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

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

shot.

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

like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

all out to

would take the initiative to associate

it

be liked, why not work hard to improve

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

was escaping without saying

the Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and they were joyfully

that they would meet a high–ranking official

Association organized one small painting

all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition,

could get to

the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a

would have a sudden rise in

was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without

soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in

Ernesto was back.

to have such a wide network. You even know

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth

Association. That

Association

teacher was

she was nothing but Olivia’s

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us.

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so he only

Gillian’s shoulders

It still stung her whenever she

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

blame. Why must she want one

and

I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched

almost a month,

search.

doubts,

and soon, her information

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal branch

out in surprise as if

only want one disciple, but

She’s a liar!”

pen paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

red as if it was on

not know if she was more

years

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

in another two disciples five years later if she wanted

the side, angrily accusing Rose of

every word he said, Gillian

Stefan could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious

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for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

of the gossip came to visit that

was a very agile

stunned for a

you’re Doris’s sister,

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris? She’s

the stairs, and a look

not going up. I’ll

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How

Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition

held

words, 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

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been

handed the phone over and gestured for Olivia to take a

was all Doris’s

of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update

to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now

gaze swept

her face did not change, but her understanding

mockery and contempt

it could tell the character of the

Doris was superficial

Bettany and asked her what she came

lot

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

Bettany rubbed the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on

Bettany’s face. “Doris

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

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over the notebook

said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting

it mean a lot

not

knew nothing about painting, but she could

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

Doris sneered.

it over and threw it on the desk without

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

afraid that

bring these over again.”

up and

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

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

but could not speak a single word, no matter how hard she

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with the

the hell!” Doris was so mad

with the notebook and took

was across the street and

than two minutes, she

saw

Olivia put the notebook

came from the door,

was deadly pale, and she looked a little

stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the

at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought it back

her the door. “Alright,

With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in

chills all over and could not stop shaking

took her forever to speak

soon as she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were

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

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Olivia was very vigilant.

there was

happened to

nothing had happened and walked to open the door and expose

the police, Talia immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather

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

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to

isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and

her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked,

did not understand why Olivia asked

and gestured for them

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

a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

how she

around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

compromise

attention to Tucker. She directly

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

was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry

was covered

the counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so

it! He was

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room and trembled as she held her

the introduction of Rose on

introduction was

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

also an exclusive interview with Rose

took in her first disciple, she

because she liked the

on the ground and dialed

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept

call from Gillian. She

sat down, drinking water

more she listened, the

Gillian. “Wait, you said

true?”

didn’t think there was any

Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t

your grandfather

invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did

a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No

Gillian’s words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I

doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor

did you

painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to

with Gillian.

looked 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

happened back then. It had been

strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in

to mention he’s only

numb. It took her quite a while to

praised me and said I had a

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was just being polite. Do you understand what

polite by

between her eyebrows. After a while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read

bring

this, Rose

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance

no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks of

was that instead of being

be

I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the

hung up the

sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly.

making sandwiches in

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still

little black

up and glanced at Olivia with a

think. Olivia, can you please go to study the

not feel attached to

watch her paint was only

if

burden and

Olivia had no

turned around and

without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible.

from upstairs and heard a

looked over.

pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

of junior high school and went home to look

better life and opened a fast food restaurant

Fulham, who had been missing for many years,

home to earn a living. But he had been

be a good thing for the family of three to be

had started another

when he returned this time. He

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned.

scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and

long after she were back,

a scene

Talia, who

Talia was really

family, but so what? It still

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these

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

He was down.

thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

Olivia

was so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer.

Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he

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

my god! Marco

a big case. Even the biological

a call to

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

swayed and

can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

times, but Bettany did

he

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

Olivia nodded. “I

business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having

Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying

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

old saying that relatives were favored over

with her parents must be

with her

without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not

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the lurch had broken her moral bottom

advance before calling the police. This way, nothing would

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in

genius she

and Bettany was sent to the

to the police

did you find out Bettany Fulham had fainted?”

at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

on the wall in the aisle. There was a small

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

could not help but admire her observation. She could have seen all

Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her

Talia’s behavior. The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed Tucker and Talia had drugged

applauded. “Oh my god, that’s

even

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

didn’t seem to be interested in

you’re good. You deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

easy to find out. She did not think

colleague at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess.

almost

be the

Bettany woke up, she might cover up

they were

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

you

make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to

them go home and

she brought some food over to thank

owe it to you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and gave it to

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

an oil painting of

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

was surprised. “Did

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

Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in

was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard

this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a

she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in

Not good.” Doris had come

pen in her hand and directly

of the Virgin Mary was instantly

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

“Why did you push

time, she said, “You destroyed

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She

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

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

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

“I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll

that, she left

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dinner, Megan brought up the Fulham

really ruthless. She even knocked out

to have such a pair of

call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and

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

Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

her eyes and held an orange

nagging feeling that something was

kind. Why would they despise

her temples and the suspicion in

this moment,

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk

sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have you thought

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

in love with

Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

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

at Gillian and

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower

this point, he smiled. “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

Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured

unusually flirtatious face

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

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

Gillian was silent.

actually came up with such

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a location and in such a situation. In the end, it

as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would

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

received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the

think too much about it. She walked toward

was not as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps

It was only

walked to the

stopped in

leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow from the blood

stretched into the middle

road was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes,

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that

was

had a

two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are

Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of

a low grunt, Ernesto said

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

Ernesto was speechless.

She could

head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood

stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it this one?”

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

call the police immediately and get someone to send you

his head and made

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead

Olivia call the

“Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already

between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She

understand why Olivia called the

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

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to pay

not have any money now. If she was extorted, she would go

on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore.

tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills

pounce would definitely

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

it hurt so

was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

care less about covering

flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

the exotic

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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and leaned forward. She easily restrained

longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even more shocking

said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had

calm expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

she announced coldly, “The hypnosis

got up from the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you be

world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed it

said in a low

do you mean?” Ernesto was

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 that

had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint,

even set a time

and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and remove

anything happened, the hypnosis

country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

would not be under Emesto’s

was a

flashlight to Ernesto and pressed

on her left wrist

minutes

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modded le due cathon! Lot’s

he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to

to see Cullat as you want to and tren

log and track at

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walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

feel

Olivia’s mind, regret was the most

hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the use

just to make

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

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

Ernesto, which

but her attitude of leaving him

were no longer related.

He suddenly felt an

to

to speak. She got

extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look at

to his senses, the black car had already left

was left was

What a hateful girl!

feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t

and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her things.

of the window. Her tone was even colder than the

nodded and asked, “Where are we

She suddenly thought of

restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the

over and

a while,

the car door and gestured for her to come

Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost

remembered how Olivia had

mustered her courage and

it’s already so late. What’s the

little nervous and sat

smiled and comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here

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to give me

was surprised. “Where are

about to speak when a few clangs came from

knocking on

Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why

was unhappy and reminded him.

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

he said this, Tucker’s

sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m

lip and looked embarrassed,

while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red

courage to admit that their

Olivia said calmly. “He

was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll

a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re

phone in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived

very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

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

casually, “Let’s leave it to

car door. “Wait for me

a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the

smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany

was smoking not far away. When he heard Olivia’s

this young lady was so

future, she might have some

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the

should we do?

walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss Dale?” Megan

a few calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have to call

that, she hung up the

Taylor family

found his voice. He took a deep

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

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

She started to grumble.

mockingly, “Mother, you

a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia

Stella thought

no, we still don’t

was a

them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior to

should we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she stomped her

a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the

“Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the

Doris’s

was furious. She raised her head and

and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these

famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars

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

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

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

Doris again, he

Derek did not say anything. He just turned around and went upstairs to

her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a delivery

pen and looked happy. “It must

She

on her shoes

and looked at

and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened it as

future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t

that was tearing the

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

“How can you talk to

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to marry

an engagement. Your father said that the

help him? Doesn’t he

cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all?

anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must

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

at Bettany angrily

her mother being like

hurt.

“Mom, you’re such a

she ran

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called out to her from

voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t

couldn’t help

in the depths of her

lowered her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely persuade

at Talia

His voice was

head

washed her

understand. She

on her for so many years and had always doted on her,

to force

face, Bettany opened the

was very light. It should be a piece of paper or

guessed that it should be

so Olivia also gave her a painting

package had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but

strange. Did people still write

took out the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it

out a thin golden paper

was a

the heavier her breathing became, and her

invitation to

slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

moment, she suspected that she was in

and looked at the invitation letter

It was

given to her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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heart pounding so fast that it was about to

and over again, feeling

a good thing

was not a

she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to

decisive person.

the invitation, she

not understand this

a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get

Taylor family, Doris was in

competition was very important to her, so she had to

walk over, Doris was a

As she ran too quickly, she could not catch her

for her to

Her eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been

in her eyes.

Bettany couldn’t

first, Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her

was also Bettany’s name

and her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s

like a good

was a

was too excited. Her

in this competition. The two of them would have a companion to

participated in this competition, she and Doris would

with a smile, “I’m

that Doris really

to me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a

and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only

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

didn’t

she brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

gaze moved up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany had already finished painting and she was thinking about the layout and color

so tightly

again and again, looking at the painting

and color of this painting far

had already shocked her enough. She did not

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and

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

she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well

her and bade farewell

Smoke in Village and traced

drew another

always looked a little awkward and was not as good as the

she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a few

to be inferior to

head like

good month. He was like a resentful husband

was unhappy

saying that his menopause had

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and

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

sent Ellis

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

office was as obedient as

vent his anger. He

was really

to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told

not agree to Olivia

he did not

CEOs were able to

Olivia, he was timid

was

every day and didn’t like

was

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was

they got married, he

that Olivia would snatch

her child, she would definitely

could Daniel

could not bear to compete with her at

to watch many idol

He bullied the female lead until she was

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male

female lead, how could he bear

Andrew from her, even if

in pain than make

at night, Daniel went

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that

pretending

did not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

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

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

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

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look

for a

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he

have found him sprawled under

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately

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

the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad in bed

his head and said pitifully,

nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show

went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be

that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he

eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

make a

felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy

kind of heartache of not

was

he had acted like a father and

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories

phone and

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

blanket.

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

only Olivia could

he posted

It was Olivia!

immediately became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not

long time, he

was still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples again and

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

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

actions preceded

her a moment to realize what

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

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

Daniel beat

not bear to compete

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the

the female lead, how could

her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

die in pain than make Olivia

returned home at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

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

actually pretending to

did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

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

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

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

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

arms in front

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time

if a smart child panicked for a moment,

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wanted to give him a surprise, but

was feeling

them spoke. Only

was like

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on the

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

she must be

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

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand

able to control himself. He would hold her under his

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

She could barely suppress the joy in her

“Daniel.”

of them did not speak. They just held their

longing spread along

driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each

Ha–ha!

had never

came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very strange

Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted

time passed, Olivia liked him more and

and more pleasing to the

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

she liked. She was fond of

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Olivia had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to

and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

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

he cry?” Olivia was

became nervous.

felt a little

his tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t

cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately.

I’ll leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was

Daniel even came to

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

in a daze and his mind was

in the morning, so

and looked up

reminded him, “Do you

eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

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

at first, then he instantly pouted and cried,

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

in

Andrew was speechless.

of father was

cries,

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed

rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had her

room.

was really tired

a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at

milk.

Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me

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

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

to

she nodded.

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

bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed

warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t

he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t

in

bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower,

perpetrator looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing

hung

to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him.

his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

spoke, he picked up Olivia

a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body

gave her a

Hmm…

Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

her eyes, it

had already gone to

forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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did not see

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

almost one in the afternoon

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

anyone.

world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs,

who were watching television in

dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly.

Shut up!

shouldn’t. She quickly went forward

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

loud. Tyson and Peter

to see Olivia

two of them gasped and raised their

indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had been

but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head in Daniel’s

so embarrassing. They could

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Daniel went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel

he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who

old. He has been married for seven

married early. He barely reached

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to look

married young and some

have one.” She

red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

make out what he was trying to

about to ask him what

let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a

on the accelerator with

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in

unsure of what to answer for

up this topic so soon. She had barely thought about

she hesitated, trying to figure out

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we

Engage?

a

at Daniel and

was lost for

it! That was

a very sophisticated person. He understood

a lot of

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,

using the

engage, not to

the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

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 to

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even took the initiative to mention the

need to think

had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs

words, he

in his deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

the table and said,

in the air. She looked over in shock. “A

shook his head. “This is a good

of a rush? Would they have the time

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

said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything for

took out his phone and showed the photo to

the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s

invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives and

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

They would be delivered in

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped a

to himself, “Oh

looked up and said slowly, “Is this your

knew we would get engaged one day so I

Olivia and whispered, “I really want to marry

that, he gave

his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because you don’t

She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more. You’re

raised his face. “Then would you like to be my

Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s soft

Daniel was very productive.

announced the

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see

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

This tweet went

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all

the top of the trending

major news outlet

the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on.

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he had a

were in

how can he get engaged before I even grow

know? I

who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of

a link behind

on it were all

a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she

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

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

were arguing

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

was not very intense, and there was nothing

not want to see any arguments. He

Hence…

account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100

will send out 100 computers

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky

select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter,

them.

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we buy the who won and dech or

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“We will wet 100 yes the whadde det we

The nets went crazy

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on the Internet

countless

to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

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

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could

a particular message,

looked over.

head. His voice was low and slightly

in a questioning

to gently

place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with his

things happened and he was busy with work, so he

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

become unfamiliar

were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a glance

could tell from the way they dressed and walked that

approach and

led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you

languid as he cast a mild look at

His aura instantly rose.

at

his neck was stuck. He

suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures

from the corner of

actually appeared at the same

one was male, named Steve Chandler and one

two of them had always worked separately and rarely

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

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

Vivian also came over.

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beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead,

to her, and women felt no envy

addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and

Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff had

called her

and looked

she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make

escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel

room.

he would turn back to

on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation

she followed the waitress to the

on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia

said she was going to get a wet towel,

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

out of the

either side, Olivia found herself a bit

It

out her phone and

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

a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling

pushed her into an unfamiliar

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

serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m not a waitress.”

in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour the

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

gave him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

reply, the middle–aged

said she’s a guest. Young lady,

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

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

private room were dim, and people’s faces were

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

was clearly

it for the last time, let

man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t

he was about to

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

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her

of glass, and so were the

to the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine

of wine and the sudden

the timid ones even cried out

of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

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

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and

it herself, so

shivered and didn’t

and her expression grew

be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed into

hands sharply, moving deftly despite

her, a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened

from cotton linen and wore a

face could not be seen clearly,

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

indifferently and did

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

woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult

narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched

the surveillance room now

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as

Fracha Club’s guild hall was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also rooms 8668

the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter one

had its own elevator and

way, it would be impossible for the

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other,

the wall,

was noisy as if

the center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

stood

stand up, his shoulders

palm pressed down on his

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

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sitting across from her

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

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

He took a piece of candy and threw it

pressed her palm firmly on the

was in a dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

glared at Sarah and scolded her for

“Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today.

up to Olivia and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

they would have

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on

that no one could

the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly,

Daniel also looked over.

remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

instantly felt a chill

can skip the lie

the poker card to the

the person Sarah had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of

sat opposite Sarah with one

to

played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to watch

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

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

said, “I won’t play cards

joke. However, it came true. They had really never played

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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to

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

playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan,

Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If

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

“That’s the rule.

curious?

the glass with her fingertips. Her

and wanted to provoke

this moment,

casual and meaningless as

underwent a dramatic transformation, and her

“Winona

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too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t

the

gloomy and her tone

lost control

pressed her down. “Enough now,”

you

realize

in anger. But in the end, she managed

had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of the

with great respect, being cautious not to offend him in

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

Winona was treated

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

have achieved what he has

taken by Olivia.

that such an outstanding Daniel

was filled

all over and left with

matured and learned

he showered Olivia with all

the matter, the deeper her sense

friends, sharing countless

they

a wealthy young lady from the

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had

in the realm of oil painting at a

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

those days, Daniel

feel that Daniel wasn’t

whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing

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

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a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to

the result far

He successfully made Winona date

Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

her shock, she still held onto the hope

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

inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan family’s

times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and

and Winona broke up. They separated

causing him to disappear from the scene

he came back, he

control of his family’s business,

gave

of wealth, making him the most

of this was

had any other women by his side. He did

thought that he had been thinking about

he must be waiting for Winona

to her great surprise, he was

clenched her teeth

let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and

her head to hide her

sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and

she picked up a glass

choked and coughed a few times

to celebrate your engagement

she spoke, she stood up and made way for Daniel

a while, he realized that Daniel did not

was puzzled and looked

poked

not get up and

his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low

did not react

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realized what Daniel was doing,

woman for her

was stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and

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

fun and was skilled in various forms of

cliff by Gillian, her heart

off and devoted all

and Gillian

begin

masquerade was on the first

the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same

distinction was the

Emily brought Olivia

blue fishtail dress to Olivia.

her eyes and glanced

Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all

the

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

“It’s my first time

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words:

even

woman

actually Olivia’s first

pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner

eyes were

thought that Daniel got a bad

was far

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changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly

golden lipstick tube back and turned

she wanted to say

landed on

such a cliché dress so

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

the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display a

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

carefully chosen this

cut, and every decoration was

even uglier on a person than a

expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that

the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that

after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of

Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura.

was determined to crush

coming out, Sarah raised her

her

this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head

as they met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

was ashen as she stared

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

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with

going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead,

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

yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into another

anything. Instead, she lowered her

suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself.

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

be good if word got

up and glanced at Emily indifferently before

Emily was stumped.

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

“This dress is mine.”

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

dress?” Olivia

her to soften her attitude as

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

you saying you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve

this

Emily nodded cooperatively.

to make Sarah like this dress so much that

was no need

already nodded.

looked at each other and saw the surprise in

expect Olivia to be so easy to

time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to

gaze, not taking it

carefully. However, the shawl was

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inside.

a few glances before retracting her

and handed the clothes to

calmly, “Go

the clothes to

didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she

outcome.

Sarah was really a

and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that

on, she looked at the

saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt

numb

the fuck is this!” she

was so ugly

I can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she

to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed

arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing

was completely exposed in front

leaned over to take

her expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

left leg.

the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and

Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

elegant and beautiful in it. It was even more

was at this point that Sarah

had done it on purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about

as it was about to

her head and took a deep breath to

and looked at

always been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered.

and tapped a finger on her

something fishy

Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between

this with you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

and the three of them

dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the

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

walked slowly

at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

with the dim lights, it was impossible

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

a dozen couples

were gradually people who could not keep up and had

only a man and a

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

sense that the couple in the

man stood tall

was tied

looked like a lady from

stopped, and the surrounding people

her hands. She even heard the people

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Missing Da

are so

someone said, turning to

did not expect someone to talk to her.

to give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you

Are they compatible?

did

direction, most of

wanted to walk towards the

originally standing

instantly stopped Olivia

walk over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of

beautiful

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in

her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why? Am I

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

saying that, he immediately turned around and

was looking for

face instantly melted

towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is

said gently, “Hello.

that, she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s old

nodded and glanced at Winona’s right

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze,

Daniel and I are

and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a little

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are we

eyes

an ex–girlfriend.

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hand and walked

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

around for so long, everyone was a

restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked

group went over to

went to the washroom

just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door

voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona behind?”

Emily and

indignant and felt that

a reaction.

saying anything?” Sarah

pancake and asked,

feet in anger. “Why

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

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length, and

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s

if you hadn’t mentioned it.

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

still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did

Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to

said this on purpose for

was so

was still filled with jealousy. It

that

Daniel

that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all.

did he like

had only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend

sure

and felt her thoughts running ruckus in

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she felt that she

and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

possible for Olivia to

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prepared by

the spicy grilled fish. She had always

more satisfying it was to eat

pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as

fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce

ask him why he 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,

tightened her grip on her

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

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

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if

yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes,

spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I

them chatted

were talking about their youth,

that had nothing to

people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia

only she had met Daniel

to his feet and intended to move the spicy dishes

why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you

saying that he

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

was still curious as to

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

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glanced at

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science

Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

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

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

his head, unable

first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry

spoke, she placed her plate in front

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

Hot

as

she slammed her forks on the

before Olivia could

grilled fish on his plate and said in

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

looked at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

he doing? Daniel was

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

met a few times and eaten a

to the side to

used his actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona at

could not

Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

He ate at least a serving or two

was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that

put down

did not let him eat it, he would not eat

took a sip of

“I’m going out

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the

widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

were filled with

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It was impressive!

Olivia.

fact, over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and

that Daniel did not

Daniel could not

sake of Olivia, he finished

cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took

table, clenched into

Daniel!

eaten so much spice in

must have been angry at her for leaving without saying

had been so many years, but he was still furious

help

much must

loved her to the core to eat half

and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back.

finally found him by the sinks

Olivia was about to speak when she realized

lips were red, as though he had

all. That was why he had run to the washroom,

this,

food, you shouldn’t eat

his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to grab her

to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in

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on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed

felt like a kitten tickling and

attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was

stopped and suddenly

was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study

from her, he understood what was going

she had

sharp eyes instantly became

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its

head and deliberately turned to look at

had always been soft–hearted. When she

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

his stomach after eating so much

shook his

raised an

did it

his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though

Olivia stared at him.

to

even tighter. “Oh no!

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

a tone. He

he felt even

with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home. I’m

at the black watch on

was only

seen

uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After

so saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking as

react. She did not

felt a little

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he still found a way

find another topic.

stood rooted to the ground

immediately became nervous. His heart

fear, his voice was intermittent.

Don’t leave me behind!” he

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but

reaction was too drastic. It

his handsome face. Her voice was slightly

reacted as though

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as

so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become

“Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

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

Daniel was happy

happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time

able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by

give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was

wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had

he found out about it, he would

“At first, I didn’t react, but later, I

her.

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

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong

that would hurt

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently,

person, but her grandmother is really

a

in the family only paid attention to his uncle,

parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to

him and compared him to his

his biological parents thought

The Sullivan family would be handed over to his uncle in the

so he went to the Anderson family’s

and smartest child in the world. It was just that those

encouraged Daniel to start his

can love yourself. If they don’t give

was the case, you would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become

not

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew

by

this moment, she

attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not

what did

was a

Sarah in the future, don’t be

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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a long time,

had given him so

she saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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had a good understanding

a simplé engagement ceremony

and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her

she had returned from overseas as he had

bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without

returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and

everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile

now, Daniel had gone too

with another woman and hadn’t

could no longer indulge him like this. She had

her in this way

couldn’t stay any longer, so

after her. “Winona, where are

and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and tell

she

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

stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven

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

she realized that he was

got what he wanted and forced Winona to return

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

also sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll

angry.” Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol.

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

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

talking

just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked

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

Sarah nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

since Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and

doing it intentionally

a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest.

health had

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

Amelia to several hospitals, but none

doctors‘ most common advice was for Amelia to

was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing

did not believe it. He felt that

to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones and

there were always times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

“Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing

defy her parents and everyone

her eyes were red and her

agitation, after her outburst,

woke

but they were all helpless

gathered together. Even Maddie was

Amelia’s hand as

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top medical team overseas to

should we do then?” Cathy

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

in his pocket, he tugged at

his aura was

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

fell into silence as soon as he finished

everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter,

that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my mother,

tone turned stern, carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct

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

looked at

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

endured too much, with the entire

his erratic father, and his

him, but not a single person thought that he was in

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

of a way to force her to appear and save your mother,

and had things well

and Amelia were the ones who had wronged

anything. At most, he just stood by and

this was human nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister.

hoped that these children could get along

which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

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

William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even

Maddie stopped talking.

responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden

getting Maddie’s phone, William

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the middle of drawing with

much

picked it up, she realized that it

her eyebrows slightly

of William. This person was very

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

there was nothing important, he would have never called

why did

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

attention was not entirely

William’s tone was very polite.

Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just say

and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask you

“Yeah,” she replied.

day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac,

question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot

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

Andrew was stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs

upstairs with

picture of the little turtle

was what Olivia drew

left, Olivia returned to her senses

understood William’s intention

a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

were a little overboard, it was human

its own length, let alone a child who was not raised by her

exchange

Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me.

nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice

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with that?”

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

rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that

accept that her biological

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

me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does

me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right

in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back

because she gave birth to me, so

a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer

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

she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use

matter how powerful the Taylor family

and I’m her daughter, that she can

you who went all out and told me that human nature

nature would not take the

that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her

must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random

to forgive her no matter what she does?

They were like sharp

made his heart

expect Olivia to hate

trembled violently. He

and saw Amelia

end, he hardened his

you think the favor

this, Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending

you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and

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has already paid the price for hurting

birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter

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

Olivia was silent.

softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom has done

bled profusely and her body

your body was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately

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

after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you.

did love you for five

to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want

that, William hung up the

Taylor for several

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

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

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

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

flowers

days, the Smith

people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical

Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

all left s on

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

all seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

Mala, Dr. Moss, is

pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so

young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head

think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

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

and television

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the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

said he

the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family

many people who knew about

mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was too

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

had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its medical

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to the family’s

did not care about Amelia,

that Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew

downstairs and sat

Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

sour

longer,

afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand of

too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted

be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned

with a dependent

expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your

his agreement clear with

came over and brought Andrew upstairs to

and knew that she must be feeling terrible at

afraid. I’ll go

everything with

raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you

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him a long time to

played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is that a

said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or

Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good

about you?

head and said firmly, “I will

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

from the source and not let

was young. No matter what she learned,

even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean

interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make a

who could

respectfully, she might be

method she hated the

own way of doing things and did

to save Amelia or not,

could threaten

and comfortable chair and wrote

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light flashed in her clear

and time for the Smith family to appear in

made a few calls and

over the world

the same time, news began to spread

to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the

the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter

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

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned

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

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

flowers blooming after

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

come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient medical

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

all left

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

you all seen the news?”

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr.

I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head

a little familiar? I feel

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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Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and

eyes, the Smith family hospital was

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

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden miracle

s on Twitter were filled

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

so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month,

not that they’re not good at medicine,

to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place

respectable

a

that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith

turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as

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

Olivia was also becoming more

research institute was very worried about Olivia’s

it was not convenient for them to appear

arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be

an hour.”

not pay much attention to it.

meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

is it

Olivia?” The charming

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wheedled. “I miss you so much.

was filled

“Aren’t you in school?

here to protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent

but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What

could she enter

was very

original name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

had a good character, but she was

for what happened next, Olivia did not

said that she

known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to

eight years old, but she already had a very serious gynecological

good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the

told the

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

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

girl was not injured, Olivia

saw the man lying on

little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There

little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist

Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered

still too young, she

The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her psychological

disadvantageous for subsequent

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

visited the research institute to communicate with

her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills,

forever.

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

adult. You said that when I became an adult, I

for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and

everyone was independent. No one could

even in the name of being a good

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she

would be able to protect

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family, along with William, was

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

was in

less than

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

William was waiting for Olivia to

doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not

moral pressure,

opportunity to make the

in Olivia’s hands, it

gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family,

Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence

to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t

and turned to look at

the phone over. She opened a page and handed it

going on. When he received the phone and saw

fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were

This…”

a medical team here. Get ready and

became deathly still. “She… she’s really

he could finish speaking, Cathy walked

been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so

with

could not figure out.

could not be 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

skill really that amazing? Can she truly save

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asked.

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

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s

an

nodded and turned to look at

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for

her jaw hard to control her

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

out, “Olivia won’t

Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must

It was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was

arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it

still

before she could speak, Cathy had already slapped

can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily.

couple of steps from

just lowered her

He then frowned and looked at Cathy.

aunt whenever something happened to his

to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for

taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and

with his mother, almost everything

the chief manager of

She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s her

today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider

firm tone made

harsh on

to do with Maddie? How could

was about to speak up for his aunt when

It was Maddie’s hand.

head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family,

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mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

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

everyone looked down

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

as proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

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

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say

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come from Layfield to

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to

He said that he was begging you

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

not say

Olivia. She had her

came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to

after being hypnotized. She seemed to

of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead,

table and suddenly

two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the other

was a little older.

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very

it was

to wear more clothes

was very young and lively. She always

being very close to Zelen when she

Zelen suddenly disappeared

ignored this person as if this person had

Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated

“You remember now?”

used some force and instantly

her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

about Zelen? Who

hypnotize me and make

tone was calm, but Blake was scared out of

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

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the

little. Every

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wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This

After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

left, Daniel

massaged her temples.

and said in a low voice, “I hate

stopped massaging for

her eyes and looked over

He lowered his head

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

about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where

the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were,

not re these things

Speaking of this, t

“All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive

thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

was curious. “Are you so sure that you were

After the accident, it was easy for a young child to

Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before

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

head. “I undid

do it too?”

few hypnosis

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

else do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just

Olivia made sound easy.

say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him

smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from time

was at a

How come he still felt a little inferior and

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down

from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they

William called Blake again.

to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with pain and

please.”

and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She

She no longer had anything to do with

Taylor family

Ms. Taylor.” William’s

study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds

.

Taylor family herself. It

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Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room,

that’s great. I’ll pick you

that Olivia was coming over to treat

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

person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness,

that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

room and told Cathy

That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a

Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia

sized up Sophia. Then,

door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary

on?” Cathy’s

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like

missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched

She quickly calmed her down and poured

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

are we still going to let Olivia

has

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful

look less sexy and girly, but it added to

William could not help but

was

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and subconsciously looked

looked away, Kelly’s

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The

lowered her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well

at her palm and warned herself that

to wait for the right time. She had

people who had bullied

have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across her

the house, Liam and Cathy were

walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to

look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him just

was embarrassed and his

thought Olivia

was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections

that young people were

girl had just succeeded and was already so

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

were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not

there was the

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

be the most annoying

day, Olivia would

the butler to help him

not care about these

that Olivia went down and came to beg

didn’t care,

Olivia.

said, “Stop

did not stop walking and

it anymore and shouted,

William could only whisper to Olivia,

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned

to raise her head to see

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

and tapped her fingertips on the circular

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

“It’s good for your

you look up.”

about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something

gentle, but she had no intention of

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee

what if Amelia’s health worsened when

ease with

her head honestly.

did not expect Olivia to

if you can cure

who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia?

said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we even

was about to

around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

up and stared at William. “What a shameless group you

so angry that her chest heaved violently,

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

“Who cares whether or not Cathy

they want everything their

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

“Grandma, don’t add to the

in mind. She looked at

examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of

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

They

thing

head and glanced at

anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to

dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to the trouble

he spoke, he carried Cathy

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it

seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to kill

pain in her chest and slumped to

the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to

“Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to

he arrived at the Taylor family’s home.

he strode in with a displeased expression.

comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into Mrs. Taylor’s

William? He

have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He

as he ran up the

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

if he

stopped in

said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

corners of Ronald’s mouth

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

therapy to Amelia? I’ll break

cold malice flashed

Sophia and said, “Do you have

suitability of the stick she was about to mention,

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This

about a rolling pin?” Sophia

Ronald replied, his

get it.”

soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it

it in his hand, gave it a

he concealed the

room, knocked, and said, “William!

glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower

as he nodded. “I’ll go in and

bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged

right hand and fiercely

huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can treat

which has a long–standing reputation in the

around. He

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely

was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced

that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration without

William thought, “Oh crap!”

wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front

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

been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed

of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

Ronald!” he called out and quickly went

front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance.

raised his eyes to glance at Kelly.

said, “You…” He thought to himself, “How

was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and

of me. He’s really courting

in to all

arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did

He just

had broken two ribs, William instinctively

got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken

the

acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during

she regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

finally

glass of water before she

happened to me?” she

had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her,

her vision went dark, and she

not know

everything that had happened during the

unconscious.

a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved

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

no longer as excited as

I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

so calm and not

even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions,

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

role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but

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

me to accept is that I actually

why she had

important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond

extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control her

was trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced

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

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

her eyes. She seemed to be

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

had already made

Samuel and Emma, and on the

let go of

of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper,

wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed

three years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day

weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone

child, she shows genuine respect and care for me.

be a more considerate child

my condition.

went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as

was unfair

could not let Emma

Olivia was once the child she held dear in

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

glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not

Daniel took it, he opened it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and

as well as how

The three of them would often go out for dinner on

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

Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky,

was very concerned about

saw this information would not be able to remain

daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking

a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia,

that the statement lacked

to do something more

he took out his phone and

his homework in his room when the children’s watch

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback

“He’s in the

He’s at home, so

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

no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying,

hugged the little one, kissed him,

“It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet.

“What a

picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go paint

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on the

“What’s

left behind,

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in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you

and looked out of the window. Her gaze was

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

and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not

family had

possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In

argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

not necessarily mean

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much

sat steadily on the

acupuncture therapy on her,

thank you,”

needle stopped moving. She said in a

while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go

was not at

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

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, Mom. Please stay calm.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing

and her expression was unprecedentedly

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

years.

you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say

You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance.

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

saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can

point, Amelia’s voice carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has

accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released

Amelia took a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an

longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just 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 Amelia

“I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have

between them, Amelia could no longer treat

mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this

held her fingers tightly

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

especially long. Every

period of time,

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

this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and

supporting her and stuffing a calming

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

it was used at this

thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

medicine bottle to her and enjoined

the body. If you feel

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

was quick. It was completed

adherence. She then put away the silver

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

Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m

nodded and said, “Let’s

the second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take

put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some

moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who

thought, “It seems like she

must have been left

Unexpectedly, the string that was

was a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near Evelyn’s

Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According

test report between Samuel

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

Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no

is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore a striking resemblance

find all the

piled them on the floor. There were about a few hundred

one of

went. It was only when she had looked

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