Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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younger granddaughter because she’ll

Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were

shot.

must she play up to others? Isn’t it good to let

the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle

granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and become

that case, those big shots would take the

great it

rushing to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not

end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a

was escaping without saying

the Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and they were

meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had

Association organized one

by the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

was not a large–scale

this competition, she could get to know

of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris

have a sudden rise in

state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint

As soon as she entered the door,

Ernesto was back.

you to have such a

corners of her mouth curled

a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was

Association

that teacher

was nothing but

of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs.

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played favorites, so he only recommended Olivia

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help but

remembered how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her

has indeed gone too far in

interrupted, “Yeah, that’s unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both of you

was angry and spoke up

cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out

almost a month, Saul

search.

doubts, he would start searching

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped

was

Wilcox family’s lineal

cried out in surprise

Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia,

the line. She’s a liar!”

the pen paused, and he subconsciously

as if

moment, she did not know if

years

only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down on

disciples five years later if she wanted

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose

he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on her

it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough!

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was not very interested in

main character of the gossip came to visit that

a very agile

was stunned for a second

you’re Doris’s

looking for Doris? She’s

and

she restrained herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work

The painting competition?

a second. How

competition. It was an internal competition

mainly held

not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

these two words, she immediately realized she had

the phone over and gestured for Olivia

all Doris’s

status of her participation in

day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does anyone know

swept

did not

words of mockery and

tell the character of

was

phone to Bettany and asked her what she

lot of

color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can be of some help

painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

person. When she heard Bettany say this,

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the notebook

barely suppressed her frustration and said in a

mean a

not

nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s

said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without

was just a junior high school student. What made her think

was afraid that Bettany would mislead

bring these over again.”

looked up and glanced at

cold, and clear, but for some

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

her lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no

she had fully recovered, Olivia had already left with the

Doris was so mad that she kicked the

the notebook and took it

home was across the street and

than two

saw no one in the

put the notebook on

panicked voice came from

and she looked a little

saying, “You’re from the Taylor family

looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the

her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else, see you

door when she suddenly turned around and

had chills all over and could not

but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out her phone, trying to

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the

and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against something

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Olivia was very vigilant.

room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost

had happened to

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to

father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes

Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in the business

lady, you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here

bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted

the door of the small

did not understand why Olivia asked

gestured for them to look

her. What are you going to do? Are you going to

When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

more stupid, wondering how

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

the other side spoke

would never compromise

pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family

the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them on

was covered

wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was

it! He was so

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and trembled as she held

read the introduction of Rose on

introduction was

disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she

was also an exclusive interview

took in her first disciple, she

was because she liked the number

ground

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was that

painting when she received the call from Gillian. She

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking water and

more she listened, the more confused

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited me to

that true?” Gillian

was any doubt about

was the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather

Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too

Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did

miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all

was slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor

he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

you come to

Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I

bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to

her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down.

about 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.

not to mention

to ache, and her scalp went numb.

praised me and said

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said helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being

also being polite by grading them for me every

honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell the

Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to

of this, Rose got

feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

“You know what? 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

millions. She would have no chance or be in

of

be more

give

hung

to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared

because making sandwiches in the morning

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to

countryside at sunset. It was

Doris was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be

a little black and turn it into a

up and glanced at Olivia with

colors is a complicated job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing? Stop acting like a

attached to this

up to watch

person. Even if she had lost her memory, she would

on the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

care, Olivia had no intention

around

leave without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly

from upstairs and

looked over.

watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the

street.”

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over and frowned. “It’s

a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she

of junior high school and went home to look

better life

Fulham, who had been missing for many

Bettany was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he

for the family of three to be united

had started

returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance

a terrible father he is!” Megan

tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

long after she were back, Tucker chased after

making a scene at

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to

one knew if Talia was really

family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich

was out of sandwiches back home and

He was down.

that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have some

Thank god!

Olivia

officer. How could his mind be filled with food:

Officer Wood rushed

going on?” he

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out

god!

the biological parents could not sell

quickly made a call

a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why would we sell our

swayed and looked toward

“Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on

her hard several times, but Bettany

he realized

dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany

nodded.

shocked. “If so, why did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets

long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to

to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning.

had an old saying that

must be

if Bettany sided with her parents and turned against

doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could

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in the lurch had broken her

got the evidence in advance before calling the police. This way, nothing would go

Tucker was furious.

did not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a small

genius she

of them away, and Bettany was sent

police station to

“How did you find out

the door. One of them

There was a small piece of

Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

observation. She could

Fulham and

sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to

“Oh my god,

could even become

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

She didn’t seem to be interested

deduced everything just

Wasn’t she good?

It was easy to find out. She did not think it was such a big deal

side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

he almost forgot about

the fact,

woke up, she might cover up for

all, they were her

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.”

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

you record?”

answered, “I was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re too

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her.

they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend

go home and settle

brought

little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and gave it

It’s for you. I hope you

over and saw an oil painting

was delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting

was surprised. “Did you

the smile on Bettany’s face brightened.

was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had taken all the art painting

of school. But she did

on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

Not good.” Doris had come over without

hand and directly

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary was instantly

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

did you push

trembled. After a long time, she said, “You destroyed my

Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had taken advantage

deep breath and suppressed the anger in her

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting

that, she left with the drawing

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Megan brought up the Fulham

She even knocked

“Bettany is really pitiful to have such

did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany

Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s

say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in

feeling that something was

would they despise her for meddling in other

massaged her temples and the

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

a hotel in town and wanted to

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

eyes to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how

in love

Olivia accept it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for

phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness

and

changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough.

idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring

could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked

call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her

good idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up

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definitely fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would

to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would she

moment, Gillian nodded.

from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying

think too much about it. She walked toward the

as prosperous as the city.

remote. It was only nine

to the

stopped in her

was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood

middle of the road,

ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was

it was

strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation in

two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t

determine where she was based on the source of

Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood.

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell chicken

immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

from behind her. She held the stick in her

his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police

the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to call

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female lead would

did Olivia call

puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call

differences between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia

understand why Olivia called

think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as the

on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to pay attention

now. If she was

give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore.

feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent

pounce would definitely

And yet…

could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

hurt

mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud

couldn’t care less about covering his face. He

and shone it at

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something

and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had

calm expression changed drastically

He was stunned.

while, he said,

hypnosis

got up from the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible.

in this world could be removed from his

out, she said in a low voice,

do you mean?” Ernesto was a little

him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything

let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological

even set a

people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would

the hypnosis would not be

and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking

time, things would not be under Emesto’s

was a national

Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

three minutes two ghost–like figures

was Pets and

Tavin‘ the raver of them said

le due cathon! Lot’s

ran a few

going to see Cullat as you want

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how

get a

ducked

her face, blurring her facial features and

Ernesto could still feel the coldness

mind, regret was the

had already done those hurtful things. She had already hurt

make

at Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now

Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke

Ernesto, which made

him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone

were no longer related.

heart twisted. He suddenly felt

wanted to

any time to speak. She got into the

were extremely cold and heartless. She did

back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into

was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

could there be such a woman? She didn’t even

going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack

slowly turned her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night

and asked, “Where are

at the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the Fulham.

Fulham family’s fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that

over and knocked on the

a while, Bettany came

door and gestured

hesitated. After all, it was almost

had helped her in

courage

it’s already so late. What’s the

a little nervous and

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you

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give

surprised.

a

knocking on the

and looked

him. “Olivia is my friend.

remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head

said this, Tucker’s

him away and apologized to

looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

said, “Olivia, during this period of

she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

had the courage to admit that

calmly. “He

that, seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here

of relief and then was shocked.

her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the

she was very smart

reason.

not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again in

casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet

Bettany opened the car door. “Wait

After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is

it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a

he heard Olivia’s words,

thought that this young lady was so lucky

the future, she might have some good

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found

“What should we do? Olivia

coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs.

her. She’s gone. I’ve already

that, she hung up

the Taylor family were

a while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She

“She is really too much. She

sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept Olivia’s

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you

that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

that, Stella

suddenly shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t know

was a big

shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed

do?” Stella was so anxious that

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 in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll

the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it. It’s not a

will affect Doris’s painting. We

was furious. She raised her head and

awkwardly at Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell

from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting

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had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to

Derek was used to her attitude and did

had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make

he faced Doris again, he felt a little

He just turned around and went upstairs

room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a

down her pen and looked happy.

She

on her shoes and ran

counter and looked at Bettany’s back with a

and is a little distant.

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

that was tearing the package

and stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m

“How can you talk to your father

suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me

you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall

I help him? Doesn’t

voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless

his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t

grew impatient.

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let

at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to your

already used to her mother being like

no longer hurt. She

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

she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too

couldn’t help but

flashed in the

weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time.

at Talia

hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart

lowered her head

Bettany ran to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water

didn’t understand. She couldn’t

many years and had

to force her

wiping her face, Bettany

light. It should be a piece of

guessed that it

Olivia also gave her a painting

been completely opened. Inside was not a

strange. Did people still write letters these

and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked

What exactly was it?

more confused.

took out a thin

a line of

looked, the heavier her breathing

this was actually an invitation to the

wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold

this moment, she suspected that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at

was true! It was actually

her by Olivia.

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her heart pounding so fast that it was

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was

good thing really happen to

was not a

young age, she had already taken on the burden of

decisive person.

invitation, she had to give

did not understand this competition, Bettany

a few steps, she turned back

was

so she

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

ran too quickly, she could not catch her

for her to catch

look!” Her eyes were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

she met Bettany, Bettany had

in her eyes.

couldn’t control her excitement and

and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered

Bettany’s name

was too surprised and couldn’t

time, it did not seem like a good idea for

was a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not

competition. The

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would

brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not

words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting

Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously,

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second sister?”

your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to do with your

say for sure.

didn’t

a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you

was before today, Doris would definitely

But…

moved up and landed on the invitation letter.

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

the painting so tightly that

again and again, looking at the

of this painting

had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting

How did that happen?

never learn how to

that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any energy at

Bettany a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell

in a worried tone, “Doris, you

“Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well

and bade farewell to

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village and

drew another one

a little awkward and was

end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a

for her to be inferior to Bettany. She

shook her head like

have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

unhappy

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had

criticism, he had a smart brain and sharp

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warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

sent Ellis

that they would anger the CEO who had

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as a

could not even vent his anger. He

was really sad,

it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

agree to Olivia

did not dare

were able to manipulate their

front of Olivia, he was

comparison was

day and didn’t like his

was

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely

could Daniel beat

bear to compete

accompanied Olivia to watch many

He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child

that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female lead

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear

from her, even

in

home at night,

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately

actually pretending

He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you mention

with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with

not dreaming. He argued, “I really

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about

his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was

at Daniel for a long time before he

child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

must have found him sprawled

that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the

with a puffed–up face, “Daddy,

didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two

before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad in bed at

lowered his head and said pitifully,

Daniel nodded. He was very satisfied with his

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank

were exactly the same as

of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself to

ask Andrew to make a promise with a cold

felt sad when he saw the

heartache of not having

was too

about how he had acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her

took out his phone and slowly typed

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the iPad

blanket.

he was tired because he had to act as a father

setup, only Olivia could

after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could not

he finally dialed Olivia’s number.

way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples again

hypnosis. Even when she

through it. Coincidentally, she saw

preceded her

moment to realize

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was

that Olivia would snatch Andrew

If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete with

had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

that time. Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all

lead, how could he bear

her, even if

die in pain

night,

was watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had

was actually pretending to

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender

face with his

to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

He couldn’t care less

believe you” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long

for a moment, he would still

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give him a surprise, but

was feeling

went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

It was like

the color of

were red and seductive, like the deepest color of

this moment, she must be

was a bite mark on her lips, and the

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the

he would definitely not be able to control

low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

of them did not speak. They just held

and longing spread

was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made

Ha–ha!

She had never liked someone so

she was not tempted. She even felt

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with

time passed, Olivia liked him more and

found Daniel more and more pleasing to the

could he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat,

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going to pick me

and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you. He cried

did he cry?” Olivia was

became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after

felt a little

emphasized his tone and said in a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered

he had cried, her heart

I’ll leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a

Daniel even came to

Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a few

and his mind was still

when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed

and looked up at

him, “Do you remember what

this, Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

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 the

stunned at first, then he instantly pouted

pressed the voice transmitting button

said in a satisfied tone,

Andrew was speechless.

father

Andrew’s cries,

Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she

Tyson and Peter lived

room.

was really tired and prepared to take

shower when she

her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass

milk.

“Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me

super considerate. “I’ll bring it in

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then

and entered. He first looked

a shower. The sound of water seemed

was warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any

all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If

bad intentions in men who

out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large

“What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going to

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

strong masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung

refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at

“Of course…

picked up Olivia and threw

blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male

her a

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in

she opened her eyes, it was almost 11

already

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not

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not

Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was

sex, it was almost one in the

still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia

anyone.

night by getting up so

and Peter, who were watching television in

and tiptoed around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to

was wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward

commotion was too loud. Tyson and

to see Olivia throwing

them gasped and raised their thumbs at the

indifferent Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

Daniel acted as if

“Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry

Tyson and Peter nodded

her head in Daniel’s arms

was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever

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went to

way,

a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

is only 29 years old. He has been married for seven years.” Daniel

married early. He barely reached the legal

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to look at

weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing

don’t really have one.”

red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind of

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what

him what was going

voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked

around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing

Olivia repeated his words in her

fingers, unsure of what to answer

bring up this topic so soon. She had barely

she hesitated, trying to figure

you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged

Engage?

a breath of

Daniel and agreed.

was so happy that he was lost for words

it! That

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

had read a lot

very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy

was using the exact same

was to engage, not to

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby

for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and

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initiative to

you think we need to think about it

jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up,

he

said in his deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

on the table and said, “September

that was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

shook his head. “This is a good

a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything

very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

and showed the photo

venue. It’s at the old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s already set

a lot

shoes are ready. Try them on and see if

rings had been customized. They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia looking at him

heart skipped

“Oh no,

said slowly, “Is

said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so

Olivia and whispered, “I really want

he gave Andrew

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry

her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle.

his face. “Then would

Olivia lowered her head

Daniel was very productive.

the engagement to the world

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you

and posted at the same

This tweet

the richest man instantly hit the headlines all over the

at the top

major news outlet

the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

was going on. The news was

couldn’t believe that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never

were in

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even

Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard of

piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come

was also a

who clicked on it were all shocked by

such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she

Ms. Taylor is good enough

you blinded by money? How

arguing with each

Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

was not very intense, and there

still didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him and

Hence…

on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay

of Sullivan Group posted, “We will

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted

video department posted on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted,

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet were in

got countless phone

hoping

legs bent.

as if nothing in the world could

reached a particular

looked over. “What’s

top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of

asked in

her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin

frequented during his youth. He used to

busy

entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was

club had become unfamiliar

staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t

could tell at a

never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were

hastened to approach and extend

led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or

gradual halt, his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

curled his lips and smiled at the staff. “You

as if his neck was stuck. He

was suddenly knocked open and two familiar

from the corner of his

actually appeared at the

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one

of them had always worked separately and

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded

women felt

Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze

with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

she called

raised her eyebrows and

of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

led the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please

to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to

Olivia to the restroom. He

room.

would turn back to pick

dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in

the

was quite irksome

get

and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with

out of

on either

similar. It

out her phone and planned to call

soon as she opened her handbag, a red

of nowhere, a man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get

he pushed her into an

man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She

serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly

faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received?

let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged

knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

man. Then, she turned back to the

reply,

guest. Young

to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner and locked the

surrounded Olivia from

were dim,

bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making

clearly

say it for

out?” The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you

spoke, he was about to pounce

was a hint of red at

It was scarlet red.

a step to the

the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden,

of glass, and so were the

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed

the sudden

the timid ones even cried

left in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

her wrist, her tone icy. “I told

shocked crowd and walked

was securely locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

supervisor shivered and didn’t

and her

people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed into

deftly despite the shards

of people

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and

long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a

face could not be seen

head waiter walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson. I

glanced over indifferently

a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please

it difficult to discern her emotions.

waiter appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if

go to the surveillance room now and guarantee

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he

quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered

be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter one

private room had

if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

each other, how did

and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her

if

cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng.

casually laid the cards on the table and beckoned

to Daniel instantly stood up and

was about to stand up, his shoulders

palm pressed down

no,” she chimed in. “Today,

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come,” she gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she

her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass

in, “Yes, yes,

to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah.

Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the man who

dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

at Sarah and scolded her

things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We

said respectfully, “Mrs.

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

didn’t know better, they would have thought that she

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing truth or

one could skip

detector. Michael

Daniel also looked over.

any

chill.

chill

still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must

the poker card to the waiter opposite

could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just

with one hand supporting

to be

that the last time she played cards was seven years

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see them from

sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with

However, it came true. They had really never played

“The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace can control

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Billionaires Missing Darling

others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to entertain

a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time,

in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on

in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let

and lowered his voice. “What are you

giggled. “That’s the

“Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is a

say anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read

frowned and wanted

moment,

casual and meaningless as

countenance underwent

“Winona who?”

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He went too far. How could he pretend that

banged the table

gloomy and her tone

that she lost control of her

tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what kind of occasion this

you

realize

in anger. But in the end, she managed to control

Daniel was no longer one of

Daniel with great respect, being cautious not

that she shouldn’t have a falling

that Winona was

simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided

wouldn’t have achieved what he has

taken by

such an outstanding Daniel belonged

filled

all over and left with wounds all over

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how

Olivia with

the matter, the

friends, sharing countless memorable and

they attended

Winona, a wealthy

upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored

established a reputation in the

pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the

Daniel had fervently

Sarah couldn’t help but feel that

wealthy youngster. Plus,

be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was

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D

as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to

far exceeded

successfully made

that instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes

she still held onto the hope

Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a

never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a

how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

up. They separated from that

Winona’s departure, Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from

came back, he

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth,

of this was motivated

these years, although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by

thought that he had been thinking about

that he must be waiting for Winona to

surprise, he was getting

her

his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now.

her head to hide

Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a

picked up a glass

coughed a few times before

“Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve

and made

waiting for a while, he realized that Daniel did not

was puzzled and looked

also poked

not get up and

Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do

react for

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth

arrogant, was actually asking a woman for

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

a month of hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

to focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in

the cliff by Gillian, her heart

devoted all

and

longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her

on the first

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the

was

Emily brought Olivia

changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it

eyes and glanced

Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new

the changing room

outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t

my

with Sarah and

hadn’t even

woman had been

Olivia’s first time

it. She pursed her lips in front of the

eyes were filled

Daniel got a

was far

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after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined

golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

to say

on Olivia, she was

dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

the ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different because they were all

one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which

Secret supermodel were

chosen this set for

detail, every cut, and every decoration was extremely

uglier on a person than

see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that

Sarah, who was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

ridicule toward Olivia. She

at herself in the mirror,

was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was

average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated,

Sarah prepared to show off in front

her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was prepared

to crush her

her eyebrows

of a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

made her look like she had been reborn. There was an

met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

as she stared at

reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms.

already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her.

Emily said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs

to

Instead, she lowered her

saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself.

on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she

good if word got out that she had

Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress

Emily was stumped.

to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning

said directly, “This dress is mine.”

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I

really like this dress?” Olivia looked

for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain

want to wear the clothes I’m

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve

I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to take

end, there was no need

had already

and saw the

Olivia to be

changed into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking

sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see the

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inside.

few glances before retracting her

handed the clothes to

she said calmly, “Go change

the clothes to

that Olivia had worn, she

was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be

outcome.

Sarah was really a

threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

she looked at

the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs

numb as

fuck is this!” she

so ugly that

in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought to

tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed

arm reached over from behind, grabbing

whoosh, the curtain of

exposed in front of

leaned over to take

her expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in

be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at

Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire

it. It was even more dazzling

this point

it on purpose. She had put

was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely

just as it was about to burst out, she

her head and took a deep breath to

was surprised and

had always been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was

her eyebrows and tapped a finger

must be something

has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between the two of

spoke, she handed

put on the mask and the three of them walked

the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing

“Let’s walk further and see where

nodded and walked

ball. In just a blink of an eye,

wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it

sat on a bar stool to watch the

a dozen couples dancing on

tempo increased, there were gradually people who could

was only a man and a woman left dancing in the

from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

vaguely sense that the couple in the middle had

man stood tall and

was tied into a bun on the lower left side

like a lady from

surrounding people couldn’t help

her hands. She even heard the people beside her

heaven.”

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are so compatible

agree?” someone said, turning

talk to her. She paused and did not

up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything?

Are they compatible?

and did

the middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could

wanted to

was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

stopped Olivia in

at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly

beautiful and otherworldly

trace of surprise flashed in his

her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of

turned around and scanned

was looking for

instantly melted

crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about

and said gently,

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and

glanced

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze,

was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends. We are good

on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are we

eyes

“You’re just an

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held Olivia’s hand

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze

her eyes.

long,

second floor, and

went over to

went to the washroom

just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the

voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How

Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel was

a reaction. She

saying

the pancake

her feet in anger.

you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the same

look at their backs, it’s

if you hadn’t mentioned it.

and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just

them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did

that she had gone

had clearly said this on purpose for her to

it was

was still filled with jealousy.

that couldn’t

Daniel like

the floodgates. There

exactly did he

period of time, and they

sure that she

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she felt that she

her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the

it possible for Olivia to place her trust

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prepared by

the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily

the food was, the more satisfying it was to

didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She

covered with a red pepper sauce

looked up and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

eats spicy

saying that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked

grip on her fork

Daniel didn’t like spicy

don’t even

sighed softly. Her tone was familiar and natural, as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling

eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a single

he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even

them

their youth, discussing

that had nothing to do

with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a

only she had

feet and intended to move the

“Michael, why did you order so many spicy

he was muddle–headed and

these spicy dishes were not ordered by

as to why

Now, he finally understood.

turned out that Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite compatible with

didn’t come back, Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw

head, unable to bear

her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish.

she placed her plate in

plate was very clean. It only had a few drops of sauce

Hot

as

constricted as she slammed

could speak, Daniel

had already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone,

slowly ate the

Michael, whose

doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

them, Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel,

met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know

Daniel even moved to

to show that he was

could not help

He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in

He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes.

down the hand that was holding the fork and

obediently put down

let him eat

took a

everyone, “I’m going out

strange silence descended across

Gideon widened their eyes and looked

were filled

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah

he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him

not eat spicy food and did not

Daniel could

Olivia, he finished half a plate

in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took

the table, clenched into a

Daniel!

much spice in order to go against

at her for leaving

but he was still

couldn’t help

much must he love

must have loved her to the core to eat

Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to

and finally found him

was about to speak when

red, as though

not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to throw up

soon as she realized this, Olivia

poked him and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t

looked up with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of

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shoulder

like a kitten tickling and

not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but

stopped and suddenly narrowed her

to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia

just a slight movement from her, he understood what was

she had stopped,

sharp eyes

puppy wagging its tail

and deliberately turned to look at Olivia

soft–hearted. When she saw this,

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

his stomach after eating so

his head.

raised an

where did

at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push

tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too.

a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do

could not stand Olivia speaking in such a tone. He looked up and glanced

felt even

were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending

and

down at the

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seen

my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain, yet

turned his head abruptly,

react. She did not

a

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found a

He took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s

the ground and

His heart tightened and he

of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry anymore.”

go. Don’t leave me behind!” he

two sentences. He suppressed them

reaction was too

his handsome face. Her

Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from

as though he wanted to draw her

arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become one and

me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell

seen such a fragile

and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten that

Daniel was happy

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

overseas, and our relationship ended. We haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance

between him and Olivia had better scram as

found out about it, he would definitely teach them

didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized

her.

were too many people on the dance floor

not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right and

do something that would hurt an

Winona, he talked

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his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face.

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind and amiable old

without a home

family only paid attention to his uncle,

like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside all

he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there

his biological parents thought

felt that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to

he went to the

She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that those people

encouraged Daniel to start

can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they

into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow

must not

was very eloquent and

by what he was

she suddenly understood

to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much

fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I said those things

what did he

was a

is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future,

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s

she had given him so much face that he

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she

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a good

leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would

reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to

from overseas as

meeting Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He

would throw tantrums, put on a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country,

made up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease

Daniel had

and hadn’t returned for a long

this. She had to

tried to provoke her in this way again, she would really return

so she got up and

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where are

and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel

saying that, she

restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised

angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had

engaged to Olivia, she thought he had

Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using Olivia to

finally got what he wanted and forced Winona to

tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite

and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll

I wouldn’t

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah

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bit of

returning, he was quite puzzled and

snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day

are you talking

is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you

“Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does her

just like Winona and

didn’t see it, but

ever since Winona left, she had never seen any women

be doing it

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and

disappeared without a trace since his arrest.

had completely

by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out

had brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them

advice was for Amelia to relax

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing her

believe it. He felt

the news of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep

always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia

to defy her

her eyes were red and

due to her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia completely

woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against Amelia’s

the Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of

we go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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medical team overseas to

should we do then?” Cathy

of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly

one hand in his pocket, he

but his aura was calm

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a

fell into silence as

even Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter,

voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m

“I will do my best to

all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat

he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

looked at William

had not rested for a few days and nights.

nephew had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s

care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

not a single person thought that

If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself

for her now and think of a way to force her to appear

very clear–minded and had things well

were

actually do anything. At most, he just stood

human nature. One side was his parents, and the other

these

nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of consideration

mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother lie

beg. Even if she

Maddie stopped talking.

responsibility too much. He carried the entire

Maddie’s phone, William

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with Andrew

too much and answered

up, she realized

her eyebrows slightly with a hint

some understanding of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd,

Taylor family had reached

he would have never called

did he

answer the phone, leaving her right hand

not

Taylor.” William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry

and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you

breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said

“Yeah,” she replied.

asked, “If all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and

the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on the

redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on

stunned. He clapped his

little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you

ran upstairs with the

frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it

was what Olivia

returned to her senses and continued her phone call

William’s

her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to favor nurturing

actions were a little overboard, it was

biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let

of interaction and exchange of emotions, how

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised

it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes

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with that?”

I’ve never blamed her for being

Amelia for being biased. She

accept that her biological mother was

mother could not distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between good

“William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have

have to ask me to give

voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was

she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision

a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation,

comes to me? Is it all because I’m her

slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion

No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she

and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

who went all out and told me that human nature is like

would not

mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies

just because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at

have to forgive her no

They were like sharp blades that pierced

made his

to hate them so

trembled violently. He knew that every word he

back and saw Amelia lying

end, he hardened

think the favor should be

“William, are you never–ending with

surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five

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one, “Emma has

words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was

of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he

Olivia was silent.

William softened his tone. “Olivia, I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the

ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely

and during your postpartum

daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and

did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide

for five

You can decide

that, William hung up the phone.Chapter

shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned

Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

on various social networks, including Twitter, public

flowers

a few days, the Smith

into contact with the Smith family widened

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in

always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels.

left s

a medical family in

seen

team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

from Dunwall is on

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

the young female scientist who won the

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve

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

novels and television

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the phone, William held the phone

said he would

newspapers

were still many people who

who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she

her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to

the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its

the Smith family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to the family’s

not care about Amelia, she still had

was confident that Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a

and sat beside

on the phone and knew what was going

Daniel felt terrible

felt a sour and

it back any longer, tears were

person who was not afraid at all, no

suffering made his heart

a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia

on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew

Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

with

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

over and brought Andrew upstairs to

cheek and knew that she

I’ll go to the Taylor

everything

eyebrow, and then said, “What are you

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took him a long

lightly played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on

finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will

save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say

up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think I’m

said firmly, “I

say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when

source and not let

been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she

skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean

think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity

was a person who could be persuaded but not

politely and respectfully, she might be

chose the method she

threatened. She had her own

save Amelia or not, she had her

could threaten

in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold light flashed in

time for the Smith

made a few calls and passed down

doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe

news began

family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness

family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter

family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a

reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its

family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and

were like flowers

the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

such an ancient medical family in the

Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the

left

excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our

you all seen the

Bruce

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the

Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it

Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in

television dramas aren’t

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the situation fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were all

the Smith family hospital was

was an elderly

Smith was actually the

s on Twitter were filled with

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

tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me

It’s not that they’re not

His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so

respectable old

had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like this?”

hope that Doctor Smith will wake

Smith wakes

for Isaac to wake up

heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake

Olivia was also becoming more and more

research institute was very

outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was

a legitimate identity, who won’t

already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file

attention to it.

after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

How is it

You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming

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“I miss you so much. I miss you

tone was

you in school? Why are

girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a

this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally

could she enter

identity was very

She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple

had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

for what happened next, Olivia

that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had

two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought

years old, but she

her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl

suspicious. She told the little girl these things

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

home. The little girl

was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

the man lying on

the situation, she sent the little girl to the

that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the

research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward

was still too young, she could

spirit. The psychiatrist had to

was very disadvantageous for subsequent

girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention

to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive

asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you after

skills, you can protect me and

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forever.

heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you,

forever.

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 to protect you and enter the entertainment

already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make

gradually warmed,

was independent. No one could make

name of

wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she should

would be able to

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Taylor family, along with William, was still waiting for

without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid

phone was

knew that in less than three days, Olivia

William, who looked

William was waiting for Olivia to

around the

angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick

to make the Smith family reappear in front of the

in Olivia’s

too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present

most was that Olivia actually

countries had all set off at the same time due to a

Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his

turned to look at

phone over. She opened a page and handed

did not understand what was going on. When he received the

Maddie fixedly. When he

This…”

already a medical team here. Get ready and welcome

“She… she’s really this heartless. How could she… how could

finish speaking, Cathy walked

staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she

said with

not figure out. Why did William have such

down to the next generation and had to be

really

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asked.

eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are

changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and

an 80% chance.”

and turned to look at

was stunned for a moment before quickly

found it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said,

I didn’t ask

called out, “Olivia

do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have a

her sister but it wasn’t

about to arrive.

still be a

could speak, Cathy had already slapped

sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you

a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely

her head. She just lowered her eyes and covered

bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with

blame his aunt whenever something happened to

he

of his mother. She had no personal life, no

his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

chief manager of the Taylor family,

squeezed her fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she

a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia.

tone

so harsh on

do with Maddie? How could

to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on

It was Maddie’s hand.

“During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that

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reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble,

everyone looked down

method, he chose to use

coercion.

someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and

did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned around

not even

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Layfield to tell

study with her legs crossed and her arms on

He said that he

desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her

did not say

her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her

more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not

after being hypnotized.

older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without

on the table and

responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the

a

her own daughters. She was very

the time, it was Blake who took

caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when

and lively.

being very close to Zelen

suddenly disappeared without a

ignored this person as if this

Blake was

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed

about Zelen?

be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

calm, but Blake was scared out

say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she

the table and asked in a

said, “The matters of the main family are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes

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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

while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

left, Daniel

Olivia and massaged her temples.

a low voice, “I hate it when people

massaging for

eyes and

but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his

very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the

who my family was, and where

their daughter

re these things

Speaking of this, t

frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

was amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

you so sure that you

but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident,

already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything

little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition

head. “I undid it

do it too?” This time, Daniel

studied a few hypnosis

After a while, he said,

a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too

smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from time

at a

had already become the richest man in the country. How come he still felt

to work harder. Otherwise,

treat Amelia. No matter what test

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia.

filled with

please.”

attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister or

the Smith family. She no longer had anything to

about the Taylor family

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was

at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and

.

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When

that’s great. I’ll pick you up

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to

pursed her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could

person. Taking advantage of Mrs.

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing

and told Cathy that

it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a good mood

tell you. But I’m not

up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and

door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to

going on?” Cathy’s

side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

what, they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many

is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She

shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her a

half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We

“Then, are we still going to let Olivia

to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would

Olivia came with Kelly.

a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added

William could not help but look up at

girl was

her head and

frowned and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned

like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared

Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as

palm and warned herself that

to wait for the right time. She had to wait

people who had bullied

thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst

Cathy were

sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He

not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second.

choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that

he was embarrassed and

Olivia was

charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

that young people

across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the day

medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging

if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would

was the Sullivan

Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be

would be the most

day, Olivia

and asked the butler to help him

did not care about

for the day that Olivia went down and came

care, but

for Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop

not stop walking

take it anymore and

William could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at

raise her head to see

angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can

her fingertips

a sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.”

“It’s good for your

you look up.”

going to argue with you

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said

to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when

was not at ease with Olivia

her head

not expect

if you can cure Amelia. If you

you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew

to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family

choked and was about to

and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else

point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless group

Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face puffed

looked more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy wants me to

want

voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the second

speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to

not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia

in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of

silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a result

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long

“This thing won’t end up hurting

head and glanced at Olivia with

take it anymore. She was scared out

a low

spoke, he carried Cathy to the door and locked

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs.

sharp pain in her chest and slumped to the

servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to

she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted.

he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him,

me,” Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression. “What

both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it

said, “Where’s William? He

happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He

Ronald said as he ran up the

Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will

orders. What if he gets

stopped in his

glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right.

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave

to deal with this situation!” He thought to

hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll

malice flashed

said, “Do you have any handy sticks

gauge the suitability of the

“It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her

a rolling pin?” Sophia

his

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was about the

it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s

concealed the rolling pin in

strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s

William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried

“I’ll

he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the

pin in his right

girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you

the head of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll

turned around. He then saw

and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine

had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply could not do it

despair, Kelly suddenly stood

sneakers. Her movements were nimble,

to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He

solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces

was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

he called out and quickly went

was cold and

raised his eyes to glance at

He thought to himself, “How could such a

10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How

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

in to all

arrived very quickly

learned about the extent of

ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs.

He just

hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs.

the

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

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by

lying on the bed. Facing

“Water,” she softly murmured.

watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She

finally awake!” she

glass of water before

happened to me?”

the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress

somehow, her vision went

did not know

to her everything that had

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”

right, but she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that it was

mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead,

thought to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I

so calm and not angry at

can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated

sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a mad

have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her own

act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using

accept is that I actually agreed to

forehead, wondering why she had done so

After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years,

she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control

to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come

that Olivia would come

she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have

Samuel’s matter, she

could not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have had any

closed her eyes. She seemed to

opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or

had already made

Samuel and Emma, and on

let

of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

herself, “In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies

has remained faithful and

Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help

herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all trace

shows genuine respect and care for

there couldn’t be a

my condition.

act as if nothing had happened and maintain a

unfair

not

only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia

cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor,

sat down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head

it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her

information was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the

them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner

of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside

his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making

very

this information would not be able to remain

showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a

Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient

to do something

his phone

his room when the

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken

“He’s

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why

at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s

no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one,

sweet. He said, “I missed

a sweet–talking little

heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone

thought, “What’s

get left

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were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia,

head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent,

moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a

already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not

her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection

in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could

argue, Olivia would immediately throw

However, she could not

necessarily mean that

understood. “I’ll hold it then,”

Olivia nodded.

arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act

steadily on the

therapy on her, she even

thank

stopped moving.

stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William,

not at

something that could not be

resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey

with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring

said. Her voice was

not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied,

gentle and her expression was

that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been

years.

Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you.

slightly.

was gentle as she said, “You’re my 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 a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart

it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted

mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many

uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but

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

up in her chest before she continued, “So, our

treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they

anything. She just looked at

to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore.

could no longer

daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

fingers tightly and quietly

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

at this moment felt especially long.

an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of

then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,”

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a

emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

was used at

thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her

to the body. If you feel physically

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

was quick. It was

Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence.

discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor

down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to the

nodded and said,

since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat

put on her slippers. Just as she was about

head and glanced at

“What’s this?” she thought.

for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of

thought, “It seems like

must have been left

retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell out from

of Samuel, Emma,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost

family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them

was a paternity test report between Samuel

them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to

It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably

an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she

managed to find

the floor. There were about a few

one of

went through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she

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