

only thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition.

in this competition, she and Doris would be

her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t mean

that Doris really did not seem to mind, she

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who Olivia

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house

a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who

didn’t

how to draw on my own. I’m not as

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time

But…

on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

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

gripped the painting so tightly that

again, looking at

and color of this painting far

had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

how

Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to

Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep

and bade

painting Smoke in Village and

another one

little awkward and was

became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground,

to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

her head like

month. He was like a resentful husband who had

was unhappy all

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause

criticism, he had a smart brain and

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was

Ellis

quiet out of fear that they would

CEO’s office was as obedient

vent his anger. He could only bury his

was really sad,

knew about Olivia’s plan to be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so

not agree to

not dare

able

Olivia, he

was too

day and

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she

Daniel

bear to compete

Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

He bullied the female lead until she was

dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not

how could he bear to

Andrew from her, even if Olivia

in pain than

night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and

pretending to be

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you mention

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

“How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

arms in front

at Daniel for a

for a moment,

knew that Daniel must have found him

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t

iPad didn’t break when

moment.

raised his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at the video. “23

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

it before. How should I

his head and said pitifully, “Spank

satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show

hugged Daniel’s thigh.

beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried,

of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to do

Andrew to make a promise with a cold

room, he felt sad when he saw

heartache

was

a

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories and avoided

and

words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

emphasized that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to

Olivia could

posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could not press the button for

a long time, he finally dialed

on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples again

of hypnosis. Even when she woke

flipped through it. Coincidentally,

actions preceded her

her a moment to realize what

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to tell Olivia

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

Andrew was her child,

could Daniel beat

bear to compete

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead

the female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

rather die in pain than

returned home at night,

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel

was actually pretending to be

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two

chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a

was sure that he was not dreaming. He

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

for a long time

for a moment, he would still quickly notice

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now

as she was feeling vexed, Daniel

neither of them spoke.

was like

could almost imagine the color

red and seductive, like the deepest color

moment, she must

bite mark on her lips, and the numbness

his right hand gripped

of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press her down

voice came out

eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held

longing spread along the

sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and

Ha–ha!

never liked someone so much in her

when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt

for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have

passed, Olivia liked him

found Daniel more and more

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional

felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

her temples and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach

and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried just

he cry?” Olivia was

instantly became nervous. Indeed,

felt a

and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went

her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll

you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was

happening, Daniel even came

shook Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if

was in a daze and his

to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so

blinked and looked up at Daniel.

you remember what you did wrong

hearing this, Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction.

you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to

at first, then he instantly pouted and

an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

said in a satisfied tone,

Andrew was speechless.

father

cries, Olivia’s

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she

two guest rooms. Tyson and

room.

a long journey, she was really tired and prepared

a shower when she heard someone knocking on

in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass

milk.

now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out and get

super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to have

she nodded. “Then

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked

shower. The sound of water seemed

warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

couldn’t be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the

in for so many years.

bad intentions in men

bathroom in a bath towel after taking

at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep

do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against the

strong masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung on

still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What

“Of

he picked up Olivia and threw

went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react,

her a passionate

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in

eyes, it was

already gone to

forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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did not see

and pressed her down. His voice was

was almost one

there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others

and Peter, who were watching television

dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly

wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too

was too loud.

happened to see Olivia

gasped and raised

Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried

Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry her

and Peter

her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing. They could think

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went to

way, Daniel

volunteering, he met a young man named Noah

29 years old. He has been married for seven years.” Daniel

early. He barely reached

what is your opinion?” Daniel

would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It

one.” She shook

the car and turned to

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying

about to ask him what

she could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a

around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

his words

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer

expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had barely thought

trying to figure

mind, we can get engaged for now.

Engage?

a breath

nodded at Daniel and

so happy that he was lost

made it! That

understood humans pretty well.

a lot

called House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person

the

goal was to engage,

up Andrew, the three of them went

a little guilty for 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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even took the initiative to

need to think about

only wearing a

words, he looked

his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

the table and said,

fork paused in the air. She looked over

head. “This is a good

wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they have the

in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and

confidently. “I’ve

and

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence

need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only

Try them on and see if there’s

They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly with her arms

skipped

thought to himself, “Oh no, she

said slowly,

righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew

Olivia and whispered,

he gave Andrew a

eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because

Andrew in her arms

raised his face. “Then would you like

Olivia lowered her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the

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Princess, I’ll see you

Sullivan Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

instantly, This

richest man instantly hit the headlines all over the

was at the top

outlet was

could be found in the financial column, entertainment

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The news

of an eye, the

were

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I

Taylor? Does anyone know?

only one who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh,

a

it were

such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must

though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare

were arguing

controlled the s, so the

not very intense, and there was nothing

didn’t like it. He did not want to see

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who

Group posted, “We will send

“10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000 read

Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the

Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet were

countless

him to parties, hoping to meet

legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled through his

if nothing in the world

he reached a particular message,

looked

chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and

asked in a questioning

her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used

he was busy

at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his

club had become unfamiliar

staff were all well–trained, and their

at a glance who

had never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed

hastened to approach and extend

led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first

languid as he cast a

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff.

staff member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his

this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and

over from

appeared at the same

lobby managers in the club, one was male,

two of them had always worked separately and rarely

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive.

to her, and women felt no

rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan, how

hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the

she called

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor.

to get soiled. Olivia had to make

a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to a

room.

turn back to pick

on minor inconveniences. She nodded

followed the

and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia

she was going to get a wet towel, but she never came

to wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with

came out of

identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself a

It was easy

took out her phone and planned to call

handbag, a red wine bottle

a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the

pushed her into an unfamiliar private

and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would

Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with

statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour

men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A

a knowing look.

The middle–aged man chuckled.

middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a

could reply,

a guest. Young lady, you’re playing

attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

surrounded Olivia from several directions as

private room were dim, and

wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look a

was clearly

it for

and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here

spoke, he was about to pounce on

there was a hint of red at

It was scarlet red.

to the side

out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she

was made of glass, and

impact, the wine bottle instantly

and the sudden burst

of the timid ones even cried out in

astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

her head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy.

the shocked crowd and walked straight to the

locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her

supervisor shivered and

frown deepened, and her expression grew

time on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

glass door

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite

of people remained

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After Olivia left.

private room opened and a

dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were

and blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her

expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely

over indifferently and did not

a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time.

difficult to

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if

go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if

In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the

way, it would be impossible for the occupants

had its own

it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia end up in

pushed aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

was noisy as if people

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 beckoned

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and

as he was about to stand up, his

fair palm pressed down on

her petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot.

wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge

people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

took a

firmly on the man who was about to

not knowing if he should sit or

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this, Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her for

Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist

Olivia and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

they would have thought that she was the

of poker cards, she insisted on

one could skip their

bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible

chill.

a chill down her spine and

can skip

the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You

His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

opposite Sarah with

to

many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to watch television

Olivia had always won.

three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He

sad. He said, “I

it came true. They had really never

person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who

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Billionaires Missing Darling

individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth

dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of

shook the ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone

her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan

“That’s the

seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a good

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips.

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

was casual and meaningless

single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent

said, “Winona

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could he pretend that

Sarah banged the

and her tone was

she lost control of her

gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of occasion

you

realize

anger. But in the end,

present Daniel was no longer one of the privileged rich

Sarah’s parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being

have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

Winona was

of the privileged youth, seemingly

have achieved

now taken by Olivia. That was

thought that such an

was filled with

and left with wounds all over her

departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to

showered Olivia with all

matter, the deeper her

had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over the

that, they

was when they met Winona, a

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never

in the realm of

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to

those days, Daniel had fervently

but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

was the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus,

arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no

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as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up

result far exceeded her

He successfully made

astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

still held onto the hope

was riddled with bad habits,

was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan family’s

futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from

profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene

came back, he became a

of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish

gave

to the pinnacle of wealth, making

was motivated by

a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even have a

he had

that he must be waiting for

surprise, he was getting engaged to another

clenched her

on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil the atmosphere for

head to hide her

a while, she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,”

picked up a glass of

almost choked and coughed a few times

he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve

she stood up and made

he realized

puzzled and looked over

poked his

did not get up

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at

react for

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

asking a woman for

stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was

on studying or working during this

fun and was skilled

being pushed off the cliff by

off and devoted

she and Gillian had

herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her

was on the

all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same

distinction was

and Emily brought Olivia

separate changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if it’s

her eyes and glanced at the

“Don’t worry, they’re all new

to the changing

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before?

my first time here

glances with Sarah and silently

hadn’t even

man and woman had been

actually Olivia’s first

her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and

were filled

that Daniel got a

far

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changing her clothes. The

she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and

she wanted to

her gaze landed on Olivia,

a cliché dress so beautifully?” she

the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because

fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to

Victoria’s Secret

carefully chosen this set for

detail, every cut, and every decoration was

uglier on a

a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress

not hear the commotion

saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the dress

in the

blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master,

average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long

Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia,

how could 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 aura. She was prepared

was determined to crush her in all

raised her eyebrows and

her powerful aura

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head

met, Sarah was

ashen as

reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk on the

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

the ugliest in the world? Why is

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms.

and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily

wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

“Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for

Olivia so that she had no choice but

if word got out that

Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call her

Emily was stumped.

of this dress?” she

Sarah said directly, “This dress

a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect

really like this dress?” Olivia looked

very much.” It was rare for her to soften

in this dress, so Sarah was certain

want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve

“No, no. I like this dress too much. I

Emily nodded cooperatively.

more words to make Sarah like this dress

there was no need

had already

looked at each other and

not expect Olivia to be so easy to

time, when she came out of the

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously at

carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to

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inside.

took a few glances before retracting her

handed the clothes

calmly,

and took the

that Olivia had worn, she had no

a loss to wear

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a

threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

everything on, she looked

too low, her waist

went numb

the fuck is this!”

was so ugly

this. I will be mocked to

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her

slender arm reached over from

of the changing

completely exposed

leaned over to take

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?”

her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

her hands and seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked

off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

at this point that Sarah

done it on purpose. She had put on the

in her heart was completely ignited and her

as it was about to burst out, she restrained

head and took a deep

was surprised and

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

must be something fishy

already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her

this with you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

mask and the three of them walked towards the

at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of

said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the others

nodded and walked slowly

a

the dim lights,

found a corner and sat on a bar stool to

dozen couples dancing on the

the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had

and a woman left dancing in the

too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and

the couple in the middle had

stood tall

long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on

looked like a lady from centuries

the surrounding people couldn’t

heard the

heaven.”

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are so compatible

you agree?” someone said,

did not expect someone to talk to her. She paused

she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you

Are they compatible?

and did not

off his mask. From Olivia’s direction,

and wanted

was originally standing

stopped Olivia

behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The

a beautiful and otherworldly

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are you

head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How can I

immediately turned

he was looking for her and waved

melted and was

and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is

at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name

shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s

glanced

felt a

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and

Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered into Olivia’s

extremely distant

eyes flashed

just an ex–girlfriend.

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Olivia’s hand and

on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness

her eyes.

so long, everyone was

was a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had

group went over

to the

clothes and was about to push

voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could

was Emily

and felt that Daniel

much of a reaction. She just touched up

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked at

the pancake

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair

faces and only look at their

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t

and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are

Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did

words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here

on purpose for her to

was

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

some things that

Daniel like

had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The next day it

exactly did he

known each other for a short period of time, and they

sure that

thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples

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and

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she felt that

how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her,

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

was like a sister to her, would push her

for Olivia to place her trust in one

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prepared by

to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and

more

heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed

with a red pepper sauce and did not

wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned and interrupted

never eats spicy

that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you

tightened her grip on

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

softly. Her tone was familiar and natural, as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the

eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes,

allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I

of them chatted

their youth,

nothing

these people who were incredibly familiar with

had met

feet and intended to move the spicy

complained, “Michael, why did you order

he was muddle–headed and didn’t

these spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but by

still curious as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

glanced at Olivia.

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and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that

back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece

What a silly girl.

Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

head, unable

use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the

her plate in front

vegetables, so her plate was very

Hot

naturally, as though she had done it countless times

slammed her

could speak, Daniel

his plate and

ate the spicy

Michael, whose eyes

Daniel was actually eating spicy

She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start

and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me

moved to the side to

actions to show that he was not familiar with

not help

Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly

black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or

down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

obediently put down his

not let him eat

a sip of

to everyone, “I’m

silence descended across the dining

and Gideon widened their eyes and

were filled with

really ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He was as shocked as

the years, he had interacted more with Daniel

who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to

words, Daniel could not

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half a

her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

which was hidden under the table, clenched

Daniel!

spice in order to

angry at her for leaving without saying

years, but he was still furious

couldn’t help

must he

just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of jalapenos just to annoy

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

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks

speak when

lips were red, as though

not eat spice at all.

soon as she realized this,

shouldn’t eat it.” It

saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to grab her

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down,

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shoulder and

felt like a kitten tickling

was doing. She thought that it was an

stopped and suddenly narrowed

such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half

her, he understood what was going

had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes

like a big puppy wagging its tail at

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes. “Olivia,

had always been soft–hearted. When she saw this, her heart instantly

hurt?” She

stomach after

shook his

raised

where did it

lips. His voice sounded sexy, as

Olivia stared at him.

to push him

and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh

smacked a hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you

not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He

he felt even

his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through his

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered,

at the black watch on her

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never seen Daniel

today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he

his head

waiting for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come

felt a

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found

to find another topic. “Let’s go

rooted to the ground and

became nervous. His heart tightened and

fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia,

leave me behind!” he

did not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his lips were trembling

too drastic. It scared

hand and patted his handsome face. Her

though he had woken up from a

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted

much force. There

do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

such a fragile Daniel before. Her

leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to get

was happy

“That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that

We haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a

Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

Those evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better

it, he would

mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t

her.

there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she

a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong

something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion

Winona, he talked about

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tilted his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He

know she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is

child without a home when he

in the family only paid attention to his

an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and

said that he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference between the two of

his biological parents

Sullivan family would be handed

he went to the Anderson family’s

on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and

to

yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it

fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you

not do as

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize the main

was completely taken in by what he was

moment, she suddenly

said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much

Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant

what did he

a little

in the future, don’t be obvious about

make

Olivia stared at him.

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for a long time, Winona’s patience finally ran

she had given him so much face that

trending on Twitter,

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a good understanding

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such widespread

made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her

returned from

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye back

her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that she could not

her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile

had gone too

another woman and hadn’t returned for a long

could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let

provoke her

longer, so she got up and

after her. “Winona, where are you

eyes were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and

that, she left

and happened to see Winona’s departing

Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in

realized that he was using Olivia

he finally got what he wanted and

the end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite foolish.

helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t

it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back

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bit of alcohol. His eyes

that only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite

more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to

you talking about?” Gideon

you notice that Olivia looks very similar to

does look

just like Winona and then intentionally gets close

Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah

never seen any women around Daniel,

be doing it

a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all

side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his

health had completely

by day, lacking in energy,

hospitals, but none of

doctors‘ most common advice was for Amelia to relax and not

and depression, so he told William to stop pushing

He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused by

keep an eye on Amelia

were always times

Amelia still saw it.

“Samuel is missing, Emma is

she born to defy her parents and everyone around

her eyes were red

due to her excessive agitation,

never woke

had looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless

Even Maddie was here, they

Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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medical team overseas to

do then?” Cathy

dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with

his pocket, he tugged at his

looked frustrated, but his aura was

straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she

as soon as he finished

who was most

she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen

will do my best to

turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all

reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me

at William

a few days and nights.

the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed

to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

not a single person thought that he was in

just distance yourself from her, she might

her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she might

was very clear–minded and

and Amelia were

did not actually do anything. At most, he

this was human nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

that these children could get

is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them

The corners of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch

eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that

Maddie stopped talking.

carried the

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a

too much and

up, she realized that it was

her eyebrows slightly with a hint of

William. This person

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely

nothing important, he would have

why did he

hands to answer the phone, leaving her right hand

not entirely focused on

William’s tone was very

sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite.

took a deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance.

“Yeah,” she replied.

hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the

in the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on

redirected her stroke, and the green spot

was stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in

what Olivia drew

senses and continued her

William’s

arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

were a little overboard, it was human

five fingers had its own length, let

exchange

was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can

choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She

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with that?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may

accept that her biological mother was

wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad,

doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love

her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What

in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to

birth to me, so she could

find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money

so arrogant when it comes to me?

was a little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of them was

these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still

gave birth to me and I’m

coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

would not

anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so

her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do

because I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what she does? Why should

resonant. They were

his

to hate them so

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he

think the

suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has

in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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by one, “Emma has already paid

suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter

matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and not reporting

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell you the

night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It

was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she

of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental

came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt

did love you for

you. You

hung up

mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

of the world, no longer in

accounts on various social

were like flowers

just a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels.

all left

god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

all seen

team from Bruce Hospital

team from Dunwall

top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too

the head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar?

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

and television dramas

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone

he said he would

he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news

many people who

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the

as having a questionable character and may not have

not long ago, which was renowned for its

and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about

that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at

came downstairs and sat

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was going

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

a sour and

it back any longer, tears

was a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

he

much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and

forever.” Andrew ran over

with

saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone

Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a

and brought Andrew upstairs to

and knew that she

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to

everything

and then said, “What

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dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care about Mrs.

slow, yet it carried 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

what choice you make or what you want to do, I will

Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle

about you? Do

head and said firmly, “I will always stand by

for the others and the rumors that say I’m

the source and not let the

was young. No matter what

hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use

call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make

who could be

asked politely and respectfully, she might be more

chose the method she hated the

who could be threatened. She had her own way of

or

could

upstairs in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a

paper:

“Smith family”

up and a cold light flashed

a good opportunity and time for

a few calls

than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

time, news began to spread

news reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to

Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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injured. She specially hired

news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the

accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

like flowers blooming

the Smith family’s

contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient medical family in

in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

left

sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

all seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr.

that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little

Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young

novels and television dramas aren’t

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became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital

the Smith family hospital

hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor

thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

s on Twitter were filled

releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going

me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even

not that they’re

His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so

a respectable

a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state.

hope that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith

for Isaac to wake up

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you

family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

research institute was very worried about Olivia’s

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them

legitimate identity, who

way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a

and did not pay much attention to it. She did not

after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

is

did you, Olivia?” The charming

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miss you so

tone was filled

frowned. “Aren’t you in school?

The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent

could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally

she enter

was very

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who

this couple had a good character,

happened next,

called her and said that she had made a mistake

known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her

only eight years old, but she already

first, Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a

suspicious. She told the little

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife,

girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

saw the man lying

the little girl to the research

girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she

that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered

was still too young, she could not be

psychiatrist had to spend a lot

disadvantageous for subsequent

body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had

communicate with Kelly and tell her to

tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use

nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can

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forever.

little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect

forever.

disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like

adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura

this world, everyone was independent. No

in the name

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go

would be able to protect

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family, along with William, was still waiting

the past two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss

was in

that in less than three days, Olivia would

Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly

was waiting for Olivia to

doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could

would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick

crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in

in

If only she hadn’t gotten lost,

Maddie the most was that Olivia

countries had all set off at the same time due

William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t

turned to look at

She opened a page

received the phone and

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and welcome

his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could

finish speaking, Cathy

been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the

said with

there was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high

directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical

me ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly

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asked.

was Isaac himself who said that his

help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can

“There’s an 80%

turned to look at

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment

to control her expression and said, “Mom, do

“No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring her

out, “Olivia won’t come.”

you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know

not want to save her sister but

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting

might still

before she could speak, Cathy had already

was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right

steps from the slap

just lowered

bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people

almost everything required Maddie’s

chief manager of the Taylor family, especially for

tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire

deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something

tone made

harsh on his youngest

of this have to do with Maddie? How

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on

It was Maddie’s hand.

the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My sister was

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mean to use this

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

“You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat my

everyone looked

method, he chose to use

coercion.

someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

again. Halfway through,

he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Blake’s positive response and his assurance

did not even

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come from Layfield to

her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to

Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to treat

orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her

did not

lowered her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She

become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent

being hypnotized. She seemed to have become

older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and

right.” Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly

young, there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One

a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very

on them. Most of the time, it was Blake who took

caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the

was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia and

close to Zelen when

later on, Zelen suddenly

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had never

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then,

Zelen?

be it. Why hypnotize

was calm, but Blake was scared out

She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in a questioning

little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about the matters

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were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family

she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left,

her temples.

a low voice, “I hate

massaging

eyes and

He lowered his head

before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor

my family was, and where my home

like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and

not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself, but

amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

curious. “Are you so sure that you

was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to

firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember

it for you? Or was it because of the second

his head. “I undid

to do it too?”

a few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After

answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make

was still shocked by her intelligence from

was at

How come he still felt a little inferior and

no, he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This

voice was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

softened his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia

no longer had

the Taylor family could

Taylor.” William’s voice

window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She

.

the Taylor family herself. It was time to find out the

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Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came

that’s great. I’ll

a while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to treat

is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical

person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably

Olivia couldn’t

Cathy’s room and

“She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.”

that Sophia was not in a

tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say

Then,

door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to

on?” Cathy’s

don’t know this. 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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many

is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and

frowned and

we still going to let Olivia treat

Amelia, and she has to treat

Olivia came with Kelly.

high ponytail at the back of her

less sexy and girly, but it added to her unique

help but

was shockingly

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

and

Kelly’s

a flame falling into the water. The

covered her eyes, as well

looked at her palm and warned herself

time. She had to

people who had bullied Olivia to death

seemed to have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

Cathy were already

the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought

did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam and

actions. He was surprised that

he was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia

charge of the Smith family. She also had

young people were too

This girl had just succeeded and was already

young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her

and she was proud of it, her good

was

young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better

that time, Olivia would be the most

Olivia would

butler to help him take

not care

day that Olivia went down and came to beg him for

didn’t care, but Cathy

for Olivia. Cathy

said, “Stop

not stop walking and

couldn’t take it anymore

to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

stopped and leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and

raise her head to

outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips

“I’m trying to help you stay healthy.”

“It’s good for your cervical

you look up.”

was furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with

gentle, but

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s

ease with Olivia at

her head honestly.

She did not expect Olivia to say

if you can cure

Amelia. Who knew what

said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble

and was about

she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen

this point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy wants me to treat my

want

long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs

to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the

in mind. She looked at Olivia

second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a

box of silver needles. He

were really too long. They were

thing won’t

concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

not take it anymore. She was scared out

dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please,

he spoke, he carried Cathy to the door

Cathy knocked on the door,

situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia

her

to carry the unconscious Cathy back to

to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green

arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please save

he strode in with a

she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup.

not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did

what happened. Mr. William seems

as he ran

over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus,

he gets

in his

turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

“I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!”

to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she can

cold malice flashed across Ronald’s

said, “Do you have any handy sticks

asked, trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she

Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is

rolling

okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was about the

it a little shake, nodded, and

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin

Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture

as he nodded. “I’ll go in and

spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was

in his right

want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you

has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your

around. He

and holding a

staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely

the acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he simply

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of

pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did

a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

of solid wood, but

for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

out and quickly went over to press

front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s

at

to himself, “How could such a simple kick be

over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches.

into the 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 to lay hands on

and gives in to all of you,

ambulance arrived very quickly

learned about the extent

the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a period of

He just

William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the force

the

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

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy during

bed. Facing the pitch–black

“Water,” she softly murmured.

saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was

finally awake!”

glass of water before she started to feel more

to me?” she

news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged

her vision went dark, and

not know

to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are

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 stupefied. She

as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even somewhat

Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I

I so calm and

even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why

lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to

act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and

to accept is that I actually agreed

forehead, wondering why she had done

the perspective of innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years,

she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for

Emma.

that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control her

Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor,

would come again, Amelia’s expression became

to have

Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

to do with Olivia either. After all, if it

closed her eyes. She seemed to be

her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion

had already made

and Emma, and on the other side was

chose to let go of

thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated her really

every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to

watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even brought

Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all trace of

genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care

couldn’t be a more

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened

was unfair to

could not

Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her

home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding

Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did

and found that it was filled

and Samuel as well as how

three of them inside. The three of

family. Those who did not know the inside story had no

became profound

was very

who saw this information would not

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking

He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in

felt that the statement

do

his phone and

in his room when the children’s watch on his

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s

“He’s in

He’s at home, so why did he call

again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint

Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms,

She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked,

incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over

a sweet–talking

heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone

“What’s going

left behind,

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front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in

head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to

“It’s not necessarily a must to

no longer had any expectations, so it did

with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did

consciousness.

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

“I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very

steadily on

therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank

hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low

needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to Ms.

was not at

was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not

attitude. She said, “William, you

few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside,

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it

Her voice was very gentle. “Can

Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon

was gentle and her expression was

very clear–headed now. She had never been so

years.

were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their

slightly. She did not say

adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really

She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with Samuel

really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back to the

sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many

stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from

welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an

treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated,

She just looked at

continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as

them, Amelia could no longer

and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

held her fingers tightly

for Olivia to

this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed

unknown period of time,

only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle,

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she

and stuffing a

in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

was used at

Olivia thought. “The

the medicine bottle

your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions

just held the

the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was

careful adherence.

lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until

waiting for a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

and said, “Let’s

was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that

of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like

stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper

“What’s this?” she thought.

a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

like she brought

must have been left

and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came

group photo of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near

of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for

a paternity test

the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself,

too much of her calming medication. Her emotions

an epiphany. She quickly

managed to find all the

on the floor. There were about a

one of

only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly

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