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

If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor,

shot.

Isn’t

people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was

elder granddaughter, she would go all out to

those big shots would

great it

not work hard to improve herself and let others come and

with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian

she was escaping

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

they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given them practical

organized one small painting

the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

she could get to know many teachers from the

eye of any teacher and be taken in as

would have a sudden

returning home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She

to her residence. As soon as

Ernesto was back.

“I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people from the Painting

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth

from the Painting Association. That teacher was also

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

“No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

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so he only

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders

disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and

gone too far in this matter. You

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only?

was angry and

now.” Saul took out his phone

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul

search.

doubts,

full name, and soon, her

Husheni was

family’s lineal

in surprise as if he had

She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in

She’s a liar!”

the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked

as if it was on

know if she was more

years

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

two disciples five years later if she wanted

crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose

every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

Stefan could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.”

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

the main character of the gossip came to visit

a very agile

was stunned for a second when she

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re

you looking for Doris? She’s

stairs, and

herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for

The painting competition?

How did Bettany know about the painting

Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an

was mainly held

competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in as

confusion, Bettany explained,

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been

gestured

all Doris’s Facebook

Olivia see the status of her participation in

you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to

swept across

on her face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

mockery and contempt

the character of the

was superficial and

the phone to Bettany and

a lot of

as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me.

painted this. I hope Doris can

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

person. When she heard Bettany say this, she

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over the notebook and went

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a

mean a lot to

did not think

nothing about painting, but she could feel that

said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll

Doris sneered.

and threw it on

was just a junior high school student. What made her

afraid that Bettany would

bring these over again.” Doris was

looked up and glanced

but for

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

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

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

came down with the notebook and took it

was across the street and

two

entered, she saw no one in

put the notebook on the

came from the door, and Talia ran out

deadly pale, and she looked a

second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can

she pointed at

Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else, see

the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone

all over and could not stop shaking

seemed it took her forever to

noticed something was off. There were three shadows

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Olivia was very vigilant.

room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain.

happened

she pretended that nothing had happened and

“Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call,

a smile on his face, looking

father. I’m here to see her. I’m not

Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s

shadow at the door of the small

on the ground?” Tucker did

her head and gestured

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

When she heard this, she freaked

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how she could admit it

His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke nicely to

never compromise

pay attention to Tucker. She

out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I

He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on the

was covered with tempered

didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that

He

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and

the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia again and

introduction was very

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

also an exclusive interview with

had personally admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

she liked

squatted on the ground and dialed

you said you would only accept one

received the call from Gillian. She then took off her

and sat down, drinking water and listening

she listened, the more confused she

interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said

that true?”

think there was any doubt about this

Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a

don’t know your grandfather too well. He

Gillian didn’t believe

a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a

you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him?

did you come to

the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art

you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as my

like she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely

had

just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower

to mention he’s only

and her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and said I had

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you understand what

paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for me every

but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t

have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me

this, Rose

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

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

chance or be in no place to come into contact with

the funny thing was that instead of being

it be

“For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give

hung

her painting, everyone from the Taylor

sandwiches in the morning would

to do, Olivia went

sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it

felt the color of the sky could be

little black and

glanced at Olivia with a

think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you

attached to this

watch her

always been a responsible person. Even if she

take on the heavy burden and think for her

since Doris didn’t care, Olivia had

around and

Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her

from upstairs and heard a noise

over. “What’s

the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the

street.”

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came over and

spat out a mouthful of almonds

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to

dropped out of junior high school and went home

finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on the

had been missing for many years, suddenly came

earn a living. But he had been away from home for

for the family of three to be united after

Tucker had started another family

time. He wanted

father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker,

were back, Tucker chased after her

a scene at

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree to

was really stupid

so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop

out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the

He was down.

the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

realized that Olivia was calling him for

ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food:

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

on?” he asked

have knocked her out

my god!

was a big case. Even the biological parents

call to report to

a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we sell

and looked toward

Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check

the small room and saw Bettany

times,

expression darkened as he realized that

Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When

Olivia nodded.

it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if he

I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and

meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning.

old saying that relatives were

parents must be closer than

with her parents and turned

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

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in the lurch had broken her moral bottom

she got the evidence in advance before calling

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such

a genius she

them away, and Bettany was sent to

the police station to make

asked her, “How did you find out Bettany Fulham

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

wall in the aisle. There was

his colleagues looked

not help but admire her observation.

think Tucker Fulham and Talia

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

my god,

even become

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to

shook her head. She didn’t seem

deduced everything just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

out. She did not

side reminded Marco, “This is just a

he almost forgot about

thought Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they

up, she might cover up

they were

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

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

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she

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her.

her

let them go home and settle it on

home, she brought some food over to

she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and gave

this myself. It’s for

and saw an oil painting

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable

“Did

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

of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken all the art

sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while

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

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her

neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without

and directly poked

quiet and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you

time,

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She

and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if

breath and suppressed the anger in her

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

left with the drawing

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dinner, Megan brought up the

really ruthless. She even knocked out her

to have such

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

agree with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s

say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in her

nagging feeling that something was

benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling

massaged her temples and the

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

hotel in town

sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face.

to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows

fallen in love with

Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off

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

Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

“Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become

good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take

not have gone through so much trouble

unusually flirtatious face immediately

be that I recognized the wrong person after

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

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him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even be

had to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her

moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do as you

asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she

did not think too much about it. She walked toward the

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

the east was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but it

walked to

stopped in her

the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow

into the middle of the road,

she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring light shining on his

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so,

it was

in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the

from Ernesto. She

all. He could only determine where she was based on the

a low grunt, Ernesto said weakly,

and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you a

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even smell

his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake.

her. She held the stick in her right hand

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone to send you to

can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression.

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gun…”

out her phone.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

a gun and

did Olivia call

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

the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like

he couldn’t understand why

“You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the

man one met on the

any money now. If she was extorted, she

still didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore.

6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power was

pounce would

And yet…

his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick

hurt

suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a

covering his face.

her flashlight and shone it at

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on his

felt

Oh! How magicall

still surprised, something even more

said coldly. “Ernesto,

expression changed drastically when

He was stunned.

while, he said,

nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our

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

removed from his hypnosis

Olivia walked out, she said in a low voice, “I woke up when I saw your

you mean?” Ernesto was a

turned around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?”

in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological

set a time limit for

had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away.

happened, the hypnosis would not be

Fesmuowana

things would not be under

a

Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

minutes

was Pets and

raver of them said

due

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

Cullat as you want to and

did not log and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow how you what

get a

ducked

dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features

could still feel the coldness from

was the

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

to make herself

said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we

a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I

to cut ties with Ernesto, which made him

of leaving him alone

tonight, they were no longer related. They were

heart twisted. He suddenly felt

to say

to speak. She got into the

extremely cold and heartless. She

senses, the black car had already left like an

was a

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to

colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You

asked, “Where are

looked at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

there was only a faint light in the

over and knocked on

a while, Bettany

the car door and gestured for

and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into

remembered how Olivia had helped her

mustered her courage and

so late. What’s the

little nervous

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

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give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where are

to speak when a

knocking on the

car window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t you

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is

Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your

he said this, Tucker’s

to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

period of time… be careful. My

speaking, her face flushed red

courage to admit that their biological father

Olivia said calmly. “He

worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never

of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore?

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period of

a little stunned, but she was very smart and

reason.

was Olivia’s privacy, so she could not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be

leave it to

opened the car door. “Wait

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.

it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you

smoking not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

that this young lady was so lucky to be

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found Olivia was missing the next

panicked. “What should we do? Olivia is

slowly walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously,

need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t

she hung up the

Taylor

a deep breath and said, “She has left just like

is really too much. She didn’t even inform

of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really

good enough that Olivia was

that, Stella

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know

a big

only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed

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

down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the

her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important.

Doris’s

furious. She raised her head and glared

anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even

painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so

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

then, Derek was used to her attitude

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

Doris again, he felt a little

just turned around and

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the

down her pen and looked happy. “It must

She

on her shoes and ran

the counter and looked at Bettany’s back

seen you for many years and is a little distant.

stopped her. “Bettany, don’t interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want

hand that was tearing the package

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

Talia scolded. “How can you talk to your father like

and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter.

marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save it. Can you help your

“Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a

How can you be so heartless

even vented his anger on Talia. “How

don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for

grew impatient. “Bettany must

I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened

was already used to her mother

heart no longer hurt. She just

face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen

she ran

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Talia called out to her

grabbed Talia and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see

couldn’t help

flashed in the

Tucker. Bettany is too

at Talia

Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle.

head

bathroom and washed her

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure

for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after her

wanted to force her to

wiping her face, Bettany opened

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

it should be a

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave

had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting,

people

was not a letter but a

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was

took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line of

the heavier her

this was actually an invitation

trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation

suspected that she

her eyes hard and looked at the invitation

true! It was

her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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her heart pounding so fast that it was about to

over and over again, feeling like she

good thing really happen to

not

on the burden of the family. This had trained

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she had to

did not understand this competition,

ran downstairs with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few

Doris was

was very important to her, so she had to

a little

letter. As she ran too quickly,

while for her

eyes were bright like the stars in the

Doris was instantly stunned.

had never seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry

in her eyes.

you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement

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

also Bettany’s name written

palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression,

like a good idea for

a

too excited. Her mind was

that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have a companion to

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would be

hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too

that Doris

Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly.

tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking

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second sister?”

and your family? She told me

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

didn’t

over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as

before today, Doris would

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter.

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

the painting so tightly that her

it again and again, looking at the painting

color of this painting far

shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

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

at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are you feeling

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

comforted her and bade farewell

left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke

drew another

a little awkward and was not as

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

for her to be

head like she was

was like a resentful

face was unhappy all day

been secretly criticizing him, saying that

could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he

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exterior of Ellis, there was a

sent Ellis to

CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as a

He could only bury his

was really sad,

end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know

Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the

not

domineering CEOs were able

he

comparison was too

returned home every day and didn’t like his

son was

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to tell Olivia that

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was

he was afraid that Olivia would

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

could Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with her

to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from the

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

loved the female lead, how could he bear to

her, even if Olivia frowned

would rather die in pain than make Olivia

home at night, Daniel went to

sensed that Daniel

actually pretending

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

his chubby little face with his

his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

be sure

care less about pretending.

in front of his

and looked up at Daniel for a

smart child panicked for a

have found him

a very smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately

Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore.

didn’t break when it fell to the

moment.

picked up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

Andrew quickly climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two minutes,

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

head and said

He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude.

tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t

exactly the same as

pair of eyes, Daniel could

to make a promise with

returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously

kind of heartache of not having a wife.

blanket was

about how he had acted like a father and a mother for

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her

took out his phone and slowly typed on Facebook

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

discipline and that he was tired because he had

only Olivia could

long after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

fingers began to tremble and he

time, he finally

felt a

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

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

actions preceded

moment to

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly

was afraid that Olivia would

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

Daniel

to compete with her at

to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

lead until she was

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

how could he bear to snatch

even if Olivia

would rather die in

night, Daniel went

When he sensed that Daniel had come in,

actually pretending to

him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy.

chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

can you be sure that you’re not

couldn’t care less about pretending.

his arms in front of

up at Daniel for a long time before he

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would

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no, she originally wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

she was feeling

of them spoke. Only their rapid

rustle. It was like

the color of Olivia’s lips

seductive, like

moment, she must be

lips, and

tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

able to control himself. He would hold her under his body

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

and blinked her eyes. She

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held

spread along

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

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never

Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have

Olivia

and more pleasing

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride

what she

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had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you

his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

that Olivia was silent, Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that

cry?” Olivia

became nervous.

a

father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered

had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed

you.” Daniel smiled like a spring

prevent anything from happening, Daniel

Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a few

and his mind was

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message to

up at

and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has

played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish

then he instantly pouted and cried, “Daddy,

the blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

enough.” Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?” he

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s heart

family to Tyson and

family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the

family had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

was really tired and prepared to take a

she heard someone

covered in foam, so it was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia.

milk.

and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out

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

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then

looked around before placing the milk on the bedside

his beloved was taking a shower. The

and

Daniel was tempted.

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

holding it in for so

many bad intentions in men who were

in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of milk on

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

raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep

leaned over and

strong masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face,

almost hung

she still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are you

his eyes. “Of course…

he picked up Olivia

blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body pressed against

her a passionate

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes, it

had already

her forehead and could not help

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not

are you blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice

another sex, it was almost one in the afternoon

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

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so

she bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television

go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell?

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover

and because the ground was a little slippery, she

too loud. Tyson

to see Olivia

of them gasped and raised their thumbs at the

Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried

and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

Tyson and Peter nodded in

head in

was already so embarrassing. They

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afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel mentioned

young

old. He has been

married early. He barely reached

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to

bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some

have one.” She shook her

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

Olivia frowned.

out what he was trying

ask him what

before she could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia

had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like

he said solemnly,

his words

fingers, unsure of what to answer

expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had

hesitated, trying to figure

your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

a

nodded at Daniel and agreed.

was lost for words for

made it! That was

was a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well.

read a lot of

was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then

using the exact

was to engage, not to

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a

Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she

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took the initiative to mention the

to

jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The

he looked up

his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes

tapped his fingertips on the

air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

head. “This is

a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to

engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve

and showed the photo

the old residence of the Sullivan

lot of people.

ready. Try them on and see if

They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia

heart skipped

himself, “Oh no,

said slowly, “Is this your

“I am just insightful. I knew we would

and whispered, “I really want to marry

he

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

Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you

his face. “Then would

head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see

Sullivan Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time:

instantly, This tweet

the richest man instantly hit the

was at the top of the trending

major news outlet was

in the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on. The news

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

netizens were in an

Oh no, how can he

anyone know?

Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do

was also a link behind

clicked on it were all

is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must be

still don’t think Ms. Taylor is

How dare you say that scientists are inferior

arguing with each

the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

and there was

still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see

Hence…

department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people

will send out 100 computers to those

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens

lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one

dozens of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted

them.

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The nets went crazy

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netizens on the Internet

got countless phone

him to parties, hoping to meet his mysterious

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

as if nothing in the world could pique his

particular

slowly looked

the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky

asked in a

nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a

during his youth. He used to spend

happened and he was busy with work, so he no

entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his past

become unfamiliar to

and

could tell at a glance

they could tell from

quickly hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome

the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or

gradual halt, his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at

his neck was stuck. He

moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures

staff member glanced over from the corner of

appeared at the same

in the club, one was male,

them had always worked separately and

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan

Vivian also came over.

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not assertive. Instead, she exuded

her, and women felt no envy in

she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone,

indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her

called her Mrs.

raised her eyebrows and looked at the

herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the

waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get

coordinated with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom.

room.

would turn back to

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in

followed the waitress to

thing was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to

going to get a wet towel, but

remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with

came out of

at the identical hallways on either

too similar. It

took out her phone and planned

as she opened her handbag, a red

a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get back to work; the guests

he spoke, he pushed her into an

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

Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake.

scolded her. “What kind of training

room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged

knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

Then, she turned back to the supervisor and

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged

a guest. Young lady, you’re playing

play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from

private room were dim, and

dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

was clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the

The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door,

was about to pounce on

was a hint of red at the corner of

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and dodged the

a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing down onto the

of glass, and so were

the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

wine and the sudden burst of glass

the timid ones

astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

her tone icy.

shocked crowd and walked

door was securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

and

deepened, and her expression grew increasingly

waste her time on these people. She picked

Bam!

Crash!

door was smashed

despite the

a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and

wore a silk shirt.

not be seen clearly,

his voice was

woman glanced over indifferently and did not say

knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for

The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her

drenched in a

Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room

“Go,” the woman said.

as if

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

essence, without someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter

private room had its own elevator

no one specially led the way, it

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

were isolated from each other,

her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

room was noisy as if people inside

yet his regal presence

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia, saying, “Come

to Daniel instantly stood

he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

palm pressed down on his

she chimed in. “Today,

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the two men sitting across from her and clearing

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

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

frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at

firmly on the man

not knowing if he should sit

  1. up.

glared at Sarah

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

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

today. If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

cards, she insisted on

one could skip their round with

over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

a chill down her spine

and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play

the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal the

card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

sat opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

seemed to be

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

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

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

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards

However, it came true. They had really

Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

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

waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace

playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the

“Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued to be

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the rule.

are you also very curious? Do

fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent,

frowned and wanted to provoke

moment,

casual

single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs became

said, “Winona who?”

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could he

that, Sarah banged the table

gloomy and

was so angry that she lost control of her emotions for a

“Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the end, she managed to

changed. The present Daniel was no

her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend him in any

that she shouldn’t have a

Winona was

one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities.

have achieved what

taken by Olivia. That was

an outstanding

was filled

over and left

Daniel had matured and

Olivia with all his love

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense of sadness

friends, sharing countless memorable

they attended

met Winona, a wealthy young lady from

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and

had already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a

elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

Daniel

Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to Winona’s

was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s

of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered

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went so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to

far exceeded her

it. He successfully made

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

onto the hope that Daniel

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

having a good time and little thought

futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and

up. They separated from that

emotional blow, causing him to disappear from

back, he

control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish

gave

the pinnacle of wealth, making him the

of this was motivated

Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women

thought that he had been thinking about

that he must be

he was

clenched her teeth

with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and

lowered her head to hide her

Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she

glass of red wine and downed

choked and coughed a

calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball.

she stood up and made

a while, he realized that

was puzzled and looked over

poked his

not get up and remained

chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do

did not react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened

actually asking a woman

stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

intend to focus on studying or working during this period.

Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in various forms of

off the cliff

and devoted all

she and Gillian had

begin to gradually open her heart

masquerade was on

had to change first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue

was the

Emily brought Olivia to

room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try

lowered her eyes and glanced

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and very

to the changing room

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046

“It’s my first

Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and

even visited 2046

and woman had

actually Olivia’s

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

were

Daniel got a

far inferior

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changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined

golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

wanted to say something

on Olivia, she was suddenly left

such a cliché dress

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different

fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s

tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would not

carefully chosen this

and every decoration

uglier on a person than a tattered

Emily was waiting to see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more

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

few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

she was wearing was tailored by a

but after wearing this dress, her figure was

to show off in front

mind, Sarah puffed out her

was determined to crush her in

her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful

this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from

met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

ashen as

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk on

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

this dress is the ugliest in the world?

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia

and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did

I took the wrong dress. It belongs

crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone

she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that

at Emily indifferently before

Emily was stumped.

dress?”

said directly, “This dress is

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

this dress?” Olivia

“Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she

in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could

you saying you want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear it

Emily nodded cooperatively.

a few more words to make Sarah like this dress

end, there was no need for

already

other and saw

not expect Olivia to be so easy to

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

her gaze, not taking

carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see

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inside.

glances before

walked over and handed the

calmly, “Go change into

the clothes

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

not a loss to wear it, and she might even

outcome.

Sarah was really a little

the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire blue

on, she looked

as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick,

numb as

fuck is

so ugly that she

this. I will be mocked to

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

and slender arm reached over

curtain of the changing room

completely exposed in

to take

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?”

leg on her left leg. Her fair

be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at Olivia.

had already taken off her shawl, revealing

It was even more dazzling than the

at this point that

purpose. She had put on the ugly

in her heart was completely ignited and

just as it was about to burst out, she

a deep breath to calm herself

was surprised and looked

had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After

her eyebrows and tapped a

be something fishy

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

with you.” As she spoke, she handed

the three of

ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to the

she said, “Let’s walk further and

walked

In just a blink of an eye, Emily

wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who

stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch

about a dozen couples

the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who

only a man and a woman

she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

could only vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had

man stood tall

was tied into a

a lady from

the surrounding people couldn’t help but

heard the people beside her sigh. “What

heaven.”

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are so compatible

someone said, turning

talk to her. She paused

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

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not say

mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

and wanted

some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in

Olivia in her

the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman

beautiful and

imperceptibly. A trace of surprise

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you.

that, he immediately turned around and scanned

he was looking for her

stern face instantly melted and was

her hand and

and said gently,

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

nodded and glanced at

felt a

Olivia’s gaze,

smile was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

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

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and whispered into Olivia’s

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

eyes flashed with

continued, “You’re just an

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hand and walked

Her gaze grew profound and a trace

her eyes.

so long, everyone

a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went over

went to the washroom

was

went a little overboard today. How

Emily and

felt that Daniel was too

did not have much of a reaction. She

aren’t you saying anything?”

put away the pancake and asked, “Say

feet in anger.

think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length, and the same cold

If you don’t look at their faces and only look

reacted. “Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t

said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a

left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel a

that she had gone to the washroom, but they came

this on purpose for her

was so

her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart.

were some things that couldn’t be

did Daniel

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

did he like about

of

was he so sure

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knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that

it possible for Olivia to place

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

had always been

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it

up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as

with a red pepper

was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who

eats spicy

looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me

on her fork with a

know that Daniel

don’t even

very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish

Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth.

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

eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the

them

were talking about their youth, discussing about

that had nothing to do

who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt

had met Daniel

to his feet and intended to

why

saying that he was muddle–headed

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

still curious as to

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He

back, Olivia would really be worthy of

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish for

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

his head, unable

much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t

she spoke, she placed her plate

her plate was very clean. It

Hot

her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it

pupils constricted as she slammed her forks

could speak, Daniel

and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t eat spicy

he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

especially Michael, whose eyes were about

was he doing? Daniel was

composure as she stared at him in a daze.

spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times.

moved to the

he was not familiar with

could not help but

He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes

grilled fish, spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit into a

that was holding

put

him eat

took a sip of

said to everyone, “I’m going out for a

left, a strange silence descended

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at Daniel’s

were

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It was impressive!

and then at Olivia. He was as

more with

that Daniel did not eat spicy food

other words, Daniel could not eat spicy

the sake of Olivia, he finished half

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

her left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a

Daniel!

so much spice in

been angry at

but he was still furious with

couldn’t help but tear

must he love

loved her to the core to eat half a plate

someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little

and finally found him by

speak when she realized

as though

spice at all. That

this, Olivia was angry and

shouldn’t

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

his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia

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head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm

like a kitten tickling

She thought

stopped and suddenly

used to develop his career, while the other half was

slight movement from her, he understood what

that she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly

pitiful, like a big puppy

turned to look at Olivia with

she saw

stomach hurt?”

must have hurt his stomach

shook his head.

raised

where did it

as

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push

and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too.

forehead and said in a

stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked

felt

pain, but there was also a

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go

down at the black watch on

was only

never seen

the 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

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

not react. She did not come to

felt a

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found a

took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must

rooted to the ground and still did not

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened

Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t

leave me behind!” he

suppressed them in his heart, but his

reaction was too drastic.

handsome face.

Daniel reacted as though he

as though he wanted to draw her

with so much force. There was an urge

angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must

had never seen such a fragile Daniel

and said gently, “Why would I leave you?

was

everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous. I was provoked by

Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s

not give Olivia any chance

sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

about it, he would definitely teach them

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

her.

was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He

couldn’t do something that would hurt an unfamiliar female

about Winona, he talked

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Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah is

her grandmother is really

a child without a

paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

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

to his uncle. They

biological parents

too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would

he went to the

doted on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child

also encouraged Daniel to start his own

can love yourself. If they

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

must not do

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to

by what

she suddenly

I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll

at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking

did

was a little

sighed. “What I mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it

will make

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s patience

was that she had given him so much

highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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a good

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up

made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He

from overseas

temper. He definitely hated

her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to

mind to endure everything and do her

now, Daniel had

left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a

longer indulge him like this. She had to

ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would

stay any longer, so she

after her. “Winona, where are you

her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my

that, she left with swaying

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

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven

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

Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using

got what he wanted and forced Winona to

the end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving

enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with

anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah

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quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

and Emily returning, he was

snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous.

are you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

stupid. Sarah said disdainfully, “You men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar

does look a little similar, and so does

looks just like

Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

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

it’s true; he might be doing it intentionally

silent. He had a lingering sense that something

Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a

health had

day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much

hospitals, but none of them could identify the

advice was for Amelia to

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to

not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused by

Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia

there were always times when

Amelia still saw it.

Amelia trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is

to defy her parents and everyone

voice was shrill, her eyes were red and

agitation,

woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down her

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical

should we do then?”

bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his

in his pocket, he tugged at his

frustrated, but his aura was calm and

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold

fell into silence as

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

now that we’ve reached this point?

Cathy. “I will do my best

you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat

his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt,

looked at

for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens placed upon

father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

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

If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things

and think of a way to force her to appear and

and had things well

Samuel and Amelia were

did not actually do anything. At most, he

side was his parents, and the other was his

sincerely hoped that these children could get along

which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them

smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose.

of this, William lowered his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden

phone, William called

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the middle of drawing with Andrew when she

think too much and

picked it up, she

slightly with

William. This person was very responsible,

family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room for

he would

did he

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw

not entirely focused

very polite. “I’m sorry to

her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

“Yeah,” she replied.

“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

little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip

she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green

Andrew was stunned. He clapped his hands

suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go

nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper in

picture of the little turtle and hang it

what Olivia

left, Olivia returned to her senses and continued

understood William’s

were her when a conflict arises between giving

a

the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised by

of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she love

but her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me.

human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side more. What’s

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with that?”

I’ve never blamed

the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased.

her biological mother was

not see the difference between good and bad, and did

love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me wantonly just because she gave birth

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

to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down.

because she gave birth to me,

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

it comes to me? Is it all because I’m

paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to

how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did

because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she

this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that

would not take the

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so

it just because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask

mean I have to forgive her

resonant. They were like sharp blades

his heart

expect Olivia to hate

trembled violently. He knew that every word he had said

and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

the end, he

you think the favor should be

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

voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but

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“Emma has already

harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it

the mastermind behind it and has

Olivia was silent.

to tell you the whole

you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her

that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she

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

back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this

love you for

don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself

hung up the phone.Chapter

several months because of the

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

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical

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

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms,

like flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical family in the

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

all left s on

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

seen the news?”

medical team from Bruce Hospital

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

in Mala, Dr. Moss,

god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big

Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding

television

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

he said

he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and

many people who knew

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still

as having a questionable character and may not

Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for

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

cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still

William was confident that Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one

downstairs and sat

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from

sour and

longer, tears

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the

of Olivia suffering made his heart

endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single

too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be

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

looked up with

her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

making his agreement clear with a

came over and brought Andrew upstairs

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she

go to

shoulder everything with

eyebrow, and then said, “What are you

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little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care about Mrs.

played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve

in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do,

some people in the Evervale

“What about you? Do you

and said firmly, “I

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 rumors spread will others

need to resolve it from the source and not

since she was young. No matter

could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but

to interrogate her about her humanity

person who could be

politely and respectfully, she

chose the method

could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things

whether to save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

upstairs in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in her

a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear

made a few calls

than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world

news began to spread

connections to invite famous doctors

head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical

in front of the world, no longer in its previous state

create accounts on various social

flowers

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

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family in

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had

left s on

my god, oh 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

all seen

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

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

who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise

sounds a little familiar? I

outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest

novels and television dramas

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the situation fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were

the Smith family

this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the

they never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

Twitter were filled with expressions

often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going

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

about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr.

virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still

respectable

a

really hope that Doctor

Smith

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon

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

reappeared, Olivia was

was very worried about Olivia’s

it was not convenient for them

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

on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her file and

much attention to it. She did not even open

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

composure.

is it

expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily

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“I miss you so much. I miss

was filled with

“Aren’t you in school? Why are

clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and

help but have a headache. “That’s too

she enter

identity was very

original name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a

wife of this couple had a good character, but

next, Olivia did

one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had

Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s

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

was wrong, so she

She told the little girl these

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with

little girl was

saw the man lying on

she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best psychiatrists

little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so

after, the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues,

the little girl was still too young, she could not

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

disadvantageous

was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had

to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to

use of learning skills? Can I stay with

right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by my

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

forever.

could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake.

18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became

a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around

was independent. No one could

the name of being

wanted to enter the entertainment industry,

able to protect

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with William,

Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of

Maddie’s phone was

in less than

saw William, who looked

was waiting for Olivia to

Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie

be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

different countries had all set off at the same time due to

patted his shoulder. “Don’t

frowned and turned to look at

softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a

going on. When he received the phone and saw the

fixedly. When he spoke, his lips

This…”

medical

still. “She… she’s really this

he could finish

at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between

Cathy said with a

that she could not figure out.

to be learned through education and experience.

me ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who

out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really

replied, “There’s an

and turned to look

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for

it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you

expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t

out, “Olivia won’t

do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have

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

over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it

might still be

before she could speak, Cathy

Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap

head. She just lowered

support Maddie. He then frowned and looked

blame his aunt whenever something happened

to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved

his mother, almost everything

manager of the

her fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of

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

firm tone

so harsh

did all of this have to do with Maddie? How could

for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat

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you mean to use this

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical

everyone looked

using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

as proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

again. Halfway through,

respectful tone and

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

did not even look at Cathy or

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personally come from Layfield to

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on

said that he was

and nodded.

not say a

her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had

had become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not

Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become

older of the Smith family as intimately as

Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and

there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and

was a

her own daughters. She was

on them. Most of the time, it was Blake who took care of

to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when

different. She was very young and lively. She

being very close to Zelen when

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

as

was stunned. Her pupils

“You remember now?”

and instantly

and rolled it between her fingers.

about Zelen?

Why hypnotize

Blake was scared out of

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

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked

are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every

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suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know

frowned. After a while, she looked

Blake left, Daniel

and massaged her

closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

stopped massaging for a

opened her eyes and looked over

normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the

However, before I was five years old, my memories of

else about my parents‘ names, who my family

would tell their daughter over and over again where her

not re

Speaking of this, t

I thought that I had forgotten because

my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself, but

was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

curious. “Are you so sure

was too young. After the

the hypnosis. I remember everything before

you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition

his head. “I

to do it too?” This time, Daniel was

“I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s hypnosis

say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just

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

Olivia made sound easy.

He was afraid that if he said too

was still shocked by her intelligence from time

at

the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when

had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on

what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia.

was filled with pain and

please.”

high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister or his mother’s

family. She no longer had anything to do with

about the Taylor family

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice

the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded

.

had to go to the Taylor family herself. It was

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body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on the

“Okay, that’s great.

for a while, Sophia realized that

his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is

that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia

couldn’t

and told Cathy that

That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be

that Sophia was not

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

sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy

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

on?” Cathy’s

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he

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

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured

half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have

we still going to let Olivia

Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

wavy hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing a

her look less sexy and

William could not help but

was shockingly

her head and looked at him with

and

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without

thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in

her palm and warned herself that now was not the

She had to

she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia

to have thought of something, and a

were already waiting in the living

the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected.

turn in his direction for

He was surprised that

moment, he was embarrassed and his face

Olivia

in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections

seemed like that young people were too

dog has its day. This girl had just

their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual

she was

there was the Sullivan

and beautiful, the man doted on her. When

time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

Olivia would

coldly and asked the butler to help

care about these things

for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg him

didn’t care, but

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop right

walking and continued

couldn’t take it

Olivia, “Ms.

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked

had to raise her head to see

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

tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the

Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said

good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

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

tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going

the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath

a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s

not at ease with

her head honestly.

not expect Olivia

cold. “It’s fine if you can cure

“Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what

Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to

was about to

“What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen

and stared at William. “What a shameless

that her

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

to herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants me

want everything their

his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia

speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious

not to speak the words she had in

out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle

heart skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation

too long. They were twice as long as normal silver

thought to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced

was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out

out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t

he spoke, he carried Cathy to

Cathy knocked

help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying

sharp pain in her chest and slumped to the

carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly

going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come

less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally

said as he strode in with

this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took

not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He

what happened. Mr.

as he ran up the

are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor family’s home, all

if he gets some servants to

in

right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper

corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

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

provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands

cold malice flashed across

looked at Sophia and said, “Do you have

of the stick

shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard

a rolling

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a

it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s

concealed the rolling pin in

Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture

Ronald said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

squeezed in. While William

the rolling pin in his right hand and

thought to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how

the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of

behind him, William turned around. He then saw

high and holding a wooden

Olivia had his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in

instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but he

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in

a pair of sneakers. Her movements

have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

solid wood, but it was smashed into

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit

called out and quickly went

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

at

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

male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought.

me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands

gives in to all of you, but

very quickly

learned about the

bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to

He just

that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked

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

the

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

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually

consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the

“Water,” she softly murmured.

When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up

you’re finally awake!” she

glass of water before she

happened to me?” she asked

news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and

her vision went

did not know anything

explained to her everything that had

unconscious.

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

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 listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought

Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even somewhat

thought to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not

up, am I so calm and not angry at

can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why

my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like

carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have

actually resorted to

more difficult for me to accept is that I actually

forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all,

hold extreme

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often could

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

would come again,

considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

Samuel’s matter, she believed that

that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all,

eyes. She seemed

eyes no longer

already made a

Emma, and on

to let

Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated her

This situation applies not only to the four

Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone all

was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To

“If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all trace

my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side,

be a more

my condition.

bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship with

was unfair

not let Emma

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she

cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He

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

and found that it was filled

test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development

the three of them inside. The three of them

be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the

After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound

very concerned

would not be able to

daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made one feel

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

that the statement lacked sufficient emotional

to do something

took out his phone

in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily

“He’s in

really don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did

the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction

attention to his father. Instead, he immediately

instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you

and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over

a sweet–talking

up and walked out of the study, saying,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on the

“What’s going

get left behind,

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beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked

her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was

“It’s not necessarily a

already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter

Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want

consciousness. In

started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did

sat steadily

therapy

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

was holding a silver needle stopped

Amelia looked at William and said, “William,

was not

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

in her attitude. She said, “William,

glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she

gentle and

she was very clear–headed now. She

years.

both Samuel and Emma have

trembled slightly. She did

adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn

She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a

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

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

I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in her views and

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

your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes,

say anything. She just looked

lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not

Amelia could

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

her fingers

Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

long. Every minute and

period of time, Amelia grew

heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,”

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

her and stuffing a calming pill into

Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she

it was used

“The

medicine

to the body. If you feel physically unwell or

not say anything. She just held the medicine

quick. It was completed in less than an

guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver needles

what she was thinking. It

a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

and said,

and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,”

out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was

lowered her head and glanced at

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who

thought, “It seems like

have

it. Unexpectedly, the string that was

was a group photo of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for

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

a paternity test report between Samuel

daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia

uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no

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

to find

were about a few hundred photos. They were all about

one of them was about

one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had

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