Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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the younger granddaughter because she’ll

bother with those big shots? If her medical

shot.

must she play up to others? Isn’t it good to let

of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a

she were the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study

would take the initiative

it would

be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others

become a big shot myself.” Gillian

if she was escaping without saying a

family returned at night, their faces were red, and

that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given them

Association organized one small

were all recommended by the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale competition, it had

she could get to know many teachers from the

work could catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by

would have a

excitement. She had

returned to her residence. As soon as she

Ernesto was back.

expect you to have such a wide network. You even

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth

Painting Association. That

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

she was nothing

smiled sadly. “No,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

in spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of

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favorites, so he

Gillian’s shoulders could

It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair

to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took

was angry and

Liebsig now.” Saul took out

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already

search.

doubts, he would start

Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped up

was not

lineal branch

cried out in surprise as if

want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has taken in two

line. She’s a liar!” Saul

paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

as

know if she was more surprised

years

one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that

two disciples five years later if

angrily accusing Rose of not

Gillian looked more ashamed

and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious

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was not very interested in other

of the gossip came to visit

was a

a second

guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

“Are you looking

this, Bettany looked at the stairs, and

not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know about

a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the Painting

was mainly held

whether any teacher took a fancy

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained,

Facebook status?

she immediately realized she had been

and gestured for

was all

in the competition, but she also read another update about

didn’t know 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

swept across it

not change, but

words of mockery and contempt

it could tell the character of the

was

the phone to Bettany and

carrying a lot of things in

and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope

her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After

“Doris

person. When she

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over the notebook and

Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

mean a lot

did not

she could feel that Doris’s

to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes

Doris sneered.

it on

was just a junior high school student. What

afraid that Bettany would

bring these over again.”

up and glanced

clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense of

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

could not speak a

fully recovered,

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

with the notebook

was across the street

less than two minutes, she

saw no one

Olivia put the notebook on

moment, a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia

pale, and she

was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

pointed at the notebook

Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s

doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in your

chills all over and could

it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out

was off. There were three shadows at

was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning

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Olivia was very vigilant.

room, there was

had happened

nothing had happened and walked to

immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly

calmer than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a

Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not a

and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like

shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

and gestured

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are

she heard this, she freaked out.

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

be more stupid, wondering how she could admit

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t

Was he threatening her?

the other side spoke nicely to

compromise if she

to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family

the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he

was covered with tempered

On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he stomped

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the room and trembled as she held her

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again

introduction was very

Rose took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she

exclusive interview with

her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

she liked the number

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

you said you would only accept one disciple.

painting when she received the call from

sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening

she listened, the more confused

help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather

that true?”

there was any doubt about this

a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose

Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather

didn’t? It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

Gillian’s eyes, her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn down

Gillian’s words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I

doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know

you

at an art exhibition then. I

this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as my

and barely managed to calm

It had been

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 if your

mention he’s only

to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and

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just being polite. Do you

by grading them

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

to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading

of this,

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took

She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come into contact with the top master

an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all

was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

be more

more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended

that, she hung up the phone

everyone from the Taylor family dared not

because making sandwiches in the morning

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs

sunset. It was distant and peaceful,

color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get the

and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a grayish orange.”

glanced at

think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing?

did not feel attached

came up to watch her

had always been a responsible person. Even if she

and think for her

didn’t care, Olivia had no

turned around and

looked more

came down from upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over. “What’s

sitting on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food restaurant

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

right. It’s her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

dropped out of junior high school and went home to look after her sick

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on

Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

Tucker left home to earn a living. But

a good thing for the family of three

had started

was up to no good when he returned this time.

father he is!” Megan frowned.

at the engagement

were back,

making a

who had also urged her daughter to agree to

knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending

still couldn’t change the fact that

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but unfortunately, the

sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches for

He was down.

Olivia’s cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have some

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

was a lousy police officer. How

Officer Wood rushed

on?” he

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and

god! Marco was

a big case. Even the biological

quickly made a call to report to

to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please

was swayed and looked toward

can get the doctor to check on her later to see

the small room and saw Bettany lying on the

times,

he realized that something

room, Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind

Olivia nodded.

Tucker was shocked. “If so, why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long?

she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was to protect herself

that relatives were favored

with her parents must be closer

her parents and

anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to see

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the lurch had broken her moral

the evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

meet such a meticulous girl in such a

genius she

all of them away, and Bettany was sent to

police station to

asked her, “How did you find out

the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground.

on the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues looked at

but admire her observation. She could

you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have

panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling

my god, that’s

could even become

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective novels?”

She didn’t seem to be

You deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

easy to find out. She did not think

is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken

almost forgot about

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they had

she might cover

they were her

parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

they would make a false countercharge, so

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents

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her.

and they were her parents, so

let them go home

brought

Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of

It’s for you.

an oil

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire

surprised. “Did you paint

brightened. She talked non–stop and said a

had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent

school. But she did not

showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of

unhappiness. She was in high

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris

directly poked

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time, she

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked

She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for

use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing

arms.

to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint

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dinner, Megan brought up

ruthless. She even knocked out her own

is really pitiful to have such a pair

call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return

not agree with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters

interfere in

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an

nagging feeling that something

kind. Why would they despise

the suspicion in her eyes

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted to

with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered

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 with her

Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult to

Gillian and nodded.

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships

the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize

curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be

His unusually flirtatious face immediately

and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I

a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His

Gillian was silent.

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a location and in such a situation. In

person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate

for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she

not think too much about it. She walked toward the

city. There were no street lamps

to the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in

walked to the

in

was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow

long legs also stretched into the middle of

have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the

was

strong flashlight and had a clear view

was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

determine where she was based

low grunt, Ernesto

and frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even

Ernesto turned his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I broke

behind her. She held the stick in her

so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He

He nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia put away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get

the police.” Ernesto shook his head

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gun…”

taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to call the

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would personally

Olivia call

to call the police? I already

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and would save

understand why Olivia

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the

and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to pay

have any money now. If she was extorted,

calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less

was nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power

a sudden pounce would definitely

And yet…

his abdomen

hurt so

fell to the ground with a

covering his face. He covered his stomach with both

and shone

saw the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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She easily restrained Ernesto and

felt

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised, something even

stared at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have

drastically when

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

“The hypnosis has been removed, and our

looked at Olivia in disbelief.

removed from

said in a low voice,

mean?” Ernesto was a little

looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing

all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to

set a time limit

would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see Ernesto and remove

the hypnosis would not be

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through

not be under Emesto’s control, or

was a

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like figures immediately

Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of them said

le due cathon!

ran a few

going to see Cullat as you want

not log and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how you what chankung

get a

ducked

Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features

feel the coldness

regret was

things. She had already hurt others. What was the use of

to make herself feel

for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing

a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke me

Ernesto, which made him feel very

not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as

were no longer related. They were complete

He suddenly felt an indescribable

to

not give him any time to speak. She got into the car

extremely cold and heartless. She did not even

his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into

left was a

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such a

she was going and if she wanted to go back to the

even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the notes I left

and asked, “Where

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go

Fulham family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating

and knocked on

while, Bettany came

and gestured for her to come

and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get

remembered how Olivia had helped her

courage and sat

so late. What’s

little nervous and sat

here to tell you that I’m leaving soon.

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give

Bettany was surprised. “Where

to speak when a few clangs came from outside

knocking on

rolled down the car window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a

Bettany was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my

looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future.

he said this, Tucker’s tone was

Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and

lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not

as she finished speaking, her

to admit that their biological

calmly. “He can’t

that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and

the news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was

I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a

stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there should

reason.

only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see

leave it

opened the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be

a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the

painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was a

not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he

thought that this young lady was so lucky to be favored by

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing

we do? Olivia is

Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also

her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have to call

that, she hung

members of the Taylor family were

finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that.

really too much. She didn’t even inform

already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your own

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t

Stella

still don’t know

a big

sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she

Stella was so anxious that she

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 taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I

daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the

chopping filling in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

head and

be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t

are different. If I’m accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll definitely take care

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family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she still spoke

was used to her attitude and did not

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 others

he faced Doris again, he

say anything. He just turned around and went

her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a delivery

put down her pen and looked happy.

She

on her shoes and

the counter and looked at Bettany’s back

Talia was extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and hire a famous painting teacher

hand that was tearing the

tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push

Talia scolded. “How can you

sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m

that the company is in danger now and

“Why should I help him? Doesn’t he

up!” Tucker’s voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really

even vented his anger on

young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any

impatient. “Bettany must

force me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use

Bettany

was already used to her mother

no longer hurt. She just

at Talia coldly. “Mom,

that, she ran

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out to her

Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one

couldn’t help

in the

and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me

glanced at Talia

his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was

lowered her head and

to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water to calm

didn’t understand. She

so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

to force her to

face, Bettany opened

very light. It should be a piece of paper

that it

so Olivia also gave her

completely opened. Inside was not a

it strange. Did people still write letters these

She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was

casually took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

a line

over. The more she looked, the heavier

invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the

that she

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the invitation letter

was true! It was actually true!

was given to her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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held the invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was about to

words over and over again, feeling like

a good thing really happen to

was not a hesitant

a young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to be

decisive person.

invitation, she had to

this competition, Bettany planned

few steps, she turned back

Taylor family, Doris was in the process

her, so she had

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why

letter. As she ran too

for her to

Her eyes were bright like the stars

Doris was instantly stunned.

Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there

in her eyes.

you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the invitation

Doris did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on the

Bettany’s name

dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany

like a good idea for her to

a

the invitation, she was too excited. Her

only thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The

in this competition, she

Bettany with a smile, “I’m

up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did

rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned.

but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously,

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second sister?”

relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your

looked a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who

didn’t

take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not

would definitely not waste

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter.

take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze

the painting so tightly that

and again, looking

color of this painting

Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting

How did that happen?

learn how to paint

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow

few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take

at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris,

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well

and bade farewell to

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village

drew another one

and was not as good as the

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it

was impossible for her to be inferior to

her head like she

He was like a

was unhappy

him, saying that

not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and sharp

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could be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and

in the CEO’s office was

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration

really sad, extremely

be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this,

agree to Olivia

did not dare to say

were able to manipulate

he was timid

comparison was too

day and didn’t like his

was completely

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that

he was afraid that Olivia

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with

Daniel beat

not bear to compete with her

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to

the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

would rather die in

returned home at night,

When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his

pretending to

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy.

fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard

He argued,

can you be sure that you’re

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just

in front of

and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

panicked for a moment, he would still quickly

that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

was a very smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from under his

thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up

iPad didn’t break when it fell

moment.

and picked up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched

said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played

and said pitifully,

He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good

pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked exceptionally

eyes, Daniel could not

make a

room, he felt sad when he saw the

heartache of not

blanket was

like a

He raised Andrew alone.

lost her memories and avoided all

out his phone and slowly typed

his words and described how he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a

Olivia could

he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could not press the

he finally dialed Olivia’s

back. She felt a little dizzy,

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still felt

it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel.

actions preceded

took her a moment to realize what

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

deepened, or after they got married,

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

could Daniel beat

bear to compete with

Olivia to watch many idol

domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half

dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

he really loved the female lead, how could

her, even if

in pain than make

home at night, Daniel went

on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down

pretending to

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy.

fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong. You are

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

and asked, “How can you be

care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

I don’t believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of

and looked up at Daniel for a

a moment, he would

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to give him a surprise, but now

as she was feeling

went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

It was like an

the color of Olivia’s lips on the

but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest

this moment, she must be biting her lower

mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

not be able to control himself. He would

while, a low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held their

spread along the signal

Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the heart grow

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very strange

for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

Olivia liked him more

Daniel more and more

he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of

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Olivia had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick me

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

Olivia was silent, Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia

did he cry?” Olivia

crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

a little

emphasized his tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia

When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll

open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring

happening, Daniel

asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would

a daze and

he also hoped to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so

he blinked and looked up

him, “Do you remember what

eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with

stunned at first, then he instantly pouted and cried, “Daddy,

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried so

Andrew was speechless.

father

cries,

family to Tyson and

already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did

Tyson and Peter lived together,

room.

journey, she was really tired and

when she heard

“Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia.

milk.

and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to

considerate. “I’ll bring it in

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then come

was taking a shower. The sound

was warm and a little

Daniel was tempted.

be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the

in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would wonder

in men who

Olivia came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw

should we do?

raised her beautiful chin

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia

Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung

She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are you

“Of course… I’ll

up Olivia and

moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male

her a passionate

Hmm…

woke up in Daniel’s

her eyes, it was

already gone to

rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s

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not

pressed her down. His

sex, it was almost one

two nannies at home, Olivia felt too

anyone.

world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went

Tyson and Peter, who were watching television

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

Shut up!

that he would say something he shouldn’t.

little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly.

commotion was too loud.

to see Olivia throwing herself at

and raised their thumbs at the same

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone. Her reputation had

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if

explained to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry her

and Peter nodded

her head in

it was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever they

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the afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel mentioned

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at the

29 years old. He has been married

early. He barely reached the legal

your opinion?” Daniel

have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

one.” She shook

and

Olivia frowned.

what he was

to ask him

let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such

on the accelerator with his right foot and

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in her

her fingers, unsure of what to answer for

this topic

hesitated, trying to figure

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

a

at Daniel and

he was lost for words for

made it!

person. He understood humans pretty

read a

likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if

was using the

was to engage, not to

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed

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took the initiative

we need to think about it

had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing

Olivia’s words, he looked

his deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

the table and said, “September

the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

“This is a good

it a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that

The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest

said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

took out his phone and showed

old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s

I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives

and see if

They would be

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he saw Olivia looking at

skipped a

thought to himself, “Oh no, she found

up and said slowly, “Is this

just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had

closer to Olivia and whispered, “I

saying that, he gave

pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want

Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him.

raised his face. “Then would

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s soft

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to

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Princess, I’ll see you on

this Twitter and posted at the

This

richest man instantly hit

at the top of

news outlet was reporting

found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on.

believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he had

netizens were

can he get engaged before I even

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never

saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered

was also a link

it were

at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must be an excellent person

in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor

blinded by money? How dare you say that

arguing

Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go

was not very intense, and there was

still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him

Hence…

department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100

“We will send out 100 computers

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get

those who retweeted, and the chosen one

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other

them.

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in an

countless phone

him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious

the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled

expression was nonchalant, as if nothing in the

reached a particular message, Daniel’s

slowly looked over. “What’s

the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends

in a

raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with

things happened and he was busy with work, so

visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his

club had become

all well–trained, and their observant eyes

tell at a

could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome

please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired

his gaze languid as he cast a

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff.

as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

glanced over from the corner

managers actually appeared at

were two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female, named Vivian

always worked separately and rarely

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a

to her, and women felt

first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan, how

familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to

called her

eyebrows and looked

a high–class club. Her EQ

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked

into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour

Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

he would turn back

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation

the waitress to

quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean as soon

to get a

and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

out of the

on either side, Olivia found herself a

too similar. It was easy

her phone and planned

opened her handbag, a red wine

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

he pushed her into

the delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified,

around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her.

men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are

gave him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

the supervisor could reply, the

guest. Young

of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.”

and surrounded Olivia from several directions

were dim, and people’s faces

tapped her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

clearly getting

for the last time, let me

man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream

he was about to pounce on

was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

to the side and

occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand

table was made of glass,

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along

wine and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

the timid ones even cried

state of astonishment, their gazes

tone icy. “I told

the shocked crowd and

lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to

supervisor shivered and didn’t

her expression

these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against the

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the

people remained

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After Olivia left.

of the private room opened and a

crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually

Her face could not

he spoke, his

indifferently and did not

with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms.

clear everything up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must

averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a

Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance

“Go,” the woman said.

as if

intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the

would be impossible for the occupants

had its

if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

that the rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to

if people

a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart,

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down on

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she

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her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes,

took a piece of candy and

firmly on

a dilemma, not knowing if he should

  1. up.

glared at Sarah and scolded her for being

“Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first.

said respectfully, “Mrs.

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they would

poker cards, she insisted on

could skip their

the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

a chill

skip the lie detector, but we must play

the poker card to the waiter opposite

abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with

sat opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

seemed to

the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and

said, “I won’t play cards with you

joke. However, it came true. They had really never played cards

of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or

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Billionaires Missing Darling

individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they

subtle signs of nervousness. This

card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m

and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan is

giggled. “That’s the

looked up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do

the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent,

and wanted to provoke her

this moment,

voice was casual and meaningless as

sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs

“Winona

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went too far. How could he

banged the

and her tone was

lost control of her

her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

away in anger. But in the end, she managed to control her

had changed. The present Daniel was no

Sarah’s parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being

that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

that Winona

that time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any

have achieved

credit was now taken by Olivia. That

such an outstanding

filled

left with wounds all over her

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how

with all his love

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense of sadness

had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over

that, they

a wealthy young lady from the Capital

Despite her affluent upbringing,

the realm of oil painting at

with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace

days, Daniel had fervently

friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite

leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster.

no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered

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far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up to

result far exceeded her

He successfully made Winona

that instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a

was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

heart was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan

him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

up. They separated

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear

he came back, he became a different

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel

gave

eventually catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent

this was motivated by

had any other women by his side. He did not even have

he had been thinking

thought that he must be waiting for Winona to

he was getting engaged to another

her teeth

“Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is

her head to

she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought.

she picked up a glass of red wine and downed

choked and coughed a few times before she

said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate

she spoke, she stood up and made way

after waiting for a while, he realized

puzzled and looked

poked his

not get up

raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you want to

not react for

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what Daniel was doing, he

woman for her opinion in a low

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it easy and

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in

the cliff by Gillian,

sealed herself off and devoted all her energy

she and

repress herself; rather, she would begin to

masquerade was on the

all wearing the same

was

Emily brought Olivia

there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this

eyes and glanced at the

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re

the

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to

“It’s my first time

exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

even visited

man and woman had

Olivia’s

took out her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at

eyes were filled with

that Daniel got

far inferior

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after changing her clothes. The

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick

wanted to

landed on Olivia, she was

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought to

blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because

tailored to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display

Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it,

had carefully chosen this set

and every decoration was extremely

looked even uglier on a person than a tattered

to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she exclaimed

other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she

words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

a master, which meant that it

but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making

the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making her feel

how could a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong

crush her

her eyebrows and looked at

of a sudden, her powerful

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from

met, Sarah was almost crushed into

was ashen as she stared

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world?

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

Emily was more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s

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 wrong dress. It belongs to another customer.

nodded crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree or

suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as to

that she had no choice but to take it

all, it wouldn’t be good if word got out that she

before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call

Emily was stumped.

going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at Sarah,

“This dress is

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the

like this dress?” Olivia looked

heavily. “Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

stunning in this dress, so Sarah

understood. “Are you saying you want to wear the clothes I’m

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

slightly. “But I’ve already worn

no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

a few more words to make Sarah like this dress

the end, there was no need

already

and saw the surprise in

to be so easy to

dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she

and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously

the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl

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inside.

took a few glances

walked over and handed the

she said calmly, “Go change

and took the

clothes that

looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned by

outcome.

was

off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the

she looked

felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and

numb as she

is this!” she

so ugly

I can’t go out in this. I

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands on

a fair and slender arm reached over

the curtain of the changing

completely exposed

over to

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

hands and seemed to be in a good mood as the

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at

had already taken off her shawl, revealing her

looked elegant and beautiful in it. It

was at this point that

had done it on purpose. She had put on the

heart was completely ignited and her

about

head and took a deep breath to

and looked at

had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be so

her eyebrows and tapped

must be something fishy

let’s go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood

you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

put on the mask and the three of them walked towards

at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to the

Emily led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the

and walked slowly

the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared

wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool

about a dozen couples dancing on the dance

and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had

there was only a man and a woman

she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to

vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had

man stood tall

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side of

a lady from centuries

music stopped, and the surrounding people

She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match made

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone said, turning

did not expect someone to talk to her. She paused

did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of

up and wanted to walk towards the

some reason, the crowd that was originally

stopped Olivia in her

could not walk over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman

revealed a beautiful

constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his

lips, and smiled lightly

and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I

that, he immediately turned around and scanned the

was looking for her and

melted and was filled with

towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to

at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name

shoulder with her right

and glanced at

a little

gaze, Winona

natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends.

saying that, Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely

calm eyes flashed

just an

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held Olivia’s hand and

spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

long,

restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went over to

went to

clothes and was about to push open the door of the

little overboard today. How could he leave with only

Emily

was indignant and felt that

not have much of a reaction. She just touched

aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked at

put away the pancake

anger. “Why aren’t you

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and the same cold

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one

I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

still stood in the cubicle and did not go out.

Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the

said this on purpose

it was

that this was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her

things that

did Daniel like

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 next day

did he

each other for a short period of time, and

so sure that she

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Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no effort

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such

for Olivia to

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by

She had always been fond of

more satisfying it was to eat

to pick up a piece for Daniel. She

with a red pepper

and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when

never eats spicy

looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

tightened her grip on her

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

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,

said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her

yes, yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together,

eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the

of them chatted and

about their youth,

had nothing to do with

people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a

she had met Daniel

intended to move the

at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have

apologized profusely, saying that he was

spicy dishes were not ordered by

Michael was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not

didn’t come back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a

his head, unable to bear

handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t

placed her plate in front of

this meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

pupils constricted as she slammed

before Olivia could speak,

fish on his plate and said in a puzzled

he spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish bite

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

doing? Daniel

her composure as she stared at him in a

only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if

to the side to distance himself

that he was

could not help but

was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in a

at least a serving or two of each of those

shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

put down

let him eat it, he

took a

said to everyone, “I’m going out

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked

eyes were filled with

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often

did not

could

the sake of Olivia, he finished half a

she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent

table, clenched into

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order

at

years, but he was

help but

must he

have loved her to the

knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized

along the corridor and finally found him by the sinks

to speak when she realized that

lips were red, as though he

stunned for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to

this, Olivia was angry and

spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up after

his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have

Daniel shook his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front

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Olivia’s shoulder

like a kitten tickling and teasing

what he was doing. She thought that

stopped and suddenly

a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop

from her, he understood

she had stopped,

sharp eyes

a big puppy wagging

and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes.

been soft–hearted. When she

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after

shook his head.

Olivia raised an

where did

sexy, as though

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too. I can’t

forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you suggest we

not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked

he felt even

only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing

and whispered, “Olivia,

down at the black watch on

was only 8

never seen Daniel sleep

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

saddening!” He turned his head abruptly, looking as though he

react. She did not come

felt a

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still found a way

the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home.

to the ground and

immediately became nervous. His

intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make

Don’t leave me behind!” he

two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart,

was too drastic. It scared

her hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered.

though he had woken up from a

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to

suddenly hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was

be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

fragile Daniel before. Her heart

patted his back and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re about to

was happy

university. At that time,

each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old

Daniel did not give Olivia

who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

he would

over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized

her.

well–mannered young man. It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go

he a saint.

would hurt an

explaining about Winona, he talked about

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and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is a little

her grandmother is really a kind and

was a child without a home when he was

paid attention to his

dote on him and they did not love him.

was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his

his biological parents

that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would

didn’t like to go home, so he

that Daniel was the best and smartest

to start

saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start

will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who

you must not do

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to

was completely taken in by what he was talking

she suddenly

worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah.

fool. “What

what did

was a little

have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will definitely

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a

was that she had given him so much face that he bullied

saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

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a good understanding

leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

was only one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to

she had returned from overseas as

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye

on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country,

already made up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him

now, Daniel had

left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a long

indulge him like this. She had to

tried to provoke her in this way again, she

stay any longer, so

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where

cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit,

that, she left

the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She

her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

Olivia, she thought he

that he was using Olivia

got what he wanted and forced

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger.

are clearly in love, but they

“If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let

anymore.” Emily comforted

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table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and

fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the

you talking about?”

even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar

“Her temperament does look a little similar, and so

Sarah nodded. “Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally

Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah

ever since Winona left, she had never seen any

might be doing it intentionally to have a

remained silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all

side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his

had completely

no reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as

but none of

doctors‘ most common advice was for Amelia to relax

sadness and depression, so he told

believe it. He felt that Amelia’s

keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing

there were always times when

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is

defy her

shrill, her eyes were

due to her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia completely

never woke up

for famous doctors, but

gathered together. Even Maddie was

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down her

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top medical team overseas to

should we do then?” Cathy

in the middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his current

one hand in his pocket, he tugged at

his aura was

looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only

into silence as

was most concerned about

us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never

at Cathy. “I will do

all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia with

out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt,

looked at William

the sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he

endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

also had to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and

from him, but not a single person thought that he was in a difficult

hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few

to force

was very clear–minded and

that Samuel and Amelia were the

actually do anything. At

was human nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s no

sincerely hoped that these

which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and

William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll

Maddie stopped talking.

valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

getting Maddie’s phone,

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in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she

think too much and answered the

up, she realized

eyebrows slightly with

understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

reached this point, there was absolutely

nothing important, he would have never

why did he call

the phone, leaving her right hand

attention was not entirely focused on

was very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

window into the distance. After a while, he said

“Yeah,” she replied.

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, who adopted

the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on the white

and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns

was stunned. He clapped his hands

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you

nodded and ran upstairs with the

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it

was what Olivia drew for

to her senses and continued her phone call

William’s

when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she

although Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it

were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who

and nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear

made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve never blamed

a very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being

she couldn’t accept that her biological mother was a

see the difference between good and bad,

and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have

does she have to ask me to give in? What right does

first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and not

she gave birth to me,

it was a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because I’m

paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why

to me and I’m her

who went all out and told me that human nature is like

would not

a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and

she hurt someone else, at random stranger in

have to forgive her no matter

and resonant. They were like sharp blades that

his

expect Olivia to hate them so

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

the end, he

think the favor

suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already

know.” William’s voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family

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has already

any substantial harm. Instead,

Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best

Olivia was silent.

William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell

you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to give birth

was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get

you were lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone.

that after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you can’t

you for five

don’t want to force you. You can

hung up the

with Amelia Taylor for several months

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

social networks, including Twitter, public accounts,

were like flowers blooming after

just a few days, the Smith family’s

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient

skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had

left s on

I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

you all seen the

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

from Dunwall is on its

Mala, Dr. Moss, is

god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family.

little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

television dramas aren’t this

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up the phone, William held the phone and

said he

and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia

were still many people who knew

save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the

would consider her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to

the Smith family not long ago, which was

refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow

did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

confident that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

stared at her phone in a daze.

and sat

heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was going

suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of his

sour

longer, tears were welling

who was not afraid at all,

of Olivia suffering made his heart

endure a knife wound to himself, but he

you want to do.” Daniel leaned on

Andrew ran over

looked up with

her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

said, making his agreement

came over and brought Andrew upstairs

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible at this

go to the Taylor family with

everything with

for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said

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looking a little dumb. It took him a long

a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you

some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good for

looked up at Daniel. “What about you? Do

firmly, “I will always stand

for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

from the source and not let

terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she

She also knew how to

think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to

was a person who could be persuaded but

she

chose the method

She had her own

Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable

paper:

“Smith family”

cold

opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear

made a few calls and passed down the

from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

news began to

used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness

Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship

Taylor, is soft–hearted

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed

in front of the

on various social

like flowers

a few days, the Smith family’s

ordinary people who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family in

fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now

left

my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right.

all seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr.

I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical

I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So,

little

man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the

television dramas

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a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were all

the Smith family hospital

in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor

thought that Isaac Smith was actually

Twitter were

mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a

I had a tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a

not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is too

virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small

respectable old

had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state.

Doctor Smith will wake up

Smith wakes up

into prayers for Isaac

scrolled through the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very worried

and due to gender differences, it

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t

arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her file and the provided

did not pay much attention to it. She did not

the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

How is it

You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming

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miss you

tone was

“Aren’t you in school?

you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and

this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

enter the

was very

sold to

a good character, but she

what happened next, Olivia

only knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia

known each other for two years. At that time,

years old, but she already had a very serious gynecological

her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself

too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered in

making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia

she saw the man lying on the

to the research institute through Augus

after such a big incident, so she

IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward

was still too

little girl’s willpower was unexpectedly 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 for

girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense

personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to

her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

skills, you can

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forever.

little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

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 dare to act coquettishly. She let go of

already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make

eyes gradually warmed, and

was independent. No one could make decisions for

even in the name of being

entertainment industry, then she

would be able to protect

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Taylor family, along with William,

without sleep. His phone had

was in

less than three

William, who looked

was waiting for

world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help but

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to

opportunity to make the Smith

in Olivia’s hands, it turned into an

amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would

most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

different countries had all set off at the same time due to a

patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait

to look at Maddie.

She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take

what was going on. When he received the phone and

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When

This…”

already a medical team here.

slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could

he could finish speaking,

Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two

Cathy said with a

she could not figure out. Why did

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 major in

you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that

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asked.

Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve.

an 80% chance.”

and turned

stunned for

it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me to invite Olivia?”

I didn’t ask you to

Maddie called out, “Olivia

can.” Cathy’s tone was

she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful

world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top doctors treat

still be

she could speak, Cathy had already

was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t

back a couple of steps from the slap before

She just lowered her

to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt? What

his aunt whenever something

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in

almost everything

manager of the

She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear

say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia.

tone

so harsh

this have to do with Maddie? How could everything be

to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed

It was Maddie’s hand.

and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith

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“Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it 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 medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat

looked down on

to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

as proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

again. Halfway through, he suddenly

Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head,

did not even look at Cathy or say

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personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia about

chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She

He said that he

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable,

not

eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed

Blake had become more and more cautious when it came to

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized.

of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated

the table

there were two people responsible for taking care of

was a little older.

Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant

time, it was Blake who

clothes when the weather was cold and keep

was very young and

very close to Zelen when

Zelen suddenly disappeared

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off

the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she

about Zelen? Who is

she left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me forget this

was calm, but Blake was scared

start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared. But I’m

on the table and asked in

are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes

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fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This

a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can

left,

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His

eyes and said in a low

massaging for

eyes and

quickly returned to normal. He

five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost

family was, and

their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and

not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too

thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself, but

Daniel was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

so sure that you

a five–year–old was too young. After the

was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I

little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis was

head. “I

it too?” This time,

few hypnosis books and

a moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he

else do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to

Olivia made sound easy.

had nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make

Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

at a

come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when

work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This time,

was filled with pain and

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his

no longer had anything to do with

about the Taylor

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was

at the layers

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just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room,

that’s great. I’ll pick you up

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was

herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his

was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some benefits

certain that Olivia couldn’t do

went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia was

happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia

on the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about

she turned around and closed the door properly.

on?” Cathy’s

her voice and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did

believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful

She quickly calmed her down and poured her a glass of

water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain

probed, “Then, are we still going to let

Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

at the back of her beautiful head,

made her look less sexy and girly, but it added

could not help but look up at

girl was shockingly

her head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and

Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned

in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without

eyelashes covered her eyes, as

her palm and warned herself that

right time. She

torture the people who had bullied

and a

the house, Liam and Cathy were already

the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia

Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

surprised that she

moment, he was embarrassed and his

Olivia

in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

like that young

Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t

medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too

good, and she was proud

was the Sullivan

man doted on her. When a

that time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

day, Olivia would

snorted coldly and asked the butler

did not care about these

waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to

care, but

Olivia. Cathy could not let

“Stop right

not stop walking and

take it anymore and

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait a

stopped and leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked

her head to see

outrageous. I’m an

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with a

replied, “It’s good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

coldly, “I’m not going to argue with

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

took a deep

what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia

was not at ease

her head honestly.

did not expect

fine if you can cure Amelia.

one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to

Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we even

and was about to

turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

stared at William. “What

so angry that her chest heaved violently,

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not Cathy wants me

want everything

frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time.

William rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like

had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying

took out a box of silver

box of silver needles. He

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long

to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

it anymore. She was scared out of

her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please,

he carried Cathy to the door and locked

Cathy knocked on the door, it

she could not help but

pain in her chest

the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly called

Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already

than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re

he strode in with a displeased expression. “What

using both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it

said, “Where’s William?

what happened. Mr. William seems to

said as

followed behind and fanned the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop

if he gets some servants to

in his

said, “You’re right. This is the

corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a

with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I

her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

hint of cold malice flashed

have any handy sticks that

gauge the suitability of the

Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly

a rolling pin?”

okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

a rolling pin. It was

a little

that, he concealed the

Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s

He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being

nodded. “I’ll go

over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he

rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s right

huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can treat

the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off

behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking

holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely

was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and

she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time,

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but he simply

Kelly suddenly stood in front

of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if

been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward

was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces

for a moment. He then saw

and quickly went over

front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance.

glance at

thought to himself, “How

10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet

“He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If

to all of you, but

arrived very quickly and

learned about the

the bones did not penetrate his

He just

William instinctively looked up

two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of

the

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

thought, “Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually regained

bed. Facing

“Water,” she softly murmured.

watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was

you’re finally

glass of water

to me?” she

engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave

somehow, her vision went dark, and she

not know anything

that had happened

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia

Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a

as excited as

“It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger,

waking up, am I so calm and not

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know

to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her

as for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually

even more difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

covered her forehead, wondering why

heart. After all, Emma had been raised

far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as

told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat

would come

considered herself to have a

it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia

with Olivia either. After all, if

eyes. She seemed to

her eyes again, her eyes

had already

Samuel and Emma, and on the other

chose to let go of

than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had

“In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies

remained faithful and committed to me alone

when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her

forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel

and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care

this world, there couldn’t be a more considerate child

my condition.

not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain

was unfair to

could not let

Olivia was once the child

on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home

down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and

found that it was filled

including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got

also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would

laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that

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 to remain

to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made one feel

as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad.

that the statement lacked

do something

his

room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe

thought, “He’s

home, so why

open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said,

no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

Baby,” Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you finished your

well–behaved and sweet. He

“What a sweet–talking little

out of the study,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

thought, “What’s

left

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while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the

looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to

she said, “It’s not necessarily a must

no longer had any

was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did

was because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness.

Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder

hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily.

sat steadily on the

performed the acupuncture therapy on her,

Taylor, thank you,”

stopped moving. She said in

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to

not

something that could not be easily controlled,

was resolute in her attitude. She

exchanged a few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had

Her voice was very gentle. “Can

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel free

gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did

were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can

and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there

it a bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go

carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is

not asking you to forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is

her chest before

treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if

not say anything. She just looked

gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We

Amelia could no longer treat

by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled

held her fingers tightly and quietly made

for Olivia to

moment felt especially long. Every minute

period of time,

which was

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly

and stuffing a calming pill into

Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

was used at

alright,” Olivia thought. “The

Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined

the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too

say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It

adherence. She then put

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

from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went

nodded and said, “Let’s

had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze.

she was about to drink

lowered her head and glanced at it. It

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she thought of the

seems like she brought

must have

to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string

photo of Samuel, Emma,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for

name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s

a paternity test

them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s

of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment.

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

to find all

the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They

single one of

them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly clicked

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