Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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thoughts and attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll

should pay attention to herself and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor,

shot.

others? Isn’t it good

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and

the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and

that case, those big shots would take the initiative to associate with

it would

why not work hard to improve herself and let others come and

become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze and

if she was escaping

night, their faces were red, and they were

meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given them practical

organized

all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

large–scale

this competition, she could get to

of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success in

would have a sudden rise

in a state of excitement. She had even

Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as

Ernesto was back.

to have such a wide network. You even know the

stunned. Then, the corners of her

Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

that teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

thought of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the

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favorites, so he only recommended Olivia to

shoulders could

disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair

so partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far

want one disciple only? So

angry and spoke up for

Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone

a month, Saul had already

search.

encountered any doubts, he would start

Rose’s full name, and soon, her

Husheni was

Wilcox family’s lineal branch spoke

reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in

She’s a liar!” Saul

paused, and he

as if it was on

not know if she was more surprised

years

one disciple? It was just

would she take in another two disciples

the side, angrily accusing Rose of

said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

“Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian

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fun. She was

the gossip came to visit that

a very agile

for a second when she saw

you’re Doris’s sister,

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris?

looked at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed across her

head. “I’m not going up.

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know

niche competition. It was an internal

mainly held to

result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in as

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

handed the phone over and gestured for

all Doris’s Facebook

only did Olivia see the status of her participation in

sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does

swept across

not change,

and contempt

the character of the

was superficial

returned the phone to Bettany and

a lot of

many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can be of some help to

painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking,

Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say this, she

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the notebook and

Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

mean

did not

about painting, but she could feel

give you this. It’s some

Doris sneered.

it on

just a junior high school student. What made her think she could

afraid that Bettany would

these over again.” Doris was

up and glanced at

indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense of

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter

she had fully recovered, Olivia

the hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

notebook and took it back to

was across the street

than two

saw no one in the

Olivia put the notebook

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out

and she looked a

was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the

seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought it back

and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else,

door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and

had chills all over and

to speak out a

house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at

from its height and

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Olivia was very vigilant.

of the small room, there was also

happened

nothing had happened and

when she took out her phone and tried to call the police, Talia immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked

Talia. He even had a smile on his

Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her.

bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s

gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked,

the ground?” Tucker did

and gestured for them

her. What are you going to do? Are

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

wondering how she could admit it when others

His tone was

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke

never compromise

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker.

over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in

was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them

was covered with tempered

counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was

He was

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the room and trembled as

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia

was very

disciple that year, whose surname

exclusive interview with Rose

in her first disciple, she had already

because she liked

on the ground and dialed Rose’s

went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept

was painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off her

walked to the sofa and sat down,

the more she listened, the

she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your

that true?”

was any

oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small

your grandfather too well.

wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did

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 his

words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought

a doctor, after all. Why

did you

Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent

this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to

fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down.

had almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could

“Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower

not to mention he’s

numb. It took her

“But you’ve praised me and said

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being

by grading them for me every year?”

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

have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading

of this, Rose got

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia

again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it

She would have no chance or be in no place to

the funny thing was that instead of being grateful

be

of Olivia, I’ll give

she hung up

order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak

was because making sandwiches in the morning would distract

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch

painting the countryside at sunset. It was

Doris was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still

a little black

looked up and glanced at

simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if

did not feel attached

why she came up to watch her paint

if she had lost her memory, she would

heavy burden and think for her

didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking up

around

word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

down from upstairs and heard a noise from

over. “What’s wrong?”

eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip

Doris. They were classmates, but compared

of junior high school and went home to

life

Tucker Fulham, who had been missing

to earn a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years

be a good thing for the family of

had started

up to no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a

father he is!” Megan

a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from

not long after she were back, Tucker chased after her to

a scene at the

had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree to the

was really stupid or just pretending to

still couldn’t change the fact that

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these

home and could not

He was down.

cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling

was so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer.

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed over

going on?”

and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to sell

god! Marco

case. Even the biological parents could not

made a call to report to

stepped forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s

swayed and looked toward

the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her

and saw Bettany lying on the

her hard several times, but Bettany

he realized that something

with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s

nodded. “I

just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia

nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and

like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her

old saying that relatives were favored over

relationship with her parents must

with her

left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear

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had broken her

the evidence in advance before calling the police. This way, nothing

Tucker was furious.

such a meticulous girl

genius she

away, and Bettany was

to the police station to

you find

One of them seemed to be

wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues looked

help but admire her observation. She could have seen

extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but

trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted

my god,

could even

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read detective

head. She didn’t seem to

good. You deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

out. She did not think it was

is just

almost forgot

be the

up, she might cover up for

were her

but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

did you

would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents

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her.

it did not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did

let them go home and settle it

Bettany came home, she brought some food

Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched

I painted this myself. It’s for

and saw an oil painting

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt

was surprised. “Did you

of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a

painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed

mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard

on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a

liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without being

in her hand and directly poked at the

of the Virgin Mary was instantly dyed

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

“Why did you

wrist trembled. After a long time, she said, “You destroyed

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and

and said impatiently, “Fine.

enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage of

anger in her chest.

arms.

Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one

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brought

ruthless. She even knocked out her

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair of

you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded.

lecture her. “Don’t interfere

Olivia. Don’t interfere in

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held

had a nagging feeling that

be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in other people’s

the suspicion in her eyes

moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

town and wanted to talk

sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile,

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 person

in love with

be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her

were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult

Gillian and nodded. “Sure,

not enough. Relationships will become shallower

I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and

He could not have gone through so much trouble to

flirtatious

her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

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hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the

helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well

for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

Gillian asked her to take the

not think too much

as prosperous as the city. There were

was only nine o’clock in the evening, but

walked to

in her

who was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

stretched into the middle of the road,

discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he could not open his

was too

a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in

and was about two yards away from Ernesto.

determine where she was based on

grunt, Ernesto said

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could

immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s

stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it this one?”

not see Olivia’s movements.

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go

Olivia

police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like

why Olivia

you think I’ll help a

only a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if

have any money now. If she was extorted, she would

Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore.

tall and had practiced boxing since he was

sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly

hurt

struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and

about covering his face. He covered

and shone it at

the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

still surprised,

at him and said coldly.

calm expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has

Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible.

one in this world could be removed from his

in a low voice,

you mean?” Ernesto was

Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything

Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to recall everything

set a time

had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see

happened, the hypnosis would

would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to

would not be under Emesto’s control, or even

was a

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like

Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of

due cathon! Lot’s

he tward as tw quickly ran a

you going to see Cullat as you

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow how

get a

ducked

dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring

Ernesto could still feel the coldness from

Olivia’s mind, regret was the most

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What

to make

exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited.

Ernesto,

him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if

if after tonight, they were no

He suddenly felt an indescribable

wanted to say

speak.

heartless. She did not even look

the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

was left was

What a hateful girl!

be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye to

drove and asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go

Her tone was even colder than the night

nodded and asked, “Where are we going

suddenly thought of

fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner

went over and knocked on the

while, Bettany

door and gestured

almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into

Olivia had helped her in the

her courage and

it’s already so late. What’s the

was a little nervous and sat

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to give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

a few clangs

knocking

at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend.

He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t

said this, Tucker’s tone was

chase him away and apologized to

looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

a while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time…

as she finished speaking, her

to admit

Olivia said calmly.

still worried, Olivia

and then was

in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately

reason.

Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again

leave it to fate.

“Wait for me here.

ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the future. Keep this painting

looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.”

he heard Olivia’s

this young lady was so

she might have some

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing

should we

the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we

she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone.

hung up the

the Taylor

took a deep breath and said, “She has

really too much. She didn’t even inform us before

of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment,

She started to grumble.

“Mother, you really treat

Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

Stella thought

still don’t know

was a

family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making

we do?” Stella was so anxious that she

organized by the Painting

confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might

She raised her head

awkwardly at Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by

by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can

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since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed

Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much of

Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking

Doris again, he

turned around and went

she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said

looked happy. “It must be from

She

her shoes

at the counter and looked at Bettany’s

this, 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 opened it as she walked toward the small

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

hand that was tearing

stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t

you talk to your

head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do

not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now

should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you let

can you be so

even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the future, their feelings will

impatient.

Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let the Hall family help

at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

her

longer hurt. She just felt

her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as humble

she

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Talia called out to her from

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 of her hands

couldn’t help

the depths of

head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely

at Talia and suddenly

his hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart

lowered her head and

ran to the bathroom and washed her face with

didn’t understand. She

many years and had

even wanted to force her to

face, Bettany opened

be

that it should

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also

Inside

it strange. Did people still write

that it was not a

What exactly was it?

more and more confused.

took out a thin

a line

the heavier her breathing

was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

she suspected that she was

and looked at

was true! It was actually

given to her by Olivia. Who exactly

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pounding so fast that it was about

over and over again, feeling like she was in

a good thing really happen to

not

she had already taken on the burden of

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she had

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned

the Taylor family, Doris was in the process of

so she had to

walk over, Doris was a

As she ran

a while for her to catch

eyes were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was

in her eyes.

participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control

did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of

Bettany’s name

pupils constricted and her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?”

like a good idea for her to come and

was a

she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

would also be participating in this competition. The

had forgotten that if she participated in

brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t

looked up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem

rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she

and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia

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second sister?”

“Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s

stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure.

didn’t continue

take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and give me

Doris would

But…

moved up and landed on

happens that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was

tightly

and again, looking at the painting Smoke in

of this painting far

previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better

How did that happen?

how

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any energy at

and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently.

and

left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in

drew another one

and was not as

tore off the painting she had drawn,

for her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

her head like she was

month. He was like

face was unhappy

saying that his

criticism, he had a smart brain and

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be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

Ellis’s departure, everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who

the CEO’s office was as

not even vent his anger. He could only bury

was really sad,

from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and

not agree to Olivia taking the

did not dare to

CEOs were able

front of Olivia, he was timid and obedient to

was too

home every day and didn’t like his

was completely

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tell Olivia that Andrew

deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

that Olivia would

her child, she would definitely

Daniel

could not bear to compete with her

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not

how could he bear to

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain

he returned home at night, Daniel went to

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down

actually pretending to be

why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently.

chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the

dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy

and looked up at Daniel for

if a smart child panicked for a

that Daniel must have found him sprawled

he had been discovered,

a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face,

carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the

for a

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I

you indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish

and

was very satisfied with his son’s

Andrew burst into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be

beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to do

to make

he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy

of heartache of

blanket was

had acted like a father

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her memories and

out his phone and slowly typed

words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

he was tired because he had to act as a father and a

Olivia could see

after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not

long time, he finally

She felt a little dizzy, so she

the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she

so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook

actions preceded

moment to realize what she’d

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afraid to tell Olivia that

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

she knew that Andrew was her child, she would

Daniel

bear to compete with

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost

novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead at

female lead, how could he bear to snatch

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would

rather die in

at night, Daniel

the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down

actually pretending to

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

his chubby little face with his two soft fingers

bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

“How can you be sure that

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t

in front

looked up at Daniel for a

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still

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no, she originally wanted to give him a

as she was feeling vexed,

neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

rustle, rustle. It was like an

color of

lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose

she must be biting her lower

on her lips, and the

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand

would definitely not be able to control himself. He

and sexy voice came out

her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

two of them did not speak. They just held their phones

longing spread along the

in the front passenger seat,

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so

Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person

wouldn’t have wanted to interact with

as time passed, Olivia liked him more

Daniel more and more pleasing to the

good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond

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had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

I

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not

cry?” Olivia

became nervous. Indeed, she

a little

“Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia

that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll

the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like

prevent anything from happening, Daniel

and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be

and

to see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed

blinked and looked up at Daniel. “I

frowned and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and

my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you

he instantly pouted and

Daniel pressed the voice

said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?” he

cries,

the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

to bed. Olivia tiptoed into

Tyson and Peter

room.

a long journey, she was really tired and

she

to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door

milk.

smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not

super considerate. “I’ll bring

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

to have

she nodded.

He first looked around before placing

beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water

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

had been holding it in for so many years. If he

many bad intentions in

out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower,

“What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going to

at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and

face, causing her

almost hung

raised her chin and

lowered his eyes. “Of

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto

went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular

her

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

opened her eyes,

had already gone to

not help

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not

blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into her

almost one in the afternoon

two nannies

anyone.

what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking

who were watching

this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. Last night,

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted

little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged

commotion was too loud. Tyson and

Olivia throwing herself

raised

Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

to face

enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too

Tyson and Peter nodded in

head in Daniel’s arms

it was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever they

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and Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

the way, Daniel mentioned

a young man named Noah who was at the same age

only 29 years old. He has been married for seven

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage back

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned to

Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There

have one.” She shook her

red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at

Olivia frowned.

out what he

about to ask him what was going

her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such

pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing

Olivia repeated his

unsure of what to

this topic so soon. She had barely thought

she hesitated, trying to figure out what

then, Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind,

Engage?

a breath

nodded at Daniel and

happy that he was lost for words

it!

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty

had read a lot

room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the

using the

goal was to engage, not to marry for

of them

felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to whatever he said

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even took the initiative to

think we need to think

and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were

Olivia’s words, he looked up

said in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled

on the table and

was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week

shook his head. “This

it a bit of a rush? Would they

days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She

said confidently. “I’ve

and showed the photo to

is the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s already

for the guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

been customized. They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped

to himself, “Oh no, she

up and said slowly, “Is this

insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had

moved closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to marry

saying that, he

his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia,

softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was

“Then would you like to be my

do.” Olivia lowered her head and

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement to the world

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Princess, I’ll see you

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

instantly, This tweet

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all

was at the top

outlet

the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

going on. The news

believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest man

netizens were

how can he get engaged before

is Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have

news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan but because

was also a link behind

who clicked on it were all

Lasker Award at such a young

achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is

shut up! Are you blinded by money? How dare

arguing with each

had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

was not very intense, and there

like it. He did not want to see

Hence…

“The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who retweeted

department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get

Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year premium

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating

them.

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netizens on the Internet were in

got countless phone

invited him to parties, hoping

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze

expression was nonchalant, as if nothing in the

reached a particular message,

looked

on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked,

in a questioning

Olivia nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently

youth. He

things happened and he was busy with work, so he no longer

last visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in

club had become unfamiliar to

staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

tell at a glance who

from the way they dressed and walked

quickly hastened to approach and

please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he

gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at the staff.

if his neck was stuck. He

the door was suddenly knocked open

over from

appeared at

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

had always worked separately and rarely

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here.

Vivian also came over.

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but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she

women felt no

two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her

soft and gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms.

she called

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

high–class club. Her

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

led the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr.

inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour

Olivia to the

room.

he would turn back

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

that, she followed the waitress to the

shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

to get a wet towel,

her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them

came out of

either side, Olivia found

It

took out her phone and planned to call

her handbag, a red

appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back

he spoke, he pushed her into an

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

rooted in place and lightly touched

around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly

boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are you a

gave him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me

the supervisor could reply,

she’s a guest. Young

suit and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner

and surrounded Olivia from several

lights in the private room were dim, and people’s

finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected

clearly

say it for the last time, let me

out?” The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t

spoke, he was about

expression was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the

It was scarlet red.

to the side and

let out a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine

table was made of glass, and so were the

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along

wine and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

timid ones

astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you,

ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight

door was securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

supervisor shivered and didn’t

and her expression grew

time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed

sharply, moving deftly despite the

a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

opened and a beautiful woman

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk

not be

up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m

indifferently and did not

a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms.

everything up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out about

catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an

“Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he

rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had

would be impossible for the occupants of the

private room had its own elevator and

one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

rooms were isolated from each other, how did

pushed aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the

if people inside were

appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng. He

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to

Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave

was about to stand up,

palm pressed down on his

her petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms.

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she gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her

she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass

at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw

palm firmly on

was in a dilemma, not knowing

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her for

up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s

said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing

no one could skip their

to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

a chill down her spine

she still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth

card to the

enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with

Sarah with one hand supporting

seemed to

many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision

was also very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with you

just a joke. However, it came true. They had

waiter who dealt the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big

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Billionaires Missing Darling

opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too

game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while

card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and said

she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona

his voice. “What are

giggled. “That’s the

said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you

her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read her

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment,

casual and

countenance underwent

said, “Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he pretend that

the

and

lost control of her

“Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the end, she managed

was no longer one of the privileged

and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend

she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

Winona was

privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led

wouldn’t have achieved what

now taken

thought that such an outstanding Daniel

was filled

and left with wounds all over

had matured and learned how to care

Olivia with all his love and

the matter, the

sharing countless memorable and

that, they

they met Winona, a

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never

reputation in the realm of oil painting

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from

those days, Daniel had fervently pursued

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that

Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing

youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed

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insisting that he would never be able to measure up to

result far exceeded her

He successfully made

was so astonished that her

shock, she still held onto the hope

riddled with bad habits, and Winona had

toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good

times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from that

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him

came back, he became a

reacquiring control of his family’s business,

gave

catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth,

this was motivated

a child, he had never had any

thought that he had

he must be waiting for Winona to

surprise, he was getting

clenched her

softly consoled Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and

her head to hide

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

glass of red wine

a

he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s

stood up and made

a while, he realized that Daniel did not

puzzled and

poked his

get up and remained

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at

react

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was doing,

a woman for

stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she

focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it easy and

also liked having fun

the cliff by

sealed herself off and devoted all her energy to learning

and

rather, she would begin to

was on

wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing

was

and Emily brought Olivia

a sapphire blue fishtail

and glanced

“Don’t worry, they’re

to the changing room to

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046

my first time

nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

hadn’t even

woman

was actually Olivia’s first

took out her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror

eyes were filled with

Daniel got a

was far inferior

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her beautiful

finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned

she wanted to say

her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

could someone dress such a cliché

wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different

promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses,

some tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it,

had carefully chosen this set

every cut, and

on a person than

did not expect to be stunned. “Oh

room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she

felt that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and

the mirror, Sarah smiled in

tailored by a master, which meant that it

little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of

how could a country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura.

crush

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and

a sudden, her

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

made her look like she had been reborn.

they met, Sarah was

face was ashen as

and reminded her quietly. Otherwise,

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about to go

She pinched her finger hard and looked at

say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another

dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change

anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for

to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that

and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling.

Emily was stumped.

this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at Sarah,

“This dress is

Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take

dress?” Olivia looked at

very much.” It was rare for her to

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could not wear it

you want to wear the clothes I’m

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it. Don’t

crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

wanted to say a few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no

there was no need for

had already

and saw the surprise

Olivia to be

This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover her

her gaze, not taking it

other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl

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inside.

took a few glances

handed the

said calmly, “Go change

took the clothes to the

to wear the clothes that

beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a little

and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that Olivia was

on, she looked at the mirror

saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short,

scalp went numb as she

is this!”

ugly

no. I can’t go out in this. I

tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she

and slender arm reached over

curtain of the changing room was pulled

completely exposed

over to take

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the

to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling.

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at

had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue

and beautiful in it. It was even more

this point that

it on purpose. She had put

in her heart was completely ignited and her

about to

head and took a deep breath

and

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be

eyebrows and tapped a finger

be something

quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not

As she spoke, she

the three of them walked towards the

the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the others

walked slowly by

just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without a

dim lights, it was impossible to see who was

bar stool

a dozen couples dancing on the dance

the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not

and a woman left

center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and

only vaguely sense that the couple in

man stood

hair was tied into a bun on the lower left

looked like a lady from centuries

surrounding people

also clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a

heaven.”

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so compatible

agree?” someone said, turning

to her. She paused and

person seemed unwilling to give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people

Are they compatible?

and did

middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

subconsciously stood up and wanted to walk towards

for some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered

Olivia in

at the center of the crowd. The woman

beautiful and otherworldly

of surprise

head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

took a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How

turned

was looking for her

face instantly melted and was filled with

through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is

looked at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this guy’s old

glanced at Winona’s right

a

gaze, Winona

“Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We

Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered into Olivia’s

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and

calm eyes flashed with

just an ex–girlfriend.

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hand and

spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

for so long, everyone was a little

restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had

group went

went to the washroom

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door of the

from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How

Emily and

felt that Daniel was too

have much of a reaction. She just touched up her makeup

aren’t you saying

the pancake and

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length,

you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake

I wouldn’t have noticed if you

exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did

had gone to the washroom, but they came here to say

had clearly said this on

was

still filled with jealousy. It

that

did Daniel

suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing.

did he like

had only known each other for a short period of time, and they did not

was he so sure that she

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had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her,

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in

it possible for Olivia to place her trust in one

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

had always been fond of spicy food and liked to

more satisfying it was to eat

piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper

looked up and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was

never eats

looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

tightened her grip on her fork with

know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry and threw

corner of her mouth. Her

food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a single spicy

spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is slightly

few of them

about their youth, discussing about their

that had nothing to

who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia

had met Daniel

to move the spicy dishes away

he did so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did

apologized profusely, saying that he

these spicy dishes were not ordered by

curious as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

at Olivia. He

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ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

Olivia would really be

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a

lowered his head, unable to bear to

I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then

her

her plate was very clean. It only had

Hot

plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it countless

as she slammed

before Olivia could

his plate and

he spoke, he slowly ate the

him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

he doing? Daniel was actually

She could barely maintain her composure as she

food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few

Daniel even moved to the side to

actions to show that he was

could not help but

smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly

steak. He ate at least a serving or two

down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to

put down his

not let him eat it, he would

a sip of

said to everyone, “I’m going out

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across

their eyes and looked at

eyes were filled with

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate of

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It was impressive!

then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

more

those who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not

could not eat spicy

Olivia, he finished half a plate of

used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away

was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order to go

must have been angry at her for leaving without saying

been so many years, but he was still

couldn’t help but

much must he love

her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the

Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time

found him

was about to speak when she

were red, as

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 throw up what he had

realized this, Olivia was

and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.”

Olivia, he seemed to have found solace

it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder

a kitten tickling and

much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time passed,

and suddenly

his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used

slight movement from her,

that she had

eyes instantly

like a big puppy wagging its tail at its

to look

soft–hearted. When she saw

stomach hurt?”

have hurt his stomach after eating

shook his

Olivia raised an

where did it

lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him

“Oh

and said in a helpless

in such a tone. He looked up and glanced at

he felt even

also a ball

head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

at the black

only

had never seen Daniel sleep

doubts on Olivia’s face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain, yet you’re

saddening!” He turned his head abruptly,

did not react. She did not come to

felt a

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found a

He took the initiative to find another

stood rooted to the ground and still did

immediately became nervous. His

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be

go. Don’t leave

last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart,

was too

raised her hand and patted his handsome face. Her

as though

straight at Olivia, as though he wanted

hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they

do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

a fragile Daniel before. Her heart

I leave you? Have you forgotten that

Daniel was happy

Winona was my classmate in university. At that time,

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

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as

he found out about it, he would

look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you.

her.

there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female

kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and wrong

something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for

explaining about Winona, he

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Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is a little

good person, but her grandmother

without a home when he was

family only paid attention to his uncle, who was

not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside

incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his

biological parents thought

and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his

so he went

him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest

encouraged Daniel to start

you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your

would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up

not do as

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew

by what he was

moment, she suddenly understood

“Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as

was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant

did he

was a little

future, don’t be obvious about

make

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a long time, Winona’s

was that she had given him so much face that he bullied

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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good

simplé engagement ceremony that

that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force

returned from

a bad temper. He definitely hated

purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable that she

her mind to endure everything and do her best

Daniel had

actually left with another woman and hadn’t

She had

provoke her in

longer, so

after her. “Winona, where are you

go and tell Daniel

that, she left with

out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and

be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel

that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he

realized that he was

got what he wanted and

a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite

sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

I wouldn’t have

Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

Emily returning, he was quite

He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see

talking about?” Gideon didn’t

you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned

tone was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look

“Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally

it, but Sarah was sure of

had never seen any women around

true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

had a lingering sense that

disappeared without a

had

in energy, and spending as much as 18 out

several hospitals, but none

advice was for Amelia to relax and not to worry too

that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her too

William did not believe it. He felt that

servants to keep

always times when

Amelia still saw it.

laughing at the same time. “Samuel is

born to defy her parents and

was shrill, her eyes were red and her heart filled with

due to her excessive agitation, after her outburst,

never woke

but they were all helpless

Even

Amelia’s

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a

should we do

bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar

in his pocket, he tugged at

looked frustrated, but his aura was

threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart

room fell into silence as soon

everyone, and even Cathy, who was most

she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save

do my best to

carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

out his hand toward Maddie and

at William

sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite

with the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed upon

take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother,

a single person thought that he

you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance

to force her to appear and save

clear–minded and had things

and Amelia were the

did not actually do anything. At most, he

nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister.

these children could get

she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as

an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my

a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor

Maddie’s phone,

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middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a

didn’t think too much

it up, she realized that it

her eyebrows slightly with a hint of

some understanding of William. This person was very responsible,

Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no

there was nothing important, he would have never called

why did

answer the phone, leaving her right

not entirely focused

tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be

the window into the distance. After a while, he

“Yeah,” she replied.

asked, “If all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted

was in the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large

rushing, she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned

stunned. He clapped his hands and

on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

wanted to frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in

was what Olivia drew

returned to her senses and continued her phone call

understood William’s intention

if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing

although Amelia’s actions were a little overboard, it was human

each of the five fingers had its own length,

exchange of emotions, how could

but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How

also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is

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with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her

the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even

that her

the difference between good and bad, and

and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does

and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What right does she have to

in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and

that? Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the

Emma, she would find a

it comes to me? Is it all because I’m her

a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single one of them

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But

she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can

that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

would not take

human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil things!”

hurt someone else,

I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what

were like

his heart

expect Olivia to

trembled violently. He

looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

end, he hardened

think the favor should be

“William, are you never–ending

was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family

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has already paid the price for hurting

and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t a

Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell you the whole story.

you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years

She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s

went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the

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 deny the

you for

that she’s unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for

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a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the

Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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and helping the injured. She specially

and the Smith family was

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including

were like flowers blooming after

Smith family’s reputation

never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an ancient medical family in

medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

all 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. I didn’t know about

you all seen

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

from Dunwall

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So,

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it

Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family,

and television dramas

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the phone

he said

outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by

were still many people who knew

anything on the surface, but they would

a questionable character and may

just taken over the Smith family not

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of the

Olivia

The Sullivan family.

sofa and stared at her phone in a

downstairs and

on the

Daniel

a sour and bitter

it back any longer,

not afraid at all, no matter how grievous

the thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

could endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a

you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always

forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and

with

forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep

said, making his agreement clear with a firm

came over and brought Andrew upstairs to

cheek and knew that she

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

an eyebrow, and then said, “What are

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a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care

tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is

you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and

some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside

looked up at Daniel. “What about

his head and said firmly, “I will always stand

enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the

the source and not let the rumors

she was young.

a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not

a phone call to interrogate her about her

was a person who could be persuaded

William asked politely and respectfully, she

chose the method she

own way of doing things and did

or not, she had her own

one could threaten

and comfortable chair and

paper:

“Smith family”

up and a cold light flashed in her clear

a good opportunity and time for the

calls and passed

world set off for

news began to spread

invite famous doctors from all over the world to

she has shared

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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She specially hired world–renowned

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

reappeared in front of the world, no

began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

were like flowers blooming after

Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

people who had never come into contact with the Smith

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such

medical skills in novels. Now that

left s

really a medical family in our country.”

seen the

team from Bruce Hospital

from Dunwall

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is

I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head

little

my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic.

their eyes, the Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

was an

Isaac Smith

on Twitter were filled

He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I

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 month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded the doctors who had previously recommended surgery, saying

that I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good

second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still

a respectable

turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like this?”

that Doctor Smith will wake

Smith wakes up

prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon

prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you

the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and more

very worried about Olivia’s

bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them

legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as

report, “Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.”

and did not pay much attention to it. She did

Olivia nearly dropped her

composure.

is

me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily and

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wheedled. “I miss you so much.

tone was filled

you in school? Why are

“I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate

headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What

could she enter the

was very

original name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

a good character,

what happened next, Olivia did

said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia

had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to

was only eight years old, but she already had a very serious gynecological

wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the

little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with

that the little girl was not injured, Olivia

the man lying

sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus

that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to

the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also

little girl was still too young, she

The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her

was very disadvantageous for

importantly, the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She

with Kelly and tell her

little girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

forever.

leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act

and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an

Her eyes gradually warmed, and

everyone was independent. No one

name of being a good

the entertainment industry, then she

be able to protect

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Taylor family, along with William, was still

without sleep. His

was in

than three days, Olivia

saw William, who looked exhausted

was waiting

the uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect

opportunity to make the

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s

hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a

total of ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a

William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any

frowned and turned to

over. She opened a page

he received the phone

fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were

This…”

calm. “There’s already a medical team here. Get ready

became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could

finish speaking, Cathy walked

had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two

said with

there was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high

Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was

skill really that amazing? Can

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asked.

closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s

joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really

an 80% chance.”

and turned to look

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for

it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do

a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I

out,

can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp.

was not that she did not want to save her sister

teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better

still be

before she could speak, Cathy

Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now.

a couple of steps from the slap before she

just lowered

He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for

taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in

his mother, almost everything required

chief manager of

her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire

this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie as

tone

harsh on

of this have to do with Maddie? How could everything be blamed on

speak up for his aunt when

It was Maddie’s hand.

inauguration ceremony of the Smith

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immediately reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude

everyone looked down

upright method, he chose to use

coercion.

as proud and

William suddenly understood.

Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned around and

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say

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personally come from Layfield to

the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come

Taylor called. He said that he was

desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to

not say a

She had her arms lowered respectfully and

came to Olivia. Blake

changed a lot after being

intimately as before. Instead, she treated

table and suddenly thought

for taking care of them. One

a little older.

own daughters. She was

it was

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

She was very young and lively.

very close to Zelen when she was

on, Zelen suddenly

subconsciously ignored this person as if this

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and

Zelen?

Why hypnotize me and make

Blake was scared

to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she

her fingertips on the table and asked

I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about the

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Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know

she looked up and ordered, “You

left,

massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s

eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

massaging for a

eyes and

he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the

five years old. However, before I was five years

who my family was, and where my home was,

would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the

re these things no

Speaking of this, t

not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because

hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years

was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

curious. “Are you so sure that

the accident, it was

tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five

a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition

Olivia shook his head.

it too?”

studied a few

what to say. After

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult.

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him look

was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

was at a

he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when he was with

harder. Otherwise, Olivia

world could treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

voice was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She

no longer had anything to

the Taylor

Taylor.” William’s voice

looked at the layers of dark clouds in the

.

go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to find

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Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over

her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly

the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs.

couldn’t do a thing about

and told Cathy that

great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled

was not in

to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say

Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me

looked out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs.

going on?” Cathy’s

this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen

it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

drank half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be

probed, “Then, are we still going to let Olivia

and she has to

Olivia came with Kelly.

into a high ponytail at the

attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added

not help but look up

was shockingly

Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with

frowned and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

into the water. The charm

dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as

palm and warned

the right time. She had to wait until the day

who had bullied Olivia to death one

thought of something, and a trace

Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the living

sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected.

Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam and

on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that

was embarrassed and his face

Olivia was

Smith family. She also had connections

that young people were too

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was

established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe

were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would

there was the Sullivan

lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on

be the most

day, Olivia

the butler to help him take the

not care about these

Olivia went down and came

care, but

Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop

not stop walking and continued

couldn’t take it anymore and shouted,

William could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

stairs. She turned her head and

her head

like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you

her fingertips

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do

“It’s good for your

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue

but

to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said

a promise. Otherwise, what

at ease with

shook her head honestly.

She did not expect

“It’s fine if you can cure Amelia. If you

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you

William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we

and was

had already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people

looked up and stared at

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

to herself, “Who cares whether or

they want everything

long time. It was

to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to

had in mind. She looked at

examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a

silver needles. He felt a

long. They were twice as long as

thing won’t end up hurting

only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a

it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to stop

and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

Cathy to the door and

how hard Cathy knocked on the

help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs.

her chest and slumped to

quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly

Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save

the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally

said as he strode in with a displeased expression.

long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail.

“Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is

have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

as he ran up

over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop

if he gets

stopped in his

nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

mouth curled up,

situation!” He thought to himself, “I can

therapy to Amelia? I’ll

cold malice flashed

said, “Do you have

to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A

said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch

about a rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was

gave it a little shake, nodded, and

the rolling

Amelia’s room,

the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice.

nodded. “I’ll go in and take

bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door,

rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can

Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut

movement behind him, William turned around.

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved

Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and

that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but

Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as

heavy hammer.

was made of solid wood, but

moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

and quickly went

and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s

to glance at

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could such

over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald

of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death!

gives in to all

arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away

William learned about

broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his

He just

two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced

This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs.

the

half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually

regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was a little.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly

finally awake!”

a glass of water before she started

me?” she

remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that

somehow, her vision went dark, and

not know anything that

her everything that had

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a

excited as before. Instead, she

to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not given

I so calm and not angry

is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed,

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

covered her forehead, wondering why she had

as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their

to hold extreme

Emma.

as she

to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

She considered herself to have

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could

nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her,

eyes. She

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or

already

one side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side

to let go

Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated

situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who

remained faithful and committed

who watched over her day and night. To help

could not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone

then there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care

there couldn’t be a more considerate child

my condition.

bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship with

unfair to

not

Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child

it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed

Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately.

it was filled with information about Emma

the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how

many family photos of the three of them inside. The three

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story

languid gaze suddenly became profound like an

very concerned

saw this information would not

her because of the daughter

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient

to do

out his

homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe

“He’s in

understand. He’s at home, so why

open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a

to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

Baby,” Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one,

replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He

“What a

heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

“What’s

get left

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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 documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell

gaze was indifferent, making

“It’s not necessarily a must to tell

had any expectations, so it

her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did

was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it.

to argue, Olivia would

However, she could not

It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder at

“I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

did not act crazily. She was very quiet,

steadily on the

acupuncture therapy

thank you,” Amelia

silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice,

at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

was not

was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be

her attitude. She said, “William,

few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you

her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and

gentle and her expression

that she was very clear–headed now. She had

years.

and Emma have done

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance.

our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have

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 back

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

you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In

welled up in her chest before she continued, “So,

you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold winter

say anything. She just looked at

saved me. We do not owe each other

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as

by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled

fingers tightly

to

felt especially long. Every minute and second passed

unknown period of time, Amelia

was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and

supporting her and stuffing a

for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically

it was used at this

it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t

medicine bottle to

calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your

did not say anything. She just held the

the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an

required careful adherence. She then put away

lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly

from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went

nodded and said, “Let’s

Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a

as she

a moment. She lowered her head and glanced

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought

“It seems like she

have been

it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a

a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He

only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was.

paternity test report between Samuel and

father and daughter” was

uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at

wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore

to find

piled them on the floor. There were about

single one of them was about

only

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