Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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on the younger granddaughter because

pay attention to herself and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had

granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine

shots would take the initiative

great it would

be liked, why not work hard to

associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian

if she was escaping without

returned at night, their faces were red, and they were

they would meet a high–ranking official on

Painting Association organized one small painting

recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it

she could get to know many teachers from

her work could catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a sudden rise in

of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without eating

the other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as

Ernesto was back.

expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people from

Then, the corners of her mouth curled

Painting Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

teacher was

she was

of something and smiled sadly. “No,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs. Liebsig just wanted

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favorites, so he only recommended Olivia to

shoulders

that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness,

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 disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both of

and spoke up for

into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had

search.

encountered any doubts, he

full name, and soon, her information popped

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal

cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia,

She’s a liar!” Saul

paused, and he subconsciously looked

flushed red as if it

not know

years

mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse

she take in another two disciples five years later if she wanted one

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not

he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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fun. She was not very interested in

the main character of the gossip came to visit

was a very

a second when she

“Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

“Are you looking

at the stairs, and

going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish

The painting competition?

a second. How did Bettany

this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the

was mainly held to

result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

she had been blocked and

and gestured

was all

in

and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone

swept across it

did not change, but her

mockery and

character of the person who

was superficial

phone to Bettany and asked her what she

a lot of things in her

It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I

arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she

hint of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well,

warm–hearted person. When

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over the

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means

did it mean a lot to

not think

about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was

me to give you this. It’s some

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the desk without even flipping

school student. What made her think she could give her

was afraid that

these over again.” Doris

up and

was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

the hell!” Doris was so mad that

notebook and took

was across the

than two

entered, she saw no one in

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

came from the door, and Talia

deadly pale, and

before saying, “You’re from the Taylor

for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook

Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you.

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is

and could not stop shaking

forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows,

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Olivia was very vigilant.

at the door of the small room, there was also

happened to

had happened and walked to open

are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The

was much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a

you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here

person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted

the door of the small room and asked, “Then

the ground?” Tucker did not understand why

and gestured for them

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to

not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others just said it

looked at Olivia gloomily. His

Was he threatening her?

the least afraid of threats. If the other side

compromise if she

pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I need

who was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists

covered

or wasn’t damaged at all. On

it! He was so

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locked herself in the room and trembled

Rose

was very

that Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and

was also an exclusive interview with

took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking

because she liked the

squatted on the ground

phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that an

the call from Gillian.

and sat down, drinking water and listening to

she listened, the more confused she

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait,

true?”

there was any doubt

the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t

don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it.

lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn

was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

did you

to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her

breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as my

and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never

happened back then. It had been so

disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even

to mention he’s only a

went numb. It took her quite a

praised me and

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do

Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian

her eyebrows. After a while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never

Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again

this, Rose got

was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because

or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

it be

want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting

that, she hung up

Taylor family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on

making sandwiches in the morning

to do, Olivia went upstairs to

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and

with it. She felt the color of the sky could

her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish orange.”

up and glanced

as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

not feel attached to this

why she came up to watch her

always been a responsible person. Even if

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had

around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked

from upstairs and heard a noise

looked over. “What’s

Olivia, she pushed the bag of

street.”

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over and frowned.

her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of

were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

junior high school and went home to

better life and opened

had been

to earn a living. But

good thing for the family of three

started another family

returned this time. He

he is!”

made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and ran

back,

a scene at

Talia, who had also urged

was really stupid or

wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed.

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unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches for

He was down.

the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

Olivia was calling him for

lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over

on?” he asked

stretched out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to

god!

Even the biological parents could

made a call

It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we

and looked toward

“Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to

the small room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

expression darkened as he

His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up

Olivia nodded. “I

and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if he wanted to kill

for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I

to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the

old saying that relatives

relationship with her parents must be

sided with her parents and turned

young girl

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had

evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

genius

them away, and Bettany was sent to the

went to the police station to

find out Bettany Fulham had fainted?”

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

the wall in the aisle. There was a

and his colleagues looked at each

admire her observation. She could have seen all those

you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but

explained, “It’s because of Talia’s behavior. The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their

“Oh my

even

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually

her head. She didn’t seem

just by sending a notebook

Wasn’t she good?

out. She did not think it was such

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

he almost forgot about

be the fact, but

she might

were her

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 ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked on a recording. “There’s

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?”

afraid they would make a false

her a thumbs

were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents

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her.

cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents,

home

Bettany came home, she brought some

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

myself. It’s for you.

an oil painting of

The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like Raphael’s

surprised. “Did you paint

face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a lot about

an art teacher noticed her talent

out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn

looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over

directly poked

of the Virgin Mary was

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

did you

After a long time, she said, “You destroyed

called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and

She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

in her

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is

that, she left with

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dinner, Megan brought

She even

to have

that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious

speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange

nagging feeling

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in

her temples and the suspicion in her eyes

moment,

It was Gillian.

in town and

phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite

the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it

love with

fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off

His eyes were deep, and there

looked at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower

have a good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in

Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to hypnotize

flirtatious face immediately looked

that I recognized the wrong person

this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up with

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in such a location and in such

her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate

moment, Gillian nodded.

her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait

much about it. She walked toward

city. There were no

to the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in

walked to the

stopped in her

against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make

stretched into the middle of the road, trying

was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers

it was

walked in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in the

was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked

could only determine where she was based on

Ernesto said

frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell chicken

his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s

could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you

Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

phone. “There’s

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female

did Olivia call the

you have to call the

that Olivia would be like the

he couldn’t understand why Olivia

think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same

on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to

money now. If she

police, Ernesto couldn’t take

practiced boxing since he was

pounce would

And yet…

he could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and

hurt

bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

less about covering his face. He covered his stomach

and shone it

the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto

no longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even

stared at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

drastically when

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our deal

the ground and looked at Olivia

world could be removed from his hypnosis

a low voice, “I woke

do you mean?” Ernesto

around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me

preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological

even set a

would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto

happened, the hypnosis would

Fesmuowana through the Hushe

time, things would not be under

a

the flashlight to

on her left wrist

less than three minutes

Pets

raver of them said an

modded le due

When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to front

Cullat as you

did not log and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how you

get a

ducked

night was very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face,

still feel the coldness from

mind, regret was

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the use of

make

let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s

Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I

cut ties with Ernesto, which made him feel very

uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t

if after tonight, they were no

heart twisted. He suddenly felt an

wanted to

any time to speak.

and heartless. She did not even look

back to his senses, the black car had

left was a

What a hateful girl!

in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say

drove and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back

the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You

nodded and asked, “Where are we going

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet to

and

a while, Bettany

and

Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar

remembered how Olivia had helped her

mustered her courage

it’s already so late. What’s the

little nervous and sat

I’m here to tell

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to give me that

surprised. “Where

to speak when a few

knocking on

are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia.

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head

this, Tucker’s tone

her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia,

lip and looked embarrassed, finding

of time… be careful. My

she finished speaking,

courage to admit that

Olivia said calmly. “He can’t

Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight

of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not

“You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the

was very smart

reason.

Olivia reluctantly. “Then,

“Let’s leave it

the car door. “Wait

car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

he

thought that this young lady was so lucky to

future, she might have some good

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia is

Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we

“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 me

that, she hung up

the Taylor

Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even inform us before

of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as

She started to grumble.

said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them

that, Stella

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

was a big

only learned three of them, and

should we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she stomped

upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just 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 Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one

for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well

Stella was furious. She raised her head and glared at

at Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten

If I’m accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can

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had always spoken like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her

her attitude and

of time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere

again, he felt a

say anything. He just turned

she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there

down her pen and looked happy. “It must be from

She

shoes and

counter and looked at Bettany’s back with

“Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a

people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to

hand that was tearing the

was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling

scolded. “How can you talk to your father like

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do

asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is

I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why

Tucker’s voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act

his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

was frightened and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the future, their feelings

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and

Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes.

was already used to her mother being

hurt.

at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re

that, she ran

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called out

in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t

couldn’t help but

the depths of

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me

Talia and suddenly

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I

her head and

her face with cold water

understand. She couldn’t

relying on her for so many years and had

even wanted to

wiping her face, Bettany opened

should be a piece of paper or a

it should

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her

opened. Inside was

people still

was not a letter but a

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was

casually took out a thin golden paper

a line

The more she looked, the heavier

an invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

that she was in a

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the invitation

It was

her by Olivia. Who exactly

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was about to

the words over and over again, feeling like

good thing really

was not a

already taken on the burden of the

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she

understand this competition, Bettany planned to

a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she

Taylor family, Doris was in the process of

competition was very important to her, so she had to give it

Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

she ran

while for

were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although

in her eyes.

couldn’t

first, Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting

also Bettany’s name written

was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s

not seem like a good idea for her to

was a little

invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in

that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of

forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she

Doris brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too

carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really

me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After

at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia

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second sister?”

relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying

can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she

didn’t

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.

was before today, Doris would definitely

But…

landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she

the painting so tightly that her knuckles turned

read it again and again, looking at the painting Smoke in

composition and color of

had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

never learn how to paint

she had suffered a deep blow and

before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell

Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep

and bade farewell

Smoke in Village and traced it

another

it always looked a little awkward and was not

at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it

be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

shook her head

was like a resentful

face was unhappy all

saying that his menopause had been brought

not hear Ellis’s criticism, he

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warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

sent Ellis to the Northernmost

departure, everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and

the CEO’s office was as

He

really sad, extremely

to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told him in

not agree to Olivia taking the risk

he did not dare to say

CEOs were able to manipulate

Olivia, he was timid and

was too

Daniel returned home every day

was completely

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tell Olivia that Andrew was her

after they got married, he would slowly tell her that

was afraid that Olivia

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

Daniel

could not bear to compete with

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from the female

dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead

female lead, how could

her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

would rather die in

at night, Daniel went to

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he

actually pretending to

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers

covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

He argued, “I really heard it.

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re

less about pretending.

his arms in front of

for a long time before

smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice

found him sprawled under

had been discovered,

thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in

iPad didn’t break when it fell

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

of bed and hugged

slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before.

head and said pitifully, “Spank

nodded. He was very satisfied with his

He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll

a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly

Daniel could not

Andrew to make a

his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy and unrestrained just

heartache of not having a

was

a

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

and

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to

Olivia could see

posted

It was Olivia!

His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the

time, he finally dialed Olivia’s

felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still

casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped

preceded her

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him

Daniel beat

bear to compete

Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead

and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female

loved the female lead, how could he

snatching Andrew from her, even if

in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel

cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had

was actually pretending to be

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered

He

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

couldn’t care less about pretending.

Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was especially

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

for a moment,

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she originally wanted to give him a surprise, but

as she was feeling vexed,

the call went through, neither of them

It was

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on

on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that

moment, she must be

on her lips, and the numbness could melt

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the

he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body

a low and sexy voice came out of

and blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held their

joy and longing spread along

the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the heart grow

Ha–ha!

Daniel. She had never liked someone so much in

she was

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him at

passed, Olivia liked him

and more pleasing to

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

she liked.

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

rubbed her temples and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about

raised his eyebrows and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

quickly found a

did he cry?” Olivia was

that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband

felt a

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 come to see him. He wondered if you don’t

doted on Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She

Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

from happening, Daniel

Olivia a voice message. It

daze and his mind

the morning,

up at Daniel. “I

him, “Do you remember what you did

looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It

cruelly. “You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll

stunned at first, then he

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father

cries, Olivia’s

family to

already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together,

room.

was really tired and prepared to take a shower

shower when she heard someone

in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel

milk.

lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to

was super considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

to have

she nodded.

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked around before placing the

bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water

and a

Daniel was tempted.

he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have

that he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If

intentions in men

bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large

looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going to

beautiful chin and pointed

do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against the

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to

almost hung

admit defeat. She raised her chin

his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto

went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body pressed

her a passionate

Hmm…

Olivia woke up

she opened her eyes, it

had already gone

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick

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not

flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low

another sex, it was almost one in the

Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so late?

and Peter, who were watching television in the

room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong?

Shut up!

shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and

wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged

commotion was too loud.

see Olivia

raised their thumbs at

indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation

as if he did not notice and carried her

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head

it was already so embarrassing.

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Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

the way, Daniel mentioned

he met a young man named Noah

He has

married early. He barely reached

opinion?” Daniel

bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young

really have one.” She

the car and turned to look at Olivia, his

Olivia frowned.

what he

about to ask him what was going on

beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s

pressed on the

said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

Married?” Olivia repeated his words

fingers, unsure of what

this topic so soon. She

trying to figure out what to

you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

took a

nodded at Daniel and agreed.

so happy that he was lost for

made it! That was

understood humans

a lot

called House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person

was using the exact

goal was to engage,

the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

guilty for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt

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even took the initiative to mention

we need to think about

chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up,

Olivia’s words, he looked

in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

the

paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later?

his head. “This

of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare

was very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make

confidently. “I’ve prepared

out his phone and showed the

old residence of the

we need to invite a lot of people.

ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

customized. They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him calmly with her

skipped

thought to himself, “Oh no, she found

said

righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged

Olivia and whispered, “I really

he

He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry

held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle.

“Then would you like to be my

Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement to

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Dear Princess, I’ll

Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and

instantly, This

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over the

at the top of the

news outlet

found in the financial column, entertainment

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The news was

the richest man was engaged.

netizens were

too sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even grow

know? I have

one who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not

was also a link behind

who clicked on it were

got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must

Ms. Taylor

blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior

netizens were arguing with

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the

not very intense, and there

Daniel still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him and

Hence…

Sullivan group will pay

“We will send out 100 computers to those

of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would

“We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year

subsidiaries posted

them.

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“We will we buy the

* Be hone

bund wh

by

“We will wet 100 yes the whadde det we will

The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in

got countless

invited him to parties, hoping to

legs bent.

nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique

reached a particular

slowly looked over.

cradled Olivia in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky

asked in a

her hand to

a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He

many things happened and he was busy with work, so

visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance

club had become

were all well–trained, and

a glance who

they could tell from the way they dressed

quickly hastened to approach and

staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first

a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

at the staff.

neck was

door was suddenly knocked open

over from the corner of

appeared at the

club, one was male, named Steve

had always worked separately

appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is

Vivian also came over.

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was not assertive.

drawn to her, and women

rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze

soft and gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably,

called her

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor.

causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

back to pick

one to dwell on minor

she followed the waitress to the

irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as soon

going to get a wet towel, but she never came

wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue

out

identical hallways on either side, Olivia

place looked too similar. It was

phone and planned to

her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are

he pushed her into an

the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying,

Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She

in her statement and scolded

out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked,

knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

to the

reply, the middle–aged man

guest. Young lady, you’re playing

attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several

room were dim,

her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

was clearly getting

again. “I’ll say it for the

this door, regardless

was about

there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

to the side and dodged the

of the private room. All of

made of glass, and so were the wine

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

the sudden burst of glass alarmed

the timid ones even cried

in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

tone icy. “I told you,

the shocked crowd

lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to the supervisor.

and didn’t say

frown deepened, and her expression

couldn’t be bothered to waste her time on these people. She

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed into

despite the shards of broken glass on

group of people remained

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened and

was in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing

could not be seen

waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was

woman glanced over indifferently and did not say

ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern

waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold

Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as

In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered

essence, without someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

every private room had its

words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

that the rooms were isolated from each other, how

and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

noisy as if people

was seated in the center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his

casually laid the cards on the table and

next to Daniel instantly stood

about to stand

slender and fair palm pressed down on

a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m

in, “Yes,

frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at

palm firmly on the man who was about to get

not

  1. up.

Sarah and

“Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to

to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs.

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

was unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would have

she

that no one could skip their

and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly,

Daniel also looked over.

serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine

reluctant. “Fine, we can skip

poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each

sat opposite Sarah with

seemed to be

had not played cards for many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was

Olivia had always won.

three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

lost his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see them from

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I

a joke. However, it came

of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to

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Billionaires Missing Darling

it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far.

waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel

playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned

smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious.

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are

“That’s

at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to

with her fingertips.

and wanted

this moment, Daniel

voice was casual and

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic

“Winona who?”

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too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t know

Sarah banged the table and

gloomy and her

lost control

gently pressed her down. “Enough now,”

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the

Daniel was no

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend

shouldn’t have a

that Winona was

was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him

he wouldn’t have achieved what he

taken by

that such an outstanding

was filled with

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over

matured

showered Olivia with all his love and

dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense of

friends, sharing countless memorable and

that, they

Winona, a wealthy young lady from the Capital

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had

had already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

those days, Daniel

help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s

youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy

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make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up

the result far exceeded her

successfully

so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out

she still held onto the hope that

time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure

serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to

it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart

up. They separated from that

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him

he became a

of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish

gave

which eventually catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

of this was motivated by

never had any other

he had been thinking

thought that he must be waiting for

great surprise, he was getting

her teeth in

tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to

head to

her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please pardon

glass of

and coughed a few times

her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball.

stood up and made way

for a while, he realized that Daniel did

was puzzled and looked

also poked his head

get up

chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you want to go

react for a

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his

was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for

and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she

didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to

liked having fun and

pushed off the cliff by Gillian,

completely sealed herself off and devoted all her energy to

and Gillian had

she would begin to gradually open her heart and

masquerade was on the

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were

distinction was

brought

blue fishtail dress

and glanced at

this, Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all

to the changing

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you

“It’s my first

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and

even visited

woman had been

actually Olivia’s

applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of her

eyes were

thought that Daniel

far inferior

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changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

to say

landed on Olivia, she was suddenly left

such a cliché dress so beautifully?”

the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress

curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to

Secret supermodel were

had carefully chosen

cut, and every decoration was extremely

on a person than a tattered

make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that

room, did not hear the

few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her

herself in the mirror,

fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and

figure was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was

show off in front

With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared to compare herself

was determined to crush

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

sudden, her powerful aura

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from

met, Sarah was almost

face was ashen as she stared

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

in the

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to go

looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression.

Emily was going to say next. However,

I took the wrong dress. It belongs

yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into another

Instead, she lowered

a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as

did it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to take it

got out that she had stolen someone else’s

at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this?

Emily was stumped.

am I going to find the owner of this dress?”

directly, “This dress is mine.”

this dress very much. I

like this dress?”

for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was

you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it. Don’t

like this dress too much. I can’t wait to

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but

end, there was

already

other and saw the surprise in each other’s

not expect Olivia to be so easy to

changed into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the

gaze, not taking

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl

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inside.

took a few glances before retracting

and handed the

she said calmly, “Go change

the clothes

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

loss to wear it, and she might

outcome.

was

Then, she put on

putting everything on, she looked at the mirror

her shoulders were too low, her

went numb as she

the fuck is

was so ugly

out in this. I will be

trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment

reached over from behind, grabbing the

of

completely exposed in front of

to take

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly

the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and

taken off

it. It was even

was at this point

done it on purpose. She had put

anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about

as it was about to

lowered her head and took a

and looked

of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

eyebrows and tapped a

be something fishy going

afraid that Sarah would

she spoke, she handed Olivia a

the mask and the three of

already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle

said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the others

and walked slowly by her

In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see

on a bar stool to

were about a dozen couples dancing on the

music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up

man and a woman left dancing in

had good eyesight, but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

couple in the

man stood tall and

was tied into a bun on the lower left side

like a lady from centuries

and the surrounding people

even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match

heaven.”

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are so

agree?” someone said,

to talk to her.

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in

Are they compatible?

and did not

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could

subconsciously stood up and wanted

some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly

instantly stopped Olivia

over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the

beautiful

constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep

and smiled

himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How

turned around and scanned

was looking for her and waved her

instantly melted

took her hand and introduced her to everyone.

at Olivia and said gently,

with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s old

glanced at

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze,

open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and

with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and

said in an extremely distant and indifferent

eyes

an

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hand

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness

her eyes.

for so long, everyone was a little

a restaurant on the second floor,

went

went to the

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push

voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia

Emily

indignant and felt that Daniel was too

did not have much of a reaction.

why aren’t you saying

away the pancake and asked,

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

reaction do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid.

Sarah was stunned.

same hair length, and the same

you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one

wouldn’t have noticed if you

Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so

stood in the cubicle and did

words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here

clearly said this on purpose for

was

this was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

that

Daniel like

floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The next day it

did he

for a short period of time, and

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Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her,

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was

for Olivia to place her trust in

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prepared by Michael

always been fond of spicy food and

the more satisfying it

to her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it

fish that was covered with a red

ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned and

eats

and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

grip on her fork

know that Daniel

don’t even

we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a

smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling

food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a single spicy

spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat

few of them chatted

talking about their

had nothing

people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

only she had

and intended to move

complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy

saying that he was muddle–headed and

these spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but

still curious as to why

Now, he finally understood.

had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He

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the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

girl definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw

lowered his head, unable to bear

Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away

spoke, she placed her plate in front

plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of

Hot

very naturally, as though she

slammed her

before Olivia could speak, Daniel

had already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone,

slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

looked at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in

a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know

moved to the side to distance

that he was not familiar

could not help

was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a

ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes.

pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and

put down his

did not let him eat it,

a sip

everyone, “I’m going out

silence descended

widened their eyes and looked at

eyes were

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It was impressive!

and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

more with Daniel

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not

Daniel could not eat spicy

Olivia, he finished

had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent

hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her

Daniel!

eaten so much spice in order to go

must have been angry at her

been so many years, but

couldn’t help but

must he

profoundly. He must have loved her to the core

it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to look for

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in the

when she realized that

as though he had applied

that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had

soon as she realized this,

eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up

he seemed to have found solace

head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia fell

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shoulder and rubbed his forearm against her

kitten tickling and

much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time

suddenly narrowed

to develop his career, while the

her, he understood what was going

had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly became

looked pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

look at Olivia with teary

she saw

stomach hurt?” She

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

shook his head.

Olivia raised an

did it

red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My mouth

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him

even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has

her forehead and said in a

not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked up

he felt

was also a ball of fire in

and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go

at the black watch on her

was only 8

never seen Daniel sleep so

You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about

He turned his head abruptly,

waiting for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax

felt a little

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he still found a way

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

ground and still

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened

Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be

Don’t leave

the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his lips were trembling

reaction was too drastic. It

handsome face. Her voice

Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from a

at Olivia, as though he wanted

Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an

be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

such a fragile Daniel

said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

Daniel was happy

that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and

lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about

not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon. as

about it, he would definitely

on the mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too

her.

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

saint. He

something that would hurt an

explaining about Winona, he talked

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and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained

not a good person, but her grandmother is

was a child without a home

the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was

did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang

They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was

his biological

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his uncle in

didn’t like to go home, so he went to the Anderson

him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It

to start

love you, you can love

will hate them, that you will grow up crooked,

not do

He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize the main

in by what he was talking

moment, she

I won’t pay attention to

she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what

did

a little

in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will definitely complain

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a long time, Winona’s patience

had given him so much face that he bullied

engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her

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a good understanding of

simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up

engagement, and that was

she had returned from overseas

meeting Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for

to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged

her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to

Daniel had gone

woman and hadn’t returned

him like this. She had to let

to ignore her and tried to provoke her in

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got

after her. “Winona, where are

was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell

that, she

out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised

angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven

Olivia, she thought he had

pointed it out, she realized that he was using Olivia

and forced Winona to

embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger.

enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I

her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest

Emily comforted

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Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were

he

getting more and more outrageous. I can’t

talking about?” Gideon

“You men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little

nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally

it, but Sarah was sure

Winona left, she had never seen

might be doing it

silent. He had a lingering sense that something was

the Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace

health had completely

energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them

advice was for Amelia to relax and not to

Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he

William did not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition

of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to

were always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s

her parents and everyone around

eyes were

excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia completely

never woke

but they were all helpless

families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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shook his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team

do

bedroom, dressing in the same suit as

he tugged at his tie

his aura was calm

straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped

as soon as he finished

who was most concerned

she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover,

William glanced at Cathy. “I will do my best to save

all

reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me

at William

for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

nephew had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

to take care of his erratic father, and

sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and

for her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she

was very clear–minded and had things well

Samuel and Amelia were the ones who

not actually do anything. At

side was his parents, and the other was

sincerely hoped that these children could get along

great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as

of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This

a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that

Maddie stopped talking.

responsibility too much. He carried the entire

Maddie’s phone, William called

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of drawing with Andrew when

think too much and answered the

it up, she

her eyebrows slightly with

of William. This person

reached this point, there

he would have

did he

phone, leaving her right hand free to draw with

attention was not

was very

curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just say

deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask

“Yeah,” she replied.

of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and

middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving

her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the

Andrew was stunned. He clapped his

over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like

upstairs with the drawing

to frame the picture of the little turtle

Olivia

her senses and continued her phone call

William’s intention

show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing

Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it

five fingers had its

nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how

her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised

like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve

end, she never blamed Amelia for

accept that her biological

not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the

coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me wantonly just because

me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What

Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally

was that? Was it because she gave birth to

wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise to

it comes to me?

paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even

these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still do

it because she gave birth to me and I’m

I don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human

not

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that

me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger

does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what she does? Why should

resonant. They were like sharp blades

his

expect Olivia to hate them

violently. He

saw Amelia lying unconscious on the

end, he

do you think the

hearing this, Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with

calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five

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has already paid the price

Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was

also the matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom has done for

pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough

was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted

were lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and

wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you

you for

You can decide for yourself if you

that, William hung up the phone.Chapter

Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of

Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

and the Smith family was hailed as a model

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short

flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith family’s reputation

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family in

Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

all left s

a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s

you all seen the

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

team from Dunwall

Mala, Dr.

this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

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 young richest man and the young head of

and television

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the phone, William held the phone and a hint

he said he

the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to

still many people who knew

anything on the surface, but they would still think that she

would consider her as having a questionable character

Smith family not long ago, which was renowned

save a family member, it would cause

family and did not care about Amelia,

William was confident that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

and stared at

downstairs and sat beside

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt

a sour

it back any longer, tears were welling up in his

person who was not afraid at

of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs

up with a dependent

and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me

making his agreement clear with

Andrew upstairs to do his

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling

go to the Taylor family with

shoulder everything

and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the

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long time

slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve

said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without

tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside

up at Daniel. “What about

said firmly, “I

smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

the source and not let

since she was young. No matter

a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just

interrogate her about

a person who could

William asked politely and respectfully, she might be more

method she hated

threatened. She had her own way of doing things

whether to save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

large and comfortable chair and

paper:

“Smith family”

up and a cold light flashed in her

good opportunity and time for the Smith family

made a few calls

than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor family’s

the same time, news began to spread

Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness

Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor,

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith

completely reappeared in front of the world,

accounts on various social networks, including

were like flowers

just a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened

They couldn’t believe it.

such

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that

left s on

really a medical family in

you all seen

team from Bruce

team from Dunwall is on its

in Mala,

is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so

Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the

a little familiar? I feel like

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 young richest man and the young head of the

novels and television

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Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently

the Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were

Smith was actually

Twitter were filled with

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

mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded the doctors who had previously recommended surgery, saying that they were

misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine,

second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays

respectable

Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like

hope that Doctor Smith will wake

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

prayers for Isaac to wake up as

silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and

research institute was very worried

outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some

someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion

Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

much attention

nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

How is it

it’s me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily and

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“I miss you

was

frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why

to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you

could she enter the

was very

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t

had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to her

what happened next, Olivia did not

called her and said that

for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see a

only eight years old, but she already had a very

first, Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect

too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a

little girl was

she saw the man lying on the

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through

be traumatized after such a

had a very high IQ

because the little girl was still too

little girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to

very disadvantageous for subsequent

little girl was so young, but her body was already filled

visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly

“What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

smiled and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you

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forever.

hard to learn skills, protect you, and be

forever.

a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to

You said that when

for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the

world, everyone was independent. No

even in the name of being a

Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment

would be able to protect

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with William, was still waiting

two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid

Maddie’s phone was in

than three

saw William, who

that William was waiting

on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe

would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the

a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned

lost, with

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a

top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must

over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia

to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

over. She opened a page

he received the

Maddie fixedly.

This…”

medical team here. Get ready

gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she…

could finish speaking,

these days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard

said with

thing that she could not figure out. Why

generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was

medical skill really that

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asked.

closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his

not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean

an 80%

turned to

Maddie was stunned for

her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me to invite Olivia?”

a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring her

out, “Olivia won’t

can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

not want to save her

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was

might still

before she could speak, Cathy

was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now.

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely

head. She just lowered her

watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy.

his aunt whenever something happened

was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no

with his mother, almost everything

manager of the Taylor

worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she

a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really

firm tone

was so harsh on

all of this have to do with Maddie?

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

inauguration ceremony of the Smith

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use this reason to have Olivia treat Mom?”

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

“You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to

looked down on

he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

could someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

out his phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

response and his assurance

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or

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Layfield to tell Olivia

arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to

said that he was begging you to treat

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell

did not say a

her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed

when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become

of the Smith family as intimately as before.

table and suddenly

responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the

was a little

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant

Most of the time, it was Blake who took

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep

different. She was very young and lively. She always played with

remembered being very close to Zelen

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without

as if this person

Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off a long orchid

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her gaze on

about Zelen? Who is

hypnotize me

was calm, but Blake

please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is

fingertips on the table and asked in a

“The matters of the main family are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will

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wait a little longer. After a while,

After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was

low voice, “I hate it when

stopped massaging

her eyes and looked

panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on

very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I only

my parents‘ names, who my family was,

already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and

re

Speaking of this, t

had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism

funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

“Are you so sure that you were

a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to forget

was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before

for you? Or was

head. “I undid it

how to do it too?” This

few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it

with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult.

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if

was smart, he was still shocked

at

had already become the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when he was

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find

William called Blake again.

to Olivia.

voice was filled with

please.”

and mighty. He realized that Olivia

the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do

Taylor family

Taylor.” William’s voice was

study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in

.

had to go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to find out the

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Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to treat Amelia’s

he lost his mind. What kind

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness,

Olivia couldn’t do a

and told

was very happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

Sophia was not in a good mood and

to tell you. But I’m not

Then, Cathy frowned

After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you

going on?”

Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not

have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped

was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about

we still going to let

Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head,

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly,

help but look up

was shockingly

her head and looked at him with her

frowned and subconsciously

away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

eyes was like a flame falling into

her eyes, as well as the coldness and

warned herself that

to wait for the right time. She

who had bullied

have thought of something, and a trace

Liam and Cathy were already

sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam

choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him just

a moment, he was embarrassed and his

Olivia was

Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan

that young people

its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see

family established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably

Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud

was

young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful

Olivia would be the most annoying

Olivia would

coldly and asked the butler to help him take

care about these things

that Olivia went down and came to

care,

Olivia. Cathy

said, “Stop right

walking

couldn’t take it anymore

only whisper to Olivia,

handrail of the stairs. She turned her head

her head

I’m an older. How can you let me look up at you to

her fingertips on the circular decoration on

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with

replied, “It’s good for your

you look up.”

not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something important to tell

but she had no intention

this. Cathy took a deep breath and said

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

not at ease with Olivia at

shook her head

did not expect Olivia to say

cold. “It’s fine if you can cure Amelia. If you

harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate

ignored Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is

was

she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

stared at William. “What

that her chest heaved violently, and

looked more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not Cathy wants me

want

his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for

Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want

speak the words she had in mind.

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a

silver needles. He felt a tingling

long. They were twice as long as normal silver

“This thing won’t

very concerned, but he only raised his head and

Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted

He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma,

Cathy to the

matter how hard Cathy knocked on the

could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs.

her

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while

no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come

came over very quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia

he strode

hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a

said, “Where’s William? He just

said, “Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to

said as

saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor family’s home,

orders. What if he gets some servants

stopped in

right.

a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia

this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch Olivia off

hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then.

hint of cold malice

and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

gauge the suitability of the stick

said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and

about a rolling pin?” Sophia

his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

quickly and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm,

hand, gave it a little shake,

that, he concealed the rolling

he strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s

came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried out

nodded. “I’ll go in and take

bent over and squeezed in. While William was

in his right hand

to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see

long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your lifeline

behind him, William turned around. He

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her

she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do it

despair, Kelly suddenly stood

young girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert much

heavy hammer.

table was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

called out and quickly

William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go

at Kelly. He was still somewhat

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could

an adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7

me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy

is soft–hearted and gives in to all of you, but

ambulance arrived very quickly

learned about the extent of Ronald’s

bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a period of

He just

instinctively looked up and

accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly

the

to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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merely took a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was

she was lying on the bed. Facing the

“Water,” she softly murmured.

she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly

Taylor, you’re finally awake!”

half a glass of water before she started to

happened to me?”

Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that

went dark,

know anything that happened

quickly explained to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

a stunned expression. She could not help

you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to

no longer as excited as before. Instead,

“It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with

am I so calm and

stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment.

may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have

as for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted

to accept is that I actually

why she

perspective of innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by

hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control

trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,”

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective

Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel

closed her eyes. She seemed to be

her eyes no longer held any confusion

had already

one side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was

chose to let

Although Samuel did not make something of

thought to herself, “In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone

had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even

could not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we

genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking

couldn’t be

my condition.

Emma went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain

unfair to

could not

though Olivia was once

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

glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything. She just handed

and found that it was filled

test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and

three of them inside. The three of

laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know

profound like an endless starry sky, making

was very

this information would not be

no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress.

heartbroken. He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

felt that

decided to do something more

his phone

his homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

“Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the

“He’s

at home, so why did he call

Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said, “So

his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you

incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to see

“What a

him up and walked out of the study,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting

“What’s going

get left behind,

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the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she

of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern her

not necessarily a must

family, and she no longer had

with the Taylor family had

she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for

would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily.

steadily on the

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even

thank you,”

hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I

was not at

afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like

in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey

he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say,

“Got it,” Amelia said.

glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was

Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly

gentle and her expression

she was very clear–headed now. She had never

years.

should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I

dark eyelashes trembled slightly.

you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and

pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us

“I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite,

she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter.

I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In

intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued,

no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes,

She just

avoided her gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers

could no

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and

for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

moment felt especially long. Every minute and

unknown period of time, Amelia

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,”

Her body suddenly stiffened

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into her

fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

used at this

it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined

the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too

just held the medicine bottle tightly in

therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an

guidelines that required careful adherence. She then

not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first

from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

nodded and said, “Let’s

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

Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed

moment. She lowered her head and glanced

“What’s this?” she thought.

instinctively frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

seems like she brought

must have been

to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the

group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia

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

a paternity test report between Samuel

sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia

emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was

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 to

managed to find all

piled them on the floor. There were about

of them was about

went through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the

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