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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granddaughter

strive to improve her strength. Why bother with those big shots? If her medical skills were good

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good to

quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle doctor, and she

go all out to study medicine

would take the initiative

it

befriend others and wishing to be liked, why not work hard to improve herself and let

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

was escaping

Taylor family returned at night, their

a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also

Association organized one small painting

association’s internal members. Gillian

for Doris.

large–scale competition, it had

could get to know many teachers

of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success in her

a sudden

excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint without

residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person in the

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You even

slightly stunned. Then, the corners of

from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

was

thought of something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t know any teacher,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

was down in spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to teach us. Unfortunately, Mrs. Liebsig just wanted one

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favorites, so he only recommended Olivia

Gillian’s shoulders could not help

how disappointed she was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled

grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both

she want one disciple only?

was angry and spoke up

wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took

in the Hushe Republic for almost a month, Saul had already had a

search.

any doubts, he would start

and soon, her information popped

was not

family’s lineal branch spoke

in surprise as

said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took in

line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

hand holding the pen paused, and he

face flushed red as

this moment, she did not know if she was more

years

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

would she take in another two disciples

at the side, angrily accusing

with every word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed on

stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If

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was not very interested in

of the gossip came to visit

a

stunned for a

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

“Are you looking

this, Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look

herself and shook her head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How

niche competition. It was an internal competition organized by the Painting

mainly held to

of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether

Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s Facebook

Facebook status?

she had been

gestured for

was all

her participation in the competition, but she also read another update about color

other day and now acts like a painter who

gaze swept

on her face did not change, but her understanding of Doris

of mockery and contempt did not hurt

the character of

was superficial

and

carrying a lot of things

It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it

painted this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she

face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well,

a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany

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the

frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop walking around.

did it mean a lot

did not

painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far from

Doris and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the desk without even flipping

just a junior high school student. What made her think

was afraid that Bettany would mislead

bring these over again.”

looked up and

was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

wanted to say something but could not speak a single word,

recovered, Olivia had already left with

Doris was so mad that she

down with the notebook and took it back

the street and very

two minutes, she

she entered, she saw no one in

put the notebook

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia ran out

deadly pale, and

before saying, “You’re from the

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

started to show her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing

through the door when she suddenly turned around

over and

deny it, but she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak out a word. Olivia frowned and took

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

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Olivia was very vigilant.

was also a broken piece of porcelain. She

had happened to

she pretended that nothing had happened and

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

He even had a smile on his face, looking like

lady, you’ve misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her. I’m not a

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

gaze to look at the shadow at the door

did not

her head and gestured

firmly, “You drugged her. What are you

heard this,

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

not be more stupid, wondering how she

around and looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young

Was he threatening her?

the least afraid of threats. If the

never compromise if

attention to Tucker.

officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I

He was so angry that

covered

it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On the contrary, he was in so much pain that he stomped

He

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and trembled as she

introduction of Rose on

introduction was

that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years

an exclusive

in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in

because she

ground and dialed Rose’s

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

painting when she received the call from Gillian.

to the sofa and sat down, drinking

she listened, the

not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you

that true?” Gillian

was any doubt about this

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

misunderstood.” Rose smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He didn’t invite

wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t believe it.

people from all walks of life would do him a favor.

surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I must

he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

did you come

“I happened to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then.

breath with Gillian. “I went

and barely managed to calm

It had been so many years, so

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 lower my bar even if

mention he’s only

scalp went numb. It took her quite a

praised me and said I

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“Ms. Gillian, I was just being

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

this, Rose got

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took

know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian,

Olivia, Gillian would be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

it be

give you a recommended entry

she hung up the

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor

in the morning would

much to do,

painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and

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

“Add a little black

looked up and glanced at Olivia

you think. Olivia, can you please go to study

did not feel attached to this younger

to watch

a responsible person. Even if she had

heavy burden and think

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of sucking up to

turned around and

Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly

down from upstairs and heard a noise

looked over. “What’s wrong?”

pushed the bag of almonds to

street.”

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came over and frowned. “It’s

Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip

classmates, but

of junior high school and went home to look after her

finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on the

who had been

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

good thing for the family of

had started another family

good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for her

he is!” Megan frowned.

nodded. “Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away from Tucker, and

long after she were back, Tucker chased after her to her

making a scene

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged her daughter to agree to the

really stupid or just pretending

from a wealthy family, but so what? It still

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately,

of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s

He was down.

Marco’s mind was that Olivia

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him

was so ashamed and thought he was a lousy police officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This was not

Officer Wood rushed over

on?” he

and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her

god! Marco was

Even the biological parents

quickly made a call

Officer. please listen

swayed and looked toward

fainted. We can get the doctor

the small room and

shook her hard several times, but Bettany did

expression darkened as he realized that something

“Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents.

nodded.

did you still meddle in our business and call the police?” Olivia took out her phone and found a recording. She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged

did.” Olivia nodded. “Otherwise, why would I talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police. I was trying

meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite

old saying that relatives

with her parents must be closer than with

Bettany sided with her

left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia

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lurch had

she got the evidence in advance before calling the

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl

genius

of them away, and Bettany was sent to

police station to make a

her, “How did you find out Bettany

“I saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

painting on the wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain

Marco and his colleagues looked at

but admire her observation. She

extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and

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 the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter

my god, that’s

could even become

couldn’t help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you

head. She didn’t seem to

you’re good. You deduced everything just by sending

Wasn’t she good?

to find out. She did

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a guess. Bettany hasn’t woken

he almost forgot about

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

she might cover up

they were

worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you

“I was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as evidence.”

gave her a thumbs

Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her parents had

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her.

and they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to

go home and settle

came home, she brought some food over

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

for you. I hope

saw an oil painting of the

the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like Raphael’s

was surprised. “Did you

face brightened. She

she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills. When she was in junior high school, Bettany had

of school. But she did not give up. She worked

She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of books

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

good.”

hand and directly poked at the portrait

of the Virgin

you doing?” Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time, she said, “You destroyed my

thing a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that Bettany’s

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix it for you,

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

and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the drawing board in

arms.

painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one for

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brought up

is really ruthless. She even knocked out

“Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair of

that something was wrong and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went to return the notebook and found Bettany unconscious on the ground,

lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such

interfere in

say anything. She lowered her

feeling

be benevolent and kind. Why would they despise

massaged her temples and the suspicion in

this moment,

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk

phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His

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

love with her

would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push

deep, and there was

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships

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

curious. He could not have gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to hypnotize

flirtatious

would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His

Gillian was silent.

evil. He actually

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was hypnotized in such a location and in such a

treated her sister well because of a mistake.

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east, saying that she would wait for her

too much about it. She walked

town was not as prosperous as the city. There were no street

path to the east was a little remote. It was only nine

to the

in

the path, could already hear

middle of the road, trying

at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was

was

strong flashlight and had a clear

away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why

determine where she

a low grunt, Ernesto

frowned. “That’s

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my

took out a huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s

open his eyes, so he could not see

He nodded. “Yes.”

call the police immediately and get someone

call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful

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gun…”

he could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let alone call the police. Therefore, the kind

did Olivia

puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the police? I already said that I have a gunshot

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 would not call

understand why Olivia called

really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on

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

have any money now. If she was extorted, she would go

didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore.

and had practiced boxing since he was young. His

a sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

could get close to Olivia, his abdomen was

it hurt

to the ground with a thud and rolled on the

he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He

her flashlight and shone it at

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped

felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

he was still surprised, something

and said coldly.

expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he said, “You’re

nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our

from the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

in this world could be removed from

a low voice, “I woke up when I saw

Ernesto was a

that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did

she dared to let Ernesto hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able

even set a time limit

the one–month deadline was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let

happened, the hypnosis would not be

country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe

things would not be under Emesto’s control, or even the

was a

Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and

on her left wrist

minutes two ghost–like

was Pets

the raver of them said

due cathon!

quickly ran a few steps and stopped to

going to see Cullat as you want

and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

really a cow how

get a

ducked

face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

feel the coldness

mind, regret was

things. She had already hurt others. What was the use of

to make herself

exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis

person, and my patience is limited.

with Ernesto, which made

made him uncomfortable was not the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as if she didn’t want to have anything to

was as if after tonight, they were no longer related. They were

He suddenly felt an

to

time to speak. She got into the car and

actions were extremely cold and heartless. She did not

the time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into

left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

How could there be such a woman? She

where she was going and if she wanted to go

of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over later and take the notes

“Where are

far away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and

and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the

and knocked on

a while, Bettany

door and gestured for her to come

Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost

she remembered how Olivia had helped her

her courage

late.

nervous and sat

her. “Don’t be nervous. I’m here to tell

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to give

Bettany was surprised. “Where are you

when a few clangs came from outside

was knocking on

his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest. Why don’t you come in and

and reminded him.

He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s business in

this, Tucker’s tone was

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to Olivia. “Olivia, I’m

her lower lip and looked

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

as she finished speaking,

everyone had the courage to admit that their biological

said calmly. “He

still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll

that Olivia was leaving immediately, Bettany first heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not coming back

the Taylor family’s daughter. I

but she was very smart and immediately realized that there

reason.

only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you

chair and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we

“Wait for me here.

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 again in the future. Keep this painting

and said,

not far away. When he

was so

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was

“What should we do? Olivia is

Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why

a few calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card. You don’t have

hung up the

the Taylor family

deep breath and

is really too much. She didn’t even inform

sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as her child.

She started to grumble.

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

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

saying that, Stella thought of

“Oh no, we still don’t know

was a

shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior to

What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that

just a few sandwich–filling recipes. Don’t act like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple.

recipes. After hearing her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the

the morning will affect Doris’s painting. We might as well stop

She raised her head and

angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them, you won’t earn

accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting can be sold for thousands of dollars or even one hundred thousand dollars. You’re my brother, so I’ll definitely take care of

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on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she

then, Derek was used to her attitude and did not think much

seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make others

he faced Doris again, he

just turned around

Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It

looked happy. “It must

She

shoes

the counter and looked at Bettany’s

this, Talia was extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely

Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever

that was tearing

at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother.

scolded. “How can you talk to

in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you

asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in

should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you let her

can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister

point, he even vented his anger on

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

Hall family. Even if you use

looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to your

used to her mother being like this.

hurt.

looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch!

she ran

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out to her from

in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn.

couldn’t help but

flashed in the

a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me

Talia

voice was

lowered her head and

washed her face with cold water to

understand. She

her mother, who had been relying on her for so many years

to force her to

wiping her face, Bettany

be a piece of paper or

it

so Olivia

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

strange. Did people still write

it was not

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was

thin golden paper shell

a line of

looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s internal

and her wrist trembled slightly.

suspected that she

eyes hard and looked at the invitation

It was

by Olivia. Who

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so fast that it was about to

over and over again,

good thing really

was not a

young age, she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

the invitation, she had

understand this competition, Bettany planned to

invitation letter in her arms. After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs

Doris was in the process

her, so she had to give it her

Bettany walk over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

As she ran too quickly, she could not

for her to catch her

Her eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

and dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive,

in her eyes.

with you!” Bettany couldn’t control

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

also Bettany’s name written

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

not seem like a good idea for her to

was a little

moment she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in

also be participating in this competition. The two of them would have a

if she participated in this competition, she and Doris would

brushed her hair behind her ear and explained to Bettany with a smile, “I’m sorry.

Seeing that

me.” Bettany’s fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking

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second sister?”

curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that

“Well, I can’t say

didn’t continue

brought over and was a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you, so I want

was before today, Doris would definitely not waste

But…

on the invitation letter. Her eyes

reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze

gripped the painting so tightly that her

and again, looking at the painting

of this painting far exceeded

seen previously had already shocked her enough.

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how

a deep blow and could not muster any energy at

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

nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in

been drawing

her and bade farewell

Smoke in

another one

little awkward and was not

Doris looked at it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn,

impossible for her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

her head like she was

good month. He was like

face was unhappy all

him, saying that his

Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain and

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under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with

he sent Ellis to

quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent to

office was as obedient as

vent his anger. He

really sad, extremely

be hypnotized. He knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the

be honest, Daniel did not agree

he did not dare

CEOs were able to manipulate their

Olivia, he was timid and obedient to

comparison was too

day

son was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

when his relationship with Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

was because he was afraid that Olivia would

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

Daniel

to compete with

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

the female lead until she

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

loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

die in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel

sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down

pretending to

why did he fall

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob with his slender

a little embarrassed. He poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew

not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

care less about

crossed his arms in front of his chest. His

blinked and looked up at Daniel for a long

child panicked for a moment, he would still

knew that Daniel must have found him sprawled under the

realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from

and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it anymore. I won’t watch it in

the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

up the iPad. He looked at

for a

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only watched

it before. How should I punish you if

head and said pitifully,

He was very satisfied with

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be good from

that were exactly the same as his mother’s. When he

Daniel could not

ask Andrew to make a

Daniel returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy and

of heartache

was

had acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

took out his phone and slowly typed on

over his words and described how he found Andrew playing with the

blanket.

the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to

setup, only Olivia could see

long after he posted it, someone

It was Olivia!

excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the button for

time, he finally dialed

back. She felt a little dizzy, so

was the aftereffect of hypnosis. Even when she woke up, she still felt a

Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of

preceded her

her a moment to realize what

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew

married, he would

that Olivia

too well. If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for

could Daniel beat

could not bear to compete

Olivia to watch many idol

bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the

were all fake.

he really loved the female lead, how could he bear to snatch

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia

would rather die in pain than make

returned home at night, Daniel went to Andrew’s

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately

actually pretending to be

expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

turned the doorknob with his slender

chubby little face with his two soft fingers and

to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said

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

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

more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending.

you” Daniel crossed his arms in front

up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice

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originally wanted to give him a surprise, but

she was

through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could

rustle, rustle. It was like an electric

could almost imagine the color of Olivia’s

but her lips were red and seductive, like the

this moment, she must

mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right

would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold

sexy voice came out of his throat. “Olivia.”

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy in

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They

and longing spread along

front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so

she was not tempted. She even felt that this person

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him

Olivia liked him

found Daniel more and

could he be so good–looking, obedient, and understanding?

what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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knew that Olivia had

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours

and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed you.

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

became nervous. Indeed,

a little

for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come to see him.

she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright,

leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze.

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came to

shook Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if

a daze and

he woke up in the morning, so he

up at

frowned and reminded him, “Do you remember what

widened. He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

I haven’t punished you yet.

was stunned at first, then he

pressed the voice transmitting button

shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look,

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was

cries,

the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to drive

Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then

two guest rooms. Tyson and

room.

long journey, she was really tired and prepared to take a shower and

taking a shower when she heard someone

was not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood

milk.

for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out

super considerate. “I’ll bring it in for

“The door’s locked.”

Daniel was ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then

open and entered. He first looked around before placing the milk on

a shower.

and a little

Daniel was tempted.

didn’t even have any

felt that he was very normal. After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex

were many bad intentions in men who were

of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she saw a large patch of

at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where are you going to

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa.

over

Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung on

still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared at him. “What are

lowered his eyes. “Of

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

and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a

gave her a passionate

Hmm…

Olivia woke up

she opened her eyes, it

had already

not help but

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did not

over and pressed her down. His voice was low as he blew into her

almost one in the afternoon

and two

anyone.

getting up so late? She quietly went

and Peter, who were

to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m sorry, it’s

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly

slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She

too loud.

see Olivia

and raised their thumbs at

Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone. Her reputation had

if he did

Peter, “Olivia

and Peter nodded

her head

was already so embarrassing. They could think whatever

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Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

way,

when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at

is only 29 years old. He has been married for seven years.”

married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage

opinion?” Daniel turned to look

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

have one.” She shook

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression kind

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what

to ask him what was going

“Olivia, let’s get married too.” Unexpected of such a question, Olivia looked up at Daniel

light had turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of what

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic so soon. She

to figure out what to

“If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged

Engage?

a

at Daniel

was lost for words

made it!

understood humans pretty well. He knew how to

read a lot of

read something called House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then the first proposal would

the exact

engage, not

up Andrew, the three of them went

she had hurt Daniel,

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even took the initiative to mention

need to think about it carefully?”

had already taken off his jacket and was only wearing a white shirt. The

Olivia’s words, he looked

deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled

his fingertips on the table and

paused in the air. She looked over in shock. “A

shook his head. “This is a good

a bit of a rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything

needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the clothes, shoes, and rings for

Daniel said confidently.

out his phone and showed the photo

engagement venue. It’s at the old residence

need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our close relatives and

shoes are ready. Try them on and see

They would be

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he turned around, he saw Olivia

heart skipped a

thought to himself, “Oh

said

righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one

Olivia and whispered, “I really want to

that, he

immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully.

softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you

face. “Then would you like to

I do.” Olivia lowered her head and kissed

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement to the world the next

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Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see you

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the

This tweet

the engagement of the richest man instantly hit

was at the top of the

major news outlet was reporting

in the financial column, entertainment column, and even

The netizens were dumbfounded.

going on. The news was

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged.

netizens were in an

sudden. Oh no, how can he get

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I have never heard of

entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels not because of Mr.

also a

clicked on it were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

my god, Ms. Taylor is amazing. She got the Lasker Award at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew she must be

though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all,

money? How dare you say that

netizens were arguing

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

and there was

didn’t like it. He did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate

Hence…

group will pay

posted, “We will send out 100

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

on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those

Group subsidiaries posted on

them.

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The nets went crazy

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the Internet were

got countless

parties, hoping to meet his mysterious

bent. He lowered his gaze and scrolled

as if nothing in

a particular message,

looked over.

cradled Olivia in his arms, 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

in a questioning

playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s

his youth. He used to spend entire nights there

he was busy with work,

had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once

club had become unfamiliar

were all well–trained, and their

could tell at a glance

could tell from the way they dressed and walked

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a

follow me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or

halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild look at the

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the

neck

the door was suddenly knocked

staff member glanced over from the corner

actually appeared at the

were two lobby managers in the club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and

always worked separately

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

and reached Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please forgive

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a gentle and soothing

women felt

two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze

subtly hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably,

called

her eyebrows and looked

wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on

they exited the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get

to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to a

room.

he would turn back to

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences.

she followed the waitress to the

presence on her shoes was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

to get a wet towel, but

wait, Olivia opted to remove her shoes and rinse them under running water. Afterward, she wiped them dry with a tissue and then put

came out

identical hallways on either side,

looked too similar. It was easy to

phone and

she opened her handbag, a

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

spoke, he pushed her into an unfamiliar

delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend

wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched

faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of

private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What do you

The middle–aged man chuckled.

head and gazed at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified, “I’m a guest here.

the supervisor could reply, the

she’s a guest. Young lady, you’re playing

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

giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they walked towards

room were

dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white fingertip, making it look

was clearly

for the last time, let

you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of

was about to pounce

was still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and dodged

chuckle directed at the occupants of the private room. All of a sudden, she swiftly raised her right

of glass,

the wine bottle instantly shattered, and

of wine and the

ones

left in a state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in

and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I

ignored the shocked crowd and

with a combination lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so she turned her head to

supervisor shivered and didn’t

deepened, and her expression

be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was

deftly despite the shards

her, a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

private room opened

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually

not be seen clearly,

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

woman glanced over indifferently and did

head waiter was terrified. He knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find

body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had

worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room now and guarantee that everything will be wiped

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if

Fracha Club’s guild hall was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the

guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

every private room had its

one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the two

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

other, how did Olivia end up in

skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to Room

was noisy as if

a hand of cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart,

on the table and

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and

about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

palm pressed down on his

she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor.

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shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat, she urged,

“Daniel, I’m

chimed in, “Yes, yes,

look at Daniel and frowned. He took a

her palm firmly on the man who was

dilemma, not knowing

  1. up.

this, Michael glared at Sarah and

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

said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

one didn’t know better, they would have thought that she was the

poker cards, she insisted on playing

proposed that no one could skip their

and asked the waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said helplessly, “Oh my,

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

a chill down

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

the poker card to the waiter opposite

he could discern the identity of

Sarah with one hand supporting

to be

time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had

Olivia had always won.

the end, the three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could

grandpa was also very sad. He said,

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

the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and the person who gets the big ace

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Billionaires Missing Darling

others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary

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

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

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

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are

“That’s

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

glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it

and wanted to provoke her

moment, Daniel

voice was casual and

single sentence, Sarah’s countenance underwent a dramatic transformation,

“Winona

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could he

Sarah banged the table and rose

and her tone was

she lost control of her emotions for a

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

you

realize

in anger. But in the

situation had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one

Daniel with great respect, being

aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel,

Winona was

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

wouldn’t have achieved

taken by Olivia. That was

that such an outstanding Daniel belonged

was filled

stabbed all over and left with wounds all over her

Daniel had matured and learned how

with all his love

dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable

that, they

met Winona, a wealthy young lady from

upbringing, she had never been indulged and harbored her own

established a reputation in the realm of

a pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

those days, Daniel

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to

merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his

an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore,

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so far as to make a wager with him, insisting that he

far

He successfully

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of

the hope

bad habits, and Winona

heart was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the

it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt

Winona broke up. They separated

Winona’s departure, Daniel experienced a profound emotional blow, causing him to

he came back, he became

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

gave

pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person

this was

had any other women by his side.

had been thinking

that he must be

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged

clenched her teeth

sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no

lowered her head to hide her

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

up a glass of red wine and

and coughed a few times

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

made way for Daniel

while, he realized that Daniel did not

was puzzled and

poked

get up

ignored Michael and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do you

not react for

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was doing, he suddenly opened his

asking a woman for her

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

working during this period.

also liked having fun and was skilled

the cliff by

off and devoted all her energy

she and Gillian had

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

was on the first

first. The men were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire

was

and Emily brought

Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail

and glanced at the

Emily explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all

the

Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I

“It’s my first

with Sarah and silently mouthed three words: “Country

even visited 2046

woman had been to

Olivia’s

took out her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced

eyes were

thought that Daniel got a

far inferior to

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changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube

wanted to say something

her gaze landed on Olivia,

someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she

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

one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses,

Secret supermodel were to wear it, it

chosen

and every decoration

a person than a tattered

see Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put

changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t help but

of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the

at herself in the mirror,

she was wearing was tailored by a master, which meant that it was exquisite,

after wearing this dress, her figure was

boarding the high heels, Sarah prepared to show off in

that in mind, Sarah puffed out

crush her in

coming out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

sudden, her powerful aura was instantly

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

clothes on Olivia made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from

soon as they met, Sarah

was ashen as she stared at

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

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

more stable than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked

her eyebrows and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she

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

belongs to someone

she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

“Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone else’s dress for yourself. You’re Mr. Sullivan’s fiancée. You can’t be so petty as

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

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that

up and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is

Emily was stumped.

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

said directly, “This dress is

tone was a little better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect

this dress?” Olivia looked at

for her to soften her attitude as she wanted Olivia to take

all, Olivia looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could not wear it

want to wear the clothes

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

Olivia frowned slightly. “But I’ve already worn it. Don’t

like this dress too much. I can’t wait

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that

the end, there was no

had already

at each other and saw the surprise in each other’s

expect Olivia to be so

she came out of the changing room, she even put on a huge shawl

over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously

on the other hand, sized her up carefully. However, the shawl was

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inside.

few glances before retracting her

handed the clothes

calmly, “Go change into

took the clothes to the changing

that Olivia had worn, she had no other

beautiful. It was not a loss

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really

off her clothes and threw them to the ground. Then, she put on the sapphire

everything on, she looked at the mirror

mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low,

went numb as she

is this!”

so ugly that

out in this. I will be mocked

face. As her fingers trembled, she tried to pull up the zipper under

a fair and slender arm reached over from behind,

of the changing room was

was completely exposed

leaned over to

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly

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

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

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and

had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue

it. It was even more dazzling

this point that Sarah

purpose. She had put on

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

was about to burst out,

head and took a deep breath

and

character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being

her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

must be something

afraid that Sarah would not be able to

this with you.” As she spoke, she handed Olivia

mask and the three of

Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the dance floor, several couples were dancing

she said, “Let’s walk further and see where

and walked

just a blink of an

the dim lights, it was

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

couples dancing on

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

and a woman left dancing

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

sense that the couple

man stood

long. Her half–length hair was tied

looked like a lady from centuries

surrounding people couldn’t help but

heard the people beside her

heaven.”

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so compatible

you agree?” someone said,

talk to her. She paused and did

when she did not respond. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you

Are they compatible?

and did

his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile

up and wanted to

that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

stopped Olivia in

crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed her hand on the mask and slowly took

revealed a beautiful

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes.

lips, and smiled lightly at Daniel. “Why?

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

turned around

that he was looking for her and waved her

melted and was filled

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

Olivia and said gently, “Hello. My name

right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

and glanced at

a

Olivia’s gaze,

was open and natural. “Don’t misunderstand. Daniel and I are old friends.

him with her elbow. She

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

in and whispered into Olivia’s

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

calm eyes flashed with

an ex–girlfriend. What’s there to

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Olivia’s hand and

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew

her eyes.

so long, everyone was a

second floor, and Michael had booked

went

to

finished tidying up her clothes and was

today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona

was Emily and

and felt that Daniel was too

did not have much of a reaction. She

saying anything?”

put away the pancake and asked,

in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the same cold and

faces and only look at their backs, it’s easy to mistake one for

have noticed if you hadn’t

just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?” Sarah was

them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the

clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came

on purpose

was

act, but her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into

some things that couldn’t be examined

did Daniel

violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was nothing. The

did he like about

period of time, and they did not spend

so sure that she

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felt that she shouldn’t

the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn against her, sparing no effort to

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

Olivia to place her

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dishes prepared by Michael

had always been fond of spicy

more

to her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel.

looked at the fish that was covered with a red pepper sauce

to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting on the other side, frowned and interrupted

eats spicy

looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

subconsciously tightened her grip on her fork with

that Daniel didn’t

don’t even

afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all.

at the corner of her mouth.

yes, yes,” Sarah chimed in. “Daniel never eats spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but

else to eat spicy food.

few of them chatted

about their youth,

that had nothing

with each other, Olivia

only she had

feet and intended to move the spicy dishes away from

Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you

that he

dishes were not ordered by him at all,

as to why Sarah ordered so many

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her

come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece

What a silly girl.

be angry and

head, unable to bear

her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the

she placed her plate in front

few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was

Hot

plate with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had done it countless times

constricted as she slammed her forks

Olivia could speak, Daniel

picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said I don’t eat spicy

ate the spicy grilled fish bite

at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

Daniel was actually eating

the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in

times and eaten a few times. Don’t

saying this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance

to show that he was not familiar with Winona

not help

also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He

Olivia was shocked. She quickly pinned down the hand that was holding

put down

did not let him eat it,

a sip of

“I’m going

left, a strange silence descended across the

and Gideon widened their eyes

were filled with

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He

interacted more with

those who had eaten with Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did

words, Daniel could not eat

he finished half a

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

hidden under the table, clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails

Daniel!

had actually eaten so much spice in order

been angry at

so many years, but he was still

help but tear

much must

her deeply and hated her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half

sat there for a long time

found him by the sinks

speak when she realized that Daniel

lips were red, as though

before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run

soon as she realized this, Olivia

and was speechless. “If you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even

eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace and

shook his head firmly. “I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front

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his head on Olivia’s shoulder

kitten tickling and

much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as

and suddenly narrowed her

a smart person. Half of his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia

from her,

had

sharp eyes instantly

a big puppy wagging its tail

look at Olivia with

she saw

stomach hurt?” She frowned

his stomach after eating so

his

Olivia raised

did it

lips. His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed. “My mouth

Olivia stared at him.

to

Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The

in a helpless and doting tone, “Then, what do

in such a tone. He looked up and glanced

felt

there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing

and

the black

only

had never seen Daniel

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, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know

his head abruptly, looking

for a moment, Olivia did not react. She did not come to coax him at

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found a way

the initiative to find another topic. “Let’s go home. Andrew

stood rooted to the ground

became nervous. His heart

tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia,

go. Don’t leave me

not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in

was too

his handsome face. Her voice was

Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her

hugged Olivia in his arms with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become

do anything wrong, tell me. You must

fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

leave you? Have you forgotten that we’re

was happy

Olivia’s waist and told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend some time together, but we weren’t really

head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s

give Olivia any chance to misunderstand what

between him and Olivia had better

it, he would definitely teach them a

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the

her.

not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might be

was he a saint. He was

would hurt an

about Winona, he talked

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

know she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind and amiable old

a child without a home when he

in the family only paid attention to his uncle,

him and they did not love him. Daniel chose

incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said

biological

that Daniel was too naughty and useless. The Sullivan family would be handed over to his uncle in the

so he went

on him the most. She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the

to start his

kept saying. You can’t dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself.

will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and not become someone who is

must not do as they

tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew how to

in by what he was

this moment, she suddenly

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

immediately rejected it. He looked at Olivia as if she was a fool. “What are you talking

what did

was a

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

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 ran

so much face that he

event trending on Twitter,

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had a good understanding of

toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that

and that was to capture her attention. He wanted to force her

had returned from overseas as

meeting Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated

a cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to

everything and do her best to

Daniel had gone

woman and hadn’t returned for

could no longer indulge him like this. She had to

tried to provoke her in this way again, she would really return to

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got

her.

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

she left with

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

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

engaged to Olivia, she thought

on, when Emily pointed it out, she realized that

and forced Winona to return to the

Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite foolish.

enemies are clearly in love, but

feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll let him suffer alone for the rest of his

anymore.” Emily comforted

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of alcohol. His eyes were

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite

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

talking

is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that

was hesitant as he replied, “Her temperament does look

trying to find a woman who looks just

didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

Winona left, she had never seen any women around

might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it

Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a

had

was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and

had brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of

most common advice was for Amelia to relax and not

Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he

it. He felt that Amelia’s

the news of Olivia’s engagement spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia to prevent her from seeing

were always times

Amelia still saw it.

same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet Olivia is doing well. She’s

she born to defy her parents and everyone around

voice was shrill, her eyes were red and her heart filled with

her excessive agitation, after her

never woke

famous doctors, but they were all

together. Even Maddie was here, they were

overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s

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already invited the top medical team overseas to take a

do then?” Cathy

middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as

his pocket, he tugged at his

looked frustrated, but his aura was calm

tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only Olivia

fell into silence as

who was most concerned about

she help us now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m uncertain about her medical

William glanced at Cathy. “I will do my best to

might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat

his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me

at

a few days

the

to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother,

a single person thought

all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might

think of a way to force her to appear and save your mother,

clear–minded and

that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had

actually do anything. At most, he just stood

was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

hoped that these children could get

is why she placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them as

corners of William’s mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just

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

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden of

getting Maddie’s phone,

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of drawing with Andrew

much and answered the

picked it up, she realized that it was

raised her eyebrows slightly with a hint

understanding of William. This person was very responsible,

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room for

important, he would

did he call

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

was not entirely focused

tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to

no need to be so polite. If you

distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I ask you a

“Yeah,” she replied.

and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and

little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a

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

was stunned. He clapped his hands and exclaimed,

softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs and

nodded and ran upstairs with

picture of the little turtle and

Olivia drew

left, Olivia returned to her senses and continued

understood William’s

arises between giving birth to

a little

as each of the five fingers had its

and exchange

her tone was firm. “Of course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me

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

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve never

person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her mother may not

couldn’t accept that her biological

see the difference between good and bad,

and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But

me any love, what right does she have to ask me to

have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to

Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision

side with Emma, she would find a way

arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because

little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even

matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t

gave birth to me and I’m her daughter,

understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human

would not take the

history, I’ve never seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base

to ask, if she hurt someone else,

I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what

words were powerful and resonant. They were

made his

Olivia to

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew

back and saw

end, he hardened his

think the favor should be

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

voice was calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights,

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“Emma has already paid the price

words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a blow. This matter was indeed Mom’s

Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while

Olivia was silent.

want to tell you the whole

she bled profusely and her body

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 half a month,” William

The pain of losing her daughter made

hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you can’t

did love you for five

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

William hung up

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

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

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the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to

Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the

completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer

create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media

like flowers blooming after

a few days, the Smith family’s

people who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an

Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had

all left

sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s

all seen the

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

team from Dunwall is

in Mala, Dr.

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family?

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical

you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve

the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still

television

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held the phone and a hint of guilt

he said he

force Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her own parents

there were still many people who knew

wouldn’t say anything on the

character and may

taken over the Smith family not long ago,

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

was confident that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze.

downstairs and sat beside

Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what

suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the

sour

back any longer, tears were welling

a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster

suffering made his heart ache

knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand

you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I

Andrew ran over from upstairs

looked up with

saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew,

making his agreement clear with a firm

brought Andrew upstairs to do his

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must

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

everything

was stunned for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the

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dumb. It took him a long time to recover

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

a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and

I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the

at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think I’m

shook his head and said firmly, “I will

rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread

source and not let

smart since she was young. No matter what she learned,

could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t

a phone call to interrogate her

person who could be persuaded but

she might be more likely

method she hated

her own way of doing things and

whether to save Amelia or not, she had

one could

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

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold light flashed in her

time for the Smith

calls and passed down the

day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for

the same time, news began

connections to invite famous doctors from all

to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted

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injured. She specially hired

came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was

then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in

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

were like flowers

few days, the Smith family’s

contact with the Smith family widened their eyes

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an ancient medical family in the

the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled

left

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 before.

all seen

Bruce Hospital in

from Dunwall is

specialist in Mala,

going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the

the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

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

man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale

television dramas

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hot topic.

eyes, the Smith family hospital was just

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

thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

s on Twitter were filled with expressions

was always going out, but now I

My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded

that I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but

is really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he

a respectable

a heart attack and turned into a vegetative

really hope that Doctor Smith

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

for Isaac to wake up

and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone

reappeared, Olivia was also

research institute was very

and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some

to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a

Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This

attention to it. She did not even

dropped her cup, showing an unusual

composure.

is it

didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged

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miss you so much. I miss you so

tone was

“Aren’t you in school? Why are you

to the Drama Academy. In a

“That’s too

could she enter

identity was

had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who

had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to her

what happened next,

only knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she

years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her

old, but she already had

was wrong, so she taught the little

Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a

sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked

man lying on the

the research institute through

be traumatized after such a big incident,

institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ

because the little girl was still too

had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist

very disadvantageous

but her body was already filled with

visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live

“What’s the use of learning

Once you learn skills, you can protect me and

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forever.

work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be

forever.

she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect

an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make my own

eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

world, everyone was independent. No one

in the name of being

to enter the entertainment industry,

be able to

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along with William, was still waiting

sleep. His phone had

was

than three days, Olivia would definitely

went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William,

knew that William was waiting for Olivia to

on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic,

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

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

crisis, but in Olivia’s

was too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a

off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have been

and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer;

to look at

She opened a page and handed it to

received the phone and saw

suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were trembling.

This…”

“There’s already a medical team here. Get

“She… she’s really this heartless.

could finish speaking, Cathy

residence due to her concern for

said with a serious

thing that she could not figure out. Why did William

to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia

skill really that amazing? Can she

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asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said that his

could not help but reach out and grab William’s

“There’s an 80%

turned to look

was stunned

her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do

I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I

called out, “Olivia won’t

Cathy’s tone

to explain. It was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time.

about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to

still

speak, Cathy had already slapped

Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t

a couple of steps from the slap before

did not raise her head. She just lowered

watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma, what does this

blame his aunt whenever something happened

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes

taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in the Green

mother, almost

was almost becoming the chief manager of

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

this point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really

tone made

so harsh

have to do with Maddie? How could everything be blamed on

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

It was Maddie’s hand.

and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present.

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use this reason to have Olivia

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

don’t understand 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,

everyone looked down on

chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

did not even look at Cathy or

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from Layfield to tell

with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come

Taylor called. He said that he

nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s

not say

opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and

more cautious when it came to Olivia.

being hypnotized. She seemed to

as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and

right.” Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought

Olivia and Gillian were young, there were two people responsible for taking care of them.

was a little older.

and Gillian like her own daughters.

on them. Most of the time, it was Blake who took

clothes when the weather was cold

young and lively.

to

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this

mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her

“You remember now?”

used some force and instantly tore off

it between her fingers. Then, she

about Zelen? Who is

it. Why hypnotize

was calm, but Blake

before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member

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

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unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will

frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered,

Blake left,

Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s

in a low voice, “I

massaging for a

her eyes

returned to normal. He lowered

strange. My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old,

about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely

Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the family

not re these things

Speaking of this, t

while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young.

after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

curious. “Are you so sure that you

didn’t doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it

undone the hypnosis. I remember

a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the

shook his head. “I undid

it too?” This

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

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

that difficult. I just need to

Olivia made sound easy.

He was afraid that if he

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

was at

he still felt a little inferior and lack of

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia

single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they

William called Blake again.

phone to

voice was filled with pain

please.”

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

She no longer had anything

about the Taylor

William’s

the study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the

.

family herself. It was time to find out the

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just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When

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

Sophia realized that Olivia

“William is so anxious that he lost his mind.

scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some benefits

Olivia couldn’t do a

room and told Cathy that Olivia was

great. That’s great. Amelia

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

I’m

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about it.”

that, she turned around and closed the door properly.

on?” Cathy’s

her voice and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did

have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s

her down and

glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly,

are we still going to

Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise,

Olivia came with Kelly.

the back of her

sexy and girly,

could not help

girl was shockingly

Kelly tilted her head and looked

frowned and

William looked away, Kelly’s charming

was like a flame falling into the water.

covered her eyes, as

and warned herself

had to wait for the right time. She

could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

of something, and

and Cathy were already waiting in the

living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He

even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past

surprised that she ignored him just like

moment, he was embarrassed and his face

Olivia

Smith 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

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

were good, and she was

was

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

would be

Olivia would

the butler to

did not care about these

that Olivia went down and came to beg

didn’t care, but Cathy

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could

said, “Stop right

did not stop walking and continued to walk

it anymore and

whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked

her head to see

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

leaned against the armrest and tapped her fingertips

help you stay

“It’s good for your

you look up.”

not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have

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

the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can cure

Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened

was not at ease

shook her head

did not

“It’s fine if you

one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do

“What’s going on? Your family

choked and was about

already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time

she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless group you

this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved

more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

thought to herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy

want everything

lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that

He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like

had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of

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

needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal silver

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

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced

could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and

William hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t

he carried Cathy

matter how hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

rushed over. Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia

sharp pain in her chest and slumped to

unconscious Cathy

as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save

minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome

me,” Ronald said as he strode in

make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a

“Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

happened. Mr. William seems

as he

over just like that? Mr.

if he gets some

stopped in

turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave

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

using her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she can

cold malice flashed across

looked at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly

asked, trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A golf

long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one

rolling pin?”

Ronald replied, his eyes

get it.”

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

in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This

he concealed the rolling pin

of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said,

He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture

as he nodded. “I’ll go

he spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at

his right hand and fiercely

huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can

of the Smith family, which has a long–standing

the movement behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking

and holding a wooden stick,

them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered

could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky.

William thought, “Oh crap!”

was furious. He wanted to intervene, but he

he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia

a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if

been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by

wood, but it was smashed into

He then saw Ronald vomit

and quickly went over

her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later, he’ll

glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat

to himself, “How could such

adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and send

William not taking action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show

soft–hearted and gives in to all of you,

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away

afterward, William learned about the extent

chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate

He just

ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly,

himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the force is

the

nearly four hours of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as well.

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by

lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

you’re finally awake!” she

water before she started

me?”

remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and

her vision went

did not know anything that

explained to her everything that had happened during the period

unconscious.

stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are

from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that it

Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even

before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia

waking up, am I so

understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I

my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely

when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own

Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using

more difficult for me to accept

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish

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

far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a preference

Emma.

somewhat abnormal as she often could

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

come again, Amelia’s expression

She considered herself to

matter, she believed that Olivia

with Olivia either. After all, if it

her eyes. She

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or clouded

already made a

side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side

chose to let

Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper,

the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent. They will also have affairs and keep

he has remained faithful and

when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over

“If it weren’t for Olivia,

child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of

world, there couldn’t be

my condition.

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

was unfair to

not let

only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the

sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from

Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder

took it, he opened it and found that it was filled with information about

Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development of

were also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner on Friday

appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside

languid gaze suddenly became profound

very concerned about

information would not be able to remain

of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just

as a spring breeze in March as

saying that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient

decided to do something

he took out his phone

was doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

“He’s in

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

Daniel waved at

Instead, he immediately pounced into

instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you finished your

well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I

a

and walked out of the study,

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone

thought, “What’s

left

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while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents

Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern

not necessarily a must to tell

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

was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had

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

would immediately throw the

However, she could not

just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder at

hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she

sat steadily on the

performed the acupuncture therapy

thank you,”

hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a

looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a

not

afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald did

Amelia was resolute in her attitude. She

He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more

“Got it,” Amelia said.

Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you

a thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon

gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

She had never been so clear–headed in more than

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you

slightly. She did not say

you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and

choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God

mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives

stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in her

deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued,

treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes,

She just

not owe each other a

between them, Amelia could

bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no

fingers tightly and quietly

was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

felt especially long. Every minute

of time, Amelia grew

Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,” Olivia

Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and

supporting her and stuffing a

was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and

was used

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

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

to the body. If you feel physically unwell or

She just held the medicine

therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an

careful adherence. She then put away the

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 Kelly was

and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

and

ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered

slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed

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

“What’s this?” she thought.

recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she

thought, “It seems like she brought it

must have

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

was a group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

a cover for his

going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological

a paternity test report

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

if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish,

No wonder he treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through

find

about a few hundred photos.

one of them was about

was only when she had

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