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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and attention on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have

strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor,

shot.

Isn’t

people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she had

she would go all out to study medicine and become a

shots would

great it would

wishing to be liked, why not

end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was already speechless. She was in a

if she was escaping without saying

night, their faces were red, and they were joyfully

official on this trip, Gillian

Painting Association organized one small painting

the association’s internal members. Gillian

for Doris.

a large–scale

this competition, she could get to know many teachers from the

taken in

would have a

state of excitement. She had even stomped

As soon as she entered the door, she saw

Ernesto was back.

at Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even

corners of her

did know a teacher from the Painting Association. That

Association

teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but

something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher, but Olivia

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association,

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favorites, so he only

shoulders could

that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness,

indeed gone too far in this

to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm

angry and spoke up for

to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig on

for almost a month, Saul had already had a

search.

encountered any doubts,

clumsily entered Rose’s full name, and soon, her information popped up on

Husheni was not

lineal branch

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he

this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in Olivia, she has taken

the line. She’s a liar!”

the pen paused,

red as

moment, she did not know

years

one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked

in another two disciples five years later if

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing

word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again,

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was not

character of the gossip

was a very agile

a

you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m Bettany,

“Are you looking for Doris? She’s

at the stairs, and a look of

head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her work for the

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know about the painting

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

mainly held

point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and

explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

she had been

the phone over and gestured for Olivia to

all

see the status of her participation in the competition, but

and now acts like a painter

swept across

her face did not change, but her

of mockery and

could tell the character of the person

was superficial

and asked her

lot of things

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

painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have recalled Doris’s

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

not a warm–hearted person. When she

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over the

stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around. This competition means a lot to

mean

did not

could feel that Doris’s work

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

Doris sneered.

took it over and threw it on the desk

just a junior high school student. What made her

afraid that

these over again.” Doris

looked up and glanced at

indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

but could not speak

time she had fully recovered, Olivia had

so mad that she kicked

notebook and took it

was across the street and very

less than two minutes, she

entered, she saw no

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on

panicked voice came from

deadly pale, and she

stunned for a second before saying, “You’re from the

gaze stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This

to show her the door. “Alright, I see.

was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned

over and could not stop shaking

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

entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the small room

the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should

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Olivia was very vigilant.

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

had happened

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door and expose

Talia immediately freaked out and hurriedly said, “No, no, what are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering aura of a successful man.

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

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not a bad

isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s

slightly. She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and

did not

gestured for them

drugged her. What are you going to do? Are you going to sell

this, she freaked out. “How

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

wondering how she could admit it when others

Olivia gloomily. His tone was

Was he threatening her?

the other side spoke

would never compromise if she

bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the door

the police officer who had rushed over

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

counter was covered with

wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he

it! He was so

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locked herself in the room and

of Rose on Wikipedia again and

was

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

also an exclusive

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

was because she liked the

the ground and

said immediately after the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only

she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

sat down, drinking water and

the more she listened, the

the end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your

that true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt

the president of the Painting Association and a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have

your grandfather too

you?” Gillian didn’t believe

miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one would turn down his

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

after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each

you come

Rose told the truth. “I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her

tell you this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take

about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered

had almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been

for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t

mention he’s only a

and her scalp went numb.

shivered. “But you’ve praised me

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

the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for

while, she said, “To be honest, I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to

told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again?

of this, Rose

Gillian was too thick–skinned for having

again and again. Ms. Gillian, you

an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from all walks

instead of being

it be

sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended

that, she hung up the phone

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

because making sandwiches in the morning would distract

to do, Olivia

at sunset. It was

was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had

her and casually pointed. “Add a little

glanced at Olivia with

can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are busy with nothing? Stop acting like a know–it–all

feel attached

came up to watch her paint was only

always been a responsible person. Even if she had lost her memory,

burden and think for her

since Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no

turned around

a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart,

came down from upstairs and heard

over. “What’s

eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened at the fast food restaurant

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also came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s

right. It’s her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful

They were classmates, but compared to Doris,

school and went home to look after her

a better life

had been missing for many years,

was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he had been away from

thing for the family

Tucker had started another family

time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance

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

tough. She made a scene at the engagement

long after she were back, Tucker

were making a scene at the

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

if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to be.

wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t

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here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home

He was down.

cry, the first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling him for

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

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he asked

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

my god! Marco

Even the biological

call

forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents.

swayed and

the small room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying on

several times, but Bettany did not wake

he realized that something

gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own business.

Olivia nodded. “I

and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if he wanted to kill

for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying to

she said and did had

had an old saying that relatives were

must be closer than

sided with her

she left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to

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lurch had broken her

the evidence in advance before calling the police. This way,

Tucker was furious.

expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a small

a genius she

them away, and Bettany was

the police station to make a

you find out Bettany

saw three shadows at the door. One of

in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each

help but admire her observation. She could have seen

Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her

daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling

“Oh my

could even

but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

shook her head. She didn’t

you’re good. You deduced everything just by sending a

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did not think it

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

almost forgot about

Olivia’s guess should be the fact, but they had a

might cover up for her

all, they were her

he reminded her kindly, “You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?”

make a false countercharge,

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

When Bettany woke up, she admitted

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cause any harmful consequences, and they were her parents, so Bettany did

let them go home

brought some food over

embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the paintings and

I painted this myself. It’s for you. I hope

and saw an oil

delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It

surprised. “Did you

the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She

When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught

mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked

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

Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits,

is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come

her hand and directly poked at

peaceful neck of the

doing?” Bettany subconsciously

“Why did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time, she

was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

and said impatiently, “Fine.

one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised

a deep breath and suppressed the anger in

arms.

bowed to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting

she left with

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brought up the Fulham

She even knocked out her

is really pitiful to have such a pair

and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and

time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany

“Yes, Olivia. Don’t interfere in other people’s business in the

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

had a nagging feeling

and kind. Why would they despise her for

the

moment,

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and

the hotel, Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered

hide the madness and unwillingness in her eyes. “This is the last time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time.

love with her

fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness in

was playing with his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in them that was

looked at Gillian and nodded.

enough. Relationships will become shallower as

good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take

Gillian was curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to

His unusually flirtatious face immediately

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

you think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes

Gillian was silent.

evil. 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. In the end, it would even be a

she liked treated her sister well

moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that

nodded and did not think too much about it.

prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps in

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

to the

in

the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s

stretched into the middle of the road, trying to

ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring light

hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the

was

had a clear view of the

two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She

at all. He could only determine where she was based

low grunt, Ernesto

and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could even

himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I

a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right

could not open his eyes, so he could not see Olivia’s movements. He only

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police

call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot

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gun…”

taken out her phone. “There’s

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind female

Olivia

the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that

differences between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She

he couldn’t understand why Olivia called the

think I’ll help a criminal?

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even

any money now. If she was extorted, she would

the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He

inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

sudden pounce would

And yet…

his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and

it hurt

to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground in

so he couldn’t care less about covering

raised her flashlight and shone

the exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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and leaned forward. She easily restrained

felt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even

stared at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you had enough

drastically when

He was stunned.

while, he said, “You’re

she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been

up from the ground and looked at Olivia

removed from his

in a low voice, “I woke

Ernesto was

someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did

her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long

even set a

was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away.

happened, the hypnosis would not

would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe Republic, asking Ernesto to remove the

under Emesto’s control, or

a

threw the flashlight to

on her left wrist

three minutes

was Pets and

the raver of them said an

modded le due cathon!

tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to

you going to see Cullat as you want to and tren

log and track at all bia

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

her face, blurring her facial features and making it

Ernesto could still feel the coldness

was the

had already

just to make

for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism.

good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t

cut ties with Ernesto, which

threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to

was as if after tonight, they were

heart twisted. He suddenly felt an indescribable

wanted to say

to speak. She got

and heartless. She did not

to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared

that was left was a thick, foul–smelling

What a hateful girl!

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

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to

Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over

“Where are we

suddenly thought of Bettany and

already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths,

and knocked on the

while,

the car door and gestured

Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really

remembered how Olivia had helped her in the

courage and

late. What’s the matter?”

a little nervous and sat up

“Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving soon.

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to give me that

Bettany was surprised. “Where

was about to speak when a few clangs came from

was knocking on the

Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a

him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t

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

said this, Tucker’s tone was

hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia,

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding it

a while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My

finished speaking, her

everyone had the courage to admit that their biological father

calmly. “He

worried, Olivia added,

of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back anymore? You’re

I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family for

but she was very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

not ask further. She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see

said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet

opened the car door. “Wait for

out of the car and ran toward the door. 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

the painting and looked at it. Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give you a gift.” “Huh?” Bettany was a little

was smoking not far away. When he

so lucky to

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found Olivia was missing the next

“What should we do? Olivia is

on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said

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

hung up

Taylor family

found his voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that. It’s

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t even inform us before

so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she

She started to grumble.

and said mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her as your

was already good enough that Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could

Stella thought of

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

a

three of them, and she was not very good at making

we do?” Stella

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

she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the

will affect Doris’s painting. We might

her head and glared at

sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even

by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands

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smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering.

her attitude and

time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way

faced Doris again,

not say anything. He just turned

the Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express

and looked

She

on her shoes

sat at the counter and looked at Bettany’s

“Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on

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

that was tearing the package

was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of

can you talk

her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to

Your father said that the company is in danger now and

I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why

can you be so heartless and not act like an elder

even vented his anger

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

grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock

Talia slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to

was already used to her mother being like

longer hurt. She just

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

she ran

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called out to her from

hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t

couldn’t help but

the depths of her

weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely persuade

at Talia

touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I

lowered her head and smiled

bathroom and washed her face with cold water to calm

understand. She couldn’t figure

so many years and had always doted

even wanted to force her to get

her face,

delivery was very light. It should be a piece of paper or

that it should

a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting in

package had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but

Did people still write letters

it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It

What exactly was it?

and more confused.

casually took out a thin

was a line of

more she looked, the heavier her breathing became,

an invitation to the Painting Association’s

legs went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in

moment, she suspected that she

eyes hard and looked

It was actually

was given to her by Olivia.

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so fast that

and over again, feeling like she was in a

such a good thing

was not a

she had already taken on the

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she

not understand this competition, Bettany planned

in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to get a painting she

was in the

was very important to her, so she had to give it her

over, Doris was a

she ran

a while for her to catch her

were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

bright and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint of worry in

in her eyes.

you!” Bettany couldn’t control her excitement and showed the

However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on the

was also Bettany’s name

She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?”

seem like a good idea for

was a little

the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was

also be participating in this competition. The two of

forgotten that if she participated in this competition,

her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised

observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not

the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask

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second sister?”

and your family? She told me that she’s

looked a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually,

Bettany didn’t continue

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

would definitely not waste

But…

landed on the invitation letter. Her

when her gaze landed on

the painting so tightly that her knuckles turned

again and again, looking at the painting Smoke

composition and color of this painting far

enough. She did not

How did that happen?

how to paint

this moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow

a few times before forcing a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take my time to look at

said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look

smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

her and bade

Doris hung up the painting Smoke in Village and traced it with

drew another

a little awkward and was not as

angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a

be inferior to

shook her head like

like a resentful

was unhappy

secretly criticizing him, saying

criticism, he had a

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exterior of Ellis,

he sent Ellis to the Northernmost

office kept quiet out of fear that they would

office was as obedient as a

his anger. He could only

was really

about Olivia’s plan to be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this, so she told him

Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the

he did not dare

able to manipulate

of Olivia, he was timid and obedient to

was

Daniel returned home every day and didn’t like his

was completely

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afraid to tell

Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would

was because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight

could Daniel beat

not bear to compete

accompanied Olivia to watch

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was

were all fake.

lead, how could he

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly,

would rather die in pain than

returned home at night,

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

was actually pretending

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his

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

He argued,

and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just now.

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

Daniel for a

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would

must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around

Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I

the floor, so the iPad didn’t break

moment.

and picked up the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh.

we discussed about it before. How should I punish you if you played with the

head and

very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank

beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he cried, he looked exceptionally

of eyes, Daniel could

to make a

when he saw

was a kind of heartache of not having a wife.

blanket was too

like a father and a mother for so

He raised Andrew alone.

had actually lost her memories and avoided

his phone and slowly typed on

words and described how he

blanket.

he was tired because he had to act as a

Olivia

posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

and he could not press

time, he finally dialed

was still on the way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she rubbed

when she woke up, she still

had already taken her phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips

actions preceded her

moment to realize what

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to tell

hoped that when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married,

that Olivia would snatch Andrew from

knew Olivia too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would

could Daniel

could not bear to compete with

Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched

that time. Daniel felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male

loved the female lead, how could he

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would be

die in pain than make

night, Daniel

under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay

pretending to

sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with his slender

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

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

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

can you be sure that you’re not

anxious. He couldn’t care less about

his arms in

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

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wanted to give him a surprise,

was feeling

the call went through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

rustle, rustle. It was like

imagine the color

red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose

this moment, she must

mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt

and his right hand gripped the phone

was right in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He

voice came

She could barely

“Daniel.”

speak.

longing spread along the signal

front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the heart grow

Ha–ha!

Daniel. She had never

first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

wouldn’t have wanted to interact

as time passed, Olivia

found Daniel more and more pleasing to

understanding? His occasional

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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knew that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick

I still have about two hours before I reach

and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

found a reason that Olivia could not

he cry?” Olivia was

that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her

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

cried, her heart

Daniel smiled

anything from happening, Daniel even

send Olivia a voice

was in a daze and his mind was

the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a voice message to

he blinked and looked up at Daniel. “I can’t

and reminded him, “Do you remember what you did

looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not

first, then he

Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

the Sullivan family

gone to bed. Olivia

guest rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia had

room.

she was really tired and

she

open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his

milk.

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

fine.” Daniel was super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

to

she nodded. “Then

entered. He first looked around before placing the milk

bathroom, his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water

and a

Daniel was tempted.

have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved, wouldn’t

all, he had been holding it in for so many

intentions in men who were

a bath towel after taking

should we do? The

She raised her beautiful chin

over and pressed

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

almost hung

her chin

“Of course… I’ll fuck

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto the

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

gave her a

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in

eyes, it was almost

had already gone

could not help but kick Daniel.

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did not see

me?” Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew

one in

and two nannies at home, Olivia felt

anyone.

last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

and Peter, who were watching television in the living

at this moment and looked at

Shut up!

he would say something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to

was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged

loud. Tyson and

happened to see Olivia

them gasped and raised their thumbs

Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation had

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if

Peter, “Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry her

Tyson and Peter nodded in

her head

it was already so embarrassing. They could think

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and Daniel went to

way,

he met a young man named Noah who was at the

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

barely reached the legal age

what is your opinion?” Daniel turned

Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It

really have one.” She shook her

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was

him what was

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

on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like

again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic

she hesitated, trying to figure out what to

you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How

Engage?

a breath of

at Daniel

happy that he was lost for

it! That was

a very sophisticated person. He understood humans

a lot

proposal was very likely to

using the exact

engage, not to

picking up Andrew, the three of them went to

guilty for having hesitated when Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and

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even took the initiative to

we need to think about it carefully?”

off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt.

Olivia’s words, he looked up

said in his deep, cello–like voice, “No

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

the table and said,

in the air. She looked

“This is

a rush? Would they have the time

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 for that

said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything for

out his phone and showed the

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

invite a lot

them on and see

been customized. They would

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia

heart skipped a

“Oh no, she

said slowly, “Is

just insightful. I knew

whispered, “I really

that, he gave Andrew

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

arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

his face. “Then would

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed the little boy’s

Daniel was very productive.

the engagement to

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posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see

Sullivan Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted

instantly, This

of the richest man instantly

top of

major news outlet was reporting

in the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The

the richest man was engaged. They never heard

were in

Oh no, how can he get engaged before I

anyone know? I have never heard of

does it have to do with science, can

was also a link behind this

it were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must

I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest man in

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare you say that scientists are inferior to

arguing with each

the s, so the discussion didn’t

intense, and

He did not want to see any

Hence…

account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for

“We will send out 100

department of Sullivan Group posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get

“We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies also

them.

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The nets went crazy

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on the Internet were in

countless

to parties, hoping to

legs bent. He lowered his gaze

as if nothing in the world could pique

a particular message,

slowly looked

resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation. Should we go see them

asked in a

lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing

Daniel frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with

and he was busy with work, so he no

entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in his

had become

were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t

a glance

could tell from the way they dressed

approach and extend a warm welcome to

the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you

halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at the staff.

neck was stuck. He instantly lost

this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures

member glanced over from the corner of his

two managers actually appeared at

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler

of them had always worked separately

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan

Vivian also came over.

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

drawn to her, and women felt no envy in

turned her gentle gaze to

was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

she called

eyebrows and

became the manager of a high–class club. Her

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

along the way. “Mr. Sheeran

shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a

to the restroom. He then

room.

turn back to

on minor inconveniences.

she followed the waitress to the

her shoes was quite irksome to

she was going to get a wet towel, but she never came

and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped

came out

identical hallways on either

looked too similar. It was easy to get

took out her phone and planned to call

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

who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge

her into

bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She

“Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a

no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour

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

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here. You’ve confused

the supervisor could reply, the middle–aged

Young lady, you’re playing role–playing. Come,

and remarked, “I’ll play the role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone scurried around

few old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from

room were

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

clearly

“I’ll say it for the

jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t

spoke, he was

expression was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red

It was scarlet red.

took a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right hand and brought the wine bottle crashing

was made of glass, and so were the

impact, the wine bottle instantly

the sudden burst of glass alarmed

timid ones even cried

in a state of astonishment, their gazes

her tone icy. “I told

shocked crowd and walked straight to

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

supervisor shivered and didn’t say

deepened, and her

people. She picked up a chair and

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

deftly despite the shards of broken

of people remained frozen

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After Olivia left.

room opened and a beautiful woman walked

a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

and blurry. Her face could not

with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened. “I’m sorry, Ms.

glanced over indifferently

head waiter was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for

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

was drenched in

promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he

expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by the head waiter, there were also rooms 8668

the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

every private room had its own elevator

the way, it would be impossible for the people in the

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

that the rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up in

on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort

was noisy as if people inside

His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his

the table

next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave

about to stand

palm pressed down on

visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all

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

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

“Yes, yes,

turned to look at Daniel and frowned. He took a piece of

on the man who was about to

dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

glared at Sarah and scolded

things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist today.

and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

was unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the one

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on

no one could skip their round with

lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh my, that’s

Daniel also looked over.

any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

chill down her spine

pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play

that, she threw the poker card to the waiter

the person Sarah had enlisted. His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

opposite Sarah with one

seemed to be quite

seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered

Olivia had always won.

of them team

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

had already 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, “I won’t play cards with

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

of Spades loses. They have

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some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare,

five rounds of the game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the

and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the sofa and

in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued to be

pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing?

“That’s the

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

with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read her

wanted to provoke

this moment, Daniel

casual

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

said, “Winona

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He went too far. How could he pretend that he

Sarah banged the table and rose

and her tone

was so angry that she lost control of her emotions for a

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

you

realize

But in the end, she managed

was no longer one

and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

she shouldn’t have a falling

that Winona was

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

he wouldn’t have achieved

taken by Olivia. That

thought that such an outstanding

was filled

was stabbed all over and left with wounds

matured

with all his love and

dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense

been childhood friends, sharing countless

they attended

when they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

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

the realm of oil painting at

grace from the altar to join the cluster

days, Daniel

help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to

wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the Sullivan family wasn’t

with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that

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him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up to Winona.

result far exceeded her

it. He successfully made Winona

Sarah was so astonished that her eyes

held onto the hope

riddled with bad habits, and Winona had

never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan family’s

matter how many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from that

profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from

he became

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s business, Daniel went on to establish the

gave

of wealth, making

this was motivated by

he had never had any other women by his side. He did not even have

thought that he had

must be waiting for

to her great surprise, he

her

on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no need to spoil the atmosphere for

her head to

lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed.

up a glass of

almost choked and coughed a

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

stood up and made way for Daniel to come

a while, he realized that

puzzled and

also poked

get up and remained

at Olivia.

not react

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened

and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This

was stunned, and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

month of hypnosis, she

studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

having fun and was skilled in various forms

off the cliff by Gillian, her heart turned

devoted all her energy to learning and

and Gillian

repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert

was on

had to change first. The men were all wearing the same

was the

brought Olivia to

sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if it’s not

lowered her eyes and glanced at the

Emily explained, “Don’t worry,

went to the changing room to

her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046

said calmly, “It’s my first time

she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

even

woman had

actually Olivia’s first time

She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from the

were filled with

that Daniel got

was far

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clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined

the golden lipstick tube back and turned to look at

wanted to say

her gaze landed on Olivia,

someone dress such a cliché dress

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

body, promoting one’s strengths and

a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were

chosen this set

every cut, and every decoration was extremely

on a person than a

did not expect to be stunned.

in the other changing room, did not hear the

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

at herself in the mirror,

was tailored by a master, which meant

was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated,

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

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

determined to crush her in all

her

of a sudden, her powerful aura

be?” she asked

Sarah’s expression cracked.

been reborn. There was an unusual

met, Sarah was almost crushed

as

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

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

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

took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for

nodded crazily. “Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you

anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

She rolled her eyes around and suddenly smiled before saying in a mocking tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr.

purpose to provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to take

word got out

indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is

Emily was stumped.

going to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while turning around and looking at

said directly, “This dress is mine.”

was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back

like this dress?”

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

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

“Are you saying you want to wear the

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve

“No, no. I like this dress

Emily nodded cooperatively.

like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice

end, there was no

had already

other and saw the surprise in each other’s

not expect Olivia to be so easy to

when she came out of the changing

over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously at

sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was too big for her to see

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inside.

took a few glances

over and handed the clothes to

calmly,

and took the clothes to the

the clothes that Olivia had worn, she had

this dress looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to

outcome.

was really a little

ground. Then, she put

she looked at the mirror

average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low,

went numb

fuck is this!” she

so ugly that

can’t go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she thought

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

slender arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

a whoosh, the curtain of

was completely exposed in front of

to take a

her expression

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?” she

sat on the sofa with her right leg on her left leg. Her fair feet floated in the

good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson, you

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and

already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue

beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

at this point that Sarah

done it on purpose. She had put on the

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

as it was about to burst out, she restrained

took a

and looked at Sarah

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered.

and tapped a

must be something fishy

begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control

with you.” As she spoke, she

the mask and the three of them walked towards

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

the way, she said, “Let’s walk further and

and walked slowly by

people at the ball. In just a blink of an eye, Emily disappeared without

with the dim lights, it

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

dozen couples dancing

changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep

only a man and a woman

from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It was impossible to tell who was

sense that the couple in

man stood

woman was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun

a lady from centuries

surrounding people couldn’t help but

the people

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so compatible

someone said, turning

not expect someone to talk to her.

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

Are they compatible?

and did

From Olivia’s direction, most of his side

stood up and wanted

some reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly

instantly stopped Olivia in her

She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took it

revealed a beautiful

A trace of surprise flashed in his deep

curled her lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

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

saying that, he immediately turned around

was looking

face instantly melted and

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

at Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

nodded and glanced at

felt a

gaze, Winona

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

the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered

in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since

eyes flashed with

just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand

alone. Her gaze

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a little

the second

went over

to the

her clothes and was about

little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

Emily and

indignant and felt

much of a reaction. She

saying anything?” Sarah looked at

away the pancake

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very

Sarah was stunned.

same height, the same hair length, and the

If you don’t look at their faces and only look at

if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does

Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah was completely

of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did

that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here

clearly said this on

it was

filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It

some things that couldn’t be examined too

did Daniel like

that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day

did he like about

each other for a short period of time, and they did not spend

he so sure that she wouldn’t

thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her temples

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felt that she

after the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her biological mother could hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the world that would remain firm and

to place

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dishes prepared by

grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and

the food was, the more satisfying it was to

to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper

he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was

never eats spicy

Winona looked at Olivia and asked

her grip on her fork with a stunned

know that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as

corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as

to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there

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

of them chatted and

about their youth, discussing about

that had nothing to do with

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

only she had met

and intended to move the spicy dishes away from

did so, he looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order

that he was muddle–headed and didn’t

dishes were not ordered by him

still curious as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

had

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

raised his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry for

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

Olivia would

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish for

What a silly girl.

angry and throw a temper at

his head, unable to bear to

then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with

she placed her plate

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

Hot

switched her plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done

pupils constricted as she slammed her forks on

Olivia could

plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t eat

the spicy grilled fish bite

Michael, whose

doing? Daniel

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

and eaten a few times.

to

show that he was not familiar with

could not help but

that Olivia was smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly

pepper steak. He ate at least a serving

that was holding the fork and

obediently put down his

let him eat it, he would not

took a sip

everyone, “I’m

silence

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at

eyes were

Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half

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It was impressive!

looked at the plate and then at Olivia. He was

he had interacted more with Daniel and

who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not

could

the sake of Olivia, he finished half a

was cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that

her left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails

Daniel!

so much spice in order

angry at her for leaving without saying

so many years, but he was

help but

must he

must have loved her to the core to eat

help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and

found him by the sinks in

about to speak when she realized

as though he

all.

soon as she realized this, Olivia

you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up after

When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in

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his head on Olivia’s shoulder and

a kitten tickling and teasing

first, Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it

and suddenly narrowed her

his brain was used to develop his career, while

her, he understood what

that she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly became

puppy wagging

deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

soft–hearted. When she saw

hurt?” She frowned

have hurt his stomach after eating

his

raised

where did

pointed at his red lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My

Olivia stared at him.

to push

even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My

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

speaking in such a tone. He

he felt

also a ball of

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s

looked down at the black watch on her

was only 8

had never seen

tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that,

head

Olivia did not react. She did not come to

felt a little

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still found

initiative to find another topic.

the ground and still did

became nervous. His

his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I

Don’t leave me behind!” he

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

was too drastic.

handsome face.

voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from

straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her into

Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in

“Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me.

seen such a fragile Daniel before.

leave you?

Daniel was

was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really in love. It was just that we were young and frivolous.

seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate whom I haven’t seen for many

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram as soon.

it, he would definitely teach them a

mask to look for you, but someone suddenly came over and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was

her.

suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on

man, nor was he a saint. He

that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for

explaining about Winona, he talked

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rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind

child without a home when he

in the family only paid attention to his uncle, who was seven

him and they did not love him. Daniel

him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference between

biological parents

useless. The Sullivan

home, so he went to the

most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest

Daniel to start his

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

will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you

must not do

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize the

in by what he was

moment, she suddenly understood

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

it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when

what did he

was a

mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise, she will

that will make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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did not return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally

so much

event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing her to

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a good understanding

leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement

grand engagement, and that was to capture

she had returned from overseas as he

that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without

in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already

up her mind to endure everything and do her

now, Daniel had gone too

and hadn’t returned for a

this. She

ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way again, she would

so she got

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where

was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that my patience has its limit, and

saying that, she left with

happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and asked, “What’s

be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost driven her

Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had

she realized that

got what he wanted and forced

end, he threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in

sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but

Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with

angry anymore.” Emily comforted

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table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and

fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day

you talking about?” Gideon

men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?”

replied, “Her temperament does look a

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

it, but

she had never seen any women around

it intentionally

remained silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss

Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his

health had

reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy,

to several hospitals, but none of them

was for Amelia to relax and not to worry

from sadness and depression, so he told William to stop pushing

He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused

asked the servants to keep

always times when he

Amelia still saw it.

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

to defy her parents and everyone around

her eyes were red and her heart filled with

to her excessive agitation, after

woke up

famous doctors, but they were all helpless against Amelia’s

Green and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they were all thinking of

held Amelia’s hand as tears

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his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to

we do

the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as

his pocket, he tugged

looked frustrated, but his aura was calm and

at Maddie. Maddie’s

fell into silence as soon as he

was most concerned about her

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

William glanced at Cathy. “I will do my

an irresistible might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia with

his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give

looked at

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

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

erratic father, and his mentally ill mother,

sought help from him, but not a single person

you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years,

way to force her

was very clear–minded and had things well

Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had

did not actually do anything. At

was human nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his

hoped that these children could get along

no children of her own, which is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they were her own and showing a high level of

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

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

Maddie stopped talking.

much. He carried the entire burden of the

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call

too much and answered the call

she picked it up, she realized that it was

slightly with a hint

of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd,

reached this

was nothing important, he would have

why did he call

switched hands to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

not entirely focused on

Taylor.” William’s tone was very polite.

lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you

window into the distance. After a

“Yeah,” she replied.

returned to the Taylor family, and there was a

she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green

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

was stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

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

upstairs with the drawing paper

of the little turtle and hang

was what Olivia

her senses and continued her

understood William’s

were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness,

were a little

as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a child who was not raised by

of interaction and exchange of emotions,

was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He

Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed

beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She

that her biological mother was a

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 her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have

any love, what right does she have to

in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me

that? Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make

was a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek

it comes to me? Is it all

slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to

how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But

and I’m her daughter,

you who went all out and told me that human nature

would not take the

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming

because she harmed me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face

her biological daughter, does that mean I have to

powerful and resonant. They were like sharp

his

expect Olivia to hate them

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every

saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he hardened his

you think the favor should

you never–ending with this? Amelia has already made me repay the

“Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five

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one, “Emma has already paid the price for hurting

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

through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and

Olivia was silent.

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

she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years to recover enough to give birth

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, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for

crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental breakdown and went crazy for

of wrong things and hurt you. I

did love you for five years,” William

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

hung up

shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the

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

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lives and helping the injured. She specially hired

the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the Hushe

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

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

flowers

few days, the Smith family’s

who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in

skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the

all left

a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

all seen the

Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

team from Dunwall

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re

Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker

little familiar? I

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

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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phone and

he said

her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news

were still many people who knew

she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think

consider her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted

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

family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member,

was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of the Smith

confident that Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No

downstairs and sat

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what

how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of his

sour and

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up in his

person who was not afraid at

Olivia suffering

wound to himself, but he couldn’t

on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and

ran over

up with

head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her

his agreement clear

and brought Andrew

she must be feeling terrible at this

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

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

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a long time to recover and said, “Y–You

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?

choice you make or what you want

that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in

looked up at Daniel. “What about

his head and said firmly, “I will

enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve.

resolve it from the source and

terrifyingly smart since she was young. No

ease. She also knew how to

a phone call to interrogate her

could be persuaded but not

asked politely and respectfully, she might be more

he chose the method she

threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about

whether to save Amelia or not, she had her own

one could

in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light flashed

time for

few calls and

famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic

time, news began

“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 discuss the illness

by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s

news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model

front of the world, no longer in

create accounts on various social networks, including

flowers

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

come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

such an

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

left s on

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

seen

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

Mala,

the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re

scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No

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

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

television dramas aren’t this

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Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith

never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden miracle

Twitter were filled with

to get an appointment with him, and he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out,

operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who

really misunderstood them. It’s not

already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and treats ordinary

respectable old

a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like

hope that Doctor

Doctor Smith wakes up

turned into prayers for Isaac to

did you

reappeared, Olivia was

was very

gender differences, it was not convenient for them

a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion

“Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.”

did not pay much attention to it. She did

after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped

composure.

is it

this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to

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miss you so much.

was filled with

“Aren’t you in school? Why are you

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

hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor

she enter the entertainment

identity was

sold to a couple who couldn’t have

a good character, but she was

happened next, Olivia did

that she

Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought

was only eight years old, but she already had a very

care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to

suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands

girl was not injured, Olivia walked

saw the man lying on the

Olivia handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best

that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the

after, the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues,

little girl was still too young,

psychiatrist had to

was very disadvantageous

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of

communicate with

the use of learning skills? Can I

Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by

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forever.

girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be

forever.

sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to

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

gradually warmed, and the

this world, everyone was independent. No one

even in the name of being a

to enter the entertainment

be able to protect

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Taylor family, along with William,

two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His

was in his

less than three days,

William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly

that William was waiting

around the Hushe

Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her

the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front

was originally a crisis, but in

gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

the most was that Olivia actually possessed

top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power

his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t call.”

turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”

softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take

not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the

Maddie fixedly.

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get

“She… she’s

could finish speaking, Cathy walked

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

said with

could not figure out. Why did William

down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young,

Olivia’s medical skill really

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asked.

himself who

but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean

“There’s an 80%

turned

stunned

jaw hard to control her expression and

didn’t ask

out,

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

not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the

to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top

still

speak,

pointing at

from the slap before she

head. She just lowered her

stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this have to do with Aunt? What can she

blame his aunt whenever

to Amelia, he

his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her

with his mother, almost

was almost becoming the chief manager of the

“Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should

fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider Maddie as my

firm tone

was so harsh

did all of this have to do with Maddie? How could everything be

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly

It was Maddie’s hand.

the Smith family,

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use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to

looked down on

to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of

coercion.

could someone as proud and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he suddenly thought

Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance

she did not even

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come from Layfield

arms on the table.

called. He said that he

desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making

not say a

on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her

more cautious when it came

lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much colder

no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she

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

young, there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of

a little

own daughters.

them. Most of the time, it was Blake

She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when it was

She was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia

very close to Zelen

Zelen suddenly

this person as if this person had never

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a long

between her fingers. Then, she looked

Zelen? Who

hypnotize me and make me

tone was calm, but Blake was scared out of her

She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly

her fingertips on the

There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of the family, the previous head will personally tell the next about

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After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you

a while, she looked up and

left, Daniel

Olivia and massaged her

closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie

massaging for a

her eyes

returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia

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

my family

would tell their daughter over

could not re these

Speaking of this, t

and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism was activated, so I

by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special

curious. “Are you so sure that you were

Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to forget

already undone the hypnosis. I remember

for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis

head. “I undid it

it too?” This

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

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

that difficult. I just need to find the key

Olivia made sound easy.

if he said too much, it would

knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from

at a

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

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia

doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

voice was filled with

please.”

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

head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything

about the Taylor family

Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.

study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She

.

go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to find out

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Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on

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

while, Sophia realized that

thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What

thought that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking

Olivia couldn’t do a thing

to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was

Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m

Then, Cathy

turned around and closed the door properly. After

going on?” Cathy’s heart

Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her.

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did

is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

down and poured her

and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to

still going to let

course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was

nimble and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and

could not help but look

girl was shockingly

tilted her head and looked at

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

looked away, Kelly’s

eyes was like a flame falling into the water.

eyelashes covered her eyes, as

palm and warned herself

time. She had to wait until

people who

seemed to have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across

were already waiting in the

stick in his hand. He

turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored

was embarrassed and his face turned

Olivia was

family. She also had

young people were

dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the

established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical

were good, and she was proud of it, her good

there was the Sullivan

beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful

Olivia would be the

day, Olivia

asked the butler to help

care about these things

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg him

didn’t care, but

Olivia. Cathy could not let

said, “Stop

not stop walking

it anymore and shouted,

William could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She

to raise her

this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let

and tapped her fingertips

help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said

replied, “It’s good for your

you look up.”

coldly, “I’m not going to argue with

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can cure

to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s

at ease

shook her head honestly.

not

face was cold. “It’s fine if you can cure

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted

turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on?

choked and was about to

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

point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless

her chest heaved violently, and her face

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants me to treat my

they want

begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the second

to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like

the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying a

took out a box of

skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt

They were twice

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

he only raised his head and

was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to

her out. He pleaded in a

Cathy to the door and locked

hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to

sharp pain in her chest and

got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she

is going to kill Mrs.

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

as he strode in

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

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

happened. Mr. William seems to be

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as

like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so

What if he gets some servants

in

turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the

of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch

I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see

malice flashed

and said, “Do you have any handy sticks

of the stick she

Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia

about a rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it

hand, gave it a little shake, nodded,

the rolling pin in his

door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower

nodded. “I’ll go in and take a

in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly

his right hand and fiercely struck

huh? I’ll

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

behind him, William turned around. He then saw

hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s

Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and

sneakers. Her movements

a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the

table was made of solid wood, but

a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

and quickly went over to press

and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later,

at Kelly. He was still

said, “You…” He thought to himself, “How could

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

lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If

and gives in to all of you,

quickly and carried Ronald

about the extent of

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

He just

that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and

said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two

the

regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I

“Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass

Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before she started to

to me?” she asked

Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave

vision went dark, and she

did not know anything that

her everything that had happened during the period that

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia

heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns

excited

herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger,

I so calm and not angry

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

my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m

have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but

he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted

difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed

wondering why she

thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their

hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because

Emma.

was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control

She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again

hearing that Olivia would come

that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

she

to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have

eyes. She seemed

eyes no

had already made

Samuel and Emma, and

to let

Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a

to herself, “In Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who

and committed to

had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and

to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have

respect and care for me.

world, there couldn’t be a more considerate child

my condition.

could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful

was unfair

not

even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her

She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel

Olivia leaned her head on

opened it and found that it was filled with information

the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each

the three of them inside. The three of

chatted and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no

suddenly became profound like an endless

very

saw this information would not be able

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

a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still

that, Daniel felt that the

decided to do something more

he took out his phone and called

his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was

“He’s in the

really don’t understand. He’s at home, so

as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at

his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into

Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the

and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

thought, “What’s

left behind,

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driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at

out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone

she said, “It’s not necessarily

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

with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did

because 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. endure it for even a

to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she

understood. “I’ll hold it then,”

Olivia nodded.

found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily.

sat steadily on the

therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank you,” Amelia

that was holding a silver needle stopped

for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out

was not

would do something that could not be easily

in her attitude. She

In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can

discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel

gaze was gentle and her expression

clear–headed now. She had

years.

Amelia apologized, “I should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say

You’re very obedient

short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had

bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we

didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know

away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a

breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an

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

She just looked

head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have

between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

to have a short–lived connection, so

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly

to speak, but Olivia

this moment felt especially long.

unknown period of time,

which was soft and

this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill

her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about Emma’s

it was used

it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go

Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This

If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become

anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in

acupuncture therapy was quick. It was

gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away

a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that

while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m

nodded and

had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat

bed and put on her slippers. Just as she

stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who accompanied

like

must have been

planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was

photo of Samuel, Emma,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

a cover for his affair with

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.

test report

daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s how it

looked a little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was

Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore a

to find

floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They

of

comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly

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