Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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younger granddaughter

and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would also become

shot.

to others? Isn’t it

understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a

go all out to study

shots would take the

great it

wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let

with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze

as if she was

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and they were joyfully

it wasn’t true that they would meet a high–ranking official

organized

the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

was not a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

to know many teachers from the

catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris

a sudden rise

was in a state of excitement.

returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door,

Ernesto was back.

expect you to have such a

Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a

know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also

Association

that teacher

she was nothing but Olivia’s

sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher, but Olivia

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us.

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played favorites, so he only recommended Olivia

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help

was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness,

he’s so partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too

want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both

and spoke up

into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out

a month, Saul had

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would

name, and soon,

Husheni was

family’s lineal branch spoke

Saul suddenly cried out in surprise

want one disciple, but five after she took in

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

the pen paused, and he subconsciously

red as

this moment, she did not know if

years

by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she

in another two disciples five years later if she

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not

every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

“Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would

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was not

the main character of the gossip came to visit that

a very agile

was stunned for a second when

you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m

looking

the stairs, and a look of desire flashed

her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the painting

The painting competition?

second. How did Bettany

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was

mainly held

was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in as

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to take a

was all

status of her participation in the competition, but

shit but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone know what

swept across

expression on her face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

and contempt did not

tell the character

was

the phone to Bettany and

carrying a lot of things in her

not as good as

in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can

hint of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well,

a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say

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took over the notebook

coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

did it mean

not think

painting, but she could feel that

give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She

Doris sneered.

casually took it over and threw it on the desk without even

high school student. What made her think she could

afraid that

bring these over again.”

looked up and

indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense of

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

to say something but could

had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

notebook

home was across the street and very

than two minutes, she

she entered, she saw no one

anybody home?” Olivia put the

voice came from the door, and Talia

deadly pale, and she

was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the

Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table

door. “Alright, I see.

through the door when she suddenly turned

and could not stop shaking in

weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the

of the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the

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Olivia was very vigilant.

small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She

had happened

that nothing had happened and walked to open the door

“No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked

was much calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see

words and even

gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and

Tucker did not understand why

gestured for them

her. What are you going to do? Are you going

she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

how she could admit it when

and looked at Olivia gloomily. His

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke nicely to

never compromise if

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches

inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched

counter was covered

didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he stomped his

it! He was

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locked herself in the room and trembled as she held

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

was very

surname was

was also an exclusive

her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

because she

on the ground and dialed

phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was

was painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

the sofa and sat down, drinking

more she listened, the more confused

she could not help but interrupt Gillian.

that true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt

If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to

“I don’t know your grandfather too well.

who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe

miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all

words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

after all. Why would everyone humor

you come

at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her contact

breath with

to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to

had almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so

she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even

mention he’s only

to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took

praised me and

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was just being polite. Do you understand

by grading them for me every year?” Gillian

she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell the expressions on

you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring

of this, Rose got

was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come into contact

chance or be

that instead of being

be

“For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t

saying that, she hung up the

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak

was because making sandwiches in the morning

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch

countryside at sunset. It was

could be better. She had mixed several colors but

little black and

looked up and glanced

think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing? Stop

did not feel attached

reason why she came up to watch her paint was only

been a responsible person. Even if she had lost

and think

didn’t care, Olivia had no

around

Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart,

down from upstairs and heard

looked over. “What’s wrong?”

she pushed the bag of almonds to her

street.”

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to

junior high school and went

daughter finally had a better life and opened

been missing

living. But he had been away from home

would be a good thing for the family of three to

Tucker had started another

when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for her

father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

nodded. “Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the

were back, Tucker chased after her

making a scene

who had

one knew if Talia was really stupid

the fiance was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these few

back home and could not eat

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could

ashamed Officer Wood

on?” he asked

parents have knocked her out and wanted to sell

god! Marco

big case. Even the biological parents could

call to report to his

to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer.

was swayed and looked toward

Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had

towards the small room and saw Bettany

several times, but Bettany did not wake

expression darkened as he realized that something

with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s

Olivia nodded.

took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even

so long? I

did not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover,

that relatives were favored

must be

sided with her

watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not

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lurch had broken

got the evidence in advance before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous girl in

a genius she

all of them away, and Bettany

police station

asked her, “How did you find out Bettany

three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

painting on the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

and his colleagues looked

her observation. She could have

curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham

a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed Tucker and

applauded. “Oh my god,

even become a

irrelevant. “Do you usually

didn’t seem

just by sending a notebook over. You

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it was such a big deal of

reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

almost forgot

guess should be the fact,

Bettany woke up, she might cover

they were her

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

her parents, so Bettany did not intend to

police let them go home

Bettany came home, she brought some food over to

myself. It’s for you. I hope you

looked over and saw an oil painting of the Virgin

colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt

“Did you paint

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She

an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken all

of school. But she did not give up. She worked

this.” Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes

too thick. Not good.”

hand and directly poked at the portrait of

the Virgin

doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

did you

time,

this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked

said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage

in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one

that, she left with

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Megan brought up the

ruthless. She even knocked

pitiful to have such a pair of

“Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground, so I called the

much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her.

Don’t interfere in other people’s business in

She lowered her eyes and held an

nagging feeling that something

should be benevolent and kind. Why would they

and the suspicion

moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk

She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have

to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that the

in love

her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the

eyes were deep, and there was an

and nodded. “Sure,

is not enough. Relationships

I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make

not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be

unusually flirtatious

said, “After that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up.

a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

He actually came up with such an

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was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the

had to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her

nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait for

not think too much about it.

as the city. There were no street lamps in

remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but

to the

in

of the path, could already hear Olivia’s

legs also stretched into the middle of the road, trying

ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers

was too

flashlight and had a clear view

inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto.

determine where

grunt, Ernesto

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell

and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I

behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is

not see Olivia’s movements. He

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately

shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot

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gun…”

Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

and could not go

did Olivia call the

to call the police?

Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in

couldn’t understand why Olivia

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same

one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to pay attention

did not have any money now. If she was extorted, she would go

Olivia still didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less

and had practiced boxing since he was young.

a sudden pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

could get close to Olivia, his abdomen

it hurt so

suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to

couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered

her flashlight and shone

she saw the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

longer felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even

coldly. “Ernesto, have

calm expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

while, he said,

“The hypnosis has been removed, and our deal

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible.

removed from his hypnosis unless

she said in a low voice, “I woke up

you mean?” Ernesto

think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never

preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give

a time limit

appear and take her away. They would also think of

anything happened, the hypnosis

country and pressure Fesmuowana

under Emesto’s control, or even the Wilcox

was a national

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

than three minutes

was Pets

the raver of them

le due

tw quickly ran a few

as you

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how you what

get a

ducked

moonlight shone on her face,

could still feel

regret was the

things. She had

to make

hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing to do with each other

point, Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited.

with Ernesto, which made him

was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do

as if after tonight, they were no longer related. They were complete

twisted. He suddenly

wanted to say

any time to speak. She got into

were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look at

back to his senses, the black car had already left like an

that was left was a

What a hateful girl!

his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye to

she wanted

colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and

nodded and asked, “Where are we

away. She suddenly thought of Bettany

pitch–black inside, and there was only

and knocked

while, Bettany came

opened the car door and gestured for her

it was almost midnight. It was really

Olivia had

her courage

late. What’s the matter?”

a little nervous and sat up

and comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here

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give me that

surprised. “Where

about to speak when a few clangs came from outside

knocking on

“What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t you come in and

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you

he said this, Tucker’s tone was

couldn’t stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

bit her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not

speaking, her face flushed

courage to admit that their biological father was

calmly. “He

saying that, seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added,

heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in

was very smart and immediately

reason.

not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will

chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will

opened the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll

came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad.

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was a

When he heard Olivia’s

that this young lady was so lucky to be favored by

she might

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the sandwich shop found Olivia

should we do? Olivia

with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss Dale?” Megan

first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You

she hung up

Taylor family were left

a while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She

tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t

considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really

of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge.

saying that, Stella thought

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still

a

of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good

we do?” Stella was

are you panicking for?” Doris came down from 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 of the teachers of the Painting Association and

for the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so

morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

her head and glared at Derek before

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 thousand of them, you won’t earn

from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll

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she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used

attitude and

he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make

he faced Doris again, he felt a little

anything. He just turned

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call

down her pen and looked

She

shoes and ran

sat at the counter and looked at

many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and opened it as she walked toward

those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever

hand that was tearing

at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling

you talk to your

head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to

head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you

cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister

vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach

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

impatient. “Bettany

marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes.

was already used to her

no longer hurt. She just

Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve

that, she

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out

that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t

help

flashed in the depths of

said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too

glanced at Talia and

raised his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart the

her head

ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold

understand. She couldn’t figure

on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly

wanted to force her to

face,

was very light. It should be

guessed that it should be a

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also

Inside was not a painting, but a

Did people still write

realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was it

a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line

looked over. The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

actually an invitation to the Painting

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the

she suspected that she was in

her eyes hard and looked at

true! It was actually true!

was given to her by Olivia. Who

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invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was

thing really happen to

not

age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had to give it

understand this competition, Bettany planned to

her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she had

Taylor family, Doris was

important to her, so she

Bettany walk over, Doris was a

letter. As she ran too quickly, she

took a while for her to

look!” Her eyes were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

ever since she met Bettany, Bettany

in her eyes.

Bettany couldn’t

she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on

also Bettany’s name written

was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany seemed to

a good idea for her to come and look for

a little

excited. Her mind was in a

participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion to

participated in this competition, she and Doris

with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she

Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

and looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she

I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she

Bettany didn’t

a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and give me some advice.”

today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

gaze moved up and landed on the invitation letter.

the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that

gripped the painting so tightly

again and again, looking at the

and color of

Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect

How did that happen?

never learn how to

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any

Bettany a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look

at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too

“Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well

her and bade farewell to

up the painting Smoke in Village and traced

another

and was not

became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it

for her to be inferior to Bettany. She

her head like

did not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who

was unhappy all day

him, saying that

hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

Ellis to

CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO

office was as obedient as

his anger. He could only bury his frustration in his

was really sad, extremely

knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the

not dare to say

domineering CEOs were able to

of Olivia, he was timid and obedient

comparison was

every day and

was completely

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her

he was afraid that Olivia

Andrew was her

could Daniel

bear to compete

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead at

lead, how could he bear to

from her, even if

die in pain than

he returned home at night, Daniel

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel

pretending

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob

his chubby little face with his two

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone,

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

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, he would still quickly notice

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled under

was a very smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered,

promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it

the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched

remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish

and said pitifully, “Spank

nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

were exactly the same as his mother’s.

could not bring

could only ask Andrew to make

returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy

a kind of heartache of not having

blanket was too

acted like a father and a mother

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

his phone and slowly

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad under

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired

only Olivia

after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

and he could not press

long time, he finally

was still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up,

back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and

preceded

a moment to realize what she’d

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that

with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him

Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with her at

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

female lead until she was almost half dead and

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

how could he

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia

would rather die in pain than make

night, Daniel went to

cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and

pretending to

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep

believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

and looked up at Daniel for a long time

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he

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she originally wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

was feeling vexed,

them spoke. Only

It was like

imagine the color

were red and seductive, like the

moment, she must be biting her lower

on her lips, and the numbness

tightened, and his

he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press her down

low and sexy voice came out

blinked her eyes. She could

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held

spread along the

driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought

Ha–ha!

had never liked someone so much in

with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very strange and

weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

Olivia liked him

more and more pleasing to the

could he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding?

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She

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that Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach

his eyebrows and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten

a

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

had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight to

for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came

him to send Olivia a voice message. It

daze and his mind was still

also hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice

blinked and looked up at Daniel.

frowned and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to

then he instantly pouted and cried,

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

shoulder and said in

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?”

cries, Olivia’s heart

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then

family had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and

room.

a long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a shower and

shower when she

covered in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door

milk.

it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to

nodded.

open and entered. He first looked around before

beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

even have

After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If

many bad intentions in men

bathroom in a bath towel after taking a

do?

She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep there.”

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

face, causing her body to

hung

raised her chin and

his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

picked up Olivia and threw her onto the

blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body pressed against

her

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up

eyes, it was almost

already gone

her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel.

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did not see

flipped over and pressed her down. His voice

was almost one

Peter, and two nannies at

anyone.

world what she had done last night by getting up

Tyson and Peter, who were

of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. Last night,

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted

slippery, she rushed forward too quickly.

loud. Tyson and Peter

to see Olivia throwing

and raised their thumbs at

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone.

Daniel acted as if he

Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing. They could think

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and Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

the way,

he was volunteering, he met a young man named

has been married for seven years.” Daniel

nodded. “He married early. He barely reached

opinion?” Daniel turned

would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice.

have one.” She shook

car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

make out what he

ask him what was going

his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia

and looked ahead, pressed on

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

repeated his

unsure of what

to bring up this topic so soon. She

trying to figure out what

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for

Engage?

a

nodded at Daniel and agreed.

so happy that he was lost

made it! That

very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

had read a lot

someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied

the

engage, not

up Andrew, the three of them went

proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed

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took the initiative to

need to think

on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt.

he

his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled with

his fingertips on the table and said,

that was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t

“This is

a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything

in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and rings for that

said confidently. “I’ve prepared

out his phone and showed the photo

is the engagement venue. It’s at the old

think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives and

them on and see if there’s anything

the rings had been customized. They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped a

thought to himself, “Oh no,

up and said slowly, “Is this

just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had

to Olivia and whispered,

saying that, he

big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy?

are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and

would you like

lowered her head and kissed

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and

This tweet

of the richest man instantly

at the top of

outlet

the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going

believe that in the blink of an eye, the

netizens were in

he get

is Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never

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?”

also a link

were

at such a young age.

though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor

How dare you say that scientists

netizens were arguing

public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion

was not very intense, and there

to see any arguments. He wanted to

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay

“We will send out 100

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would

on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter,

them.

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109 a boon

posted. “We will we buy the who won and

* Be hone

bund wh

w00 by a wander will get a

Box we “We will wet 100 yes the whadde det we will

The nets went crazy

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on the Internet

countless

parties, hoping

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled through

if nothing

a particular message,

slowly looked over. “What’s

was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old

asked in a

and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a

frequented during his youth. He

happened and he was busy

Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like

become unfamiliar to

well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

tell at a

Olivia but they could tell from

hastened to approach and extend a

led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you

came to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look at the

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at

felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost

the door was suddenly knocked open and two

over from the

two managers actually appeared

male, named Steve

had always

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

He bowed and apologized,

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead,

drawn to her, and women felt no

than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle

with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff had

called her Mrs.

and

to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the

her shoes to get

with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then

room.

he would turn back to

never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

that, she followed the waitress to the

thing was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean

to get a wet towel, but she never

wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

out of

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

looked too similar. It was

phone and planned to

handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed

of nowhere, a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the guests are still

spoke, he pushed her

the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to

in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle

faith in her statement and scolded

older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia

a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged

guest. Young lady,

suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked towards

were dim, and people’s faces were

her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected

clearly

again. “I’ll say it for the last time, let me

you’ve stepped through this door,

was about to pounce on

was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and dodged the

and let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and

table was made of glass, and

to the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

the sudden burst

timid ones even cried

astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

head and massaged her wrist, her tone

the shocked crowd and walked

combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself,

and didn’t

deepened, and her

waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

despite

a group of people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

opened and a

dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

face could not be seen clearly, but her

head waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling,

glanced over indifferently and did not

knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t

clear everything up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No

drenched in a

“Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be wiped

“Go,” the woman said.

left as

rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered,

without someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

every private room had

one specially led the way, it would be impossible for

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up

pushed aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort

room was noisy as if people

yet his regal presence

cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and

to stand

fair palm

at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They shouldn’t be

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her and clearing a spot. Pointing

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to

chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

a piece of

on the man

not knowing

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Michael glared at Sarah and

“Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to

and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

If one didn’t know better, they

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on

no one could skip their

to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh

Daniel also looked over.

remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

felt a chill down her

and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You

were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

Sarah with

seemed to

She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was

Olivia had always won.

of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see them from the

sad. He said, “I

a joke. However, it came true. They had really

said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far.

signs of nervousness.

at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth

Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something.

sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs.

“That’s the rule.

you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona?

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read

frowned and wanted to provoke her

this moment,

voice was casual and

a single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

said, “Winona who?”

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How could he pretend that

that, Sarah banged the table and rose

was gloomy and her tone was

so angry that she lost control of her

gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what

you

realize

in the end, she managed to control

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one

her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the sense

that Winona

one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided

wouldn’t have achieved

was now taken by Olivia. That was

such an

filled with

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over

departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care

he showered Olivia with all

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous

that, they

Winona, a wealthy

her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her own

reputation in the realm of

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

Daniel had

Sarah couldn’t help but feel

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

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went so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able

the result far

successfully

was so astonished that her eyes nearly

the hope that Daniel could have a

time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought

futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened

Winona broke up. They separated from that

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for a full

he became a different

control of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

which eventually catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him

was motivated

had never had any other women by his side. He

had

thought that he must be

surprise, he was

clenched her teeth

consoled Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now.

her head to hide

Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged

a glass of red

choked and coughed a few times before

calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s go

up and made way for Daniel to come over

he realized that Daniel did

and

poked

not get

others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He

did not react for a

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Daniel was doing, he suddenly

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally

or working during this period. Her plan was to

fun and was skilled in various forms of

cliff

and devoted all her

and Gillian

to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her

masquerade was on the

to change first. The men were all wearing the same

was

brought

separate changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first.

and

“Don’t worry,

the changing room

have you been

my first time here

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

hadn’t even

man and woman had

was actually Olivia’s first time

out her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from

eyes were filled

thought that Daniel got

far inferior

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her beautiful

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick

wanted to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was

cliché dress so beautifully?”

wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were all

the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding

deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not look

carefully chosen

cut, and every decoration was

looked even uglier on a person than a tattered

a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put

other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t

saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands

in the mirror, Sarah

was tailored by a master, which meant

a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure

Sarah prepared to show off in front of

Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her

was determined to crush

her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful aura

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

ugly clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn.

soon as they met, Sarah was almost

ashen as she stared at

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so beautiful

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression.

looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for the next

belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for

yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor,

she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to

suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s

purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had

if word got out that she had stolen

at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this?

Emily was stumped.

I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around

said directly, “This dress is

really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one.

this dress?” Olivia looked

I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude

too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain

understood. “Are you saying you want

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it.

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that

there was no need

had already

other and saw the surprise in each

did not expect Olivia to

time, when she came out of the changing room, she even

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously at

her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see

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inside.

a few glances before retracting her

handed the clothes to

said calmly, “Go change into

nodded and took the clothes

wear the clothes that Olivia had worn,

not a loss to wear it, and she

outcome.

this, Sarah was really

ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that

everything on, she

average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were

went numb as she

the fuck is this!”

ugly that she

can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought to

a long face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she

reached over from behind, grabbing

whoosh, the curtain of the changing room

completely exposed in

over to

her expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?” she

on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as she

mood as the smile

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at

already taken off

elegant and beautiful in it. It

was at this

on purpose. She

her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about

as it was about to

took a deep breath to

and looked

character. Sarah had a fiery temper and

her eyebrows and tapped

be something fishy

that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between the two of

spoke, she handed

on the mask and the three of them walked towards

in the

Emily led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel

and walked slowly by

ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without a

masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see

a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of the dance

about a dozen couples dancing on

changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep

and a woman left dancing in

too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks.

sense that the couple in the middle had very good

stood tall

was tied into a bun on the

looked like a lady from

and the surrounding people couldn’t

the people beside

heaven.”

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are so compatible

agree?” someone said, turning to

not expect someone to talk to her. She paused

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not say

in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of

up and wanted to walk towards the

originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

instantly stopped Olivia in

walk over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand

revealed a beautiful

trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly

turned around and scanned the

he was looking for her and waved

face instantly melted

through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my

looked at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is

that, she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right

glanced at Winona’s right

felt a

gaze,

and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

and nudged him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered

an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are we

calm eyes flashed with

continued, “You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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held Olivia’s hand and

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze

her eyes.

so long, everyone

a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael

went

to

her clothes and was about to push

little overboard today.

was Emily

felt that

of a reaction. She just touched up her

saying anything?”

the pancake and

in anger.

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you

Sarah was stunned.

continued. “The same height, the same hair

look at their faces and only look at their backs,

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like

in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute.

them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out.

she had gone to the washroom, but they came here to say such

on purpose

was

filled with jealousy. It felt

some things that couldn’t be examined too

did Daniel like

came so quickly and violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The

did he

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

mother could hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would remain firm and

it possible for Olivia to place her trust in one

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dishes prepared by Michael

always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat

food was, the more satisfying it was to

her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in

covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

up and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

never eats spicy

at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me

on

know that Daniel

don’t even

Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry and threw his fork away

a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she

chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes,

didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even

them

talking about their youth, discussing

that had nothing to

incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

had met Daniel

to move

and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you forgotten

profusely, saying that he was

dishes were not ordered by him at

curious as to why Sarah ordered so

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either.

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish

What a silly girl.

angry and throw a

his head, unable

mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away

she spoke, she placed her plate

few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had

Hot

as

as she slammed

before Olivia could speak,

and said in a puzzled

he slowly ate the spicy grilled

at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

doing? Daniel

her composure as she

a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend

saying this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance

he was not

not

was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

fish, spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each

hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

obediently put

eat it, he would not eat

took a

to everyone, “I’m going

left, a strange silence descended across the

widened their eyes and looked

eyes were filled with

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He was

interacted more

those who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy

other words, Daniel could not eat

the sake of Olivia, he finished half a plate of

her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that

under the table, clenched

Daniel!

much spice in order

been angry at her for

so many years, but he

couldn’t help

much must he

loved her deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat

Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She

walked along the corridor and finally found him by the

about to speak when she realized that Daniel

lips were red, as though he

not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting

she realized this, Olivia was angry and

you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to

Olivia, he seemed to have

you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia fell

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his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm

kitten tickling and teasing

was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time passed, he went

and suddenly

a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his

just a slight movement from her,

that she had stopped, he

eyes instantly

like a big puppy wagging its tail at

and deliberately turned to look at Olivia

she saw this, her heart

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

have hurt his stomach after eating so

shook his

raised

did it

at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him off

cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too. I

a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do

in such a tone. He looked up and glanced

he felt

a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s

the black watch on

was only

had never seen Daniel sleep so

and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain, yet you’re still

saddening!” He turned his head

react. She did not

felt a little

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he still found a way

the initiative to find another

the ground and still did

immediately became nervous. His heart

arms held Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you

go. Don’t leave

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in

was too

raised her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered. “What’s

Daniel reacted as though he had

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though

his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that

voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without a word,

fragile Daniel before.

his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

Daniel was

was my classmate in university. At that time, we did

His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of

not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

between him

it, he would definitely teach them a

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

her.

young man. It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he

saint. He was clear about right and wrong and

that would hurt an unfamiliar

about Winona, he

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Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently,

her grandmother is really a kind

a home when he was

in the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him.

his

his biological parents

Sullivan family

he went to the

said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in

to start his

because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it

into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not

you must not

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and

completely taken in by

she suddenly

won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as I

was a fool. “What

did

was a little

mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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for a long time, Winona’s

was that she had given him so much

trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

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a good understanding of

never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement

that was to capture her attention. He

had returned from overseas

knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without

on a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she

mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile with

now, Daniel had

another woman and hadn’t returned

indulge him like this. She had to let

continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she

so

chased after her. “Winona, where are you

were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience

that, she left with

and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why

feet in frustration. Daniel

when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

it out, she realized that he

finally got what he wanted and forced Winona

tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

clearly in love, but

angry.” Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have

Emily comforted Sarah and

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a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red

he

Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and

are you talking about?” Gideon

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 frowned and looked at Michael

temperament does look a little

right. Sarah nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and

didn’t see it, but Sarah was

ever since Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and

doing it intentionally to have a

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison as

had

she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much

to several hospitals, but none

for Amelia to relax

was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to

believe it. He felt that

servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from

there were always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s

her parents and

was shrill, her eyes were red and her heart filled

due to her excessive agitation, after her outburst,

woke

had looked for famous doctors, but

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all

held Amelia’s hand

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the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t do

should we do then?” Cathy

the same suit as usual. Only his tie

hand in his pocket, he tugged

his aura was calm and

he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold

room fell into silence as soon as he

even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter, had her

voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and

at Cathy. “I will do my best to save my mother,

might, “So, you all should

toward Maddie and

looked at William

for a few

with the entire Taylor

and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

him and sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a

just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you

and think of a way to force her to

clear–minded and had

knew that Samuel and Amelia were

not actually do anything. At

parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no

that these children could get along

nephews, treating them as if

of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by

head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor

phone, William called

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew

think too much and answered

picked it up, she

slightly with a hint

of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

had reached this point, there

he would have never called

did

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to

was not

tone was very polite. “I’m sorry

Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have

a deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly,

“Yeah,” she replied.

this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac,

the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green

rushing, she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into

clapped

She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs and

upstairs with the drawing paper in

to frame the picture of the

Olivia drew for

senses and continued her

William’s

it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she

a little overboard,

were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who

nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how

firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to

that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong.

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

a very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even

she couldn’t accept that her

could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad, and

and said 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

she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What right does she have to

extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to

it because she gave birth to me, so she could

if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise

is she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m her

me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of

No matter how powerful the Taylor family is,

because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she

I don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me

would not take

is

to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world,

her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive

They were like sharp

made his heart

to hate them so

lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he had said hurt

and saw Amelia lying unconscious

end, he

how do you think the

are you never–ending with this? Amelia

stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t

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one, “Emma has already paid the price

but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it

moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the

Olivia was silent.

this, William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom

months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took

Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured

Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy

admit that after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t

you for five years,” William

she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself

up

with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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helping the injured. She specially hired

and the Smith family was hailed as a

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including

flowers blooming

days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the

all left

god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

you all seen the news?”

Bruce Hospital

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr.

so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with

television dramas

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone and a hint of

said

used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and

many people who knew about

background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they

as having a questionable character and may not have

the Smith family not long ago, which was

leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow

if Olivia was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still

was confident that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

on the sofa and stared at

came downstairs and sat beside

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of his

sour and bitter

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up in

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how

of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand

you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her.

I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs

looked up with a dependent

and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must

making his agreement

and brought Andrew upstairs to do

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family with

shoulder everything with

eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking

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It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care about

with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up

said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make

I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good for your

“What about you? Do

said firmly, “I will

the rumors that say I’m heartless,

the source and not let the

been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she

people learned a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean

a phone call to interrogate her about

a person who could be persuaded

asked politely and respectfully, she might

method she

could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and

Amelia or

one could

in a large and

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light

for the Smith family to appear

few calls and passed down the

world set off for the Hushe

the same time, news began to spread

family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness

Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months

Taylor, is

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned

out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

like flowers blooming after

Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family

they had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the

all left

I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know

all seen

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world.

the head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

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

and television dramas aren’t

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became a hot topic.

the Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

and there was an elderly

Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

on Twitter were filled

was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so

I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets

not that they’re not good

is really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so

respectable

a heart attack and turned into a

really hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to

online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia

very worried

bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for

for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise

she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file

attention to it. She did

dropped

composure.

How is it

this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss you so

was filled

you in school? Why are you

was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent

“That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say?

could she enter the

identity was

been kidnapped and sold to a couple

had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

next,

morning, Kelly called her and said that she had

time, Kelly’s mother had brought her

eight years old, but she already had a very serious

was wrong, so

told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered

the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

she saw the man lying on

little girl to the research institute

girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist

high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward

because the little girl was still too young, she could

strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her psychological

was very disadvantageous

her body was already filled with a

with

use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

skills, you can protect me and

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be

forever.

industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not

18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp

this world, everyone was independent. No one could

the name

to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go

would be able to protect

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William, was

Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full

was in

than three days, Olivia would definitely

to Amelia’s room and saw William, who

that William was waiting

gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick

reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it

she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed

off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t

to look at

opened a

was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils suddenly

fixedly. When he spoke,

This…”

already a medical team here. Get ready

still. “She… she’s really

finish

staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her

with

was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations for

Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her

really that amazing? Can she truly save

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asked.

closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said

changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia

replied, “There’s an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to look

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment

clenched her jaw hard to control her expression

while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask

Maddie called out, “Olivia

Cathy’s

was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia

the top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to

still be

could speak, Cathy

still hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the

back a couple of steps from the slap

She just lowered her

bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy.

grandmother blame his aunt whenever

Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in

almost everything

manager of the

fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s

point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I

firm tone

grandmother was so harsh

with

speak up for his aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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to use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

at William and said indifferently, “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

looked down

to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

proud and

William suddenly understood.

Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought

respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and

not even look at

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia about

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked

“Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging

the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible

not say

She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on

become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to

some reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become

no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and

the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where

responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the

a little

like her own daughters. She was very

them. Most of the time, it was Blake

was caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when

was different. She was very young and lively. She always played

very close to Zelen when she was

later on, Zelen suddenly

ignored this person as if this person

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a

it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and

Zelen? Who

left, so be it. Why hypnotize me

but Blake was scared out of

stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a

the table and asked in

“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 personally

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wait a little longer. After a while, the

frowned. After a while, she looked up and

left, Daniel

behind Olivia and massaged her

eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when

massaging for a

opened her eyes and looked over

normal. He lowered his

everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of

my parents‘ names, who my family was,

five–year–old child 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 the

Olivia could not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

because I was too young. And

after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

you so

was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to

tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything

was a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second

head. “I

how to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even

“I studied a few hypnosis books and

say. After

isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to

Olivia made sound easy.

afraid that if he

Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

was at a

he still felt

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they

William called Blake again.

to Olivia. This

filled with pain and

please.”

was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister or his

She no longer had anything

Taylor

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She

.

herself. It was time to

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Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over

pursed her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could

Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some benefits for

couldn’t do

Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face

saw that Sophia was not in

I’m not sure if I should say it.”

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned

out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she

on?”

been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he

is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched her

her down

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right.

we still going to

and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

ponytail at the back of

look less sexy and girly, but it

William could not help

was

her head and looked at

immediately frowned and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without a

eyes, as well as the coldness

and warned herself that

for the right time. She had to

way, she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death

of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

Liam and Cathy were already waiting

the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected.

not turn in his direction

He was surprised that she ignored him

embarrassed and his face

thought Olivia

had connections with the Sullivan family. She really

young people

Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the day

still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical

were good, and she was proud of it, her good days

there was

man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

Olivia would be

Olivia would

butler to help him take

care about

that Olivia went down and came to beg

didn’t care,

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not

“Stop

not stop walking

take it anymore and

whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head

to raise her

and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy

for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but

time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you

a promise. Otherwise, what

was not at ease with Olivia

her head

not expect Olivia

if you can cure

Amelia. Who knew what

said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause

choked and was about

downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

and stared at William. “What a

so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face puffed

looked more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not Cathy

want

lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs

speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you

decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

the second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles

the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a

long. They were twice as

himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting

and

was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits

dragged her out. He pleaded in a

Cathy

knocked on the door,

Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is

sharp pain in her chest and

unconscious Cathy

no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come

minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia

Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression.

comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is

“Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to

Ronald said as he ran up

that? Mr.

What if he

stopped in

right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

deal with this situation!” He

I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

hint of cold malice flashed across

said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A golf

as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is too

about a rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up

get it.”

rolling pin. It was about the size of

gave it a little shake,

the rolling pin

he strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said,

enjoined in a low

nodded. “I’ll

spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door,

pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward

huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you

has a long–standing reputation in the

movement behind him, William turned around. He

high and holding a wooden stick, moved

his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced beads

acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he simply could not do

stood in front of Olivia and kicked Ronald

movements

Ronald seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly

made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

moment. He then saw Ronald

Ronald!” he called out and quickly went over to press

was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any

glance at Kelly. He was

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple kick be so

was an adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s

hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If

soft–hearted and gives in to all of

ambulance arrived very quickly

about the extent

broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs.

He just

ribs, William instinctively

himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs.

the

of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned 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 affects her emotions. Think about

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she

on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of hot

finally

of water before she started to

happened to me?” she

the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost bursting

went dark,

know

that had happened

unconscious.

expression. She could not help but ask, “Are

all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to

mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited

I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing

after waking up, am I so calm

previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia

have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s

act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure

me to accept is

covered her forehead, wondering why she had

as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma

she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as

She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia

Olivia would come again,

considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could

matter, she

not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have

eyes. She seemed to

again, her eyes no longer held any

had already

Samuel and Emma, and

to let go

with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

not only to the four major

remained faithful and committed to me alone all

it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate

it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel

not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health and showing

this world, there couldn’t be a more considerate child

my condition.

act as if

unfair

not let

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held

hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended

leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say anything. She just handed over the

that it was

the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel

many family photos of the three of them inside. The three

them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the

Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard

very concerned

saw this information would not be able

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking

a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still

saying that, Daniel felt that

do

took out his phone

his homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

ran to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s in

“He’s

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he

to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at

paid no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into

said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little

done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so

“What a sweet–talking little

almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting on the

“What’s going

get left behind,

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family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents

gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern her

said, “It’s not

longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not

was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She

she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for even a

started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she

sat steadily on the

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank

holding a silver needle stopped moving.

for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

not at

was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be

attitude. She said, “William, you want to

with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and

was gentle and

was very clear–headed now. She

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance.

faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with Samuel

as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

“I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my

to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her

up in her chest before she

you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and

did not say anything. She just

and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with

and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia

daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

held her fingers tightly and

Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

felt especially long. Every minute and

unknown period of time, Amelia

that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

suddenly stiffened and she fell

her and stuffing a calming

in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

it was used

alright,” Olivia thought. “The

the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly,

you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you can

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

was quick. It was completed in less than

adherence. She then put away

in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she

down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

and

door and asked if she

she was about to drink some

for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

thought, “It seems like she brought it

must have been left

retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose,

group photo of Samuel, Emma, and

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia

missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three

there was a paternity test report

daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So

too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just

so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if

find

There were about a few hundred photos.

of them

them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked

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