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

big shots? If her medical skills were good enough to make herself a miracle doctor, she would

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it good to let others come

couldn’t quite understand the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

all out to study medicine

case, those big shots would take the initiative

it

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

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

as if she was escaping without

family returned at night, their faces

would meet a high–ranking official

Painting Association organized one small painting

by the association’s internal members. Gillian

for Doris.

not a large–scale competition, it had

she could get to know many

in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would have great success

have a sudden

in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to paint

her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she

Ernesto was back.

have such a wide network. You even

of her mouth curled up into

from the Painting Association. That teacher was also the president of

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

teacher, she was nothing but Olivia’s

something and smiled sadly. “No, I don’t

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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so he only recommended Olivia

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not help but

still stung her

Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far

also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring

angry and spoke up

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

in the Hushe Republic for almost a

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would start

name, and soon, her information popped up on

Husheni was not

lineal branch spoke

Saul suddenly cried out in surprise

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

the line. She’s

holding the pen paused, and

as if it was on

moment, she did not know if she was

years

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

take in another two disciples five years later if

was still crowing at the side, angrily accusing

word he said, Gillian looked more ashamed

anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.” If he nagged again, Gillian would be furious

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for fun. She was not very interested in

the main character of the gossip came

a very agile

was stunned for a

“Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister,

looking for

stairs, and a look of desire flashed

“I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris

The painting competition?

for a second. How did Bettany know about

this was a niche competition. It

was mainly held

of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s

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

Facebook status?

she had been blocked and could not

gestured for Olivia

all

Olivia see the status of her participation in the

but told you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to

swept

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

of mockery and contempt did not

could tell the character

Doris was

phone to Bettany and

a lot of

of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the

this. I hope Doris can on it.” After she finished speaking, she seemed to have

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t

a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say this,

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took over the notebook

coming from the stairs, Doris looked impatient. She barely suppressed her frustration and said in a deep voice, “Olivia,

it mean

not think

knew nothing about painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far

“Bettany told me to give you this. It’s

Doris sneered.

and threw it on the

just a junior high school student. What made her think she could give her

that Bettany would

these over

and

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

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

moved her lips. She wanted to say something but could not

recovered, Olivia had already

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

the notebook

across the street

than two minutes, she

she saw no one in

anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on

came from the door, and Talia

was deadly pale, and she looked

for a second before saying, “You’re from

and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and

her the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you.

the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when

and

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

noticed something was off. There were three shadows at the door of the small room

the ground. Judging from its height and compared to

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Olivia was very vigilant.

was also

had happened to

had happened and

are you doing? There are no outsiders in the house. It’s Bettany’s father.” Saying it, Talia quickly turned around and gestured for Tucker to come out. “Tucker, come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit

than Talia. He even had a smile on his

misunderstood. I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here to see her.

echoed Tucker’s words and

to look at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

head and gestured for them to look

her. What are you going to do? Are

a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others just

gloomily. His tone was threatening. “Young lady, don’t be

Was he threatening her?

was the least afraid of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to her,

compromise if she

not even bother to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed the

reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for

witnessed everything. He was so angry that

counter was covered

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

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room and trembled as she held her

Rose on Wikipedia again

was

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

exclusive interview

she took in her first disciple, she had

because she

on the ground and dialed Rose’s

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

was painting when she received the call from Gillian. She then took off

sofa and sat down,

listened,

could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that your grandfather invited

true?”

there was any doubt about

If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small

don’t know your grandfather too well. He

didn’t

eyes, her grandfather was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life would do him a favor. No one

slightly surprised. “I think you’ve thought too highly

just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t

why did you

an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her

to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take in Olivia as

her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve never considered taking

about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how

very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t

mention he’s only a

her scalp went numb. It took her quite a while

praised me and

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Gillian, I was just

also being polite by grading them for me every

long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you.

be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading again and again? How

of this, Rose got

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

sighed. “You know what? Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to

would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those

instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even

be

Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry

that, she hung up the phone

her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even

was because making sandwiches in the morning would distract

she had nothing much to do, Olivia went

sunset. It was

could be better. She had mixed several colors but

behind her and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it into a

up and glanced at Olivia with a

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

did not feel attached

watch her paint

Even if she had lost her memory, she would

and think for her parents, brother,

had

around

expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in her heart, “How

down from upstairs and heard a noise

looked over.

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

street.”

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came over and

a mouthful of almonds and

classmates, but compared

school and went home to look after her sick

better life and opened a fast food restaurant on

been missing for many years,

to earn a living. But he had been away from home for twenty years

a good thing for the family of

started another family

to no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a

is!”

“Fortunately, Bettany is tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke

after she were back, Tucker chased after her to her

were making a scene

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

if Talia was really stupid or just pretending

was from a wealthy family, but so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he

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get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich

of sandwiches back home and could not eat

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that Olivia must still have

Thank god!

Olivia was

officer. How could his mind be filled with food: This

Officer Wood rushed over

going on?”

out and pointed. “Bettany’s parents have knocked her out

my god! Marco was

was a big case. Even the biological parents could not sell their

a call to

a misunderstanding. Officer. please

was swayed and looked toward

room. “Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check

towards the small room and saw Bettany

hard several times, but Bettany did

expression darkened as he realized that something

ruthless. “Mind your own business. We’re Bettany’s parents. When Bettany wakes up later,

Olivia nodded. “I

to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has already admitted to having drugged her. This is the evidence.” “You recorded it!” Tucker’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as if

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

Whatever she said and did

that relatives were favored

her parents must be closer than with

Bettany sided with her parents and

if she left without doing anything and watched a young girl

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her in the lurch had broken her

evidence in advance before calling the

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous girl in

a genius

and Bettany was sent

the police station to make

did you find out

shadows at the door. One of them seemed to be sitting on

the aisle. There was a small piece of broken

his colleagues looked at each other in

admire her observation. She could have seen all

made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged

at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and

my

even

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like to

head. She didn’t seem

just

Wasn’t she good?

It was easy to find out. She did not

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

he almost forgot

Olivia’s guess should be the fact,

she might

they were her parents by

up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside him

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

would make a false countercharge, so I recorded

a thumbs up.

When Bettany woke

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her.

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

let them go home

came home, she brought some food over to

it to you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the

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

looked over and saw an oil painting of

character was delicate, and the colors were clean. The entire painting looked amiable and gentle. It felt like

surprised. “Did you paint

speaking of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and

student, an art teacher noticed her talent and taught her many painting skills.

and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn

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

unhappiness. She was in high spirits,

too thick. Not good.” Doris

her hand and directly

the Virgin Mary was instantly

doing?” Bettany

did you push

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

you called this thing a painting?” Doris was

said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll fix

paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly

anger in her chest.

arms.

sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another

that, she left with the drawing

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dinner, Megan brought up the Fulham

really ruthless. She even knocked

pitiful to have

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

not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she wants. Outsiders are

interfere in

lowered her eyes and held

had a nagging feeling that something was

benevolent and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in other

the

moment, her phone

It was Gillian.

a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

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

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

fallen in love with

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

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

and nodded.

is not enough.

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

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

His unusually flirtatious

be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up. I thought it was her sister, Doris,

Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling with

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually came up with such

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hypnotized in such a location and in such

helplessly as the person she liked treated her

Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll

her to take the small road to the east,

did not think too much about it. She walked toward

as prosperous as the city. There

was a little remote. It was only nine o’clock in the evening,

walked to the

in her

middle of the path, could already hear

into the middle of

was too dark. If he hadn’t tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt a glaring light shining on

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light

was too

flashlight and had a

from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here? Isn’t the

see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based

low grunt, Ernesto said weakly,

and frowned. “That’s

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could even smell chicken

himself. “The blood is

held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left.

not open his eyes, so he could not see

He nodded. “Yes.”

away the stick. “I’ll call the police immediately and get

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

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gun…”

could finish, Olivia had already taken out her phone.

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

novel was like this. The male lead was shot by a gun and

Olivia

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

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

couldn’t understand why Olivia

makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on the same side as

man one met on the street. Even

now. If she

didn’t give up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t

and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly

hurt so

suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with

care less about covering his face. He covered his

raised her flashlight and shone it

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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away the stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few

felt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised,

at him and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

calm expression changed drastically when he heard

He was stunned.

he

she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our deal is

and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible.

be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

she said in a low voice, “I woke

you mean?” Ernesto was a little

tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and

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

set a time limit for

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 her see Ernesto and remove

hypnosis would not

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

not be under Emesto’s

a national

threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

minutes two ghost–like

was Pets

the raver of them

modded le due

ran a few steps

you going to see Cullat as you

log and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow

get a

ducked

very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face,

Ernesto could still feel the coldness

was the

things. She had already hurt others. What was the

was just to make herself feel at

for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke

to cut ties with Ernesto, which made

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

they were no longer

twisted. He suddenly felt

wanted to say

time to speak. She got

cold and heartless. She did not even look at

senses, the black car had already left like an arrow and disappeared into the thick

that was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

his feet in anger. How could there be

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

slowly turned her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night

and asked, “Where are

away. She suddenly thought of Bettany and said,

restaurant was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet

and

while, Bettany

car door and

hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe to get into an unfamiliar

Olivia had helped her

her courage and sat

so late.

little nervous

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

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give me

was surprised. “Where

was about to speak when a few

knocking on the

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

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend. Don’t provoke

was cold and terrifying. He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other

Tucker’s tone was filled with

Tucker’s sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away

looked embarrassed, finding it difficult to

while, she said, “Olivia, during this period of time… be careful. My father is not

she finished speaking, her face flushed red with

to admit

calmly. “He can’t

was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight

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

her hand. “You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s

little stunned, but she was very smart

reason.

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

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

opened the car door. “Wait for

the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.”

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

smoking not far away. When he heard

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sandwich shop found Olivia was

“What should we do? Olivia is

room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.”

a few calls, the first thing she said was, “There’s no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred

hung

the Taylor family were left

He took a deep breath and

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

sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia

She started to grumble.

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

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

saying that, Stella thought

shouted, “Oh no, we still

was a

of them, and she was not very good at

do? What should we do?” Stella

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

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

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

Stella was furious. She raised her head and glared at

be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small

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

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

used to her attitude and did not

He had seen Olivia’s sincere way

faced Doris again, he

He just turned around

Fulham family, Bettany was painting in her room when she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was

looked happy.

She

shoes and

the counter and looked at Bettany’s

and is a little distant. She

the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting? The Hall family will send you to the art school and hire

was tearing the

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

scolded. “How can you talk

turned her head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do

engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family

Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

you be so heartless and not act like

vented his anger on Talia. “How did you

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

Tucker grew impatient.

if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t let the Hall family help

Talia slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes.

was already used to her mother being like this.

hurt.

coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a woman as humble

that, she

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Talia called out to her

she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s

help

the depths of

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

glanced at Talia and suddenly

Talia’s cheek. His voice was

her head and smiled

the bathroom and washed her face with cold water

understand. She couldn’t figure

mother, who had been relying on her for so many

mother even wanted to force her

her face,

delivery was very light. It should be a piece

that it

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave

opened. Inside was not a painting, but

found it strange. Did people still write letters these

realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper

What exactly was it?

more confused. Was

a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line

looked over. The more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her pupils

was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost

that she was in a

hard and looked at the

was true! It

by Olivia. Who

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the invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast that it

the words over and over again, feeling like she

a good thing really happen

not a

she had already taken on the burden of the family. This had trained

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation, she had to give it her

understand this competition, Bettany planned to

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

the Taylor family, Doris was in the

to her, so she

over, Doris was a little surprised. “Why

she ran too quickly, she could not catch her

while for her to

Her eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

dazzling Bettany. It seemed that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany

in her eyes.

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

and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting

Bettany’s name written on

was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong,

a good idea for her to come and look

a little

excited. Her mind was in a daze and

also be participating in this competition.

if she participated in

and explained to Bettany with a smile,

Seeing that Doris really did not seem to mind,

rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for a while, she realized who

sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking about Olivia Taylor?

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second sister?”

She told

She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually,

didn’t continue

how to

before today, Doris would definitely not waste

But…

moved up and landed on

from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when her gaze landed

the painting so tightly that her knuckles turned

again, looking at the painting Smoke in

of this painting far exceeded

shocked her enough.

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint before?

suffered a deep blow and

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

Bettany nodded. Then, she looked at Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t

been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep

her and bade farewell

hung up the painting Smoke in Village and

drew another

looked a little awkward and was

the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn,

for her to be inferior to

shook her head

good month. He was like a

face was unhappy all

secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been brought

could not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart brain

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could be seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with evil

he sent Ellis

they would anger the

office was as

his anger. He could only bury

was really sad,

to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right to know all this,

agree to Olivia

did not

domineering CEOs were able to manipulate

of Olivia, he was

comparison was too

depressed Daniel returned home every day and didn’t like his

was completely

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tell Olivia that Andrew was her

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

that Olivia would snatch

knew that Andrew was her

could Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with

accompanied Olivia to watch

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half

and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the female

loved the female lead, how could

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel would

would rather die in

night,

sensed that Daniel had come in. he immediately lay down and closed his eyes

was actually pretending

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

Olivia?

suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

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

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

dreaming. He argued, “I really heard

raised his eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure that you’re

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

in front of his

up at Daniel for a long time before he suddenly

a smart child panicked for a

have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

was a very smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and took out the iPad from

a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face,

iPad didn’t break when it fell to

moment.

his eyebrows and picked up the iPad. He looked at

for a

out of bed and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only

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

his head and said pitifully,

nodded. He was very satisfied with his son’s attitude. “Show me your

tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s

eyes that were exactly the same

of eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

ask Andrew to make a promise with a cold

returned to his room, he felt sad when he saw the empty

was a kind of heartache of not having

blanket was too

how he had acted like a

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories

out his phone and slowly typed on Facebook

how he found Andrew playing with

blanket.

that the child was not easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a father and a

only Olivia could

long after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

immediately became excited. His fingers began to tremble and he could

a long time, he

a little

Even when she woke up, she still

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

preceded her

moment to

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was

Olivia deepened, or after they got married, he would

because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

If she knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of

Daniel

bear to compete with

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many

arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was almost half dead and casually snatched the child away from

felt that television dramas and novels were all fake. The male lead did not love the

really loved the female lead, how could he

snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia

in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel

sensed that Daniel had come in, he immediately lay down and

pretending to

why did he fall asleep? I was

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the

Daniel was so mean.

to be surprised and turned the doorknob with

with his two soft fingers

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

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

you be sure that you’re not

couldn’t be more anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I didn’t sleep just

Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy

for a long time before

child panicked for a

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wanted to give

was feeling vexed, Daniel

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

was like an

the color of Olivia’s lips

seductive, like

this moment, she must be biting

lips, and

and his right hand gripped the

in front of him, he would definitely not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and press her down

sexy voice came out of his throat.

and blinked her eyes. She could barely suppress

“Daniel.”

two of them did not speak. They just held their

spread along the signal

sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this person was very

have wanted to interact with him at

as time passed, Olivia liked him

Daniel more and more pleasing to the

and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat, not

what she liked. She was fond of everything about

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that Olivia had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick

and could not help but laugh. “It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you

and chuckled.

Olivia was speechless.

that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could

did he cry?” Olivia was indeed

heard that Andrew was crying, she instantly became nervous. Indeed,

felt a little

before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went and why she didn’t come

that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She

door open for you.” Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He was

Daniel even came to Andrew’s

Andrew awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice

a daze and

up in the morning, so he obediently agreed and sent a

and looked up

you remember what you

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

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

was stunned at first, then he instantly pouted and cried,

eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button

patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone,

Andrew was speechless.

of father was this?” he

cries,

of the Sullivan family to

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

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

room.

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

was taking a shower when she

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

milk.

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

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

she nodded.

looked around before placing

beloved was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to

warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

be said that he had ulterior motives. If a man didn’t even have any sexual desire

in for

intentions in men

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

we do? The bed is wet. Where

her beautiful chin and pointed at the sofa. “I’ll sleep there.”

do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against the

masculine scent assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body

hung

raised her chin and

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

Olivia and threw her onto the

for a moment. She blinked and before

her

Hmm…

Olivia woke up in

eyes, it was almost

had already gone

no.” Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not help but

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did not

Daniel flipped over and pressed her down.

sex, it was almost one in

that there were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia

anyone.

what she had done last night by getting up so late? She

bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in the living

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

Shut up!

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

wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away and plunged into Daniel’s

loud. Tyson and

to see Olivia throwing herself at

and raised their thumbs at the same

Taylor was actually

Olivia was speechless.

ashamed to face anyone.

as if he

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

Peter

buried her head in Daniel’s arms

it was already so embarrassing. They

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Olivia and Daniel went to the

way,

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named

years old. He has been married for

early. He barely reached the legal

your opinion?” Daniel

have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was

don’t really have one.”

the red light, Daniel stopped the car and turned

Olivia frowned.

out what

about to ask him

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

ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his

Olivia again, yet he said

repeated his words in

fingers, unsure of what

to bring up this topic

trying to

made up your mind, we can get engaged for now.

Engage?

a

nodded at Daniel and

was lost for words

it! That

sophisticated person. He understood

had read a lot

a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group of people, however, if another person proposed to destroy the ceiling then

the exact same

was to engage, not to

Andrew, the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

get married. She felt that she had hurt

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initiative to

need to think about

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

words, he looked

said in his deep,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled with

the table and

that was holding the fork paused in the air. She looked

“This is a

it a bit of a rush? Would they have

was very worried. The engagement was in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list.

confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

took out his phone and showed

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

to invite a lot

and see if

rings had been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

when he turned around, he saw Olivia looking at him

skipped

“Oh no, she

up and said slowly, “Is this

just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day

whispered, “I really want

saying that, he gave Andrew a

hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy?

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

would

lowered her head

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement to the

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Dear Princess, I’ll see

this Twitter and posted at

instantly, This tweet went

man instantly hit the headlines all over the

was at the top of

outlet was reporting

in the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

no idea what was going on. The

of an eye, the richest man was engaged.

netizens were in

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before

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

financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody

a link behind this

who clicked on it were

at such a young age. She must be a genius.” “I knew

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

by money? How dare

were arguing with each

controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go too

intense, and there was nothing too

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

Hence…

official account: “The Sullivan group will

“We will

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

posted on Twitter: “We will select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen

Group subsidiaries posted on

them.

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the Internet were in an

countless phone

parties, hoping to

his long legs bent. He lowered his

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique

reached a particular message, Daniel’s fingertips

looked over.

resting his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky

in a questioning

nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch

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

things happened and he was busy with work,

last visit had been several years ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there in

had become unfamiliar to

were all well–trained, and

could tell at a glance who

they could tell from the way they dressed

hastened to approach and extend a warm

he inquired politely, “Is this your first visit, or do you have a

came to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast a mild

His aura instantly rose.

lips and smiled at the staff.

as if his neck

was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

member glanced over from the corner

actually appeared

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one

always worked separately and

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

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

Vivian also came over.

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

were drawn to her, and women

two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a

was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer

called her

and looked at the

manager of a high–class club. Her EQ

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

the way. “Mr.

elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a

coordinated with a waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel to a

room.

would turn back to pick

one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

the

quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe

get a wet towel, but she

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

out of the

hallways on either side, Olivia found herself a bit

looked too similar. It was easy

out her phone and planned to call

a red wine bottle was

man who appeared to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you

pushed her into an

inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is

rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified,

faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have you received? Quickly pour

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

him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

at the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to the supervisor and calmly clarified,

the supervisor could reply, the

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

role of the server to attend to our lovely

giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

in the private room were dim, and people’s

wine bottle. The dark red wine bottle reflected her snow–white

was clearly getting

“I’ll say it for the

out?” The middle–aged man arched his eyebrows and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of

was about to pounce on

still nonchalant, but there was a hint of red

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and dodged the middle–aged

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

table was made of glass, and so were the

to the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly

the sudden burst of glass

timid ones even

a state of astonishment, their

tone icy. “I told you, you’ve got the

shocked crowd and walked

couldn’t unlock it herself, so she

and

frown deepened, and her expression

be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a chair and slammed it against

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was

deftly despite the shards of

a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

room opened

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a

was dim and blurry. Her face could not be seen clearly, but her

spoke, his voice was soft,

indifferently and did not

with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive

tone remained gentle, making it difficult to

to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an icy

Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room

“Go,” the woman said.

left as

intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to

someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

every private room had its own elevator and

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

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

pushed aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the

as if people

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

the table and

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up

to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

slender and fair palm pressed down on

no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s

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gestured with her hand, shooing away the two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot. Pointing towards the vacant seat,

charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

frowned. He took a piece of candy and threw it at

firmly on the man who was about

dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

  1. up.

Sarah and scolded

still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to make things difficult for the protagonist

and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

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

pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing truth or

proposed that no one could skip their

waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her seat and said

Daniel also looked over.

devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

chill down her

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

the poker card to

he could discern the identity of

sat opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

seemed to be quite

she played cards was seven years ago. It

Olivia had always won.

of them team up and

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

had already lost his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray

was also very sad. He said, “I won’t

it came true. They had

waiter who dealt the cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses. They have to choose truth or dare, and

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Billionaires Missing Darling

losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for

the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of nervousness.

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

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

could finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan

“That’s

at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want to know about Daniel and Winona?

with her fingertips. Her gaze was

and wanted

this moment, Daniel

voice was casual

underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs

“Winona

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He went too far. How could he pretend that he didn’t

that, Sarah banged the

was gloomy and her tone

that she lost control of her

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

you

realize

looked away in anger. But in the end, she managed

had changed. The present Daniel was no longer

with great respect, being cautious not to offend him in

a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

felt that Winona was

time, Daniel was simply one of the privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he has

taken by Olivia.

that such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

filled with

over and left with

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to care

he showered Olivia with all his love and

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the deeper her

she had been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable

they attended

met Winona, a wealthy young

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

already established a reputation in the realm of oil painting

grace from the altar to join the cluster of less

days, Daniel had

long–standing friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel that

wealthy youngster.

to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing at his lofty

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D

as to make a wager with him, insisting that he would never be able to measure up to

far exceeded

it. He successfully made Winona date

instant, Sarah was so astonished that her eyes

her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel could have a

was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to endure a lot

toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time

many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained

Daniel and Winona broke up.

profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the

came back, he

control of his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making

was

years, although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did not

that he had been thinking about

be waiting for

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged

her teeth

with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s

head

and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I

glass of red

choked and coughed a few times before

to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a masquerade ball. Let’s go

and made way for Daniel to come

he realized that Daniel did

and looked

also poked his head

not get up and remained

he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked

did not react

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what Daniel was doing, he suddenly

who was fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low

stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally and

didn’t intend to focus on studying or working during this period.

liked having fun and was skilled in various

off the cliff

devoted all her energy to

and Gillian

no longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert to her original

masquerade was on the first

were all wearing the same tuxedo, and the women were wearing the same sapphire blue fishtail

distinction was

brought Olivia to

fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first. Change it if it’s

and glanced

“Don’t worry, they’re all new and

the

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before?

said calmly, “It’s my

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently

even

rich man and woman had been to

actually Olivia’s first time

her lipstick and applied it. She pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from

eyes were filled with

Daniel got a bad

was far inferior

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The blue fishtail dress perfectly outlined her

Emily finished applying her lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and turned to

she wanted to say

her gaze landed on Olivia, she

a cliché dress so

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

curves of the human body, promoting one’s

Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear

chosen this set

detail, every cut, and every decoration

uglier on a person

Olivia make a fool of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more elevated!” she

Sarah, who was in the other changing room, did not hear the commotion outside. Listening around, she couldn’t

felt that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up

the mirror,

by a master, which meant that it was exquisite, and every detail

after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly elevated, making her long

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

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

determined to crush

out, Sarah raised her

a sudden, her powerful aura was

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

Olivia made her look like she had been reborn.

they met, Sarah was almost crushed

was ashen as she stared at Olivia’s

quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

he say that this dress is the ugliest in the world? Why is it so

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an

next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting for the next

belongs to another customer. I’ll find another one for you, Ms.

yes. This dress belongs to someone else.

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered

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

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

word got out that she had stolen

and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress

Emily was stumped.

going to find the owner of this dress?”

directly, “This

I like this dress very much. I really do

like this dress?” Olivia looked

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

in this dress, so

you saying you want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

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

no. I like this dress too much. I can’t

Emily nodded cooperatively.

words to make Sarah like this dress so

was no need for

already

at each other and saw

to be so

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

over and retracted her gaze,

However, the shawl was

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inside.

few glances before

handed

she said calmly, “Go change

took the clothes

clothes that Olivia had worn, she

looked so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she might even be stunned

outcome.

was

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

everything on, she looked at the mirror

she saw her average figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short, and her butt was too

scalp went numb

fuck is

ugly that

out in this. I

pull up the zipper under her

slender arm reached over from behind,

of the changing room was pulled

completely exposed in front

leaned over to take

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?” she

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

be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling. “Miss Anderson,

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked

this moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing her sapphire blue fishtail

It was even more dazzling

at this point that

done it on purpose. She had

heart was completely ignited and her

it was about

her head and took a deep breath

surprised and looked at

been a good judge of character. Sarah had a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked,

tapped a

must be something fishy going

over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not

spoke, she handed

put on the mask and the

the crowd, in the

way, she said, “Let’s walk further and see where Daniel and the others

walked slowly by

the ball. In just a blink of an eye,

present was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights,

a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the middle of the dance

about a dozen couples dancing on the dance

the music changed and the tempo increased, there were gradually people who could

was only a man and a woman

eyesight, but she was too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same

could only vaguely sense that the couple in the middle

stood tall and

slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower left side of

a lady from centuries

stopped, and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

heard the people beside her sigh.

heaven.”

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so

you agree?” someone said, turning

not expect someone to talk to her. She paused and did not

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

Are they compatible?

did not

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

and wanted to walk towards the

reason, the crowd that was originally standing

stopped Olivia in

the center of the crowd.

a beautiful and otherworldly

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in

her lips, and smiled lightly

from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I

he immediately turned around and

that he was looking for her and waved her

melted and was filled

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

gently, “Hello. My name

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

and glanced

felt a little

gaze,

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

patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered

he turned to Winona and said in an extremely distant and indifferent tone, “Winona, since when are

calm eyes flashed

Daniel continued, “You’re just an

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held Olivia’s hand and walked

left standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound and

her eyes.

long, everyone was a little

restaurant on the second floor, and

group went over to

to the

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the door of the

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

Emily

indignant and felt that Daniel was too

a reaction.

saying

the pancake and asked, “Say

anger. “Why aren’t you reacting at

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

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length,

look at their faces and only look at their

god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia

exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are

still stood in the cubicle and did not go out.

had believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom,

clearly said this on

it was so

her heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles stabbing into her heart. It pricked and

were some things that couldn’t

did Daniel like

violently, like a flood that had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there

exactly did he

for a short period of time, and they did not spend too much time

so sure that

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Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an

to place

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by Michael

really liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked to eat heavily flavored

was, the more satisfying it was to eat

to her heart’s content, she didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his

at the fish that was covered with

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

never eats

Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you know

her grip on her fork with a stunned

Daniel didn’t

don’t even

we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end, he was actually angry and threw

of her mouth.

Whenever we used to eat out together, the table

eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat

them

were talking about their youth,

past that had nothing to do with

incredibly familiar with each other,

had met

and intended to move the

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

profusely, saying that he was

were not ordered by him at

curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were really

glanced at Olivia.

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had a good life and was ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

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

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and

head, unable

clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then

her plate in front of

few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very

Hot

as though she had done it countless

slammed her forks on

could

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

ate the spicy grilled fish bite

Michael, whose eyes were about to pop

was he doing? Daniel

She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a

few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you

saying this, Daniel even moved to the side to distance himself

used his actions to show that he was not familiar with Winona at

not help

was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate

stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving

pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and whispered to him, “Stop

put down

let him eat it,

took a

everyone, “I’m going out for a

a strange silence descended

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at

eyes were filled with

really ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate

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It was impressive!

at Olivia. He

over the years, he had interacted more

Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even

could

he finished half

her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took

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

Daniel!

actually eaten so much spice in order

have been angry at her for leaving without

many years, but he was still furious

help

much must he

as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core

knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She

and finally found him by

to speak when she realized that Daniel

lips were red, as

spice at all. That was why he had

as she realized this,

you can’t eat spicy food, you shouldn’t eat it.”

When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace

want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.” Olivia fell

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head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm

felt like a kitten tickling

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

stopped and suddenly narrowed

to develop his career, while the other half was used to study Olivia

her, he understood what

had

sharp eyes instantly

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

to look

When she saw

stomach hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

his head.

raised

did

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

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push

and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My legs hurt too. I

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

a tone. He looked

felt even

his lips burning with pain, but there was also a

rubbed his head against Olivia’s neck and whispered,

looked down at the black watch on her

only

seen Daniel sleep

feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After

He turned his head abruptly,

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

a little

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still found a way

He took the initiative to find another topic.

rooted to the ground and still did not

nervous. His heart tightened and he

fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you

Don’t leave me

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

was too drastic. It scared

handsome face. Her voice

as though he had woken up from

at Olivia, as though he wanted to draw her into

with so much force. There

with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me.

such a fragile Daniel

said gently, “Why would I leave you?

was

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

contacted each other since.” Speaking of this, Daniel lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to

Daniel did not give Olivia

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia

he would definitely teach them a

and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the rhythm was too fast and the music didn’t stop. I didn’t have time to

her.

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

was not a kind man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about

that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for no

Winona, he talked

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delicate face. He explained

not a good person, but her grandmother is

a child without a home when he was

his uncle,

was like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang

compared him to his uncle. They said

his biological parents

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

so he went to

She said that Daniel was the best and smartest child in the world. It was just that

also encouraged Daniel to start his

of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your

hope that you will hate them, that

you must not do as

was very eloquent and knew how to

taken in by what

moment, she

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

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

did

a

with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious about it. Do it secretly. Otherwise,

make

Olivia stared at him.

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a long

so much face that he

engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was

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a good understanding

simplé engagement ceremony that would

grand engagement, and that was to capture her attention. He

from overseas as he

had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye

cold face, anger her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally

mind to endure everything and do

now, Daniel had gone too

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for a

could no longer indulge him like this. She had to let him understand that

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

stay any longer, so she

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where are

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

she

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

be angry!” Sarah stomped her feet in frustration.

when she saw that Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

out, she realized that he was using Olivia to force

wanted and forced Winona to

tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t

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

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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already consumed quite a bit of

returning, he was quite puzzled

gone.” Sarah snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and

you talking about?” Gideon

stupid. Sarah said disdainfully, “You men are just thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar to her?” Gideon frowned and looked at Michael for help. “Did you notice

replied, “Her temperament does look

is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then

it, but Sarah was

seen any

it intentionally to have a

Michael remained silent. He had a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was

Samuel had disappeared without a

health had completely

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

to several hospitals, but none of

doctors‘ most common advice was for Amelia to relax and not to worry too

believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so

He felt

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

always times

Amelia still saw it.

same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is

her parents

voice was shrill, her eyes were red and her heart

due to her excessive agitation, after her

never woke

looked for famous doctors, but they were all

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

go overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they

do then?” Cathy

same suit as

one hand in his pocket, he

frustrated, but his

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

silence as soon as he finished

Cathy, who was most concerned about her daughter,

now that we’ve reached this point? Moreover, I’ve never seen her save anyone, and I’m

will do my best to

an irresistible might, “So, you all

hand toward

looked at

Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights.

with the entire

to take care of his erratic father, and his mentally

sought help from him, but not a single person thought that he was in

look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and

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

clear–minded and

Amelia were the ones

do anything. At most, he just stood by

side was his parents, and

hoped that these

her nieces and nephews, treating them as if they

smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just

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

Maddie stopped talking.

too much. He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family on

getting Maddie’s phone, William

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of drawing with

didn’t think too much and answered the call

she realized that it

slightly with a hint of

of William. This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

the Taylor family had reached this point, there was absolutely no room

he would have never called

did he

answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

attention was not entirely focused

was very polite. “I’m

no need to be

window into the distance. After a while,

“Yeah,” she replied.

you first returned to the Taylor family, and there was a conflict between my mother and Grandpa

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

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

He clapped

heart suddenly softened. She leaned over and kissed the little guy on

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing

the little turtle and hang it in

what Olivia drew

to her senses and continued her phone call

William’s intention

when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would

although Amelia’s actions were a little

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

days and nights of interaction and exchange of emotions,

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

is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong.

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with that?”

I’ve never blamed her

blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept that her

accept that her

from wrong, could not see the difference

love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to

treat me as her own daughter and doesn’t want to give me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right does she have to meddle in my life? What

tried to have someone insult me, it was

birth to me, so she

she wanted to side with Emma, she would find

comes to me? Is it all because

a little agitated. She paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every single

she understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still do

me and I’m

I don’t believe that you don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told

would not take

history, I’ve never seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and

I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have

to forgive her no matter what she

and resonant. They were like sharp blades

made his heart

to

trembled violently. He knew that every word

back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

he hardened

you think the favor

Olivia suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending

calm. “Mom told you to surrender and stay in the Taylor

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one by one, “Emma has

Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead,

the matter of using moral coercion on you through Twitter. Dad was the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment he deserves, while Mom was at best knowing and

Olivia was silent.

I’m not forcing you. I just want to tell you the whole story. I want to

you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body

you were young, your body was weak, crying and not sleeping at night. Mom was so concerned that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep.

you were lost that year, Mom went crazy looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the

back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t

you for five years,”

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

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She specially hired world–renowned

having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of

reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state

create accounts on various social

like flowers

Smith family’s reputation

had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in

skills in novels. Now that the Smith

all left s

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

all seen

Bruce Hospital in

team from

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so

of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise

little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still

and television dramas aren’t

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phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his

he said

favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and

were still many people

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

her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to associate

over the Smith family not

refusing to save a family member, it would cause

care about Amelia, she still

that Olivia would agree

The Sullivan family.

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

and

Olivia’s conversation on the phone

Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of his

felt a sour

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

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

suffering made his heart ache

but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing

much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by

Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s

up with a dependent

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

his agreement

brought Andrew upstairs to

touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be

be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family

everything with

raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to

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him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care about Mrs.

lightly played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t

said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you

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

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

said firmly, “I will

others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to

to resolve it from the source and not let the rumors

had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter

or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose

interrogate her about

person who could be persuaded but

politely and respectfully, she might be more likely

method she

had her own way of doing things and

whether to save Amelia or not, she

one could

in a large and

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold light flashed in her

time for the Smith family to

made a few calls and passed

famous doctors from all over the world set

the same time, news began to

reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over

the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake

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

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helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult

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

family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state

began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

were like flowers blooming

days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout

who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such

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

all left s

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

all seen the

team from Bruce

from

Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe

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

the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s

sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard

my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man

novels and television dramas

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topic. Those

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly

Isaac Smith was actually the hidden

Twitter were filled with expressions

hard to get an appointment with him, and he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited!

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 the doctors who had previously

it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is too

He’s already so powerful, but he still

a respectable old

that Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state.

that Doctor

Smith wakes

the s turned into prayers for Isaac

in her heart, “Grandpa, did you

had reappeared, Olivia was

very worried about

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was

who won’t raise suspicion

She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the

attention to it. She did not even open the

Olivia nearly dropped her cup,

composure.

How is it

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

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and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss you

was

“Aren’t you in

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

Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

could she enter the entertainment

identity was very

had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly

character, but she was weak and obedient to

for what happened next, Olivia did not

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to save

time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to

years old, but she already had a very

first, Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot

was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her

making sure that the little girl was

the man lying on

she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were

a big incident, so

high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial

still too young, she could

a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through

disadvantageous for

young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention

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

the use of learning skills? Can I

skills, you

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forever.

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

forever.

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

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

moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her

this world, everyone was independent. No one could make decisions

in the name of being a good

to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go

be able to protect

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with William, was still waiting for

he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss

Maddie’s phone was

knew that in less than three days,

to Amelia’s room and saw William,

knew that William was waiting

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

moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have

crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear

crisis, but in Olivia’s

lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually

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

over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t

turned to look

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

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

fixedly. When he

This…”

a medical team here. Get

“She… she’s really this heartless. How

he could finish speaking, Cathy

to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two at

said with a

that she could not figure

from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned

really that amazing? Can she truly save your mother?”

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asked.

and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better than

She could not help but reach out and

replied, “There’s an 80%

turned

her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment

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

said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked

called out, “Olivia

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

that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful

over the world were about to arrive. Instead

might still

could speak, Cathy had

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

from the slap before

her head. She just lowered her eyes and

couldn’t bear to watch any longer and stepped forward to support Maddie. He then frowned and looked at Cathy. “Grandma,

aunt whenever something happened to his

was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the

mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

chief manager of the

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

this today. It’s fine if nothing happens

firm tone

was so harsh on his youngest

did all of this have to do with

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

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

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use this reason to have

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

at William and said indifferently, “You don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have

everyone looked down on

an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be

William suddenly understood.

Halfway through, he suddenly

did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

did not even look at Cathy or say a

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from Layfield to tell Olivia

arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did

He said that

her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone

did not

Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully

become more and more cautious when it came

reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized.

older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without

table

responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake

was a little older.

own daughters. She

of the time, it was Blake who took

was caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather

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

close to Zelen

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

this person as if this person had

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated

“You remember now?”

used some force and instantly tore off a long

it between her fingers.

Zelen? Who

so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

Blake

trembled and wanted to explain, but she did not know where to start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table

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

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Mr. Smith suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s

looked up and ordered, “You

Blake left, Daniel

and massaged her

closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I

massaging for

her eyes

quickly returned to normal. He lowered his

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

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

tell their daughter over and over again where

Olivia could not re

Speaking of this, t

and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something

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

amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

“Are you so sure

was too young. After the accident,

firm. “I’ve already undone the

was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis

shook his head.

to do it too?” This

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

After a while, he said, “You learned

“Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to

Olivia made sound easy.

had nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make

smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from time

at

come he still felt a little inferior and

no, he had to work harder.

single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what

William called Blake again.

to

filled with

please.”

softened his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia

family. She no

Taylor family could threaten

William’s voice was

and looked at the layers

.

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

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family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of

that’s great. I’ll pick you

a while, Sophia realized that

herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills

that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some

Olivia couldn’t do a thing

room and told Cathy

That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia

was not in a

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

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then,

out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and

going on?”

I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a vicious

Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences,

She quickly calmed her down and poured her a glass of

water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful

still going to

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

Olivia came with Kelly.

high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing a

attire made her look less sexy and girly, but

William could not help but look

was

William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at

immediately frowned and subconsciously looked

Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned

her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm

head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as

palm and warned herself

had to wait for the right time. She had to wait until the day she

the people who had bullied Olivia

have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

and Cathy were already

room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go

did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia

was surprised that she ignored

embarrassed and his face turned

Olivia was

Smith family. She also had connections

like that young people were

has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was

still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe

medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days

was the Sullivan

were lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman

Olivia would be

Olivia

and asked the butler to help him

care

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

care, but Cathy

waited here for Olivia.

“Stop

walking and

it anymore and

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

the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at

her head to see

like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an

armrest and tapped her fingertips on

grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay

replied, “It’s good for your

you look up.”

not going to argue with you about the nonsense.

but she

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

a promise. Otherwise, what if

ease

shook her head

not expect Olivia to say

“It’s fine if you can cure

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

said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on?

choked and was about

went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of

stared at William. “What a shameless group

that her chest heaved violently,

more shameless

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

thought to herself, “Who cares whether or not

want everything

lowered his voice and begged for a long time.

He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do

the words she had in mind. She looked

body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared

at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

needles were really too long. They were twice as long

thought to himself, “This thing won’t

his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to

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

he carried Cathy to the door and locked

knocked on the door, it

seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim,

pain in her chest and slumped

unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she

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

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

Ronald said as he strode in

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

William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he

no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

Ronald said as he ran up

Ronald, are you going over just like that? Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants

he gets some servants

in his

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

the corners of Ronald’s mouth

with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch

hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands

hint of cold malice flashed across

and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that

the

his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard

about a rolling pin?”

his eyes lighting

get it.”

out a rolling pin. It was about the size

it in his hand, gave it a little shake,

that, he concealed the

door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William!

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

as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take

squeezed in. While William was closing the door,

right hand and

hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you

a long–standing reputation in

behind him, William turned around. He then

hand, raised high and holding a

full concentration. Her forehead was covered

she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the

William thought, “Oh crap!”

wanted to intervene, but

despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front

movements were nimble, as if she did not

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

of solid wood, but it

saw Ronald vomit a

he called out and quickly went over to

tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s

to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in

thought to himself, “How could

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

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 mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome wouldn’t

and gives in to all of you,

very quickly and carried Ronald away

William learned about the

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

He just

Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling extremely

himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly

the

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

“Medicine that

He was surprised.

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consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually regained

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got

you’re finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before she started

happened to me?”

remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost bursting through

her vision went

know anything that

quickly explained to her everything that had happened

unconscious.

could not help but

she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She 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

strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such

waking up, am I so calm and not angry

is even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know

my judgment. I’m completely not

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

actually

even more difficult for me to accept is that

why

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

to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia

come again, Amelia’s

that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced

it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed

matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and

She seemed

again, her eyes no longer held any

had already

and Emma,

let go of

more than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had

gossip. This situation applies not only to the

and committed to me

Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help

thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone

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

be a more considerate child

my condition.

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

was unfair

not let

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

the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze.

Olivia leaned her head on

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

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

The three of them would often

family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was

reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making

very concerned

information would not be able to

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

was as gentle as a

felt that

do something more

his phone

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

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

thought, “He’s

don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did

study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in

to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms,

Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed

sweet. He said, “I

a

up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting on

thought, “What’s

get left behind,

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while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor

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

“It’s not necessarily a

no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not Amelia

that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have

was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia

to argue, Olivia would immediately

However, she could not

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

understood. “I’ll hold it then,”

Olivia nodded.

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

steadily on the

acupuncture therapy

thank you,”

stopped moving. She said in a low voice, “You’re

at William and said, “William, go out first.

was not at

Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like

in her attitude. She

he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your

“Got it,” Amelia said.

William left, Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not

Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I

thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel

gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly

was very clear–headed now. She

years.

were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you

slightly. She did not say

my child. When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m very proud

and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with

that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts

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

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 views and

in her chest before she continued,

strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a

say anything. She

to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s

between them, Amelia could no

and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this

her fingers tightly and quietly made a

for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

especially long. Every minute and second

time, Amelia grew tired

she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft

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

reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing

fluctuated dramatically and

was used at this

it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation

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

medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you

say anything. She just held the medicine

the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less

required careful adherence. She then put away the silver

keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not

a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to

and said, “Let’s

lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted

she was about to drink some water, it

moment. She lowered her head and glanced

“What’s this?” she thought.

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

seems like

must have been left

come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied

a group photo of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for his affair

which was Olivia, but

test

sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s

she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions

suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore a striking resemblance to

managed to find all the

on the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were all about

of them was

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

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