Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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granddaughter because

should pay attention to herself and strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself

shot.

up to others? Isn’t it good

elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

were the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and

shots would take the initiative

it

to befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself

honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a daze

she was escaping without

the Taylor family returned at night, their

official on this trip, Gillian had also

organized one small painting

the association’s internal members. Gillian got an

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had extraordinary

competition, she could get to know many

her work could catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a sudden

Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without eating

other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person

Ernesto was back.

didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people

corners of her mouth curled up into

a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher

the teacher, she was nothing

“No,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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favorites, so he only recommended

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders

she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the

he’s so partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat

Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she

angry and spoke up

I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out

the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a grip on

search.

he encountered any doubts,

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped up

Husheni was

family’s lineal branch spoke

out in

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she

line. She’s a liar!”

holding the pen paused, and he

red as if it

know if she was more surprised

years

did she mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down

in another two disciples five years

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing

with every word he said, Gillian

Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If

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was

character of the gossip came to

was a very agile

a second when she

guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

you looking for Doris?

this, Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of

and shook her head. “I’m not going up.

The painting competition?

for a second. How did

was a niche competition. It was an internal

mainly held to

words, the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and

Olivia’s confusion, Bettany explained,

Facebook status?

she had been blocked

phone over and gestured for Olivia

was all Doris’s

the status of her participation in the competition, but she also

what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the

swept across it

not change, but her understanding

mockery and contempt did

could tell the character of the person who

Doris was superficial

phone to Bettany and

lot

many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional,

“I painted this. I hope Doris

hint of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have

was not a warm–hearted person. When she heard

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took over the notebook and

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in

mean a lot to

did not

could feel

Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on

was just a junior high school student. What made her think she could give

afraid that Bettany would mislead

bring these over again.” Doris

looked up and glanced at

cold, and clear, but for some reason,

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

her lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single

recovered, Olivia had already left with the

was so mad that she kicked the

down with the notebook

the

less than two minutes,

she saw no one

put the notebook

from

deadly pale, and

saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought it back to

the door.

halfway through the door when she suddenly

chills all over and could not stop shaking

mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took out

entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of

Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows,

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Olivia was very vigilant.

the painting at the door of the small room, there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost immediately determined

had happened to

that nothing had happened and walked to open the door and expose

it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and

smile on his face, looking

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her.

Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied on

the shadow at the door of the small room

on the ground?” Tucker did

tilted her head and gestured for them to

said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

wondering how she could admit it when

Olivia gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to

would never compromise if

did not even bother to pay attention to

officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I

witnessed everything. He was so angry that

counter was covered with tempered

counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he

it! He

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in the room and

introduction of Rose on

introduction was

whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in the fifth and

exclusive interview with

when she took in her first

because she liked the

squatted on the ground and dialed

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple. Was

she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

sofa and sat down, drinking water

the more she listened, the more confused

interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that

true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt

was the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose

“I don’t know your grandfather too

It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would

“I think you’ve

just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him?

did you come

at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort

Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to

looked like she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So,

had almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many

I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just

mention he’s only

and her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to chill

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and said

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I was just

also being polite by grading them for me every

but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read

shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading

this,

thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia.

among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place

that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even blamed

be more

more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t call me

saying that, she hung up the

from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even stopped

in the

much to do, Olivia went upstairs

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it had

not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t

behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little

looked up and glanced at Olivia with a

you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

did not feel attached to

why she came up to watch her paint was only out

Even if she had

the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking

around and

saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible.

down from upstairs and heard a noise

over.

watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

mouthful of almonds and

but compared to Doris, she lived

of junior high school and went home to look

a better life

had been missing for many years, suddenly came

home to earn a living. But he had been

would be a good thing for the family of three to

had started another

to no good when he returned this time. He

he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

tough. She made a scene at

back, Tucker chased after her

a scene at the

who

one knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending

fiance was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have

Thank god!

realized that Olivia was

was so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This was

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in high

on?” he

parents have knocked her out and

my god! Marco was

big case. Even the biological parents could

made a call to report

a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me.

was swayed and looked

the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on

hard several times, but

expression darkened as he realized that something

gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up later, she’ll be on our

nodded.

her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if he wanted

for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying

things. Whatever she said and did had its

that relatives were

with her parents must be

Bettany sided with her

left without doing anything and watched a young girl

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her in the lurch had

in advance before calling the police. This

Tucker was furious.

such a

genius

of them away, and Bettany

police station to make

her, “How did you find

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be

the aisle. There was a small

and his colleagues looked at

but admire her observation. She could have

extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her

make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone

my god,

could even

ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

didn’t seem

good. You deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

was easy to find out. She did not think it was such a big deal of

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany

he almost forgot

Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but

she might cover up for her

they were her

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.

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

afraid they would make a

her a thumbs

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend

let them go home and

she brought

to you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one

this myself. It’s for

over and saw an oil

were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like

was surprised. “Did

smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked

she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school,

out of school. But she did not give up. She worked

looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched a lot of painting

previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were

thick. Not good.”

in her hand and directly poked at

the Virgin Mary

doing?” Bettany

did you push

a long time, she said, “You destroyed

this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful.

tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll

Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany had

breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is

she left with

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Megan brought up

is really ruthless. She even knocked out her

“Bettany is really pitiful to

was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the

not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the

nodded. “Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business

not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held

nagging feeling

be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in

massaged her temples and the suspicion in her

moment,

It was Gillian.

a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a

her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see how Olivia will face it when she knows that the person she

love

accept it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and

deep, and there was an evilness in them that was difficult

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure,

is not enough. Relationships will

get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and

He could not have gone through so

flirtatious face immediately looked so

next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up.

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were

Gillian was silent.

man was really evil. He actually came up with

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him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in

to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would

much

not as prosperous as the city.

little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but it was

to the

in

who was leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his

stretched into the middle of the road, trying to

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 his eyes, he felt a glaring light shining on his

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding

was

walked in with a strong flashlight and had

inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the

at all. He could only determine where she was based on the source

low grunt, Ernesto said

wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood.

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The

stick from behind her. She held the stick in

not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something

He nodded. “Yes.”

call the police immediately and get someone

can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

clearly told him that the plot in the novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call

did Olivia

have to call the police? I already

and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed 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

you think I’ll help a criminal? Of

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had

any money now. If

couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about

was nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his explosive

a sudden pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

to Olivia, his abdomen

hurt so

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with

care less about covering his face. He

raised her flashlight and shone it at

exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily

felt hurt in

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised, something even

and said coldly.

changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

while, he

she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you be

in this world could be removed from his hypnosis

low

mean?” Ernesto was a little

myself over to someone else without doing anything

made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she

set a

arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let her see

happened, the hypnosis

pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic,

time, things would not be under Emesto’s

was a

the flashlight to Ernesto

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures

was Pets

of them said

modded le due

tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

to see Cullat as you want to and

not log and

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow how you what

get a

ducked

on her face, blurring her facial features and

still feel the

mind, regret was

hurtful things. She had already hurt others. What was the use

make herself feel

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is

paused and continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope

with Ernesto, which

uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to do with

was as if after tonight, they were

suddenly felt an

wanted to

give him any time to speak. She got

actions were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look

to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

was

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such a woman?

Olivia where she was going and if she wanted

colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the notes

nodded and asked, “Where are we

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go

was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet to

and knocked on

a while,

and gestured for her to come

it was almost midnight.

remembered how Olivia had helped her in the

mustered her courage and sat

so late. What’s the

little nervous and sat

be nervous. I’m here to tell

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to give me

was surprised.

a few clangs came from outside

was knocking on the

doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is

meddle in other

this, Tucker’s tone was

stand Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry.

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

this period of time… be careful. My father is not a good

finished speaking, her face

admit that their biological

said calmly.

seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added,

news that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore?

“You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor

little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I

said casually, “Let’s leave it to

the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be back

out of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a

away. When he heard Olivia’s words,

young lady was so

she might have some good

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shop found Olivia was missing the

should we do?

slowly walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss Dale?”

need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have to call

that, she hung up

of the Taylor family were left

found his voice. He took a deep breath and

tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even

considerate and sensible, so Megan had already

She started to grumble.

chuckled and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was

saying that, Stella thought of

shouted, “Oh no, we still don’t

was a

fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at

should we do?” Stella was

panicking for?” Doris came down from upstairs and reprimanded, “It’s just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll

recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If

affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop selling the

She raised her head and glared at Derek before

Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by

disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one

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been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family,

Derek was used to her attitude and

Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When

faced Doris again, he

turned

room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there

pen and looked happy. “It

She

on her shoes and

at the counter and looked at Bettany’s back

is a little distant. She

whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and

hand that was tearing

tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my

scolded. “How can you talk to your

the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do

It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family can save

it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he

was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like

even vented his anger on Talia. “How did

before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in

grew impatient. “Bettany

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods

Bettany

her

heart no longer hurt. She

raised her hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such

that, she

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out to her

voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like

help but

the depths

in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too

glanced at Talia and suddenly

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my

head

the bathroom and washed her face with cold water

understand. She couldn’t figure

her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on

mother even wanted to force her

face, Bettany opened the

delivery was very light. It should be a piece of

it should be

painting, so Olivia

opened. Inside

found it strange. Did people

She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it a

casually took out a thin golden paper shell

a line of

the heavier her

this was actually an invitation to

trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in her

moment, she suspected that

hard and looked at the invitation

was true! It was

was given to her by Olivia.

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so fast

read the words over and over again, feeling

a good thing

was not a hesitant

already taken on the

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation, she

understand this competition,

with the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few

Taylor family, Doris was in the

important to her, so she had to

walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why

invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not

while for

bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and

in her eyes.

can participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the invitation to

However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting

Bettany’s name

surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany seemed to have

time, it did not seem like a good idea

a little

she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of

had forgotten that if she participated in this

hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I

up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind, she

gave this to me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting

sleeve and ask anxiously,

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second sister?”

and looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying

She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she

didn’t continue

was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m

before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining Bettany’s

But…

and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes

in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany had already finished painting and she was thinking about the

painting so tightly

again, looking at

of this

shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to

How did that happen?

how to paint before?

moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not

times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell you

in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good.

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing

and bade

painting Smoke in Village and traced it with her

drew another

little awkward and was not as good as the

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn,

was impossible for her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t

her head like she was

was like a resentful husband who

unhappy all day

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

he had a

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be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

he sent Ellis to the

office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who

CEO’s office was as obedient

not even vent his anger. He

really sad, extremely

hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all

did not agree to Olivia taking

he did not dare to say

domineering CEOs were able to

in front of Olivia, he was timid and

was too

home every day and

was

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to tell

that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he

because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

her child, she would definitely fight with him for

could Daniel beat

bear to compete with

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

she was almost

time, Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did

how could he bear to snatch

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

rather die in pain than

home at night, Daniel

When he sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his

pretending to be

did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him about

Olivia?

suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob

embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and smiled. obediently. “Daddy. I heard you mention

his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a

was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think you’re

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less

Daniel crossed his arms in front of

up at Daniel for a long time before he

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly

that Daniel must have found him sprawled under

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out

a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face,

so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the

moment.

up the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for

Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before.

head and said pitifully, “Spank

nodded. He was very satisfied with his

into tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

little guy had a pair of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same

pair of eyes, Daniel could not bring

Andrew to make a promise with

he saw the empty bed.

heartache of

was

about how he had acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her

and slowly

words and described how he found Andrew playing with the

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had

Olivia could see

posted it,

It was Olivia!

to tremble and he could

long time, he finally

on the way back. She felt a little

she woke up, she still felt

back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips

preceded her

a moment to

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been afraid to tell Olivia

his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a

that

Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

Daniel

could not bear to compete

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost

that time. Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female

he really loved the female lead, how

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia

would rather die in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel went to

iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately

pretending to be

did not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t

little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently.

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest.

for a long time

for a moment, he would still quickly

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originally wanted to give him a surprise, but now

she was feeling

the call went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid

was

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s lips on

red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon that sucked

she must be

bite mark on her lips,

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

front of him, he would definitely not be able to

low and sexy voice

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

not speak.

longing spread along

front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing.

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted.

have wanted to

time passed, Olivia

and

be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His

that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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knew that Olivia had returned to Evervale

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two

eyebrows and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia

cry?”

that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

felt a

like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few

he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight

you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

anything from happening, Daniel

Olivia a voice message. It would be best if

daze and

see Olivia when he woke up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and

and looked up at Daniel. “I can’t

reminded him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you

behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play

he instantly

the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s cries

said in a satisfied tone,

Andrew was speechless.

father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s heart

the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to drive

Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then

two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia

room.

journey, she was really tired

she heard someone knocking on the

She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at

milk.

not convenient for me to go out now.

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring

“The door’s locked.”

was ready.

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

she nodded.

looked around before

taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman.

holding it in for so many years. If

bad intentions in men who

the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower,

looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going

She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the

do?” Daniel leaned over

Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung on

refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at

“Of course… I’ll fuck

picked up Olivia and threw her

blank for a moment. She blinked and

gave her

Hmm…

Olivia woke up

eyes, it

already gone to

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel. “It’s all

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not see

flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into

sex, it was almost one in the afternoon

and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that the others should go

who

around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why

Shut up!

afraid that he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to

and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged into Daniel’s

was too loud. Tyson and Peter turned

happened to see Olivia throwing

and raised their thumbs

Miss Taylor was actually

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her

Daniel acted as if he did

“Olivia is too

Peter nodded

buried her head

so embarrassing.

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went

way, Daniel mentioned

he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was

29 years old. He has been

barely reached the

is your opinion?” Daniel turned

she have an opinion? Some people married young and

have one.” She shook

red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

what he was trying to

ask him what was going

ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at Daniel

turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car

Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s

repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of what

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She had

she hesitated, trying to figure

continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get

Engage?

took a breath of

Daniel and agreed.

happy that he was lost

it!

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans pretty well.

a lot of

proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the

was using the exact

was to engage, not

them went to

when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was

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initiative to

need to

his jacket and was only wearing a

words, he

in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

tapped his fingertips on the table and

in the air. She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that too

head. “This is a good

bit of a rush? Would

in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She

said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

his phone and

engagement venue. It’s at the old

a lot of people. I

ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything you need to

They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

turned around, he saw Olivia looking

heart skipped

to himself, “Oh no,

looked up and said slowly, “Is this your

knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything ready

moved closer to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to marry

he

pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want

her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle.

raised his face. “Then would

her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

agreed, he announced the engagement to the world the next

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Twitter: Dear Princess,

Twitter and posted at the same

instantly, This

richest man instantly hit the headlines

was at the top

outlet was reporting

in the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

had no idea what was going on. The news was too

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he

were

too sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I

channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr. Sullivan but because of

was also a link behind

who clicked on it were all shocked by Olivia’s

the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must be an

don’t think Ms. Taylor is good

by money? How dare you say that scientists are

arguing with

relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion

not very intense, and

not want to see any arguments. He

Hence…

“The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who

of Sullivan Group posted, “We will

Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who

from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year

of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on

them.

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“We will we buy the who

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in an

got countless phone

parties, hoping to meet his

legs bent.

as if nothing in the

a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

slowly looked over.

low and slightly husky

in

and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

during his youth. He used to spend entire nights

was busy with work, so he no

the entrance once more,

had become

all well–trained, and

a

Olivia but they could tell from the

and extend

staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you have a

his gaze languid

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at

staff member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly

knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

over from the corner of

two managers actually appeared at the same

managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was

of them had always worked separately

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

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,

drawn to her, and women felt

rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her

familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to

called her Mrs.

eyebrows and looked

to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the two of them in and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please come this

bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to

to the restroom.

room.

back to pick

one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

the waitress to the

was sticky and its presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted

get a wet towel, but she

opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

out of

the identical hallways on either

similar. It was easy to get

out her phone and planned to call

a red wine bottle was stuffed into

appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get

pushed her into an unfamiliar private

Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would

a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve

in her statement and scolded

cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at

gave him a knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified,

reply, the middle–aged man

a guest. Young lady, you’re playing role–playing. Come,

of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around the corner

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

in the private room were dim, and people’s faces were

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

was clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the

door, regardless of who you are,

he spoke, he was about

was a hint of red

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and dodged

of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised

made of glass, and so were

wine bottle instantly shattered,

wine and the sudden burst of

timid ones even cried out

astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy.

shocked crowd and

Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head

and didn’t say

her

on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

of people remained frozen in

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After Olivia left.

opened and a beautiful woman

crafted from cotton linen and wore a

blurry. Her face could not be seen

to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms.

glanced over indifferently and did not say

on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this

remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No

body was drenched in a cold sweat,

Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as if

intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there

way, it would be impossible for the occupants of

private room had

words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the two

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up

the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to

private room was noisy as if people inside were playing a

a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the

on the table

Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully

he was about to stand

palm pressed

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today,

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged,

a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to

in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass the

He took a piece of candy

Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the

in a dilemma, not knowing

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at Sarah and scolded her for

alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We

Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs.

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

a pile of poker cards, she insisted

no one could skip their

Michael pulled her to her seat

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet

chill.

a chill down her

can skip the

card to

were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

Sarah with one

to be

was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the

Olivia had always won.

three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that

sad. He said, “I

a joke. 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 the person who gets the big

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Billionaires Missing Darling

for truth or dare, they refrained from

who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while Sarah got

ace card in her hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued to

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was

“That’s

Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona? This is

She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was

wanted

this moment,

voice was casual and meaningless as

countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs became

“Winona who?”

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How could he pretend

banged the table and rose

and her tone was

angry that she lost control of

tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said. “Don’t what

you

realize

in the

had changed. The present Daniel was no

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not

she shouldn’t have a falling

Winona was

seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led

have

now taken by Olivia. That

that such an outstanding

was filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds all over her

Daniel had matured and learned how

showered Olivia with

matter,

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous

they attended

they met Winona, a wealthy young lady

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her

in the realm of oil

swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar

those days, Daniel had fervently pursued

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that

daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his

to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing

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D

far as to make a wager with him, insisting that

the result far exceeded her

it. He successfully made Winona

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes

onto the hope that Daniel

habits, and Winona had

never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having

how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

broke up. They

Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to

he came back, he became a

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s business,

gave

catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

this was motivated

never had any other women by his side. He

he had been thinking about

must be waiting

her great surprise, he was

clenched her teeth

tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need

head to hide

she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,”

glass of red wine and

a few times before she

back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to

and made way for Daniel

after waiting for a while, he realized that Daniel did not

puzzled and

also poked his head

did not get up and remained

chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low

react for

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he realized what Daniel was doing,

asking a woman

was stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she

or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

past, Olivia also liked having fun and was skilled in various

being pushed off the cliff by

sealed herself off and devoted

and Gillian

to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart

was on

first. The men were all wearing the same

distinction was

brought

there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one

and glanced at

“Don’t worry, they’re

the

“Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen

“It’s my first

glances with Sarah and silently

hadn’t even visited

man and woman had

Olivia’s first time

her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner

eyes were filled with

that Daniel got

far inferior to

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The

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to

to

when her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly left

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

ladies were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every

body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display

Secret supermodel were to wear it, it

had carefully chosen this

cut, and every decoration was extremely

looked even uglier on a

make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on,

in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then

herself in the

tailored by a master,

little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making

boarding the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia, making

country bumpkin like her compare to me, let alone Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was

determined to crush her in all

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

a sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her head

met, Sarah was almost

ashen as she stared

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor,

what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily

dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for you, Ms.

This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

rolled her eyes around and suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr.

so that

word got out that she

glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call her

Emily was stumped.

I going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning

“This dress

dress very much. I really do like

dress?” Olivia

nodded heavily. “Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her

so Sarah was certain that she

saying you want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but to

end, there was no

had already nodded.

at each other and saw the surprise in

to be so easy to talk

into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room,

her gaze, not taking it seriously at

up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see the

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inside.

a few glances before retracting her

handed the

she said calmly, “Go

took the clothes to the

she didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia

dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss

outcome.

Sarah was

ground. Then, she put on

putting everything on, she

shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt was

went numb as

is this!”

ugly

out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought

tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed her hands

slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

of

was completely exposed

to take

expression

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?” she

on her left leg. Her fair feet floated

seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and looked at Olivia.

had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue fishtail

beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

this point

on purpose. She had put

was hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited

as it was about

and took a deep breath to

surprised and looked at Sarah

good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After

her eyebrows and tapped

must be something fishy going

was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between

you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia a

on the mask and the three of them

dancing at the ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing to the

led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel

nodded and walked

at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see who

on a bar stool to watch the people

were about a dozen couples dancing on

there were gradually people who could not keep up and had

was only a man and a woman left dancing

away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible

couple in the middle had very

stood

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on

a lady

stopped, and the surrounding

even heard the people beside her

heaven.”

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so

agree?” someone said, turning

to her.

did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not

his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could

subconsciously stood up and wanted

for some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in

stopped Olivia

walk over. She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also

a beautiful and

trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel.

himself from Winona. His tone was less

that, he immediately turned around and scanned the

that he was looking for her and

face instantly melted and was

took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about to get

and said gently,

right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

glanced at

felt a little

gaze, Winona

natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I

Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and

said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when

eyes flashed

an

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Olivia’s hand and walked

spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness flashed

her eyes.

so long, everyone was a little

a restaurant on the second floor, and

group went over

went to the

clothes and was about to push open the door of

a little overboard today. How could he leave

was Emily

felt that

have much of a reaction. She just touched up

you saying

away the pancake and asked, “Say

anger. “Why aren’t you reacting at

you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the

you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy

“Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah

in the cubicle and did

clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came

had clearly said this on purpose for her to

it was so

heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like

some things that couldn’t be examined

did Daniel

floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day

exactly did he

known each other for a short period of time, and

he so sure that

forehead and felt her thoughts running

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she felt that she shouldn’t doubt

who had once loved her to the core could change overnight

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion

to place her trust in one

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prepared by Michael were not

spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of

the food was, the more

up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s not

covered with a red pepper sauce and did not

was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the

eats spicy

asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

on her fork with a stunned

know that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

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

said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good

out together, the table would be full

food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t

few of them chatted and

were talking about their youth, discussing

past that had nothing to

incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

only she had met

intended to

he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why

that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

ordered by him at all, but by

Michael was still curious as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

head and glanced at Olivia. He

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new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not bad either. She

back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and

head, unable to bear to

use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon.

her plate

this meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It

Hot

as though she had done it countless times

slammed her forks

Olivia could speak, Daniel

fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t

the spicy grilled fish bite by

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to

doing? Daniel

surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in

We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you know me very

this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance himself from

used his actions to show that he was not familiar

not help

also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even bit

Olivia was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

put down

him eat it, he

took a sip of

to everyone, “I’m going out for a

left, a strange silence descended across

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at

were filled with

He even

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It was impressive!

and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

had interacted more with Daniel

with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want to

words, Daniel could not eat

for the sake of Olivia, he finished half

in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not

was hidden under the table, clenched into

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order to go against

have been angry at her

had been so many years, but he was

couldn’t help but

much must he

hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to

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

the corridor and finally found him by the sinks in

about to speak when

as though he had applied

could not eat spice at all.

she realized this, Olivia

and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel

he seemed to have found solace

his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not

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shoulder

kitten tickling

what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as

stopped and suddenly narrowed her

to develop his career,

her,

she had

sharp eyes instantly became

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail

to look

had always been soft–hearted. When she saw this,

hurt?”

hurt his stomach after eating

shook his head.

raised

did it

His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push

even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has

forehead and said in a helpless

such a tone. He looked

felt

his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

down at the

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seen Daniel sleep

indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.”

He turned his head abruptly,

not react. She did

a little

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he still found

took the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s

rooted to the ground

His heart

arms held Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you

leave me

last two sentences. He suppressed them

was too drastic.

hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered. “What’s

as though he

straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to

his arms with so much force. There was

angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me

a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you

was

and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous. I was provoked by our friends and

seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t

did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what was going

between him and Olivia had better scram as soon. as

found out about it, he would

time,” Daniel explained 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 didn’t stop. I didn’t have

her.

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

was he a saint. He

would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for no

Winona, he

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and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a

a child without a

only paid attention to his uncle, who was

was like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not

him and compared him to his uncle. They

his biological parents thought

and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over

go home, so he went

was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that

encouraged Daniel to

into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to

case, you would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme

must not do as

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to

in by

moment, she suddenly understood

“Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking

what did

a

the future, don’t

that will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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not return for a long

so much face that he bullied her like

trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel

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had a good understanding of

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not

one reason why he made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her to

had returned from overseas as he had

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye

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 would feel so uncomfortable that she could not

everything and do her best to appease him

had

left with another woman and hadn’t returned

no longer indulge him like this. She had

ignore her and tried to provoke her in

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got up

after her. “Winona, where are you

eyes were cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell

that, she left with

happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s

her feet in frustration. Daniel

first, when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with someone

it out, she realized that he was

got what he wanted and

Winona, driving her away in

said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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bit of alcohol. His eyes were red

returning, he

Sarah snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait

are you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

stupid. Sarah said disdainfully, “You men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you notice

“Her temperament does look a little similar, and so

who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to

Gideon didn’t see it, but

seen

he might be doing it intentionally to have a

sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison

health had

she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of

had brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them

common advice was for Amelia

that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing

He felt that

news of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep

times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well.

to defy her parents

was shrill, her eyes were red and her

due to her excessive agitation, after

woke

doctors, but they were all helpless

the Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of

Amelia’s hand as tears

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head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical

we do then?” Cathy

dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar

his pocket, he tugged

frustrated, but his aura was calm and

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold

silence as soon as he

was most concerned about

we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m

“I will do my

carrying an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct

his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me

at William

a few days and nights. Despite

had endured too much, with the

his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

not a

you don’t look for her and just distance yourself

a way to force her to appear and save your mother, she might really hate

and had things well

were the ones who had

actually do anything. At most, he just stood by

was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

sincerely hoped that these children could get along

no children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level

and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother

his head, his eyes a little red. “I’ll go and beg. Even if she

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

Maddie’s phone,

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call from

too much and answered the

she picked it up, she realized

her eyebrows slightly with

of William. This person was very

she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room for

was nothing important, he would have never called

did

to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free to

attention was not

was very polite. “I’m sorry

this, Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say,

distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor,

“Yeah,” she replied.

“If all of this hadn’t happened, and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa Isaac, who adopted you, who would you

his question, the tip of her

she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on

was stunned. He clapped

leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like

ran upstairs with

of the little turtle and

was what Olivia drew

senses and continued

understood William’s

a conflict arises between giving

a little overboard, it

hearts were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not

days and nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how

tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I

“Ms. Taylor, since you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve

she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept

that her

not see the difference between good and

love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me wantonly

give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give

Emma tried to have someone insult me,

to me, so she could make the decision

to side with Emma, she would find

to me? Is it all

a little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion

the Taylor family is,

and I’m her daughter, that she can confine

that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told

nature would not take

mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such

I want to ask, if she hurt

to forgive her

words were powerful and resonant. They were like sharp blades

made his heart

expect Olivia to

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he had said

and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

he

how do you think the favor

suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay the

to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t

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one, “Emma has already paid the price for

birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s fault, but it wasn’t

it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom

Olivia was silent.

I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you

ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five

trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep.

The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to

things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but

love you for five years,”

want to force you. You can

that, William hung up the

for several months because of

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as

reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous

to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

flowers blooming

the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family

about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

all left

my god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about

seen

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

from Dunwall is

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too

female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like

Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding

and television

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held the phone and a

said he would

Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had

many people who knew about Olivia’s

say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

as having a questionable character and may

over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned

leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

if Olivia was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about

that Olivia would

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No

came downstairs and sat beside

conversation on the phone and knew

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt

sour

hold it back any longer, tears

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster

Olivia suffering made his

but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by

Andrew ran

up with a dependent

suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew,

agreement clear

came over and brought Andrew upstairs to do his

she

go to the Taylor family

shoulder everything

said, “What

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It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care

nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind

choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and

don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that

up at Daniel. “What about

head and said firmly,

the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s

to resolve it from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that

was young.

ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how

a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to

could be persuaded but not

William asked politely and respectfully, she might be more likely to

method she

who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not

to save Amelia or not,

one could threaten

in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold

was a good opportunity and time for

calls and passed down

over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

same time, news began to spread

famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness of Amelia

of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter

Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors

conscience, and the Smith family was

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its

Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and

flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith

come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient

novels. Now that the Smith family

all left s on

my god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it

seen

medical team from Bruce Hospital

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in

won the

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar?

outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale love

novels and television

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topic. Those who lived

family hospital was just

acupuncture, and there was an elderly

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

were filled

know Dr. Smith. It’s hard to get an appointment with him, and he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to

be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even

misunderstood them. It’s not

skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a

respectable old

Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person

really hope that Doctor Smith will wake up

Smith wakes up

turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as

online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up,

reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very

Tyson and Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some private

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t

she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at

and did not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

dropped her cup, showing an

composure.

is it

it’s me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily

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wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss

was

“Aren’t you in

already transferred to the Drama

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you

she enter

was

Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to

this couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to her

for what happened next,

that she

and Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see

years old, but she already had a very

Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a

Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

rushed to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands

girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

she saw the man lying on

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best psychiatrists

was worried that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to

that Kelly had a very high IQ but

little girl was still too

girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through

very disadvantageous for subsequent

was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention of

was Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live

head and asked her, “What’s the use of

right. Once you learn skills, you can

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forever.

hard to learn skills, protect you, and

forever.

Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to be the

old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult,

gradually warmed, and the

was independent. No

name of being a good

the entertainment industry, then she should

able to protect

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William, was

bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of

was in his

less than three days, Olivia would

room and saw William, who looked exhausted

knew that William was

the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help but

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect

easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear

in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

hadn’t gotten lost, with

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have

his shoulder. “Don’t

and turned to look at

a

was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his

turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly.

This…”

a medical team here. Get ready and

became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could

finish speaking, Cathy walked

had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her

said with

figure out. Why did William have such high

Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her

is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your

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asked.

his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said

changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can

an

turned to

Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly

to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me to invite Olivia?”

she said, “No, I didn’t

out, “Olivia

kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp.

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful moment

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead

might still

could speak, Cathy

Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have

from the slap before she could

not raise her head. She just

forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this

did his grandmother blame his aunt whenever

Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for

life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the

mother, almost everything

the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

“Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden

deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie as my

firm tone

harsh on his youngest

have to do with Maddie?

speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly

It was Maddie’s hand.

patted 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 was

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immediately reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might

looked down

using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of threats

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s

did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned

this time, she did not even look at

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia

with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and

said that he was begging

beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s

did not

eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands

came to Olivia. Blake did not dare

some reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being

older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated

the table

for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the other was

was a

Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very

the time, it was Blake who took care of

more clothes when the weather

different. She was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia and

close to Zelen

Zelen suddenly disappeared without

this person as if this

Blake was

“You remember now?”

and instantly

rolled it between her fingers.

Zelen? Who is

hypnotize me and make me forget this

Blake was scared out of

forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen

on the

only know a little. Every time the

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fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s

a while, she looked up and ordered,

left, Daniel

massaged her temples. His voice was

low voice, “I hate it when people

massaging for

opened her eyes and looked over

He lowered his head and

remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories

family was, and where my home was, I

elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents

not re these things

Speaking of this, t

not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened.

that my memories before I was

was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a

“Are you so

doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young

already undone the

a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second

shook his head. “I

to do it too?” This

a few

say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just

do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult.

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much,

Olivia was smart, he was still

was at

in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia

doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how

William called Blake again.

to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with pain and begging. “Ms.

please.”

high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She

no longer

the Taylor family

William’s voice was

the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and agreed.

.

Taylor family herself. It was time to find out the

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Amelia’s body. When

excited. “Okay, that’s great.

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to

“William is so anxious that he lost his

of person. Taking

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do

and told

That’s great. Amelia could

saw that Sophia was not in a good

I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia

Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about it.”

the door properly. After

on?” Cathy’s heart

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

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did

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 instantly

was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her

glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be

“Then, are we still going to let Olivia

treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia

Olivia came with Kelly.

wavy hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing

and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added to her

not help

was

head and looked at him with her

frowned and subconsciously

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared

her eyes, as well as the

looked at her palm and warned herself that

She had to

she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one

thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across

house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in

in his hand. He

even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his

Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him

a moment, he was embarrassed and his face

thought Olivia was

She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she was

that young people

glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was

medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual

good, and she

there was the Sullivan

doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia

time, Olivia would be

Olivia

coldly and asked the butler to help

did not care about these

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came

didn’t care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let her

said, “Stop

stop walking

couldn’t take it anymore

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

of the stairs. She turned her head and looked

her head to see

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can

her fingertips on the

a sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?”

for

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly,

to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health

at ease

shook her head honestly.

not expect Olivia to

if you can cure

knew what you

turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on?

and was about

downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of

up and stared at William. “What

angry that her chest heaved violently,

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

cares whether or not Cathy wants me to treat my

want everything

for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went

add to

words she had in mind.

Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle into Amelia’s

skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

needles were really too long. They were twice as long as

to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone,

but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step

in a

carried Cathy to the door

Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia

a sharp pain in her

to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she

spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come

family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome

me,” Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression.

exaggerated and embellished, using both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched

what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up

going over just like that? Mr.

if he gets some

in

and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t

corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a

to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I

I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what

malice

Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

the suitability of the

said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break

rolling

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

rolling pin. It was about the size of

it a little shake, nodded,

that, he concealed the

the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me, your

William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy

nodded. “I’ll go in and

and squeezed in. While William was closing the

the rolling pin in his right hand

girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you

Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut

movement behind him, William turned around. He

and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s right

them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration without

William thought, “Oh crap!”

to intervene, but he

Kelly suddenly stood in front

wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble,

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

wood, but it was smashed into pieces

stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

and quickly went over to

and

his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in

to himself, “How could

while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s

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

is soft–hearted and gives in to all

quickly and carried Ronald

learned about

broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his

He just

two ribs, William instinctively

“She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs,

the

consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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She was

lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was a little.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of hot

finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before

to me?” she asked

Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress

vision went dark, and

know anything

her everything that had

unconscious.

She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that

lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.”

mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even

“It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous

up, am I so calm and not

even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia so

my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed,

when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s

for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure

for me to accept is that I actually agreed to

why she had done so many foolish

innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma

far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she

Emma.

abnormal as she

Amelia something to gauge her emotional

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became

she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed

said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for

her eyes. She seemed to

eyes no longer held

had already

were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was

chose to let

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated

gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It

has remained faithful and

a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even brought

weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and

there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking

this world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as

unfair

could not let Emma

though Olivia was once the child she held dear in

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

her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not

that it

including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and

the three of them inside. The three of them would

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not

suddenly became profound

was very

information would not be

because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have

that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient emotional

to do

his phone and

homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by

“He’s in the

don’t understand. He’s at home,

open the door, Daniel waved at him.

attention to his father. Instead, he

mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and

replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I

“What a sweet–talking little

and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone sitting

“What’s

get left

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the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping

window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to

“It’s not necessarily a must

had any expectations, so it did

Taylor family had diminished significantly. She

arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could

Olivia would

However, she could not

did not necessarily mean that

understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not

sat steadily on

therapy on her, she

thank you,” Amelia

hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said

needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to

not

that could not be easily controlled, just like

her attitude. She said, “William, you

could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more than anything

“Got it,” Amelia said.

who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you

could not discern what was in her mind.

gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed

years.

Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to

slightly.

adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and

trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a

we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but

out of my womb,

to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll

and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her

longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze.

say anything. She

head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in the

between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia

was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point

held her fingers

Olivia to speak, but

at this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed

time, Amelia grew tired of

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle,

Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto the

her and stuffing a calming pill into her

Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning

was used at

Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t

Olivia handed the medicine

you feel physically unwell or your

not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was

careful adherence. She then put away the

somewhat in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she

down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m

and said,

second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a nap.” She was feeling

got out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to

stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at

“What’s this?” she thought.

frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

like she brought

must have been left

and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell out from

photo of Samuel, Emma, and an

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He

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

test

saw the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last

had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain deep

well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged

managed to find

them on the floor. There were about a few

one of them was

It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly clicked

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