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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the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it good

understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had a great resource

she would go all out to study

that case, those big shots would take

it would

of rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to

don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become

left as if she was

family returned at night, their faces were red,

would meet a high–ranking official on this

Painting Association organized one small

were all recommended by the association’s internal

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had

this competition, she could get to know many

in as a disciple by the

a sudden rise in

of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint

side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door,

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You even know the

was slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled

Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher

was nothing but Olivia’s

something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig,

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favorites, so he only

Gillian’s shoulders could not help

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

to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far

that’s unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could

angry and spoke up for

look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his

the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon,

was not

lineal branch spoke

reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took

line. She’s a liar!” Saul

pen paused, and

red as if

did not know if she was

years

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

she take in another two disciples five years later

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose

every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he

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listening for fun. She was not

main character of the gossip came to

a very

was stunned for a

I guess you’re Doris’s

you looking for

and a

her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris

The painting competition?

a second. How

this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the Painting

held to

whether any teacher

confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not

gestured for Olivia

was all Doris’s Facebook

of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

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

gaze swept across

expression on her face did not change, but

of mockery and contempt

it could tell the character of the person who

Doris was superficial and

Bettany and asked her

carrying a lot of things in

in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful.

her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to

hint of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t

When she heard Bettany say

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over the notebook

She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia,

mean a

did not

nothing about painting, but she could

Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries.

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the desk without even

student. What made her

afraid that

over again.”

up and

and clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

She wanted to say something but could not

had fully recovered, Olivia had

the hell!” Doris was so mad

the notebook and took

the street and

two minutes,

saw no one in the

anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

voice came from

and she looked a little

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

she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I

the door. “Alright, I

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham,

over and could not stop

was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her

something was off. There were three shadows at the door

shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to

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Olivia was very vigilant.

of the small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain.

happened to

that nothing had happened and walked

immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out

than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see

words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied on

her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the

the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

tilted her head and gestured for them to

What are you going

When she heard this,

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

how she

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening.

Was he threatening her?

threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her, she

compromise if she were

attention to

she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family

inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed

counter was covered

On the contrary, he was

He

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locked herself in the room and trembled as she held her

read the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia

was

year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth

exclusive interview

that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought

because she liked the number

on the ground and dialed

went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only

call from Gillian. She then took off

sat down, drinking

she listened, the more

the end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian.

true?” Gillian

was any doubt about

master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t

“I don’t know your grandfather too well.

Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you

miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a

Gillian’s words, Rose was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve

medical skills are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

did you come

Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to

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

break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely

what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could she remember

said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even if

mention he’s only a

scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to

you’ve praised me and

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

also being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian was

“To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen

you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to

of this, Rose

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered

Olivia spent a lot of effort 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 with

among the millions. She would have no chance or be

instead of being grateful

be

want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry

saying that, she hung up the phone

not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even stopped

making sandwiches in the morning would

had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to

countryside at sunset. It was

the color of the sky could be better. She had

casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a

looked up and glanced at Olivia

not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go

attached

she came up to watch her

been a responsible person. Even if she had lost her

the heavy burden and think

Olivia had no

around

expression looked more terrible. She

down from upstairs and heard a noise from

looked over.

the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to

street.”

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over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

out a mouthful of almonds

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

and went home to look after her

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food

father, Tucker Fulham, who had been missing

Bettany was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he

a good thing for the family of three to be united after

started another family

good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to

father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s a total

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

after she were back, Tucker chased after

were making a scene at the

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

really stupid or just pretending

It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s life would

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sandwiches, but unfortunately,

He was out of sandwiches back home

He was down.

crossed Marco’s mind

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was

so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind

Officer Wood

going on?” he

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to sell

my god!

Even the biological parents could not

call to report to

forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer.

was swayed and looked

get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

room and saw Bettany lying on

several times,

darkened as he

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

nodded. “I

and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case.

nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left

not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did

old saying that relatives were favored

must be closer

her parents and turned

anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to see

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her in the lurch had

calling the

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous girl in such a small

a genius

of them away, and Bettany was sent to

police station to

“How did you find out Bettany Fulham had

said, “I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the

the aisle. There was a

Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

her observation. She could

made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia

was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at

applauded. “Oh my god,

could even become

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do

shook her head. She didn’t

everything just by sending

Wasn’t she good?

easy to find out. She did not

side reminded Marco, “This is just a

almost

the

woke up, she might cover up for

they were her parents

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you

a false

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

When Bettany woke up, she admitted

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her.

and they were her parents, so Bettany

police let them go home and settle it on

brought some food over to

was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one

for you. I hope you

looked over and saw an oil painting of

The entire painting looked amiable and gentle.

surprised. “Did

painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened.

Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an

of school. But she

Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of

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

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

and directly poked at the portrait of the Virgin

neck of the Virgin Mary

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed Doris

“Why did you

time, she

this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine.

your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She

arms.

This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one

that, she left

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dinner, Megan brought up the

really ruthless. She even knocked out

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have

wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went

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

in other people’s business

did not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange

had a nagging feeling that something

kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in

massaged her temples and the suspicion in

moment, her

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and

sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have you thought

I’ll hypnotize

fallen in love with

it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness

and there was an evilness in them that

looked at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower

get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in love

through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just

unusually flirtatious face immediately

her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I

this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up

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in such a location and in

treated her sister well because of a mistake. How

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

the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait

much

city. There

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

to the

in

leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make

also stretched into the middle of the road,

discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that

was

a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation

steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are

could not see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she

low grunt, Ernesto

Ernesto’s wound and frowned.

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even smell

himself.

in her right

see Olivia’s movements. He only

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately and get someone to send you to the

head and made a painful

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gun…”

already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

clearly told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would personally save the

Olivia

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

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

he couldn’t understand why

you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m

strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to

have any money now. If she was extorted, she

up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and

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

sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly

it hurt so

mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

covering his face.

raised her flashlight and shone it at

saw the exotic

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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forward. She

no longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised, something

said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

changed drastically when

He was stunned.

he said, “You’re

coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and

looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you

removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

in a low voice, “I woke

do you mean?” Ernesto

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

only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw

a time

the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let

happened, the hypnosis would

pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking

time, things would not be under

a national

to Ernesto and pressed the button

on her left wrist

three minutes

Pets and

of them said an

due cathon! Lot’s

he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

you going to see Cullat as you

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how you what chankung

get a

ducked

night was very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

could still feel the

was the most meaningless

those hurtful things. She had already hurt others.

make herself feel

hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox

person,

with Ernesto, which made

him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving

if after tonight, they were no longer

He suddenly felt

to

him any time to speak. She got into the car and closed

and heartless. She did

black car had already left like an arrow

left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye to

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her things.

colder than the night wind. “There’s

“Where are

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in

and knocked on

a while, Bettany came

the car door and gestured for her to

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

had helped her

mustered her courage and

so late. What’s

a little nervous and sat

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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give me

was surprised. “Where are you

speak when a few clangs came from

knocking on

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

and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t

expression was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when

this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia.

and looked embarrassed, finding it

while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not a

speaking, her face flushed red with

the courage to admit that

Olivia said calmly. “He

that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added,

news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re not going to visit Samuel

in her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the

but she was very

reason.

further. She only looked at Olivia

casually, “Let’s leave

car door. “Wait

After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this

and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also

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

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sandwich shop found Olivia was

panicked. “What should we do? Olivia

walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek

was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

she hung

of the Taylor

finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has

tone, “She is really too much.

and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them

Stella thought of

“Oh no, we still don’t know the sandwich

a

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

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

for?” Doris came down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken

she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it.

the morning will affect Doris’s painting.

her head and glared at Derek

“Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them, you won’t earn

disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one

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doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering.

Derek was used to her attitude and did not think

period of time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others.

he faced Doris again, he felt

anything. He just turned around

Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery.

her pen and looked happy.

She

shoes and ran

at the counter and looked

a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany received the package and

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 to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and hire a famous painting teacher for

hand that was tearing the package

tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad

you talk to your father

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want

It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is

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

be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really

his anger on

and immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let the Hall

Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to

already used to her mother being like

longer hurt. She

looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as humble

that, she ran

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called out to her from

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

help

the depths

her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is

at Talia and

Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my

lowered her head and

and washed her face with cold

She couldn’t figure

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

to force

her face, Bettany

delivery was very light. It should be a piece of

guessed that it

had given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a

package had been completely opened. Inside was

people still write letters

it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like an invitation

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it

took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line of

more she looked, the heavier her breathing

this was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost

suspected that she was

eyes hard and

It was actually

by Olivia.

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heart pounding so fast that it was about to

again, feeling like she was in a

thing really happen to

not

on the

decisive person.

the invitation, she had

not understand this competition, Bettany

the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and

Doris was in the process

her, so she had to give it

a little surprised. “Why

As she ran too quickly, she could not catch

took a while for

look!” Her eyes were bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

never seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she

in her eyes.

in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control

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

was also Bettany’s name written

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

a good idea for her to come and

was a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not

be participating in this competition. The two

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition,

to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry.

that Doris really did not seem to

the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris

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

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second sister?”

She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to do

I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who

didn’t

can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good

was before today, Doris would definitely not

But…

and landed on the invitation letter. Her

have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting

gripped the painting so tightly that

looking at the painting Smoke in

of this painting far exceeded

her enough. She did not expect this

How did that happen?

never learn how to

she had suffered a

forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take

with concern and said in a

“Yes, I’ve been drawing

and bade farewell to

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in

drew another one

and was not as good

Doris looked at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had

to be inferior to

her head like she

a good month. He was like a resentful

was unhappy all

been secretly criticizing him, saying that his

not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and sharp

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there

Ellis to

that they would anger

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury

was really sad, extremely

hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this,

did not agree to Olivia

he did not

CEOs were able to

in front of Olivia, he was timid

comparison was too

returned home every day and didn’t like

was

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to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

got married, he would slowly tell her

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with

Daniel beat

bear to compete with her at

Olivia to

bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child

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

the female lead, how could he bear

Andrew from her, even if

in

night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come

pretending to

did not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob

He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy.

to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong.

was sure that he was not dreaming. He argued,

can you be sure that you’re

care less about

don’t believe you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time

if a smart child panicked for a

Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from under

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

the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked

for a

climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only

said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played

and

was very satisfied with

Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from now

had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same

pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

to make

when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously

of heartache of not having

blanket was

acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her memories and avoided all

out his phone and slowly typed on

he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a father

only Olivia could see

after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the button for a

long time, he

still on the way back. She felt a little

of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still felt

her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally,

preceded

moment to realize what

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

he was afraid that Olivia

that Andrew was her child, she would

Daniel beat

bear to compete with her at

Olivia to

female lead until she was almost

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

he really loved the female lead, how could

her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

rather die in

night, Daniel went to

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and

was actually pretending

softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

his two soft fingers

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

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still

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originally wanted to give him a

as she was feeling vexed,

through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing

was like

color of

to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive,

must be biting

on her lips, and the

and his

he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his

sexy voice came out of his

and blinked her eyes. She could

“Daniel.”

two of them did not speak. They just held

and longing spread along the signal

sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought

Ha–ha!

never

honest, when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was

weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to

Olivia liked him

and more pleasing to the

understanding? His occasional pride was

was exactly what she liked. She was fond

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knew that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

she heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

a

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

that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight

Daniel smiled like a spring

from happening, Daniel even came to

asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if

was in a daze and his

woke up in the morning, so

and looked up at

frowned and reminded him, “Do you

Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

smiled cruelly. “You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with

was stunned at first, then he

eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s

patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied

Andrew was speechless.

of father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to

arrived at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and

room.

a long journey, she was really tired and prepared

when 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. I brought you

milk.

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

was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

she nodded. “Then come

and entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on the bedside

was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed

was warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

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

for so many years.

bad intentions in

a bath towel after taking a shower,

“What should we do? The bed is wet. Where

beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa.

leaned over and

face, causing her body

almost hung on

she still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at

eyes. “Of course… I’ll

spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her

went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular

gave her

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke

she opened her eyes,

already gone to

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help

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not

her down. His voice was low as he

another sex, it was almost one in the

and two nannies

anyone.

to the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs,

who were watching

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

Shut up!

he shouldn’t.

was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She

commotion was too loud. Tyson and Peter

to see Olivia throwing herself

raised their

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face

but Daniel acted as if he did not

and Peter, “Olivia is too tired.

Tyson and Peter nodded in

buried her head in Daniel’s

embarrassing. They could think

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Olivia and Daniel went to

way, Daniel mentioned

a young man named Noah who was at the same age

old. He has been married for seven years.” Daniel

early. He barely reached the legal age

is your opinion?” Daniel

would she have an opinion? Some people married young

one.” She shook

the car and turned to

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying to

to ask him what was going

mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up

ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia,

his

unsure of what to answer for

this topic so soon.

trying to

Daniel continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged

Engage?

took a breath

at Daniel and agreed.

that he was lost

made it!

sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well.

had read a lot of

very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the first proposal would become

using the

was to engage, not to

of them went to

She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and she agreed to

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initiative to mention the engagement

need to think about

the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs

Olivia’s words, he looked

deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled

tapped his fingertips on the table and

She looked over in shock.

“This is a good

but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would they

needed to make arrangements for the venue

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

his phone and

It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s already

a lot of

Try them on and see if

They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia

skipped

himself, “Oh no, she found

said

it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything

to Olivia and whispered, “I really

he gave Andrew

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

What are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle.

raised his face. “Then would you

do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to

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Princess, I’ll see you

this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs.

instantly, This tweet

of the richest man instantly hit the

top of the

outlet was reporting

be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and even

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going

the

netizens were in

sudden. Oh no, how can he get

Taylor? Does anyone know? I have

financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do

also a link behind

on it were all

Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I

some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr.

by money? How dare you say that

arguing

the s, so

was not very intense, and there was nothing

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

Hence…

group will pay the bill for 100

Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to

Group posted, “10,000 lucky

from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year premium for

of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter,

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet were in an

got countless

to parties, hoping to meet his

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

nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique

particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

slowly looked over. “What’s

on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A

in a

to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as

He used to spend entire nights

busy with

ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his

become

and

tell at a glance who people

Olivia but they could tell from

quickly hastened to approach and extend

staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is

his gaze languid as he cast a mild look

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the staff. “You

as if his neck was stuck. He instantly lost his voice.

suddenly knocked open and two

staff member glanced over from the corner of his

two managers actually appeared at

lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one

two of them had always worked separately and rarely

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please

Vivian also came over.

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was undeniably beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a

were drawn to her, and women felt no envy in her

the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze

subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to

called her Mrs.

and

wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel.

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come this

causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a

coordinated with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed

room.

back to pick up

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences.

that, she followed the waitress to

on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

was going to get a wet towel, but she

water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put them back

out of

either side, Olivia found herself

place looked too similar. It was easy

out her phone and

soon as she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into her

nowhere, a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are

spoke, he pushed her into

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

in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m

scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour the

the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at

a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused me for

reply,

Young lady,

server to attend to our lovely guest here.”

and surrounded Olivia

in the private room were dim, and people’s faces were

finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

was clearly

again. “I’ll say it for the last time,

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

he spoke, he was about

but there was a

It was scarlet red.

a step to the

of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing down onto

table was made of glass, and so were the

bottle instantly shattered,

of wine and the

timid ones even cried out in

a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed

her tone icy.

ignored the shocked crowd and

Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

shivered and

deepened, and her expression

couldn’t be bothered to waste her time on these people.

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed

sharply, moving deftly despite the shards

of people remained frozen

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After Olivia left.

door of the private room opened and a

dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The

blurry. Her face could not

spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and

over indifferently and did not say

knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you down next

up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions.

body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he

to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as

third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and

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

had

no one specially led the way, it would

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

that the rooms were isolated from each other,

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

private room was noisy as if people inside were playing

the center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng. He saw

on the table and beckoned

stood up and tactfully gave up

stand up, his shoulders

palm pressed down on his

Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in.

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged, “Ms. Taylor,

words, she 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 tests to get your

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

to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece

pressed her palm firmly on

was in a dilemma, not

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her

he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk

walked up to Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

better, they would

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing

proposed that no one could skip

asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

felt a chill down

can skip the lie detector, but we must play

poker card to the waiter opposite

he could discern the identity of

sat opposite Sarah with one hand

to

the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas,

Olivia had always won.

three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

lost his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly.

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

joke. However, it came true. They had really never

of Spades loses. They have to choose

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Billionaires Missing Darling

Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things

rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah got

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas,

his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the rule.

very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a good

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips.

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

casual

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

said, “Winona who?”

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could he pretend that he didn’t

banged the table and rose

face was gloomy and her tone

she lost control of her

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

you

realize

But in the end, she managed to

was no longer one of the privileged

parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she

Winona was

was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and

he wouldn’t have achieved what

was now taken by Olivia.

thought that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care

he showered Olivia with all his love and

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless

that, they

a wealthy young lady from the

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

a reputation in the realm

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

those days, Daniel had fervently

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

was merely a wealthy

an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered

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as to make a wager with him, insisting

result far

successfully made Winona date

that her eyes nearly

onto the hope that Daniel

that time, Daniel was riddled with bad habits,

heart was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a

times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to

he came back, he

family’s business, Daniel went on to establish

gave

which eventually catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

was

years, although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even have a

thought that he had been

that he must be waiting for

he was getting

her teeth

on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

lowered her head to hide

“I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia,

a glass of red wine

a few times

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

spoke, she stood up and made way

for a while, he realized

puzzled and looked over

also poked his head

not get

Michael and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in

react for

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Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened

woman for her opinion in a low voice! This

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was

didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was

having fun and was skilled in various

cliff by Gillian, her heart turned

devoted all

and Gillian

would begin to gradually open her heart and revert

on the first

change first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the

distinction was the

brought

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

eyes and glanced

Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re

to the changing room

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

my first time here

glances with Sarah and silently mouthed

even visited

woman had been

was actually Olivia’s first

in front of the mirror

eyes were filled with

that Daniel got a

was far

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The blue fishtail

golden lipstick

to say something

landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

such a cliché dress so beautifully?”

the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they

body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display a

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear

had carefully chosen this set

and every

on a person than a

stunned. “Oh

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

few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the dress around her

herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled in

blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite,

a little average, but after wearing this dress, her

high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making

like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with

determined to crush

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful aura

be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn.

met, Sarah was

was ashen as she stared

her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

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

going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for the next

It belongs to

dress belongs to

lowered

and suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself.

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice

got out that she had stolen someone

before smiling.

Emily was stumped.

of this dress?” she thought while turning

“This dress is

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like

this dress?” Olivia looked at

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

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was

you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

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

Emily nodded cooperatively.

more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to take

was

had already

at each other and saw the

Olivia to

This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on

gaze, not taking it

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the

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inside.

took a few glances before retracting

handed the clothes

said calmly,

the clothes to the changing

the clothes that Olivia

a loss

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a little

them to the ground. Then, she put

everything on, she looked at

average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs

went numb

the fuck is this!”

ugly

out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought

As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands

arm reached

whoosh, the curtain of the changing room was pulled

was completely exposed in front

leaned over to

expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?”

on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as she

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

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at Olivia.

taken off her

in it. It was even more

this point that

on purpose. She

hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper

was about to

head and took a deep breath to calm

was surprised and looked

judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could

and tapped a

something

would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly

spoke,

mask and the three of them walked towards the

were already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were

“Let’s walk further and see where

nodded and walked slowly by

at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily

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

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

a dozen couples dancing

increased, there were gradually

only a man and a woman

Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to

that the couple in the middle had

stood tall

long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side of her

looked like a lady from centuries

stopped, and the surrounding

hands. She even heard the people beside

heaven.”

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are so compatible

someone said, turning

someone to talk to her. She paused and

to give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in the middle of the dance floor are

Are they compatible?

did

man in the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most

subconsciously stood up and wanted to

that was originally standing quietly suddenly

stopped Olivia

crowd and look at the center of

beautiful and

trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

smiled lightly

took a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How

turned around

he was looking for her and

melted

cut through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia.

looked at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name is Winona

Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled

nodded and glanced

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We

him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant

eyes flashed

just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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hand and walked

Her gaze

her eyes.

around for so long, everyone was a little

a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked

went over to

went to the washroom

was about to push open

today. How could he leave with only

Emily and

was indignant and felt that Daniel

not have much of a reaction. She just touched up her makeup with

aren’t you saying

pancake and asked,

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is

Sarah was stunned.

same height, the same hair

you don’t look at their faces and only look

god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look

Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in

had gone to the washroom, but they came here

this on purpose for her to

was

this was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt

things that couldn’t be

Daniel

There was no prior sign at all.

he like

short period of time, and they did not spend too much time

was he so sure that she wouldn’t

thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples throbbed

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that she shouldn’t doubt

the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion

for Olivia to place her

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by Michael were

to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat

the more satisfying it was

content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke

was covered with a red pepper sauce and

it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side,

never eats spicy

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

on her

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

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

corner of her mouth. Her eyes

eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would

“Daniel was so domineering back then. He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He

them chatted

were talking about their youth, discussing

that had nothing to do

were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a little

she had

feet and intended to move

why did you

that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

these spicy dishes were not ordered by him

Michael was still curious as to

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

glanced at Olivia. He felt

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star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She

Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

lowered his head, unable

use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon.

placed her plate in front of

vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of sauce on

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though

she slammed her forks on the

could speak,

and said in a puzzled

he slowly ate the

especially Michael, whose eyes

was he doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start eating spicy

always liked spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know

saying this, Daniel even moved to

show that he was not familiar with Winona at

not help but

his

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

down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop eating

put down his

eat it, he would

a

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

a strange silence descended across the

eyes and looked

eyes were filled with

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate

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It was impressive!

and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as

fact, over the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him

knew that Daniel did not eat

Daniel could not eat spicy

of Olivia, he finished

self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

clenched

Daniel!

so much spice in order

must have been angry at her

but he

couldn’t help but tear

must he

profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of jalapenos just

it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried

corridor and finally found

to speak when she realized

lips were red, as though

stunned for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom,

as she realized this, Olivia

food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It

he seemed to

shook 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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shoulder and rubbed

a kitten tickling

to what he was doing. She thought that

suddenly

brain was used to develop his career,

a slight movement from her, he

she had

sharp eyes

a big puppy wagging its

raised his head and deliberately turned to look

soft–hearted. When she saw this,

hurt?” She

must have hurt his stomach

shook his

Olivia raised an

did it

pointed at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to

she could move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The

hand to her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what

in such a tone. He looked up

felt even

also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending

and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go

down at the black

only

never seen

Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m

head

for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did

a

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found a way

another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew must miss

stood rooted to the ground

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia,

leave me behind!” he

the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but

reaction was too

his handsome face. Her voice

Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from

at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her into

force. There was an urge in him that demanded they

I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her heart

would I leave you? Have

was

and told her 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.

each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart.

Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and

it, he would definitely teach them

first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was

her.

not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many

saint. He was clear

hurt an unfamiliar

Winona, he talked

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against Olivia’s delicate face. He

but her grandmother is really a kind and

a child without a

to his uncle, who was seven years older

did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside

despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world

biological parents thought

was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan

didn’t like to go home, so he went to

Anderson doted on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people had

to

this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your

fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme

you must not do as they

and knew how to

was completely taken in by what

this moment, she suddenly understood

“Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her

it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool.

what did

a

future, don’t be obvious about it.

make things

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long

so much face

saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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a good

never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé

grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her

returned from overseas as he

Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving

Winona returned to the

her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to reconcile

Daniel had gone

with another woman and hadn’t returned for a

longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that

provoke her in this way again, she would really return

so she got

her. “Winona,

with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has

she left

see Winona’s departing figure.

stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had

was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love

when Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using

he finally got what he wanted and forced Winona to return to the

and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed,

but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long

wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah

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bit of alcohol. His eyes

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was

and more outrageous. I can’t wait to

are you talking

provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked

as he replied, “Her temperament does look a

“Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but

since Winona left, she had never seen any

true; he might be doing it intentionally to have a

a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all

without a

health had

weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours

brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them could

advice was for Amelia to relax and not to worry

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her too

felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused by

asked the servants to keep

times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma

to defy her parents and

voice was shrill, her eyes were

due to her excessive agitation, after

woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie

don’t we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t

do then?”

of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked

pocket, he tugged at

his aura

eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only

into silence as soon as he finished

everyone, and even Cathy, who was most

us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone,

will do

all

out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

at William

of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall

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

his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal

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

If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her,

think of a way to force

was very clear–minded and had

were the ones who

actually do anything. At most, he

nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

hoped that these children could

own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration for

choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother

his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants my life, I’ll do it. I just hope that

Maddie stopped talking.

responsibility too much. He carried the

Maddie’s phone,

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with Andrew when she received a call from

too much and answered the call

she picked it up, she realized that it was

eyebrows slightly with

understanding of William. This person was

the Taylor family had reached this point, there

important, he would

why did he call

phone, leaving her right

was not entirely focused

very polite. “I’m sorry

Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say,

distance. After a

“Yeah,” she replied.

this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you, who

drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of

smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the

was stunned. He clapped his hands

kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you

upstairs with the drawing paper

the picture of the little turtle and hang it in his

Olivia drew

to her senses and

understood William’s intention

that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to

actions were a little overboard, it

inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its

interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she

Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make him

that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not

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with that?”

“Actually, I’ve

a very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could

accept that her

right from wrong, could not see the

“William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her

what right does she have to ask me to give

and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and

she gave birth to me, so she

wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation,

it comes to me? Is it

a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to

that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she

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

believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

would not take the

that human nature is so

her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger

mean I have to forgive her no matter what

and resonant. They were

made his

Olivia to

and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he had said

he looked back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he hardened

think the favor should be

wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with

told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for

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said one by one, “Emma has already paid

birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This

coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and

Olivia was silent.

“Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want

months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was

so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell

that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to

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

did love you for five years,” William

unconscious, I don’t want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you want

hung up the phone.Chapter

relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her

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

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially

praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

like flowers blooming after

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

into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family

medical skills in novels. Now

left s on

I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

you all seen the news?”

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

Mala, Dr. Moss, is

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

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

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like

dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale

and television

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William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed

he said

still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported

still many people who knew about

her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that

character

taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care

William was confident that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what she was

and sat beside

the phone and

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible

felt a sour and

it back any longer, tears were welling up

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

the thought of Olivia suffering

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

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

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

up with a dependent

she saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me

agreement clear with a

brought Andrew upstairs to do

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible

said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the

everything

an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about?

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stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and

was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is

a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what

some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be

about you? Do you think I’m

and said firmly, “I

confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy

from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that

she was young. No matter what she

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme,

call to interrogate her about her humanity

a person who could be persuaded but not

and respectfully, she might be more likely to

chose the method

had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

large and comfortable chair and wrote two

paper:

“Smith family”

up and a cold

for the Smith family to appear

made a few calls and

doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor

same time, news began

of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the

head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the

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

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lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia

Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

reappeared in front of the world, no

hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video

were like flowers blooming after

days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

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

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient

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

all left

really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t

seen

from Bruce

from Dunwall is on

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

Taylor, the head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient

and television

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immediately became a hot topic. Those

eyes, the Smith family hospital

acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with

never thought that Isaac Smith was

were filled with expressions

he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of

stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets

misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr.

are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and treats ordinary

a respectable old

heard that Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative

hope that Doctor Smith

Smith wakes

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

s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake up

family had reappeared, Olivia

research institute was very worried

and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for

a legitimate identity, who

and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

attention

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

composure.

is

me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side

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swayed and wheedled. “I miss you

was filled with

frowned. “Aren’t you in school?

transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in

a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did

she enter the

was very

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children

couple had a good character, but she was

happened next, Olivia did

Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and

for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her

years old, but she already had a very serious

something was wrong, so she taught the little

was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Olivia rushed to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting

sure that the little girl was not injured,

man

sent the little girl to the research institute

be traumatized after such a big

high IQ but also suffered from severe

little girl was still too young, she could

girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her psychological

very disadvantageous for subsequent

already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She

visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to

“What’s the use of learning

smiled and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect

forever.

her Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time

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

paused for a moment. Her eyes gradually

this world, everyone was independent. No one

the name of being a

wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she

would be able to protect

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William, was still waiting for Olivia’s

by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss

was in

that in less than

room and saw William,

was waiting for

doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not

coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her

took this opportunity to

but in Olivia’s hands,

she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the

most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range

of ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have

walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait

frowned and turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

a page and handed

he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were

This…”

medical

became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she… how

finish speaking,

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

said with

that she could not figure out.

the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia

is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing?

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asked.

and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical

reach out and grab

replied, “There’s an 80% chance.”

nodded and turned to look at

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a

She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression

didn’t ask

Maddie called out,

kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you

was not that she did not want to save her sister but

the top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it

might still be a

she could speak,

pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have to come

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap before she

head. She just

watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked

his aunt whenever something happened to his

he sometimes

personal life, no family, and no children of her

mother, almost everything required

chief manager of

Amelia’s sister, and she

this point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie

firm tone made William

so harsh on his

do with Maddie? How

to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed

It was Maddie’s hand.

the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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“Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat Mom?”

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were

everyone looked

he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of threats

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful

William suddenly understood.

Olivia again. Halfway through, he

not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

positive response and his assurance to

this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say

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Layfield to tell

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said

nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging

to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone

not say

opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on her

came to Olivia. Blake

after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a

Smith family as intimately as before.

orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen

responsible for taking care of them. One

was a

like her own daughters.

of the time, it was Blake who took care of

clothes when the weather was

young and lively. She always played

close to Zelen

Zelen suddenly

subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had never

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

force and instantly

fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

Zelen? Who is

be it. Why hypnotize me and

calm, but Blake was scared out of

where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I

her fingertips on the table

know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family,

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

while, she looked up and

Blake left, Daniel

and massaged her temples. His voice

said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

massaging

opened her eyes and

quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on

softly. “It’s strange. My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear.

who my family was, and where

elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the family

not re

Speaking of this, t

“All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My

Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a

“Are you so sure that

Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was

the hypnosis. I remember

was it because of the

shook his head. “I undid it

to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even more

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

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to

Olivia made sound easy.

say. He was afraid that if

was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from time

at a

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

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia.

filled with pain

please.”

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

Smith family. She no longer

Taylor family could threaten

Taylor.” William’s voice

the study window and looked at the layers of dark

.

Taylor family herself. It was time

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house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw

excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick

a while, Sophia realized that Olivia

and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia

most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about Amelia’s

and told

it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great.

Cathy saw that Sophia was

tell you. But I’m

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me

out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After

going on?” Cathy’s

know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had

and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

down and poured

he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain

“Then, are we still going to let

“Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

the back of her beautiful head, and

sexy and girly, but it added to her

help but look up

girl was shockingly

and looked at him

immediately frowned and subconsciously

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s

covered her eyes,

palm and warned herself that

wait for the right time. She had to wait

she could torture the people who

and a

and Cathy were already

in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over and

did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a

on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she

embarrassed and his

Olivia was

family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family.

young

glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was

young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not good

skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not

there was the Sullivan

on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

day, Olivia

asked the butler to help

care about these things

Olivia went down and came to beg him

didn’t care,

here for Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop right

not stop walking and continued

take it anymore

to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

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

her head to see

I’m an older. How can you let me

fingertips on the

stay healthy.”

for

you look up.”

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

tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you

Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

at ease with

shook her head honestly.

She did not expect

if you can cure

“Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her

She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your

choked and was about to

turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to

stared at William. “What a shameless group you

so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not

they want everything their

was frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for

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

not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out

looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a result of

too long. They were twice as

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

concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without

take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to

pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to the

spoke, he carried Cathy to the door

matter how hard Cathy knocked on the door,

Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to kill

sharp pain in her chest

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy

Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted.

very quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome

strode in with a displeased

to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He

no idea what happened. Mr. William

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up the

the flames, saying, “Mr. Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you.

orders. What if he

in his

at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor

thinking for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled

“I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!”

to Amelia? I’ll break

of cold malice

and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

gauge the suitability of the stick she was

want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly

about a rolling pin?”

one is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up

get it.”

It was about the

it a little shake,

that, he concealed the rolling pin in

the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me, your

Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your

said as he nodded. “I’ll go

While William

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 you can

of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your

William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking toward

holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

with full concentration. Her forehead was

instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky.

William thought, “Oh crap!”

furious. He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do

stood in front of

a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble,

hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward

but

He then saw Ronald

out and quickly went

her tone was cold and

eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat

He thought to himself, “How could such a simple

10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7

Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome wouldn’t be as simple as breaking two

is soft–hearted and gives in to

very quickly and carried Ronald away

learned about the

his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate

He just

had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced

actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs,

the

Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy

consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black

“Water,” she softly murmured.

she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a

Taylor, you’re finally

a glass of water before

me?” she

intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could

went

know anything that happened

to her everything that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia

at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as

was no longer as excited as before.

mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had

waking up, am I so calm and not angry at

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

judgment. I’m completely not

I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but

Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to

to accept is that I actually

why she had

not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty

did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

Amelia something to gauge her emotional state.

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became

She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could

matter, she believed that Olivia could not be

do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma

her eyes. She

opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion

already made

were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was

let go

more than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad

situation applies not only to the four

has remained faithful and committed to me alone all the

a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even

could not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t

genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my

be a more considerate child than

my condition.

herself to act as

was unfair

not let

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

of the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze.

asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder

it and found that it was filled

the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how

of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner

and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who

Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless

was very concerned about

this information would not be

to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made one

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia,

that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked

decided to do something more

took out his phone and

homework in his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She

“He’s

He’s at home, so why

door, Daniel waved at

his father. Instead, he immediately

improved. She hugged the little one,

incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came

thought, “What a

up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

“What’s going

get left behind,

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the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell

her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard

a moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a

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

with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection

regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for even

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that

understood. “I’ll hold

Olivia nodded.

arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was

sat steadily on the

performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked

Taylor, thank

a silver needle stopped moving. She said in

to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William

was not at

Amelia would do something that could not be easily

her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey

the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied,

and

she was very clear–headed now. She

years.

to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to

slightly. She

child. When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at

faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it,

mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

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

I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less

her chest

you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her

She just looked

head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in

Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a

fingers tightly

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

long.

an unknown period of time,

only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet

darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened

her and stuffing a calming pill into her

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about

was used at this

“The

medicine bottle to

harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you can

anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less than

that required careful adherence. She then put away the

was thinking. It was not

explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went

nodded and said, “Let’s

been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s

put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she

for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper

“What’s this?” she thought.

recalled for a moment. Suddenly,

thought, “It seems like

have been left

have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied

of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

cover for his affair with Evelyn. He

name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was.

there was a paternity test

father and daughter” was

of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment.

that Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through

managed to find all the

about a few hundred photos. They were

one of them was about

she went. It was only when she had

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