Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

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

“In that case, I should really thank her.

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

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

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

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

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

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

“This is the reason.

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

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

“She is such a hypocrite.

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

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

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

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

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

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

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

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

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

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

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

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

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

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The results were the same.

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

Tracy was in complete despair.

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

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

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

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

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

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

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel sat beside her.

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

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel then remembered.

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

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

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

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

did not have a deep impression of her.

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

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

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

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

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

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

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

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

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

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

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

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

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

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

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

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

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch was served on the plane.

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

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

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

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

“Thank you very much.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

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

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

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

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

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

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

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

Freya was dumbfounded.

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

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

front.

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

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

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

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

mesmerized everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The flight attendant had no words for her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

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

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

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

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

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

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

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

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

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

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

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

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

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

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

He felt rather upset.

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

“A TV series?”

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

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

Ernesto was stumped for words.

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

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

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

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

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

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

“How can this be?”

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

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

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

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

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

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

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

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

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

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

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

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

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

treatments.

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

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

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

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

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

“How could this be?”

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

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something sacred.

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

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

The first page was actually the simplest.

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

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

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

Then, she stomped on it violently.

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

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

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

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

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

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

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

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

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

As time passed, his interest waned.

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

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

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

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

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

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

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

She had completely given up.

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

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

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

all.

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

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

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

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

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

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

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

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

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

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

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

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

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

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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

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

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

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

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

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

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

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

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

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

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

Finally, the call was picked up.

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

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

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

“Not this again.”

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

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

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

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

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

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

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

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

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

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over in Mala.

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

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

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

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

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

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

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

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

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

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

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

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

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

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

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

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It was just abducting a woman.

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

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

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

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

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

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

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

Saul was set free with him as well.

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

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

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

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

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

It was something big.

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

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

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

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

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

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

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

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

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

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

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

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

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

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

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

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

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

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

– Start with courtesy and

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

The Smith family was shot to fame.

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

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

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

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

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

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

“Olivia.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

come?”

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

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

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

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

She understood this fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto was speechless.

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

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

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

Ernesto flared up.

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

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

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

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

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

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

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

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

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

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.”

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

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

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

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

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

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

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

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

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

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

start now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

back soon.”

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

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

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

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

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

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

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

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

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

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

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

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

How had this come to pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

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

emotions.

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

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

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

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

Olivia still did not say anything.

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

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

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

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

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

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the reality was harsh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or rest.

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

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

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

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

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

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

life.

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

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

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

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

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

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

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

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

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

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

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

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

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

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

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

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

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

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

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

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

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

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

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

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

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

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

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

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She picked up a meat sandwich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

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

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

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

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

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

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

Simple and convenient.

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

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

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

When they arrived, they were stunned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia was stunned.

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

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her attitude was not bad.

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

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

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

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

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

Before Stella could react.

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

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

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

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

Julian was stunned. What was this?

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

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

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

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

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

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

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

Julian and Megan were speechless.

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

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

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

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

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

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

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

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

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

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

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

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

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

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

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

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

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

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

Their

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

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

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

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

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

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

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

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

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

How delicious could a sandwich be?

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

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

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

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

She wanted to try it.

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

Updates? That’s too classy.

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

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

Gillian was dumbfounded.

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

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

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

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

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

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

common room.

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

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

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

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

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

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

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

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

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

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

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

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

Megan nodded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris despised women like this the most.

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

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

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

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

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

It was so notsy

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

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

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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

She only woke up in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

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

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

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

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

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

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

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

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

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

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

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

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

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues this

improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she

shot.

play up to others? Isn’t

the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and

elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and become a

that case, those big shots would

great it

others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let others

I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a

was escaping

at night, their faces

wasn’t true that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given them

organized one small painting

the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

large–scale

she could get to know many teachers from the Painting

and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a sudden

Doris was in a state of excitement.

her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in the

Ernesto was back.

such a wide network. You even know the

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled

a teacher from the Painting Association. That

Association

teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

“No, I don’t know any teacher, but Olivia

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

down in spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association,

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so he only recommended Olivia

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders could

was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain,

raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his

Why must she want one disciple

was angry and spoke up

that wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig

almost a month, Saul had already had a grip on

search.

he encountered any doubts,

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon,

was

family’s lineal branch

suddenly cried out in surprise as if

god, this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple,

the line. She’s

the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

flushed red as if it was on

not know if she was more surprised

years

only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s

another two disciples five years

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

Saul. “Enough! Stop

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listening for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

main character of the gossip came to visit that

was a

was stunned for a second when she saw

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany,

“Are you looking for

looked at the stairs, and a look of desire

“I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her

The painting competition?

was stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about the painting

a niche competition. It was an internal

was mainly held to

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?

heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

gestured

all Doris’s

participation in the competition, but she also read another

other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By

gaze swept

did not

mockery and contempt did

tell the character of the person who

was superficial

the phone to Bettany and asked her what she

a lot

mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it

painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.”

flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably

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took over the notebook and

looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia,

mean

not

nothing about painting, but she could feel

this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes

Doris sneered.

it on the desk without even

What

that Bettany would mislead

these over again.” Doris was

up and glanced

and clear, but for some

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

say something but could not speak a single word,

she had fully recovered, Olivia

the hell!” Doris was so mad that she

down with the notebook and took it back

across the street and

two minutes,

she entered, she saw no one in the

Olivia put the

voice came from the door, and

face was deadly pale, and she looked a

saying, “You’re from the

she pointed at

show her the door. “Alright, I

hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when

had chills all over and

deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned

as she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows

on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the

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Olivia was very vigilant.

at the door of the small room, there was also a broken piece of

happened to

happened and walked

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

than Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking

lady, you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m

a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking like she trusted and relied on

She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small

ground?” Tucker did

tilted her head and gestured

are you going

this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

be more stupid, wondering how she could

at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t

Was he threatening her?

least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her,

compromise if she

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker.

she reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over

was inside the room, witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and

covered with

move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was

He

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in the room and trembled as she held her

introduction of Rose on

was very

fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took

was also an exclusive interview with Rose

had personally admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of

was because she liked

on the ground and dialed

immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only

painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off her

walked to the sofa and sat down, drinking water and

listened, the

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said

that true?” Gillian

think there was any doubt

the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield

know your grandfather

invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you

Gillian’s eyes, her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life

surprised. “I think you’ve

after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each other

why did you come to

“I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then.

her breath with Gillian. “I went

she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So,

almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could she

about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking

mention he’s only

scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to

“But you’ve praised me and

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Gillian, I was just being polite. Do you

Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?” Gillian

said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never

so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How

this, Rose got

thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia

again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe

She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks

was that instead of

it be

want to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in the painting competition. Don’t

she hung

order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even

in

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs

was painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and

with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t

a little black and turn it into a

up and glanced

colors is a complicated job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go to study

attached

watch her paint was only out of

if she had lost

the heavy burden and think for her parents,

care, Olivia had

turned around and

looked more terrible. She snorted

and heard a

looked over. “What’s

on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of

street.”

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and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip

classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

dropped out of junior high school and

had a better life and opened

Tucker Fulham, who had been missing for many years, suddenly

then, before Bettany was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been away

thing for the family of three

had started another

was up to no good when he returned this time. He

terrible father he is!”

nodded. “Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and

she were back, Tucker

a scene at the

who had also urged her daughter to agree to the

one knew if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to be.

family, but so what? It still couldn’t

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to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately,

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches

He was down.

Olivia’s cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia

officer. How could his mind

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he asked

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out and wanted to

god!

case. Even the

a call to report to his

him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen

and

get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has

the small room and saw

her hard several times,

he realized that something

Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up

Olivia nodded. “I

out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could

did not like to waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was to protect herself

saying that relatives were

with her parents must

sided with her

doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to

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the lurch had broken her moral

got the evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous girl in such

a genius she

away, and Bettany was sent

police

find

door. One of them

the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at

and his colleagues looked at

observation. She

you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some

on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter,

“Oh my god,

even become a

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do

She didn’t seem to be interested

good. You deduced everything just by

Wasn’t she good?

frowned. It was easy to find out. She did not think it was such a big

at the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

almost forgot

thought Olivia’s guess should be the

might cover up

all, they were

was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

you record?”

afraid they would make a false countercharge,

her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

Bettany woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did

go home

brought

I owe it to you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from

for you. I hope

over and saw an

The entire painting looked amiable

“Did you

brightened. She talked non–stop and

what she said, Olivia knew that Bettany had been fond of painting since she was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When

of school. But she did not give up. She worked

two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books and searched

she liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was

too thick. Not good.”

hand and directly poked at the

neck of the Virgin Mary was

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

frowned. “Why did

long time, she said, “You destroyed

called this thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

the anger in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

painting

she left with

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brought up

She even knocked

pitiful to

nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany

actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants. Outsiders

Olivia. Don’t interfere in other

She lowered her eyes

had a nagging feeling that something was

Why would they despise her for meddling in other people’s

massaged her temples and the suspicion in her

this moment,

It was Gillian.

in town and wanted to talk to

looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After

eyes to hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her

fallen in love

for Jarron’s attention and push her

phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will become shallower as time

here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make

curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked

“After that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I

do you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

He actually came up with

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fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation.

helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake.

Gillian nodded.

way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take

did not think too much about

town was not as prosperous as the city.

remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but

walked to the

stopped in

the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear

middle of

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

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

an 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,

was

flashlight and had

two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are

could not see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on

grunt, Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could even smell

Ernesto turned his head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake.

in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it

could not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get someone

can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was

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gun…”

phone. “There’s a gunshot

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

a gun and could

Olivia call the

have to call the police? I already said that I have a gunshot

Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would

couldn’t understand why Olivia called the

you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as

would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even

now. If she was extorted, she would

Ernesto couldn’t take it

practiced boxing since he was

would definitely snatch

And yet…

get close to Olivia, his abdomen was

hurt so

struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on

so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

and

the exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained

felt

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised, something even more

at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had enough

calm expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said,

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our deal

and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible.

this world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

in a low voice, “I woke up when I

do you mean?” Ernesto was

“Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never

in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able to recall everything

even set a time

up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let

happened, the hypnosis

research institute would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana

that time, things would not be under Emesto’s control, or

was a

flashlight to Ernesto and

on her left wrist

than three minutes

was Pets and

the raver of

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped

going to see Cullat as you want

and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how you what

get a

ducked

dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial

feel the coldness from

was the most meaningless

She had already hurt others. What was the use

make herself feel at

turned to look at Ernesto and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

good–tempered person, and my patience is

meant to cut ties with Ernesto, which made

tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to

they were no

heart twisted. He suddenly

wanted to

give him any time to speak. She got into the car

heartless. She

car had

left was

What a hateful girl!

stomped his feet in anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye to

she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her things.

was even colder than the

nodded and asked, “Where are we going

far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s

was only a faint

went over and knocked on

while, Bettany came

door and gestured

Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get

how Olivia had helped her

courage and sat

so late. What’s the matter?”

nervous and sat up

I’m here to tell

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to give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where

speak when a few clangs came from outside the

knocking on the

rolled down the car window and frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was

was unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is

was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in the

he said this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m sorry. I’ve implicated

looked embarrassed, finding it difficult to

“Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

had the courage to admit

said calmly.

expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave

that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and

hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I

was a little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized

reason.

ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again in the

and said casually, “Let’s leave it

door. “Wait

After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the future. Keep

it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was a little

not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words,

lady was so lucky to be favored

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was

“What should we do?

walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also

calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

that, she hung

the Taylor family were

while, Derek finally found his voice. He took a deep breath and

dissatisfied tone, “She is really

period of time, Olivia was considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not accept Olivia’s

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your own

It was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

that, Stella thought of

still don’t know

was a

a total of ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings

should we do?” Stella was so

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

the sandwich–filling recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so

filling in the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

head and

slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so

teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll definitely take

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family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she still spoke

her attitude and

of time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would

he faced Doris again, he

He just turned around and

Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was

pen and looked happy. “It

She

shoes

looked at Bettany’s back

young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on

interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school

that was

at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling

scolded. “How can you talk to your father like

head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom,

Your father said that the company is in danger now and

anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you

Tucker’s voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really disappoint

he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you teach your

immediately explained, “Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they get along for a long time in the

impatient.

you use despicable

Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to

was already used to her mother being

longer hurt. She

“Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve

that, she

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Talia called out to her from

voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see how

couldn’t help but

flashed in the depths of

in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and

glanced at Talia

hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it.

her head

ran to the bathroom and washed her

didn’t understand. She

her for so many years

to

face, Bettany

It should be

that it should

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia

opened. Inside was not a painting,

found it strange. Did people still write letters

opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It looked like an invitation

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was it a greeting

casually took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

a line of

she looked, the heavier

actually an invitation

trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the

this moment, she suspected that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the

It was actually true!

given to her by Olivia. Who

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her heart pounding so fast that it was

words over and over again, feeling like she was in

such a good thing really happen

was not

already taken on the burden

decisive person.

had already gotten the invitation, she had to

understand this competition, Bettany planned to ask

the invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and

was in the

very important to her, so

walk over, Doris was a little

the invitation letter. As she ran too quickly, she could not catch

while for her

eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

had never seen such a bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany

in her eyes.

you!” Bettany couldn’t

when she lowered her head, she saw the

also Bettany’s

her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany seemed to have realized

good

was a

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze

in this competition. The two of them

if she participated in

explained to Bettany with a smile,

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really

invitation letter

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and

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second sister?”

Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she

stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know

didn’t continue

and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not

today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

on the invitation

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

gripped the painting so tightly that

again, looking at the painting Smoke

color of

had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint before?

she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look

at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look too good. Are

“Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

and bade farewell to

hung up the painting Smoke in

another

awkward and was not

the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it

for her to be inferior to Bettany.

shook her head

a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

unhappy all

criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

Ellis’s criticism, he had

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could be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

he sent Ellis

kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause,

in the CEO’s office was as obedient as

could not even vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration in

really sad,

end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know

Daniel did not agree to Olivia

did not dare

CEOs were able

Olivia, he was timid and

comparison was

home every day and

was

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always been afraid to tell Olivia

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a

that

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

could Daniel beat

bear to compete with her

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not

lead, how could he bear to snatch her

even if Olivia frowned slightly,

rather die in

at night, Daniel went

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come

pretending to be

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender

was a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two

fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not

“How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

in

looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

smart child panicked for a

Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad

a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I

iPad didn’t break when it fell

moment.

the iPad. He looked at

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched for

it before. How should I punish you if you played with the iPad in bed

lowered his head and

was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me your

and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be

eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked

could not bring himself to

ask Andrew to make a

his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty

was a kind of heartache

was

acted like a

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories and avoided all

phone and slowly typed on Facebook

he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

and that he was tired because he had to

Olivia

after he posted

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the button for a

time, he

still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so

aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke

so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and she

actions preceded her

moment to realize what

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had always been afraid to tell

after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

he was afraid that Olivia

she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete with her at

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child

television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not

really loved the female lead, how could he bear to

to mention snatching Andrew from her, even if

rather die in pain than

night, Daniel went to

When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and closed

was actually pretending to be

He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell him

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

little face with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard

forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in a serious tone, “You heard wrong. You

he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s not a

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

arms in front of

for

panicked for a

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no, she originally wanted to give him

she was

through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

rustle, rustle. It was like an

color of Olivia’s

were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose

this moment, she must be

bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

tightened, and his right

would definitely not be able to control

a low and sexy voice came

lips and blinked her eyes. She could

“Daniel.”

of them did not speak. They

spread along

who was driving in front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made

Ha–ha!

had never liked someone so much

when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted.

Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

time passed, Olivia liked

Daniel more and more

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional

that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia

did he cry?” Olivia

Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having

a

low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him. He wondered if you don’t

Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go straight to

for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even

asked him to send Olivia a voice message.

a daze and his mind was still

the

and looked up at Daniel. “I

you

eyes widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has

behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you

first, then he instantly

blink of an eye, Daniel pressed the

said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

of father was this?” he

Andrew’s cries,

location of the Sullivan family to Tyson

at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson

room.

was really tired and

a shower when she heard

is it?” Daniel

milk.

It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready. “I got

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then

He first looked around

a shower. The sound

and a

Daniel was tempted.

couldn’t be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual

had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would

many bad intentions in men who were

after

we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going

beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep

do?” Daniel leaned over

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face,

almost hung

She raised her chin and glared at him. “What

his eyes. “Of course… I’ll fuck

Olivia and threw

blank for a moment. She blinked and before

her a

Hmm…

woke up in Daniel’s

eyes, it was

had already gone

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel.

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not

are you blaming me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low

was almost one in the afternoon when they got

Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

Peter, who

dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s all my fault.

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover his

wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too

loud. Tyson and Peter

happened to see Olivia

them gasped and raised their thumbs at the same

indifferent Miss Taylor

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her

explained to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is

Tyson and Peter nodded in

buried her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing. They

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Olivia and Daniel went

the way, Daniel mentioned

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who

29 years old. He has been

nodded. “He married early. He barely reached the legal age for

Daniel turned to look at

Some people married young and some old. It was just

really have one.”

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression

Olivia frowned.

out what he was trying

ask him what was

heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question,

around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his

yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia,

Olivia repeated his words

her fingers, unsure of what to

topic so soon. She

hesitated, trying to figure out what

your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

took a

Daniel and

that he was lost

it! That was

understood humans pretty well. He knew how

a lot

a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy

the

goal was to engage, not to

the three of them went to a nearby

She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and

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even took the initiative to

we need to think

already taken off his jacket and was only

Olivia’s words, he looked

said in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled with

fingertips on the table and

She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

shook his head. “This

wasn’t it a bit of a rush?

very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and rings

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

and showed

old residence of the Sullivan family. It’s

we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives and

Try them on and see if

been customized. They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he saw Olivia looking at

skipped a

to himself, “Oh

and said slowly, “Is this

knew we

to Olivia and whispered, “I really want to marry

that, he

quickly. He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because you don’t

What are you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her

face. “Then would you like

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

the

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Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you on September

Twitter and posted at the same time:

This tweet

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines

was at the top of

outlet

could be found in the financial

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going

the blink of an eye, the richest man was

were

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even

know? I have never heard

only one who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors.

a

on it were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

my god, Ms. Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must

Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he

money? How dare

were arguing with

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the

was not very intense, and there

it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to

Hence…

official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who retweeted the

posted, “We will send out 100 computers to those

reading department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000

will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen

Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies also

them.

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on the Internet were

countless

him to parties, hoping to meet

legs bent.

if nothing

a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

looked over.

was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation. Should we

in

hand to gently scratch

was a place Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend

happened and he was busy with work, so he

had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his past

club had become

were all well–trained, and their

tell at a glance who

had never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that

staff quickly hastened to approach and

follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your

gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at

member felt as if his neck

the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

glanced over from the corner

appeared

managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female, named Vivian

always worked separately and rarely

they appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please forgive

Vivian also came over.

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beautiful, but her demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle

and women felt no envy in

the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone,

and gentle words subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as

she called her Mrs.

her eyebrows and looked

herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room

they exited the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had

Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to

room.

he would turn back to pick

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

that, she followed the waitress to

presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia.

was going to get

water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put them back

out of the

at the identical hallways on either

too similar. It was easy

her phone and planned

soon as she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle

suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you

her into an unfamiliar private

the delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

rooted in place and

scolded her. “What kind of training

room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked

knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a

reply, the

a guest. Young lady,

the role of the server to attend

surrounded Olivia

room were

the wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her

clearly

“I’ll say it for the last time, let me

“Once you’ve stepped through this door,

he spoke, he was

but there was a hint of red

It was scarlet red.

the side and dodged the middle–aged

a chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right

made of glass, and

wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with broken

splatter of wine and the sudden burst

the timid ones even cried out

left in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

tone icy.

the shocked crowd and walked straight to the

it herself, so she turned

shivered and didn’t say

deepened, and her expression grew increasingly

couldn’t be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed into

her hands sharply, moving deftly despite the

a group of people remained frozen in place

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and a beautiful woman walked

and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs

face could not be seen clearly, but her temperament was

with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms. Manson.

over indifferently and did not

and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this

The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must

His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had

Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if he

were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one

it would be impossible

every private room had its own

other words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia end

pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort

private room was noisy as if people inside

seated in the center of the gathering, clutching a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were

cards on the table and beckoned to

next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up

as he was about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

slender and fair palm pressed down on his

glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today,

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come,” she gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards

words, she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some tests to get your

people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

and frowned. He took a piece of candy and

her palm firmly on the man who was about

a dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

this, Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her for

take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today. But let’s talk first. We can’t

Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

was unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

poker cards, she insisted

one could

over a lie detector. Michael pulled her

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations, yet it

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine and

and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the

poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

the person Sarah had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand with just a

sat opposite Sarah with one

to

cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered to watch television and

Olivia had always won.

the three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see

grandpa was also very sad. He said,

came true. They

the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the

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Billionaires Missing Darling

others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth

game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades while

and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel

smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious.

and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the

“Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do

with her fingertips. Her

wanted to

this moment,

casual and meaningless

countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and her

said, “Winona

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How could he pretend that he

the table and

gloomy and her tone was

was so angry that she lost control

embraced her tightly and gently pressed her down. “Enough now,” he said.

you

realize

the end, she

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one

Sarah’s parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to offend

was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

that Winona was treated

was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities.

have achieved what he

taken by Olivia.

such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

was filled with

left with wounds all

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned

with

the matter, the deeper her sense of sadness

had been childhood friends, sharing

that, they attended

Winona, a wealthy young

from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been indulged

already established a reputation in the realm of

she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the

Daniel had fervently

Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite

the cherished daughter of the Prooco Group’s leader, whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the

fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing

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as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up to Winona.

far

made it. He successfully made

so astonished that her eyes nearly

still held onto the hope

habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

having a good time and little

how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately,

broke up. They

experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him

he became a different

his family’s business, Daniel went on

gave

of wealth, making him the most

of this was

child, he had never had any other

thought that he had

that he must be waiting for Winona

surprise, he was

clenched her teeth

let’s stop now.

head

Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please

glass of red wine and

a few times before she

patted her back to calm her down, he said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve

she spoke, she stood up and made way

while, he realized that Daniel

puzzled and looked over

also poked his head

did not get up and remained

raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He

not react

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was doing,

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice!

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she was mentally

during this period. Her plan was to take it easy

liked having fun and was skilled in various forms

cliff by Gillian, her heart

herself off and devoted all her

and Gillian had

no longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually

masquerade was on the

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing

was

and Emily brought Olivia to

room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to

eyes and glanced at the

explained, “Don’t worry,

to the changing room

“Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why

“It’s my first

with

even visited 2046

rich man and woman had been

actually Olivia’s first time

front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the corner of her

were

Daniel got

far inferior to

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after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

golden lipstick tube back and turned

wanted to say

gaze landed on Olivia, she was

could someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she

wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress

body, promoting one’s strengths

flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret

had carefully chosen this

and every

a person than a

expect to be stunned. “Oh my god.

who was in the other changing room, did not hear the

in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted

herself in the

wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was

was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her

boarding the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in front of Olivia,

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

determined to crush her

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked

sudden, her

could this be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There

Sarah was almost crushed into the

was ashen as

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s all

looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for

dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one

yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you

Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

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. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so

provoke Olivia so that she

wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen someone

before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call

Emily was stumped.

of this dress?” she thought while turning

said directly, “This dress

really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it

dress?” Olivia

“Yes, I like it very much.” It was rare for her to soften her

stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she

“Are you saying you want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already

shook her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear

Emily nodded cooperatively.

Sarah like this dress so

the end, there was

already

each other and saw the surprise in each

Olivia to be so easy

changed into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl to cover her

her gaze, not taking it

sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for

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inside.

few glances

and handed the clothes

calmly, “Go change into

nodded and took the clothes to the changing

she didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had no

dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really a

Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that Olivia was

putting everything on, she looked at

her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too

scalp went numb as she

the fuck is this!” she

was so ugly that she

out in this. I will be mocked

As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed

fair and slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

the curtain of the changing room was

exposed

over to take a

expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?” she

her right leg on her left leg.

mood as the

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at Olivia.

had already taken off her

beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than the previous

was at this point

on purpose. She had put on the ugly dress

hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper

about to burst

took a

was surprised and looked at Sarah

Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be so

raised her eyebrows and tapped a

be something fishy going

Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper,

with you.” As she spoke, she

the mask and the three of them walked

ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of

led the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and

nodded and walked

many people at the ball. In just a blink of

present was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to

She found a corner and sat on a bar stool

dozen couples dancing

the tempo increased, there were gradually people

there was only a man and a woman left

she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was

couple

stood

tied into a bun

like a lady from centuries

and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a match made

heaven.”

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are so

you agree?” someone said, turning to

to talk to

give up when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you think

Are they compatible?

did

took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction,

wanted to walk

for some reason, the crowd that was originally standing

instantly stopped Olivia in

stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd.

beautiful and otherworldly

of surprise flashed in his deep

lips, and smiled

from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you.

turned

looking for her

instantly melted

and introduced her to everyone. “This

at Olivia and said gently,

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right

nodded and glanced

felt a little

Olivia’s gaze,

“Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old

him with her elbow. She said in

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered

turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are

eyes flashed

an ex–girlfriend. What’s

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held Olivia’s hand and

was left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone

was a restaurant on the second floor,

group went over to

to the

her clothes and was about to

went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only

was Emily and

indignant and felt that

not have much of a reaction. She just touched

aren’t you saying

put away the pancake and asked,

anger.

think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length,

faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one for

reacted. “Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does look like Winona.

just a substitute.

left for some time, Olivia still stood in

They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom,

had clearly said this on purpose

was so

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart.

some things that

did Daniel

had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at

exactly did he like about

only known each other for a short period of

was he so sure that she

and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her

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she felt that she shouldn’t doubt

loved her to the core could change overnight and turn

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an

possible for Olivia to place her trust in

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

had always been fond

the food was, the more satisfying it was

to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it

at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce and did

was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the

never eats

at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell

tightened her grip on

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t like spicy

don’t even

Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I

said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was

Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not

he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is slightly

them chatted and

about their

that had nothing to do

at these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a

she had

and intended to move

complained, “Michael, why did you order so

saying that he was muddle–headed

were not ordered by

curious as to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

raised his head and glanced at

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and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard

back, Olivia would really be worthy

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw

lowered his head, unable to bear

much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish.

she placed her plate in

vegetables, so her plate was

Hot

as though she had done it countless

slammed her forks on

before Olivia could speak, Daniel

on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said

spoke, he slowly ate the spicy

shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

Daniel was actually eating

barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when did you start eating spicy

times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you

to the side to distance himself from

his actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona at

could not help

his fork quickly and

spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even

shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the

put down his

Olivia did not let him eat it, he

a

said to everyone, “I’m going out for a

Daniel left, a strange silence descended across the

widened their eyes and

were filled with

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It was impressive!

Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

the years, he had interacted more

eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not

could

he finished half a

to barely maintain her indifferent

the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails dug

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order to go against

been angry at her

so many years, but he was still furious

help but tear

much must he love

deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of jalapenos

knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was

corridor and finally found him by the

when she realized that Daniel

red, as though

was stunned for a moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all.

she realized this, Olivia was angry

him and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It

he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and reached out to

shook his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in

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Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against

like a kitten tickling and teasing

first, Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident,

stopped and suddenly narrowed her

such a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half

slight movement from her, he

she had stopped,

eyes

looked pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its

his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

When she saw this,

hurt?” She

have hurt his stomach

his head.

Olivia raised

did

his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to

Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

her forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do you suggest we

in such a tone. He looked up and glanced

felt even

lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in

Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home. I’m

the black watch on her

was only

had never seen Daniel

when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much

He turned his head abruptly, looking as though he was

waiting for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come to

felt a

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still found a way

to find another topic. “Let’s go

stood rooted to the ground and still did not

immediately became nervous. His heart tightened

tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you

go. Don’t leave me behind!” he

last two sentences. He suppressed them in his heart, but his

reaction was too drastic.

hand and patted his handsome face. Her voice

reacted as though he had

Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her into

so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they

anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without a

seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

and said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you

was happy

in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some

haven’t contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just

give Olivia any

who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

it, he would definitely teach

Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it

her.

was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance

saint. He was clear

that would hurt an unfamiliar

about Winona, he talked about

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delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

know she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is

was a child without a

to his uncle, who was seven years

him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to

him to his uncle. They said that there was a world

his biological parents

and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over

like to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s

best and smartest child in

also encouraged Daniel to start his

If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you,

trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and

you must not

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to

in by what he

this moment, she

she said, “Don’t worry, I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much as I

immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool.

what did he

was a

have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it.

that will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a long time,

that she had given him so much face that he bullied her

the highly publicized engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

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a good understanding

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

made such a grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention.

from overseas as he had

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her

embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she

had already made up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to

Daniel had gone

actually left with another woman and hadn’t

this. She had to let him understand that her patience

he continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would

so she

her. “Winona, where are you

covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that

saying that, she left with swaying

Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s wrong? Why

must be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with someone

Emily pointed it out, she realized that he was using

wanted and forced

the end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

two enemies are clearly in love, but

angry.” Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and

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quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a little

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite

He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day

are you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked

hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does

a woman who looks just like Winona and then

so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure of

had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia just

true; he might be doing it

that something was amiss and felt it was

disappeared without a

had completely

was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and

but none of them could

Amelia to relax and not to worry

sadness and depression,

He felt that

the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing phones and

there were always times when he missed

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well.

born to defy her parents and everyone

her eyes were red and her heart filled with

to her excessive agitation, after her

woke up

doctors, but

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even

overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but

we do then?”

the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only

pocket, he tugged at his tie

frustrated, but his

and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s

as soon

Cathy, who was most

trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve

do my best

“So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or

out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

looked at William

not rested for a few days and nights.

too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with complicated

him, but not a single person thought that he was in a

hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from

you look for her now and think of a way to force her to appear and save

very clear–minded and had things

that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had wronged

anything. At most, he just stood by and

One side was his parents, and

hoped that these children

why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own

of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just

red. “I’ll go and beg.

Maddie stopped talking.

the entire burden

phone, William called

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call

much and answered

picked it up, she

slightly with a hint of

person was very

she and the Taylor family had reached this

was nothing important, he would

why did

switched hands to answer the phone, leaving her right

not entirely focused

was very polite. “I’m sorry to

Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

of the window into the distance. After a while, he said

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

question, the tip

smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green spot

Andrew was stunned. He clapped

suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs

nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

the picture of the little turtle

what Olivia

returned to her senses and continued her

William’s

arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

actions were a little overboard,

were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who

and nights of interaction and exchange

I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and

this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side

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with that?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

never blamed Amelia for being

that her biological mother was

distinguish right from wrong, could not see the difference between good and bad,

stood up and said coldly, “William, this world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love

right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she

have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to

to me,

if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to

when it comes to

and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and

powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law.

she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine my

coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this.

nature would not take

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil

she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the

I have to forgive her no matter what she

and resonant. They were

his

didn’t expect Olivia to hate them so

trembled violently. He knew that

and saw Amelia lying unconscious

end, he

how do you think the favor

hearing this, Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia

to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t stay long enough.”

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one, “Emma has already paid

you at Grandpa’s birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it

the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he

Olivia was silent.

I just want to tell

months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely

and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period,

were lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to

back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you

you for five years,” William

want to force you. You can decide for yourself if you

William hung up the phone.Chapter

relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned

the news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the Hushe

in front of the world, no longer

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

like flowers blooming after

Smith family’s reputation resounded

ordinary people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family

all left

medical family

you all seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

from Dunwall

in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so

know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family.

little familiar? I

outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of

and television

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held the phone and a hint of

said he

the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family

many people who knew about

save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but

having a questionable character and may not have wanted to associate

she had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which

leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family

and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No

came downstairs and sat beside

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from

a sour

any longer,

not afraid at all, no matter

thought of Olivia suffering

himself, but he

do.” Daniel leaned on

forever.” Andrew ran over

up with a dependent

she saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you

his agreement clear

and brought Andrew upstairs to

she must

go to the Taylor family with

shoulder everything

a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What

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took him a long time to recover and said,

calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore?

Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you

people in the Evervale circle

at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think

firmly,

enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m

source and not let

been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she learned, she

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t

a phone call to interrogate her about

was a person who could be persuaded but

and respectfully, she might

the method

could be threatened. She had her own way of

whether to save Amelia or not, she

one could threaten

and comfortable chair and

paper:

“Smith family”

cold light flashed in

time for

calls

less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor

time, news began to

news reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to

she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the

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tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a

on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the

family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts,

like flowers

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded

had never 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

left s on

really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I

seen the news?”

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in

from Dunwall is on

in Mala, Dr. Moss, is

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the

Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I

It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital

family hospital was just

this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was

that Isaac Smith was actually the

Twitter were

an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s

was young, I had a tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith

I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but

are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in

a respectable

had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good

really hope that Doctor Smith will wake

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

s turned into prayers for Isaac

through the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone

that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was

was very worried about

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on

was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be

in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her file and the

not pay much attention to it. She did not even open

nearly dropped

composure.

How is

it’s me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged

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wheedled. “I miss you

was filled with

frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why

here to protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent

could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous!

could she enter the

identity was very

had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children

had a good character, but she was weak and obedient

what happened next, Olivia

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that

for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the

old, but she already had

realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl

wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself just

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

not at home. The little girl was

making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the

she saw the man

she sent the little girl to the research institute

such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to

that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial

still

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

was very disadvantageous for subsequent

body was already filled

to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live and learn

the use of learning skills? Can

nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and

forever.

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

and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make my

Her eyes gradually warmed, and

No one

even in the name of

the entertainment industry,

be able to protect

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William, was

Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that

Maddie’s phone was in his

than three days, Olivia would definitely

to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright

knew that William was waiting for

on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around

William’s coercion and moral pressure,

reputation crisis and took this opportunity to

was originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of

the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any

to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William.

still did not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages

fixedly.

This…”

already a medical team here. Get

slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How

could finish

her concern for

Cathy said with a

figure out. Why did William have such high

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

you, 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

into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really save

“There’s an 80% chance.”

and turned

stunned for a moment

to control her expression and said, “Mom,

After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite

called out, “Olivia

Cathy’s tone

did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right

medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it

still

before she could speak, Cathy had

you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you

couple of steps from the slap before

head. She just lowered her

then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what

aunt whenever

was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his

personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire

almost everything required

was almost becoming the chief manager

fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t

tone made

harsh on his

of this have to do with Maddie? How could everything

aunt when a hand suddenly placed on his

It was Maddie’s hand.

previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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to use this reason

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

glanced at William and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and

everyone looked down on

he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he

called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response

not even look at Cathy or say

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from Layfield to

and her arms on the

called. He said that he was begging you to treat his

nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making

not say a

opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered

came to

had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without any

leaves on the table

people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and

was a little

own daughters. She was very

time, it was Blake who took care

more clothes when the weather was

very young and lively. She always played with Olivia and

close to

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

also subconsciously ignored this person as

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a

the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then,

about Zelen? Who

so be it. Why hypnotize me

but Blake was

where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked

of the main family are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time

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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

looked up and

left, Daniel

and massaged her temples.

said in a low voice, “I hate it

massaging for

eyes and looked

but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered

My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I only

names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely

already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the family

could not re these

Speaking of this, t

but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection

realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten

was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special

was curious. “Are you so sure that you

the accident,

undone the

a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old

his head. “I undid

too?” This time, Daniel was

“I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s

moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just like

a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult.

Olivia made sound easy.

He was afraid that if he

that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence

at a

the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down

treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could

William called Blake again.

phone to

was filled with pain

please.”

mighty. He realized that Olivia was

no longer had anything to do with the Taylor

Taylor family could

Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

layers of dark clouds

.

herself. It was time to find

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wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia

that’s great. I’ll

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to treat

“William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably

that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking

that Olivia couldn’t do a

and told Cathy that Olivia was

about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be

Sophia was not

to tell you. But I’m not sure if

the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned

the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be

on?” Cathy’s

But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a vicious

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

quickly calmed her down and poured her a glass

drank half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful

still

she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her

sexy and girly,

not help

was shockingly

and looked

immediately frowned and

William looked away, Kelly’s charming

change in her eyes was like a flame falling into

her eyes, as well

and warned herself

to wait for the right time. She had to wait

people who had bullied Olivia to

thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst

and Cathy were already waiting

middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited

turn in his direction for

on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she

was embarrassed and his face turned

thought Olivia

also had connections with the

seemed like that young people were

This girl had just succeeded and was already

medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much.

Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days

was

was young and beautiful, the man doted on her.

that time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

day, Olivia

snorted coldly and asked the butler to help him take

not care about these things

day that Olivia went down and came to

care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could

said, “Stop

walking and continued

it anymore

whisper to Olivia, “Ms.

handrail of the stairs. She turned her

to raise her

didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at

tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on

you stay healthy.” “What do you

good for your cervical

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with

was gentle, but she

time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you

what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated

ease with Olivia

shook her head

did not expect Olivia to say

face was cold. “It’s fine if you can

you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you

to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s

and was about

As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else

this point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William.

was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not Cathy wants me to treat my

want everything

time. It was only then

“Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious

in mind. She looked at

Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to

of silver needles.

silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal

thing won’t end up

head and glanced at Olivia

She was scared out of her wits and wanted

pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add

carried Cathy to

Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to

sharp pain in her chest and slumped

unconscious Cathy back

going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green

ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please.

me,” Ronald said as he strode

needle is longer than a cup. It

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia

as

going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the Taylor

he gets

stopped in his

turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I

mouth curled up, and

said, “I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself,

to Amelia? I’ll break her

hint of cold malice

you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly long?”

the stick

to catch Olivia

a rolling pin?” Sophia

one is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it was very

in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said,

he concealed the rolling

the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried

Ronald said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take a

he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the

in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s

“Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand.

a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll

behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking toward

hand, raised high and holding a wooden

She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and

be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture

William thought, “Oh crap!”

wanted to intervene, but he

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood

a pair of sneakers. Her movements were

seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the

solid wood, but it was smashed into

He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

out and quickly went over

cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later, he’ll

to glance at Kelly. He

to himself, “How could such a simple kick be so

inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William

“He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again,

to

very quickly and carried Ronald

afterward, William learned about the extent of

of his ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did

He just

had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

thought to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken

the

wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood

thought, “Medicine

He was surprised.

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took a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given

lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room,

“Water,” she softly murmured.

by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed.

you’re finally awake!” she

water before she started to feel

me?” she asked Sophia

she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost

went

know anything

had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

She could not help but ask, “Are you saying

begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that

excited as before. Instead, she

thought to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not

so calm and

is even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know

my judgment.

have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned,

as for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own

difficult for me to accept is that I

covered her forehead, wondering why she had

Emma in Amelia’s heart. After

go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as

something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat

come

to have

it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she

do with Olivia either. After all, if it

She

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any

had already made a

Samuel and Emma,

let

than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had

of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They

faithful and committed to me alone all

it was Samuel who watched over her day

could not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone

child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health and showing concern

couldn’t be a

my condition.

went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful

was unfair to

could not

give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child

hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch of warmth to his overall

down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head

it, he opened it and found that it

as well as how Samuel and Evelyn

of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner

three of them chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea

said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an

was very

this information would not be able to remain

the daughter of

His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he

saying that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient

decided to do something

his phone and called

was doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She

“He’s in

at home,

ran to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s

to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s

Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked,

“It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

up and walked out of the study,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone sitting on the

thought, “What’s

get left behind,

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front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia,

her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

not necessarily

disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not

also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had

it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it.

argue, Olivia would

However, she could not

mean

understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She

steadily

therapy

thank you,”

holding a silver needle stopped moving. She

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have

was not

that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald did

attitude. She said, “William, you want to

with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more than anything else.”

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

what was in her mind. Upon hearing this,

was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

now. She had never been so clear–headed in more

years.

apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you.

eyelashes trembled slightly. She

not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re

choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced

saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb,

stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her

suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection

longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar

She just looked

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 coming

and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia

God. They were destined to have a short–lived

fingers tightly and quietly made

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia

especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely

time, Amelia grew tired of

was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft

darkened. Her body suddenly

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly

was used at

alright,” Olivia thought. “The

handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly,

calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell

anything. She just held the medicine bottle

It was

careful adherence. She then put away the silver

she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on

rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran,

nodded and said, “Let’s

been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt

put on her slippers. Just as she was about

lowered her head and glanced at it. It

“What’s this?” she thought.

moment. Suddenly, she

“It seems like she brought it

have

it up, planning to call Olivia 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

group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his

the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three

test report between

sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought

looked a little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at

to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present

to find all the

on the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were all about

one of

went. It was only when she had looked at all the

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