Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have

improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others

granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had

she would go all out to study medicine and become a miracle.

case, those big shots would take the initiative to

it

be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and

in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.”

she was escaping without saying a

Taylor family returned at night, their faces were red, and

that they would meet a high–ranking official on this

Painting Association organized one small painting

recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got an entry

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

to

and be taken in as a disciple

have a sudden

excitement. She had

the other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You

of her mouth curled up

know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president

Association

teacher was

teacher, she was nothing but

sadly. “No, I

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

in spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach

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he

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness,

indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters.

“Yeah, that’s unfair. That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one

angry and

I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose

almost a month,

search.

doubts,

name, and soon, her information popped up on

Husheni was not

Wilcox family’s lineal branch

suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a

far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she

crossed the line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

the pen paused, and

as if

did not know if she was more

years

wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked

another two disciples five

crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian

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was not very interested in other people’s

character of the

a very

stunned for a second when

evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany, Doris’s

nodded. “Are you looking for Doris? She’s

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of desire

not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the painting

The painting competition?

was stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about

to Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal competition organized

mainly held

the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in

explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

over and gestured for

was all Doris’s

Olivia see the status of her participation in the

shit but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix

swept

face did not change, but

of mockery and contempt did not

it could tell the character of

was

returned the phone to Bettany and asked her what she came

lot of things in her

to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can be of some

this. I hope Doris can

“Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

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the notebook

suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means a lot

mean a lot

not think

but she could feel that Doris’s work was far

notebook to Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the desk without

just a junior high school student. What made her think

was afraid that Bettany

these over again.”

looked up and glanced at

but for some reason, Doris

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

say something but could not speak a single word,

fully recovered, Olivia

the hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

came down with the notebook and took it back

home was across the

than two minutes,

she saw no one

put the notebook on

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out immediately

deadly pale, and she looked

was stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said,

hurriedly and started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s

With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham,

over and could

took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the small

shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the small room, there was also a broken piece

happened

nothing had happened and walked to

no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes

had a smile on his face,

I’m here to

Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like

slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the

did

gestured for them to

firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to sell

mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

felt this woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she could

Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be a

Was he threatening her?

If the other side spoke

would never compromise if she were

to Tucker. She directly pushed the door open and

who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for

who was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and slammed them

covered with

punched the counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the

it! He was so

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in the room and trembled as she

read the introduction of Rose on

was

fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth

exclusive interview with Rose

took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

because she

on the ground and dialed Rose’s

you said you would

painting when she received the call

sat down,

more she listened,

could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited me to

true?”

there was any doubt about

her grandfather hadn’t invited her,

Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite me

wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all

“I think you’ve thought too highly of

doctor, after all. Why would everyone

you

Olivia,” Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition

her breath with Gillian. “I

tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking me in as

had been so many years, so how could

I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even if your grandfather

mention he’s only a

and her scalp went numb. It took her

“But you’ve praised me

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just being

Are you also being polite by

but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you

could you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me

of this,

was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to

an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with

was that instead of being grateful for

be more

the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in

she hung up the

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked

in the morning

to do, Olivia

countryside at sunset. It was distant and

the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t get the most

a little black and turn it into a grayish

up and glanced at Olivia with

simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich

not feel attached to this younger

came up to watch her paint was only out

had always been a responsible person. Even if she had

the heavy burden and

care, Olivia had no intention

around and

without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

and heard a noise from

over. “What’s

was sitting on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s

Stella spat out a mouthful

was the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris,

junior high school and went home

better life

had been missing

left home to earn a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years without

family of three to be united after

Tucker had started another

good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for her

is!” Megan

made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

back, Tucker chased after her to

a

some reason, Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to

knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to

a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was paralyzed. Bettany’s

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some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these few

sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling him for

he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind

Officer Wood rushed

on?” he asked

pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out

god! Marco

case. Even the biological parents could not sell

quickly made a call

Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why

was swayed and looked toward

We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some knockout

small room and saw Bettany lying on the ground,

times, but

darkened as he realized that something was

ruthless. “Mind your own business.

nodded.

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

for so long? I could

meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was

an old saying that relatives were favored

with her parents must be

with her

a young

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in the lurch had broken her

got the evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous

genius she

of them away, and Bettany was

to the police station to make a

did you find out Bettany Fulham had

the door. One of

the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

this, Marco and his colleagues looked

but admire her observation. She could

was extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not

sense at all.

“Oh my god,

even become a

irrelevant. “Do you usually like to read

She didn’t seem to be interested

good. You deduced everything just by sending a

Wasn’t she good?

frowned. It was easy to find out. She did not think it was

“This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t

he almost forgot

Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but

Bettany woke up, she might

all, they were her parents

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

woke up, she admitted that

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her.

not cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the matter

let them go home and settle it on their

came home, she brought some

a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She

this myself. It’s for you. I

over and saw an oil

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like Raphael’s

surprised. “Did

brightened. She talked non–stop and said

fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and

was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard

showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting skills

of what she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and

portrait’s neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over without being

directly poked at the portrait

peaceful neck of the Virgin

are you doing?” Bettany

did

wrist trembled. After a long time, she said, “You destroyed my

painting?” Doris was

impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll

I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris

anger in

arms.

Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

that, she left with

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brought up the

She even

to have such a pair of

Olivia. “Olivia, did you realize that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious

agree with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her.

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business in the

did not say anything. She lowered her

nagging feeling that something was

would they despise her for

massaged her temples and the suspicion in her

moment,

It was Gillian.

in town

frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His

and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia

in love with

Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and

were deep, and there was an evilness in

and

enough. Relationships

pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in love

then?” Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to

unusually flirtatious face

I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris,

you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually

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for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such

she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate would she

nodded. “Alright,

Gillian asked her to take

and did not think too much about it.

the city. There

was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but it was

to the

stopped in her

in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He

legs also stretched into the middle of the

this road was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense,

was

in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the situation

and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here?

not see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based

Ernesto said weakly,

Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

dog? She could even

himself. “The blood is

in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s

not see Olivia’s movements. He

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police immediately and get

head and made

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gun…”

out her phone. “There’s

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

The male lead was shot by a gun and

did Olivia call the

“Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that

from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call the police and would save

he couldn’t understand why Olivia called

think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m

the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt

have any money now. If she was

police, Ernesto couldn’t

6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive power was

sudden pounce would

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by

hurt

mid–air, Ernesto fell to

less about covering his

and shone it at Ernesto’s

saw the exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on

no longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised,

and said coldly.

drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

hypnosis has been removed, and our deal is

Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed it

she said in a low voice, “I woke up

Ernesto was a little

chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything

made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological

a

she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away.

anything happened, the hypnosis would not be

would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to remove the

time, things would not be under Emesto’s control, or

was a national

alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

three minutes two

Pets and

the raver of them said

modded le due

he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to front of

Cullat as you want to and

and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow how you

get a

ducked

was very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

feel the

was the most

She had already hurt others. What was

was just to make herself

hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing

point, Olivia paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and

Ernesto, which

attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want

as if after tonight, they were no longer related.

twisted. He suddenly

to

not give him any time to speak. She got into

cold and heartless. She did not even look at

his senses, the black car had already

was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even

where she was going and if she wanted to go

her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the

and asked, “Where are we

the lights not far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go

fast food restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet

and

a while, Bettany came

and gestured

at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really

how Olivia had helped her in the

her courage and

so late.

nervous

comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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give me that

was surprised. “Where

when a few clangs came from outside

was knocking

window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister.

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

in other people’s business in the

this, Tucker’s tone

sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia.

bit her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

a while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

the courage to admit that

calmly. “He

was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and

not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for a period of

a little stunned, but she was very smart and

reason.

She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will

back in her chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will

Bettany opened the car door. “Wait for

After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.”

looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany

far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced

lady was so lucky

she might have some

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the sandwich shop found

“What should we do? Olivia is

time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why

the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone.

that, she hung up the

members of the Taylor family were

voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left

frowned and said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really

already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her

a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform

Stella

no, we still don’t know the sandwich filling

was a big

ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far

do?” Stella was so anxious that she

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

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

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop selling the

her head

frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so

painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother,

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was young, her family doted on her and obeyed

used to her attitude and did

had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of

he faced Doris again, he felt

did not say anything. He just turned around

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call

pen and looked happy. “It must be from

She

her shoes

sat at the counter and looked at

a little

future, you can have whatever you

that was

at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you

“How can you talk to your father like

head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me

“I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in

anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t

can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all?

his anger on Talia. “How

explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long

impatient.

use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t

and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to your

used to her mother being like this.

longer hurt. She

“Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman

she ran

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called out to her from

“Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s

couldn’t help but

flashed in the depths

her head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give

glanced at Talia and suddenly

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was

head

and washed her face

understand. She couldn’t

many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after her father

mother even wanted to force her to get

wiping her face, Bettany

light. It should be a piece of paper or a

it

painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting

opened. Inside was not

strange. Did people

took out the envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was it a

took out a thin golden paper shell

was a line of

looked, the heavier her

an invitation

her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

moment, she suspected that she was in

hard and looked at the

true! It was actually true!

was given to her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was in

thing really happen

was not a hesitant

young age, she had already taken on the burden of

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had

she did not understand this competition, Bettany

the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she

was in the

competition was very important to her, so she had to give

over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

ran

took a while for her

bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a

in her eyes.

with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her

react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered

was also Bettany’s name written on

constricted and her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff

not seem like a good idea for her to come

a little

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind

in this competition.

she participated in

to Bettany with a

Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind,

on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?”

tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told

I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she is

Bettany didn’t

can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want to ask you for help and give me some advice.”

would

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed

painting so tightly that her

looking

composition and color of this

painting Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She

How did that happen?

how to paint

had suffered a deep blow and

before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here

Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris,

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing

her and bade farewell

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke

drew another one

looked a little awkward and

became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a

her to be inferior to Bettany.

her head like

month. He was like a resentful husband

face was unhappy

secretly criticizing him, saying that

criticism, he had

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exterior of Ellis, there was a

sent Ellis to the Northernmost

kept quiet out of fear that they

office was as obedient

could not even vent his anger. He could

really

knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told him in

agree to Olivia taking

he did not dare to say

were able to manipulate

Olivia, he was timid and obedient to

was

returned home every day and didn’t

son was completely

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia

married, he would slowly

was afraid that Olivia would snatch

her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

could Daniel

to compete with

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she

Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love

the female lead, how

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even

rather die in

returned home at night, Daniel went to

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel

was actually pretending

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy.

and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard

was sure that he was not dreaming. He

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep

Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

and looked up at Daniel for a long time before

for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

Daniel must have found him sprawled

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from under his

thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch

was a carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video. “23

for a

out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for two

you indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the

and said

Daniel nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me your

and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

that were exactly the same as

this pair of eyes, Daniel could not

make a promise with a

room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed.

a kind of heartache of not having a wife.

blanket was too

acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories and avoided

his phone and

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing

blanket.

that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to

only Olivia

posted

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he

long time, he finally

a

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke

Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she liked

actions preceded

a moment

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to tell Olivia that Andrew

that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly

because he was afraid that Olivia

was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of the

Daniel

bear to

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

dramas and novels were all fake. The

the female lead, how could he bear to snatch

even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

rather die in pain than make

home at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in,

actually pretending

softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his

He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I

his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just

his arms in front of his chest.

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a

panicked for a moment, he would still

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to give him

was feeling

neither of them spoke. Only their

was like an electric

almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips

her lips were red and seductive, like the

moment, she must be biting her

was a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

his right hand gripped

Olivia was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He

while, a low and sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy

“Daniel.”

not speak. They just

longing spread along the signal

was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same

Ha–ha!

She had never liked someone so

be honest, when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very strange

wouldn’t have

time passed, Olivia liked him more and

more and more pleasing to the

he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat,

what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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that Olivia had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours

chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

Olivia was silent, Daniel knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a

did he cry?” Olivia

crying, she instantly became nervous.

a

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 if you don’t

cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight to

door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was so

anything from happening, Daniel even came

and asked him to send Olivia a voice

in a daze and his mind was

he woke up in the morning, so he obediently

looked up at Daniel. “I

frowned and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

Andrew’s eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

“You played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you

was stunned at first, then he instantly pouted

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice

said in

Andrew was speechless.

of father was this?” he

Andrew’s cries,

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked

arrived at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and

exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a

she heard someone knocking on the

it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk

milk.

her lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now.

super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the spare

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

nodded.

first looked around before placing the milk

bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to

was warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved,

very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now,

were many bad intentions in men

out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a

looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet.

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the

that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung on

she still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are

lowered his eyes. “Of course…

Olivia and threw

a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular

gave her a passionate

Hmm…

Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

her eyes, it was

had already

not help

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not see

are you blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her

it was almost one in the

Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed to

anyone.

she announcing to the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She

and Peter, who were

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 feeling unwell? I’m sorry,

Shut up!

would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover

a little slippery, she

too loud. Tyson

see Olivia throwing herself

two of them gasped and raised their thumbs

indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her

as if

Peter, “Olivia

Peter nodded

buried her head in Daniel’s arms

already so embarrassing. They could

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and Daniel went to

the way, Daniel mentioned

he met a young man named Noah who was at

only 29 years old. He has been

married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage back

opinion?” Daniel

Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

don’t really have one.” She shook

At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look

Olivia frowned.

what he

to ask him what was

her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a

traffic light had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot

said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s

his

of what to

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so soon.

she hesitated, trying to

your mind,

Engage?

took a breath of

at Daniel and agreed.

that he was lost for words for

made it! That was

He understood humans pretty well. He knew

read a

the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a

using the exact same

goal was to engage, not to marry

up Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative

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the initiative to mention the engagement

think we need to

off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a

words, he

deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes

his fingertips on the table and

fork paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week

“This is a

bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything

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 purchased the clothes, shoes, and rings for that

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

took out his phone and showed the photo to

is the engagement venue. It’s at the old residence of the

think we need to invite a lot of people.

and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to change.”

had been customized. They

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia looking at him calmly

skipped

to himself, “Oh

up and said slowly, “Is

it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one

whispered,

he gave Andrew

and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it

Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you

raised his face. “Then would you like to be

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you on September

subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted

instantly, This tweet went

richest man instantly hit

the top of the trending

major news outlet was reporting

found in the financial column, entertainment column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on. The news was

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man

netizens were

no, how can he get engaged

anyone know? I have

and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan but because of

also a link

it were all shocked by Olivia’s

such a young age. She must be

even though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for

How dare

netizens were arguing

the s, so the discussion didn’t go

not very intense, and there was

did not want to see any arguments. He

Hence…

group will

of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send out 100 computers to

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000

on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies also

them.

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netizens on the Internet were in

got countless

to parties, hoping to meet his

legs bent.

if nothing in the world could pique

a particular message, Daniel’s

slowly looked over.

was low and

in a questioning

nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch

was a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to

many things happened and he was busy with work, so he no longer stayed

had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in

had become

were all well–trained, and their observant

a glance who

Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that they were not

quickly hastened to approach and extend

the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit,

languid

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at the staff. “You

as if his neck was

door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar

from the corner of

managers actually appeared at the

the club, one was male, named

had always worked separately and rarely

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

hastened his pace and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please forgive

Vivian also came over.

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was not assertive. Instead, she exuded

were drawn to her, and women felt no

the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs.

familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms.

she called her

her eyebrows and looked at

high–class club. Her EQ is

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come this

Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour

escort Olivia to the restroom. He then

room.

turn back to pick

minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

followed the waitress to

her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it

to get a wet towel, but she never

to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put them

came out of

at the identical hallways on either

place looked too similar. It was easy to

took out her phone and

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle was stuffed into

a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling

spoke, he pushed her

and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies to

instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made

scolded

the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl,

knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

cocked her head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and

reply, the

guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing.

the server to attend to our lovely guest here.”

surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked

room were dim, and people’s faces were barely

wine bottle. The dark red wine

was clearly getting

spoke again. “I’ll say it for the last time, let

stepped through this door, regardless

he spoke, he was about

a hint of

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the

a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she

made of glass, and so were the wine

to the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and

and the

the timid ones even cried out

in a state of astonishment,

her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got

ignored the shocked crowd and

locked with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

supervisor shivered and didn’t say

her expression

time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and

was in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

was dim and blurry. Her face could not be seen

walked up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was

indifferently

terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you down next

difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find

entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an

the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he was

expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the

impossible for the occupants of the

private room had its own

it would be impossible

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

other, how did Olivia end

button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort

as if people inside were playing

a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence

table and

instantly stood up and

stand up,

slender and fair palm pressed

she chimed in. “Today,

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the two men sitting across from her

offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to

people chimed in, “Yes,

at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at Sarah. “Stop

her palm firmly on the man who was

a dilemma, not knowing if he should sit

  1. up.

this, Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her for

he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first.

to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

of poker cards, she insisted on

one could skip their round with

and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

a chill down her spine and

“Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we

card to the waiter opposite her.

were exceptional, and he could discern the

sat opposite Sarah with one

to

was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

cards and looked at them repeatedly.

also very sad. He said,

However, it came true. They had really never played cards

the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and

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progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare,

game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah got

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan,

Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice.

“That’s the

up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious?

anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was

frowned and wanted

moment,

was casual and meaningless

sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her

“Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend that he

banged the table and rose

was gloomy and

that she lost control of

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said.

you

realize

anger. But in the end, she managed

had changed. The present Daniel was no longer

with great

deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the sense of

felt that Winona was treated

of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona

have achieved what he

now taken by Olivia. That was

such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

filled with

all over and left with wounds

Daniel had matured and learned

showered Olivia with all

the matter, the deeper

and she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and

that, they attended

Winona, a wealthy young

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her

already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting at a tender

glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the

Daniel had

help but feel that Daniel

was the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the Sullivan family wasn’t

to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that

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went so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be

the result far

successfully

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out

hope that Daniel could have a meaningful

bad habits,

inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time

matter how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart the

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated

profound emotional blow, causing him

back, he became a

his family’s business,

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most

of this was motivated

child, he had never had any

thought that he had been thinking

he must be waiting for Winona to

he was getting engaged to another

clenched her teeth

softly consoled Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s

head

Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel,

picked up a glass of red

a few times before

her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a

stood up and made way for Daniel

after waiting for a while, he

puzzled and

poked his

get up and

he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in

did not react

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he realized what Daniel was doing, he

arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This was too

stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was mentally

she didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during

fun and was skilled in

pushed off the cliff by Gillian, her heart

completely sealed herself off and devoted all

and

repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually

on the

all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the

distinction was

Emily brought

handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try

her eyes and glanced at

worry, they’re all

went to the changing

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t

my

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed

hadn’t even visited

rich man and woman had been

Olivia’s

her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of

were filled

that Daniel got a

was far

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after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly

applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

to say something

when her gaze landed on Olivia,

such a cliché dress so beautifully?”

dress, every dress was

to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding

highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were

chosen this set

detail, every cut, and

even uglier on a person

and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it

not hear the commotion outside. Listening

in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the dress around her

in the mirror, Sarah smiled

she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite,

average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long legs look

heels, Sarah prepared to show off

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

to crush

raised her eyebrows

her powerful

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from

Sarah was almost crushed

face was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise,

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world?

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry.

eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she

wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for

dress belongs to someone else.

Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree or

tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as

it on purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen someone else’s

indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is

Emily was stumped.

owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at Sarah,

Sarah said directly, “This dress

tone was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back to me

really like this dress?” Olivia looked

her to soften her attitude as she wanted Olivia to take off his

Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she

saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

frowned slightly. “But I’ve already

like this dress too much. I can’t wait to

Emily nodded cooperatively.

more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia

there was

already nodded.

and Emily looked at each other and saw

did not expect Olivia to be so

out of the changing room, she even put on a

over and retracted her gaze, not taking

up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her

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inside.

few glances before retracting her

over and handed the clothes to

calmly,

the clothes to the changing

want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no other

loss to wear it, and she might even

outcome.

this, Sarah was really a little

them to the ground. Then, she put on

she looked at

too low, her waist was

went numb

the fuck is this!” she

so ugly

in this. I will be mocked to

she tried to pull up the

a fair and slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing

curtain of the

exposed

to

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the air as

and seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you have a good

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked

already taken off her shawl, revealing her

it. It was even more dazzling than the

this point that Sarah

on purpose. She had put on

was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and

just as it was about

and took a deep breath

surprised and looked

had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and

eyebrows and tapped a finger

be something

Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper,

with you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a vampire

put on the mask and the three of them walked

already people dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples

way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel

nodded and walked slowly by

just a

Coupled with the dim lights,

and sat on a bar stool to watch

a dozen couples dancing on

and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep up and had to

and a woman left dancing

Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was

sense that the couple

man stood tall

was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side

a

music stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t

clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh.

heaven.”

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are so compatible

someone said,

to talk to her. She paused

to give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think the people in

Are they compatible?

did

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction,

wanted

the crowd that was originally

instantly stopped Olivia

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took it

a beautiful and otherworldly

of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are you

curled her lips, and smiled lightly

Winona. His tone was less friendly

immediately turned

that he was looking for her

melted

her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my

and said gently, “Hello. My name is

she patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled

and glanced at

a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends.

on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in

extremely

calm eyes flashed with

just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand and

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of

her eyes.

long, everyone

a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had

went over

went to

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door of

came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave

Emily

indignant and felt that

much of a reaction. She just touched up her makeup

you saying anything?” Sarah

put away the pancake and asked,

feet in anger. “Why aren’t

need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length, and

faces and only look at their backs, it’s

reacted. “Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned

patted Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why

time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel a

had believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here to say such

this on purpose for

it was so

clearly knew that this was all an act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

that couldn’t

did Daniel

like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no

exactly did he

for a short period of time,

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would remain firm

Olivia to place

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

fish. She had always been fond of

food was, the more satisfying

a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try

covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned

eats

looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

subconsciously tightened her grip on her fork with a

know that Daniel didn’t like

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 a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry

her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling

“Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table

else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is slightly

few of them chatted and

their youth,

nothing to

with each other, Olivia suddenly

had met

his feet and intended to move the spicy dishes away from

“Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you

apologized profusely, saying that he

spicy dishes were not ordered by him at all, but

Michael was still curious as to why Sarah

Now, he finally understood.

out that Sarah had

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

and glanced at Olivia.

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a good life and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She was quite

didn’t come back, Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a

head, unable

mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish.

spoke, she placed her plate

a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few

Hot

as though she had done

she slammed her forks

Olivia could

plate and said in a puzzled

the spicy grilled

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

doing? Daniel was actually eating

Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you

We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t

to the side to distance himself from

used his actions to show that he was not familiar with

could not

happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few spicy dishes in

spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of

She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop eating

obediently put

did not let him eat

took a sip of

“I’m going out for

a strange silence descended across the dining

their eyes and looked at

eyes were filled with

ate spicy food. He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at dinner

with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to smell

words, Daniel could not eat

he finished

She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk

left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails dug

Daniel!

eaten so much spice in order to

angry at her for

years, but he

couldn’t help but

must he love

have loved her to the core

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

and finally found him by the

about to speak when she realized that Daniel

red, as though he had applied

for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was

she realized this, Olivia

spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse

up with tears in his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed

do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the

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shoulder and

like a kitten tickling and

attention to what he was doing. She thought

suddenly narrowed her

was such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half

from her, he understood what

that she had stopped, he immediately

eyes

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging

his head and deliberately turned to look

always been soft–hearted. When she

hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

shook his head.

raised

did

voice sounded sexy, as

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to push him

could move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted.

in a helpless and doting tone,

speaking in such a tone. He

he felt

only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a

against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

at the

was only 8

never seen

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

He turned his head abruptly, looking

for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax

felt a little

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he still found a

initiative to find another topic. “Let’s

stood rooted to the ground

became nervous. His heart tightened and he

arms held Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry

go. Don’t leave me

suppressed them in his

reaction was too

his handsome face. Her

voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from

stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted

force. There

If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and

a fragile Daniel before. Her

said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten

was

time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous. I was provoked

of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate whom I haven’t seen for

did not give Olivia any

Those evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

out about it, he would definitely teach them a

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music

her.

suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might be

a kind man, nor was he a saint.

would hurt an unfamiliar female

Winona, he talked about

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head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate

not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind

child without a home when he

paid attention to his uncle, who was seven years

child. His parents did not dote on him and they did

he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was

his biological parents

Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family

he went

him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was

encouraged Daniel to start his own

hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and hate

fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will

not do as

eloquent and knew

was completely taken in by what he was talking

this moment, she suddenly

worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as I

as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what

what did he

a

“What I mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise,

that will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a long time, Winona’s patience

that she had given him so much face that he bullied her like

saw the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her

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a good understanding of

extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted

had returned from

he had a bad temper.

a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged

and do her best to appease him to reconcile with

had gone too

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for

longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand

tried to provoke her in this way again, she

any longer, so she

after her. “Winona, where

cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and tell him

she left

restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong?

angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

engaged to Olivia,

it out, she realized that he was using

what he wanted and

deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her

in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer

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table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked

and Emily returning, he was quite

He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to

talking about?”

can’t even tell. Daniel 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.

“Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does

“Daniel is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close

it, but Sarah

left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just suddenly

might be doing it intentionally to

Michael remained silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was

family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in

health had

lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

Amelia to several hospitals, but none

advice was for Amelia to relax and

sadness and depression, so he

felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused by

of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her

were always times

Amelia still saw it.

and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s

defy her parents and everyone around

were red and her heart filled

excessive agitation, after her

woke up

had looked for famous doctors, but they

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of a

go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they

we do then?” Cathy

the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar

his pocket, he tugged at his

his

eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm

as soon as

who was most concerned

this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain about

William glanced at Cathy. “I will do my best

irresistible might, “So, you all

reached out his hand toward Maddie

looked at

a few days and nights.

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor

erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated family

him, but not a single

hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from

and think of a way to force her to appear and

was very clear–minded and had things well

that Samuel and Amelia were

parents, and the other was his

these children could

own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as

twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my

little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she wants

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the

Maddie’s phone,

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middle of drawing with Andrew when she

too much and answered the call

up, she realized that it was

her eyebrows slightly with

person was very responsible, shrewd,

had reached this

there was nothing important, he would have never called

did

to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to draw

attention was not entirely focused

was very polite. “I’m sorry to

no need to be so polite. If you have something to say,

the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

“Yeah,” she replied.

if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was

a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen

smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on

stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to

and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

wanted to frame the picture of the little turtle and

Olivia drew

her senses and continued her

William’s intention

to show that if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

Amelia’s actions were a little

biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised by her

and exchange of

He raised me

you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by

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with that?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her

a very rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being

her biological

from wrong, could not see the difference between good and

fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does

me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What right does she have to insult

her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked

because she gave birth to me, so she

if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and

to

for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use

how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still

she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine

don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went

would not take

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it

she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face

that mean I have to forgive her no matter

were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp

made his

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them

He knew that every word

and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

he hardened

how do you think the favor

to laugh. “William, are you

told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t

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has

harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t a big

you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and

Olivia was silent.

just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what

after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took

She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period,

of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone.

a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I

love you for five years,”

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for several months because of the

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired

having a conscience, and the Smith family was

front of the world, no longer in its previous

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

were like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith family’s

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in

fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had

left s

medical family in our

you all seen the

team from Bruce

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots

female scientist who won

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere

Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

and television dramas aren’t this

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held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across

he said

Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia

there were still many people who knew

her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was too

her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to

family not long ago, which was renowned

was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause

really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the

confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

on the sofa and stared at her phone in

downstairs and

the phone and

Daniel felt

felt a sour and

longer, tears

who was not afraid at

Olivia suffering made his heart ache

knife wound to himself, but he

think too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by your

Andrew ran over from

up with a

Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead.

agreement clear with

came over and brought Andrew

that she must

be afraid. I’ll go to the

shoulder everything with

said, “What are you talking

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stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said,

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.

grabbed Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make

that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle

looked up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think

his head and said firmly, “I will always stand

I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when

need to resolve it from the source and not

was young.

skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose

think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make a

was a person who could

and respectfully, she might be more likely

the method she hated

was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

save Amelia or

one could

in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light

opportunity and time for the Smith family

few calls and passed

famous doctors from all over the world set off

time, news

to invite famous doctors from all over

is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake

family, Olivia Taylor, is

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to

a conscience, and the Smith family was

front of the world, no longer in its previous state of

began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and

were like flowers blooming

Smith

come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family

they had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that

left s

excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.”

all seen the

top medical team from Bruce Hospital

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall

brain surgery specialist in Mala,

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They

who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve

dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

novels and television dramas

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hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those

the Smith family

hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were

that Isaac Smith was actually

s on Twitter were filled

Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the

stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less

that I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but

and character are second to none. He’s already

respectable

had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such

hope that Doctor

Smith wakes

Isaac to wake up as soon as

heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward

Olivia was also becoming more

institute was very worried about Olivia’s

and due to gender differences, it was not convenient

identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be

on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at

pay much attention to it. She did not even open

Olivia nearly dropped her

composure.

How is it

you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to

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you

was filled with

in school? Why are you

you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate

headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say?

she enter the entertainment

was

kidnapped and sold

wife of this couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to her

what happened next, Olivia

one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia

time, Kelly’s mother had brought

she

wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the

too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding

that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

she saw the man lying

girl to the research institute

be traumatized after such a big incident,

very high IQ but also suffered

girl was still too young, she could not be

The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break

very disadvantageous for subsequent

her body was already filled with a sense

who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and

little girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I

and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you

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forever.

little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to

forever.

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 industry. I

an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

world, everyone was independent. No one could make decisions for

even in the name of being a

the entertainment industry, then she should go

be able to protect

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William, was still waiting for

bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of

phone was

that in less than three days, Olivia would

and saw William, who

William was waiting

world–famous doctors gathered around the

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect

opportunity to make the Smith family reappear

was originally a crisis, but in

hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would

the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a

off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and

over to William’s side and patted his

frowned and turned to look

over. She opened a

received

Maddie fixedly. When

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and

eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s

could finish speaking,

been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern

Cathy said with a serious

that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations for

be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical

skill really that amazing? Can

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asked.

closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better than

joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you

an 80% chance.”

turned to look

Maddie was stunned

clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and

“No, I didn’t ask you to invite

out,

kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was

want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top

still

speak, Cathy had already slapped

your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If

staggered back a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize

not raise her head. She just lowered her eyes

to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does

his aunt whenever something

born to Amelia, he sometimes felt

mother. She had no personal life, no family,

with his mother, almost everything required

the chief manager of the

“Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s

this point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens,

tone made William

was so harsh

all of this have to do with Maddie? How

his aunt when a hand suddenly placed

It was Maddie’s hand.

William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My sister

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you mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?” William

Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of

looked down

he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

and

William suddenly understood.

through,

respectful tone and requested the Smith

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family

not even look at Cathy or say

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personally come from Layfield to

crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to

“Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to

turned her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s

not

She had her arms lowered respectfully and her

came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent at

changed a lot after being hypnotized.

of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly

the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen

two people responsible for taking

a

own daughters. She was

it was Blake

remind the girls to wear more clothes

young and lively. She

being very close to Zelen when

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had

mentioned Zelen, Blake was

“You remember now?”

some force and instantly tore off a long orchid

the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed

Zelen?

Why hypnotize me and make me forget

but Blake was scared

explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a

tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in

very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous

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little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will

she looked up and ordered, “You can leave

Blake left, Daniel

and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s

closed her eyes and said in a low

stopped massaging

eyes and looked

but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and

was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of

else about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where

elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents

could not re

Speaking of this, t

and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism was activated,

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not

amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

you so sure that you were

doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for

already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five years

Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis

head.

how to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even more

“I studied a few

what to say. After a while, he

isn’t that difficult. I

Olivia made sound easy.

nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said

smart, he was still shocked by her

was at a

had already become the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when

had to work harder. Otherwise,

could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause of the

William called Blake again.

phone to

with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor

no longer had

the Taylor

Taylor.” William’s voice was

and looked at the layers of

.

go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to

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just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on the

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you

that Olivia was coming over to treat

that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills

Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted

Olivia couldn’t do a thing about Amelia’s

room and told Cathy

great. Amelia could be

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.”

the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me

door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be

on?” Cathy’s

lowered her voice and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he

you have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She

down and

before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right.

“Then, are we still going to let Olivia

Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she

leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but

could not help but look up at

girl was shockingly

her head and looked at him with her beautiful

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned

into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without a

eyelashes covered her eyes,

palm and warned herself that now was not the

had to wait for the right time. She had to wait until the

who had bullied

and a trace

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the

living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be

did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him just

a moment, he was embarrassed

Olivia was

had connections

like that young people

flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He

so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not good at

medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good

was the Sullivan

man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared,

Olivia would be the most annoying

day, Olivia

snorted coldly and asked the butler to

care about these

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came

care, but Cathy

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop

did not stop walking and

couldn’t take it anymore and

only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait

handrail of the stairs. She turned her

had to raise her head to see

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at you to

the armrest and tapped her fingertips

grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said

replied, “It’s good for

you look up.”

not going to argue with you about the nonsense.

gentle, but

to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can

Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

ease

shook her head

not expect

face was cold. “It’s fine if you can

the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew

a mocking tone, “What’s

was about to

around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would

up and stared at William. “What a shameless group you

that her chest

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

or not Cathy wants me to treat

want everything

time. It was only then that Olivia

to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like this?”

decided not to speak the words she had in mind.

Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out

as he looked at the box of silver needles.

long. They were twice as long as

to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

his head and glanced

was scared out of her wits

in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

he spoke, he carried Cathy

hard Cathy knocked on

Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs.

her chest

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back

she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill

less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re

as he strode in with a displeased

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

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing?

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be

said as he ran

over just like that? Mr. William

if he

stopped in

said, “You’re right.

moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled

said, “I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He

provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she can

of cold malice flashed across Ronald’s

have any handy sticks that aren’t overly long?”

asked, trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention,

as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to

a rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

It was about the size

it a little shake, nodded, and

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin in his

room, knocked, and

open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in

“I’ll go in and take a

spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing

his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s right

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can treat

the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off

behind him, William turned around. He then

raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s right

with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced beads of

therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This

William thought, “Oh crap!”

intervene, but

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and

sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did

by a heavy hammer. He suddenly

was made of solid wood, but

stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a

quickly went over to press

her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If

his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was

He thought to himself, “How

even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and send

Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome wouldn’t be as

to all of you, but I

arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away

about the extent of

his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his

He just

instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling extremely

it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of

the

consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually

she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed.

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

of water

to me?”

remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not

her vision went dark,

did not know anything that

had happened during the period

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved

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

as excited as

Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing

am I so calm and not angry at

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I

have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like

when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own

act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own biological

me to accept is

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she

in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side

as to hold extreme

Emma.

somewhat abnormal as she often could

assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed

nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for

closed her eyes. She seemed to be

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

had already

side were Samuel and Emma, and

let

years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself

its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will

remained faithful and

the three years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition,

She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have

respect and care for me. She is always by

this world, there couldn’t be a more considerate child

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship

was unfair

could not let Emma

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch of warmth to

casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his

that it was filled

between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other

photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out

perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was

it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard

very concerned

this information would not be able

daughter of

tone was as gentle as a spring

that, Daniel felt that the

do something

took out his

homework in his room when the children’s

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s in

“He’s in

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did

as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was

attention to his father. Instead, he

hugged the little one, kissed him, and

Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you,

thought, “What a

picked him up and walked out of the study, saying,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on

thought, “What’s going

get left behind,

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while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia,

the window. Her gaze

moment, she said, “It’s not

had any expectations, so it did

also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any

continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was

Olivia would immediately

However, she could not

necessarily mean that she would actually

hold it then,”

Olivia nodded.

Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she

steadily on

therapy on

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

stopped moving. She said in a low voice, “You’re

a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have

was not at

something that could not be easily

was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you

Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom.

“Got it,” Amelia said.

that Kelly

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can

in her mind. Upon hearing this, she

gaze was gentle and her expression was

she was very clear–headed now. She had never been

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt

eyelashes trembled slightly. She

not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart.

choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there

persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are

makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she

or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from

that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly

no longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to

anything. She just

you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have

could no longer

God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so

Amelia held her fingers tightly

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

at this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second

unknown period of time,

which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you

hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight

supporting her and stuffing

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she

used at

Olivia thought. “The

handed the medicine bottle to

harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you

held the

It was completed in less

required careful adherence. She

thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly was

down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia.

and said,

was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a

got out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she

lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who

like she brought

have

to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string

of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with

to the information, Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the 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

there was a paternity test

and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to

uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions

Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if

managed to find all the

on the floor. There were about a

single one of them was about

them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all

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