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 psychological issues

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

shot.

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

people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle

she would go all out to study medicine and become a

those big shots would take the initiative to associate with

great it would

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

to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot myself.” Gillian was

left as if she was escaping without

Taylor family returned at night, their

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

organized one small painting

were all recommended by the association’s internal members. Gillian got

for Doris.

it was not a large–scale competition, it

competition, she could get to

could catch the eye of any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by

have a sudden rise in

home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs to

other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person

Ernesto was back.

you to have such a wide network. You even know the people

the corners of her mouth curled up

know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was

Association

that teacher was

teacher, she was nothing

“No, I don’t know any teacher,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose

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played favorites, so he

shoulders could not help but

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

indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could

That Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple

was angry and spoke up for

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

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

search.

he encountered any doubts, he would start searching

full name, and soon, her information popped up

Husheni was not

family’s lineal

suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had

Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five after she took

the line. She’s a liar!” Saul

hand holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously

red as if it was on

this moment, she did not know

years

she mean by only wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s excuse that she looked down on

she take in another two disciples five years later if she

at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not

every word he said, Gillian looked more

could not stand it anymore and nudged Saul. “Enough! Stop it.”

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for fun. She was not

of the gossip came to visit that

was a very

was stunned for a second when she

smiled. “Good evening. I guess you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia? I’m

you looking

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a

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

The painting competition?

second. How did Bettany know about the painting

It was an

was mainly held

other words, the result of the competition was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him in

Bettany explained, “I’ve read Doris’s

Facebook status?

immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

and gestured for Olivia to

all Doris’s

the status of her participation in the competition,

people didn’t know shit 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 mix colors. By the way, does anyone know what

gaze swept across it

not change, but her understanding of Doris

and

tell the character

was

phone to Bettany and asked her

carrying a lot of

It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope it can be

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

Bettany’s face. “Doris probably

warm–hearted person. When

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over the notebook

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

did it mean

did not think

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

and said, “Bettany told me to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be

Doris sneered.

over and threw it on the

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

that Bettany

these over

and

and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a single word, no matter

had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

was so

with the notebook

was across the street and

two

she entered, she saw no

Is anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on the

voice came from the door,

was deadly pale, and she looked a little

for a second before saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across the street, right? Can I

she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook.

door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s

the door. With her hand on the doorknob, she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is

and could not

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

soon as she entered the house, Olivia noticed something was off. There were

the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other

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Olivia was very vigilant.

there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She almost immediately

happened to

nothing had happened and walked to open the

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

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

I’m here to see her. I’m not a

and

at the shadow at the door of the small room and asked, “Then why is Bettany

on the ground?” Tucker did not

gestured for them to look

you going to do?

heard this, she freaked out. “How did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

how she could admit it when others just said it

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

Was he threatening her?

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

would never compromise if she

even bother to pay attention to

out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to

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

was covered with tempered

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

He

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and trembled as she

read the introduction of Rose

introduction was

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

an exclusive interview with Rose

in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking

was because she liked

squatted on the ground and dialed Rose’s

through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said you would only accept one disciple.

she received the call from Gillian. She then

sat down, drinking water and listening to

listened, the more

she could not help but interrupt Gillian.

that true?”

there was

oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield for no

smiled. “I don’t know your grandfather too well. He

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

a lot of connections, and people from

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

superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover, we didn’t know each

why did you

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

didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to

looked like she was about to break down. She clenched her fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down.

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

she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around

mention he’s

heart began to ache, and her scalp went numb. It took her quite

shivered. “But you’ve praised me and

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I was just being polite. Do you

paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for me every year?”

long, but I’ve never seen someone as

could you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings to me for grading

of this, Rose got

too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took it for

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 come into contact with the

among the millions. She would have no chance or be

that instead of being

it be

to say anything more. “For the sake of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry

hung up the

her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to

was because making sandwiches in the

much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and it had

of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors

“Add a little black

and glanced at Olivia with

please go to

not feel attached to this

reason why she came up to watch her paint was only

person. Even if

take on the heavy burden and think

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention

around

without saying a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted

and

looked over. “What’s

she saw Olivia, she pushed the

street.”

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and frowned.

right. It’s her restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip

They were classmates, but compared

dropped out of junior high school and went home to look after

a better life and

had been missing for many years, suddenly came

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

a good thing for the family of three to be united

Tucker had started

was up to no good when he returned this time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for her

is!”

scene at

were back,

were making a scene

mother, Talia, who had also urged her

Talia was really stupid or

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

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Marco, was here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately, the Taylor family’s sandwich shop was closed these few

home and could not eat the Taylor family’s sandwiches for a

He was down.

crossed Marco’s

Thank god!

Olivia

he was a lousy police officer. How could

ashamed Officer Wood rushed over in

going on?” he

parents have knocked her out and wanted

god!

the biological

quickly made a call to

stepped forward to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen

and looked toward

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

walked towards the small room and saw

her hard several times, but Bettany

he realized that something

Tucker stared at Olivia with a dark gaze. His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own

Olivia nodded.

She played it to Tucker. “So, I recorded it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has

nonsense to you for so long?

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

had an old saying that relatives were favored

with her parents must be

Bettany sided with her parents and turned

anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear to

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the lurch had broken her moral bottom

calling the

Tucker was furious.

to meet such a meticulous girl in such a

genius she

away, and Bettany

police station to make a

find

of

wall in the aisle. There was a small piece of

and his colleagues looked at each other

not help but admire her observation. She could

and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some

her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so I guessed Tucker and Talia had drugged

applauded. “Oh my god,

could even become

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

She didn’t

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

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it was

is just a guess.

almost

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

she might cover up

they were

kindly, “You’ve observed very carefully, but we still have to wait for Bettany’s confession later. After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked

Marco was dumbfounded.

beside

She was so well–prepared!

you record?”

they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded it as

a thumbs up. “Bravo!

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke

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her.

her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the

go home and

she brought some

had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of the

painted this myself. It’s for

saw an oil painting of

The entire

“Did you paint

Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop

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

she dropped out of school. But she did

on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve read a lot of

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

too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over

her hand and directly poked

of the

are you doing?” Bettany subconsciously

did you

a long time,

Doris was disdainful. She looked up

said impatiently, “Fine.

your paintings? Let’s use this one. I’ll enhance it for you.” Doris arrogantly raised her chin as if Bettany

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

arms.

Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll paint another one

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Megan brought up

She even knocked out

really pitiful to have such

Olivia. “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 the ground, so I called the

much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters

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

She lowered her

had a nagging feeling

and kind. Why would they despise her for meddling in

her temples and the

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to

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

time. I’ll hypnotize her one last time. I want to see

fallen in love with

it calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for Jarron’s attention and push her sister off the cliff in her madness in

his phone. His eyes were deep, and there was an evilness in

at Gillian and nodded.

not enough. Relationships

here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to

have gone through so much trouble to pretend to

unusually flirtatious face immediately

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

a good idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian. His eyes were sparkling

Gillian was silent.

actually came up with such

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such a location

person she liked treated her sister well because of

nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the

did not think too much about it.

as prosperous as the city. There were no street lamps in

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

walked to

in her

hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow from the blood

long legs also stretched into the middle of the road, trying to

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

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the

it was

walked in with a strong flashlight and had a clear view of the

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

all. He could only determine where she was based on the source of the

Ernesto said weakly, “I’m

and frowned. “That’s chicken blood. Are you a

Ernesto was speechless.

She could even smell

head quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is fake. It’s my leg. I broke

huge stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

“I’ll call the police immediately and get someone

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

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gun…”

had already taken out her phone. “There’s a gunshot wound. I have to

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

The male lead was shot by a gun and could not go to the hospital, let

did Olivia call the

was puzzled. “Don’t call the police. Why do you have to call the

between domestic and foreign cultures, and this plot was borrowed from the novel. Therefore, Ernesto thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist in the novel. She would not call

understand why Olivia called

interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a

a fool would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t

any money now. If she was extorted,

up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it

tall and had practiced boxing since he was

sudden pounce would definitely snatch

And yet…

Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked

hurt so

in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and

about covering his

flashlight and shone it

saw the 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

no longer felt

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something even more shocking

and said coldly. “Ernesto, have you

expression changed drastically when

He was stunned.

while, he

announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been removed, and our

the ground and looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you be

could be removed from

said in a low voice, “I woke up when I saw your

mean?” Ernesto

chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone

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

even set a time

the one–month deadline was up, the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would

happened, the hypnosis

Fesmuowana

things would not be under

a national

Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like figures

was Pets and

of

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

as tw quickly ran a few steps

see Cullat as you want to

not log and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how you

get a

ducked

faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making it difficult to see

Ernesto could still feel the coldness

mind, regret was

done those hurtful things. She had already hurt others.

was just to make

calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox

continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience

Ernesto,

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

tonight, they were no longer related. They

He suddenly

wanted to

give him any time to speak. She got into the car and

were extremely cold and heartless. She did not even look

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

was a

What a hateful girl!

anger. How could there be such a woman? She didn’t even say

wanted to go back

was even colder than the night wind.

“Where are we

She suddenly thought of Bettany and said, “Let’s go to the

was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had yet to

over and knocked on the

a while, Bettany

the car door and gestured for her to come

at Tyson and Peter and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not

how Olivia had helped her

mustered her courage and

so late. What’s the matter?”

was a little nervous and

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

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to give me that

surprised. “Where are you

was about to speak when a few clangs

was knocking on the

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

unhappy and reminded him. “Olivia is my

not to meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t

this, Tucker’s

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

her lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

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

she finished speaking,

admit that their

Olivia said calmly. “He can’t hurt

was still worried, Olivia added,

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

the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the Taylor family

little stunned, but she was very smart and immediately realized that there should

reason.

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

casually, “Let’s leave it to

“Wait for me here. I’ll

‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany

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

When he heard Olivia’s words,

that this young lady was so lucky to be favored by

future, she might have some good

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in the sandwich shop found Olivia was missing

should we do?

on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call

no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already transferred the money to your card.

she hung up

members of the Taylor family were

a deep breath and

in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much. She didn’t

considerate and sensible, so Megan had already

She started to grumble.

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

Olivia was not angry and didn’t take revenge. How could she inform them before

saying that, Stella thought of

no, we still don’t know

a

ten sandwich fillings in the Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not

should we do? What should we do?” Stella was so anxious that she

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

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

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

head and glared

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

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

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like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she still

was used to her attitude and did

during this period of time, he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s

he faced Doris again, he

He just turned around and

she suddenly received a call

pen and looked happy. “It

She

on her shoes and

at the counter and looked at Bettany’s back

hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.” Bettany

“Bettany, don’t interact with those indecent people. Listen to me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting?

was tearing the package

and stared at Tucker. Her tone was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad

“How can you

in her heart. “Mom,

her head. “I’m not asking you to marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and

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

“Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at

anger on Talia. “How did you teach

“Tucker, don’t be angry. Calm down. Bettany is still young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany must marry

into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and

Bettany and looked at Bettany

already used to her

hurt. She just

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

that, she ran

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called out

said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl

couldn’t help but

the

head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and insensible. Give me more time. I’ll definitely

at Talia and

and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle.

her head and

her

didn’t understand. She couldn’t figure it

many years and had always doted on her, suddenly

wanted to force her to

her face, Bettany opened

very light. It should be a piece

guessed that it

Olivia also gave her a painting in

had been completely opened. Inside was

people still write

envelope and opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it

took out a thin golden

was a line of

looked over. The more she looked, the heavier her breathing

invitation to the Painting Association’s

wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in her

suspected that she was in

eyes hard and looked

true! It was

was given to her by Olivia.

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letter, her heart pounding so fast that it was about to

read the words over and over again, feeling like

such a good thing really

not

on the burden of the

decisive person.

she had already gotten the invitation, she had to give it her

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

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

Taylor family, Doris was

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

Doris was a little

she ran too quickly,

a while for her to catch

eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

that ever since she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed. Although she was energetic and decisive, there was always a hint

in her eyes.

couldn’t control her excitement and showed

did not react and thought that Bettany was joking. However, when she lowered her head, she saw the seal of the Painting Association on the

Bettany’s name written

and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?” Seeing Doris’s stiff expression, Bettany seemed

did not seem like a good idea for her to come and

a

too excited. Her mind was in

only thought that Doris would also be participating in this competition. The two of them

she had forgotten that if she participated in this competition, she and Doris

a smile,

that Doris

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

Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are you talking

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second sister?”

and looked at Doris curiously. “Doris, what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has

a little flustered. She stuttered, “Well, I can’t say for sure. Actually, I don’t know who she is

Bettany didn’t

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

it was before today, Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

moved up and landed on the invitation

when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very similar to the one she was painting now. The difference was that Bettany had already finished painting

painting so tightly that her

and again, looking at the painting Smoke

and color of

enough. She did not expect this painting to be far

How did that happen?

never learn how to

moment, Doris only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any energy at

here first. I’ll take my time to look at it. I’ll tell

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

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t

comforted her and

the painting Smoke in Village and traced

another one

looked a little awkward and was not as good as the

the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground,

to be inferior to

head like she was

not have a good month. He was like a resentful husband who had been

was unhappy all day

been secretly criticizing him, saying that his

Ellis’s criticism, he had a smart

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the warm exterior of Ellis, there was

sent Ellis to the

everyone in the CEO’s office kept quiet out of fear that they would anger the CEO who had premature menopause, and be sent

in the CEO’s office was as obedient

even vent his anger. He could only bury

was really

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

not agree to

did not dare to say

able to manipulate their

front of Olivia, he

comparison was too

every day and didn’t like

was completely

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been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in

that Olivia

Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him for custody of the

Daniel

bear to compete with

past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic romance

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

were all fake. The male lead did not

the female lead, how

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

die in pain than make

returned home at night, Daniel went to

sensed that Daniel had come in. he

pretending to be

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

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

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

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

Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in

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

be sure that you’re

couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy, I

his arms in front

at Daniel for a long time

child panicked for a moment,

Daniel must have found him sprawled under the blanket watching

that he had been discovered, he immediately

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

didn’t break when it fell to the ground. It only

moment.

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

for a

of bed and hugged Daniel’s

it before. How

head and

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

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

of beautiful eyes that were exactly the same as his mother’s.

eyes, Daniel could not bring himself

to make a promise with a

sad when he saw the empty bed.

was a kind of heartache of not having a wife.

was too

how he had acted like a father and a mother for so many

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories and avoided

out his phone and

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

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act as a father and a

only Olivia

posted it,

It was Olivia!

began to tremble and he could not press the button for

he finally dialed Olivia’s number.

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

Even when she woke up,

phone back, so Olivia casually flipped through it. Coincidentally, she saw

actions preceded

moment to realize what she’d

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that

deepened, or after they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in

afraid that Olivia would snatch

knew that Andrew was her child, she would definitely fight with him

could Daniel

could not bear to

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

bullied the female lead until she was almost half

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

how could he

mention snatching Andrew from her, even if Olivia frowned

die in pain than make

at night, Daniel went

watching cartoons on the iPad under the blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had

actually pretending to

him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I was about to tell

Olivia?

widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket and called

Daniel was so mean.

and turned the doorknob

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

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

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

and asked, “How can you be

care less about

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

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

smart child panicked for a moment, he would still quickly

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wanted to give him a surprise, but now she

was feeling

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

rustle. It was like an

almost imagine the color

seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like a demon

she must be biting her lower

was a bite mark on her lips, and the

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

not be able to control himself. He would hold her under his body and

while, a low and sexy voice

lips and blinked her eyes. She could barely

“Daniel.”

not speak. They

longing spread along

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

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so

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

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact with him at

time passed, Olivia

found Daniel more and more pleasing

so good–looking, obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she liked.

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had

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you going

eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it

Olivia was speechless.

knew that something was wrong. He quickly found a reason

cry?” Olivia was indeed

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

a

cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where Olivia went

that he had cried, her heart

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

from happening, Daniel even

awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message.

was in a daze and his

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

and looked up at Daniel.

him, “Do you remember what you did wrong

at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been

I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll

was stunned at first, then he instantly pouted

an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and sent Andrew’s cries

shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried

Andrew was speechless.

of father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s

sent the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him

Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and glanced at Andrew. Only then did she feel

two guest rooms. Tyson and Peter

room.

she was really tired and

she heard someone knocking on

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

milk.

lips and smiled. “Thank you. Leave it for now. It’s not convenient for me to go out now. I’ll go out and

was super considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I

Olivia was speechless.

to

nodded. “Then

pushed the door open and entered. He first looked

was taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to drench his

and a

Daniel was tempted.

a man didn’t even have any sexual desire for the woman. he loved,

After all, he had been holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex now, he would wonder if he was

many bad intentions in men

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

her innocently. “What should we do?

raised her beautiful chin and pointed

Daniel leaned over and pressed

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

almost hung

she still refused to admit defeat. She raised her chin and glared

lowered his eyes. “Of course… I’ll

Olivia and threw

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

gave her

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke up in

her eyes,

already gone

rubbed her forehead and could not help but kick Daniel.

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did not see

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

almost one in the afternoon when they got

were still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies at home,

anyone.

the world what she had done last night by getting up so late? She quietly went downstairs, thinking that

bumped into Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in

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

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward and wanted to cover his

was wearing slippers, and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too

too loud. Tyson and Peter turned

happened to see Olivia

them gasped and raised their

Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face anyone. Her

already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he

“Olivia is too tired. I’ll carry

Peter nodded in

her head

embarrassing. They

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and Daniel went to the kindergarten to

the way, Daniel mentioned

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

is only 29 years old. He has been married for

early. He barely reached the legal age for

your opinion?” Daniel

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

have one.”

Daniel stopped the car and turned to look at Olivia, his expression

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was

him what

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

green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the car rushed out like an

didn’t turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia, let’s get

his

squeezed her fingers, unsure of what to answer for a

bring up this topic so soon. She had barely thought

to figure out

continued, “If you haven’t made up your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you think?”

Engage?

a

Daniel

was

made it!

He understood humans

a lot

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

the

was to engage, not to marry

of them went to a nearby

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

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the initiative to

need to think about it

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

words, he looked

deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes

fingertips on the table

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

head. “This

rush? Would they have the time to prepare everything that

in seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the

confidently. “I’ve prepared

his phone and showed

It’s at the old residence of the

guests, I don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I

and shoes are ready. Try them on and see if there’s anything

the rings had been customized. They would be delivered in a

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia looking at him

skipped

to himself, “Oh

looked up and said

said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything

moved closer to Olivia and whispered,

that, he gave Andrew a

big eyes pitifully.

you saying?” Olivia’s heart softened. She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I

raised his face. “Then would you

lowered her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to the world

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Princess, I’ll see you on

Twitter and posted at the same time:

instantly, This

the richest man

the top of the trending

news outlet was reporting

could be found in the financial column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

was going on. The

in the blink of an eye, the richest man was engaged. They never heard he

netizens were in

no, how can he get engaged before

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

channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?”

was also a

were

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

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

money? How

netizens were arguing with

Sullivan Group’s public relations team had controlled the s, so

not very intense, and there was nothing

want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him

Hence…

e–commerce department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group

Group posted, “We will

posted, “10,000 lucky netizens

select 10,000 lucky netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will

posted on

them.

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109 a boon

posted. “We will we buy the who won and dech

* Be hone

bund wh

“We will w00 by a wander will get

we “We will wet 100 yes the whadde det we will get a

The nets went crazy

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the Internet

got countless

him to parties, hoping to meet his

the sofa, his long legs bent.

if nothing in the

reached a particular

slowly looked over.

His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation.

asked in a

hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as

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

many things happened and he was busy with

the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he

club had become unfamiliar

and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a

had never seen Daniel and Olivia but they could tell from the way

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend

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

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

His aura instantly rose.

and smiled at

member felt as if his neck was stuck.

was suddenly knocked open

from the

managers actually appeared at the

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

them had always worked separately

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry.

Vivian also came over.

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demeanor was not assertive. Instead, she exuded

to her, and women felt no

first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a

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

she called

her eyebrows and looked at the

high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

“Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on

bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had

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

room.

he would turn back to pick

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

she followed the

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

going to get a wet towel, but she

rinse them under running water. Afterward, she

came out of

identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself a bit

place looked too similar. It was easy

phone and

as she opened her handbag, a red

to be a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a nudge forward. “Why are you dawdling here? Get

spoke, he pushed her into an unfamiliar private

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

and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with her fingertips. She clarified, You’ve made a mistake. I’m not a waitress.”

mess around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of

room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are

him a knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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

could reply,

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

the role of the server to attend to our

surrounded Olivia from

in the private room were dim, and people’s faces were barely

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

was clearly getting

it for the

you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of

was about to

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

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side

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

table was made of glass, and so were the

impact, the wine bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with

splatter of wine and the sudden burst of

of the timid ones even cried out

left in a state of astonishment, their

massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told

she ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight to the

it herself, so

shivered and didn’t say

frown deepened, and her expression grew

couldn’t be bothered to waste her time on these people. She picked up a

Bam!

Crash!

door

despite the shards of broken glass on

a group of people

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After Olivia left.

private room opened and a beautiful

was in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing her blue

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

up to her with a nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and vaguely frightened.

over indifferently

knelt on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t let you down next

woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one must find out

drenched in a cold sweat, as if he had just emerged from an icy

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

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he

to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was ushered into by

someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter one

private room had its own

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how did Olivia end up in

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

room was noisy as if

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

on the table and

to Daniel instantly stood up and tactfully gave up his

stand up, his

palm

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

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

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going

surrounding people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes. Pass

and frowned. He took a piece of candy and

palm firmly on the man

man was in a dilemma, not knowing if he should sit or

  1. up.

Michael glared at Sarah and scolded

he still stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright, alright. Let’s take this opportunity to

up to Olivia and said respectfully,

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

know better, they

cards, she

proposed that no one could

detector. Michael pulled her to

Daniel also looked over.

serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded an

chill.

chill

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

threw the poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal the

His card–playing abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity

opposite Sarah with one hand

seemed to be quite

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

Olivia had always won.

three of them

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I won’t play cards with you

However, it came true.

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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

initial rounds progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things

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

Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back on the

Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you have continued to be with

his voice. “What are you doing? It was

giggled. “That’s the

said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious?

say anything. She rubbed the glass with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making it impossible to read

wanted to

this moment,

casual and

Sarah’s countenance underwent a

said, “Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend

banged the table

was gloomy and her

that she lost control of

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

you

realize

the end, she managed

changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of the privileged rich

and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being

down that she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t shake the

that Winona was

privileged youth, seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and led

Winona, he wouldn’t have achieved what he

credit was now taken by

that such an outstanding Daniel belonged to

was filled

and left with wounds all

matured and learned

he showered Olivia with all his love and

more Sarah dwelled on the matter, the

friends, sharing countless memorable and

that, they attended

Winona, a wealthy young lady from

stood apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she

a reputation in the realm of oil painting

and grace from the altar to join the cluster

days, Daniel

couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up to Winona’s

whereas Daniel was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with

an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy

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a wager with him, insisting that he would never

the result far exceeded

successfully made

Sarah was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of their

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

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

toward serious matters; he simply relished having

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

Winona broke up. They separated from that

emotional blow, causing

came back, he

addition to reacquiring control of his family’s

gave

of wealth, making him the most affluent person in the entire

was motivated

had any other

thought that he had been thinking about

he must be waiting for Winona

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged to

clenched her

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

her head to hide

Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit

picked up a glass

a

“Daniel, to celebrate your engagement with Olivia, we’ve prepared a

made way for Daniel to come

for a while, he realized that Daniel did

was puzzled and looked over

poked his head

did not get up and remained

chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a low voice. “Do

not react for a

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what Daniel was doing, he

and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for

stunned, and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

of hypnosis, she was mentally

studying or working during this period. Her

having fun and was skilled in various forms

after being pushed off the cliff by

and devoted

she and Gillian

begin to

masquerade was on

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

was the

Emily brought Olivia to

changing room over there.” Emily handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress

her eyes and glanced

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

went to the changing room to

was talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you

“It’s my

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

hadn’t even visited

man and woman had

was actually Olivia’s first

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

were

that Daniel

far inferior

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after changing her clothes. The blue

twisted the golden lipstick tube back

to say something

her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly

such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

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

the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding one’s weaknesses, which would help to display a

Secret supermodel

had carefully chosen this set

cut, and

on a person

be stunned. “Oh

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

that Emily was incompetent in saying a few nasty words of ridicule toward Olivia.

at herself in the

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

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

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

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

to crush

coming out, Sarah raised her

sudden, her powerful

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

had been reborn.

as they met, Sarah was almost crushed into

as she

her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

ugliest in the world? Why is it

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

finger hard and looked at

already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she looked at Emily quietly, waiting

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

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

she lowered her

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

provoke Olivia so that

wouldn’t be good if word got

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

Emily was stumped.

to find the owner of this dress?” she thought while

“This dress is

much. I really do like it. I didn’t expect Emily to take the wrong one. Give it back to

this dress?” Olivia

I like it very much.” It was rare for her to

so Sarah was certain

want to wear

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

her head crazily. “No, no. I like this dress too much. I

Emily nodded cooperatively.

few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had

end, there was no

already

and Emily looked at each other and saw the surprise in each

not expect Olivia to be so

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

her gaze, not taking it

the shawl was

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inside.

a few glances before retracting her

and handed the

she said calmly,

nodded and took the clothes to

the clothes that Olivia had

was not a loss to wear

outcome.

was really a little

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

putting everything on, she looked

figure in the mirror, she felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick,

scalp went numb

is this!”

so ugly that

in this. I

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

arm reached over from behind, grabbing the

a whoosh, the curtain of

completely exposed

to take a

expression

“What the fuck…

ugly

her left leg. Her fair feet floated

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

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Sarah’s face darkened.

and

taken off her shawl, revealing

and beautiful in it. It was even more dazzling than

at this

it on purpose. She had put on the ugly

heart was completely

as it was about to burst out, she

her head and took a deep breath to

surprised and

fiery temper and was short–tempered. After being provoked and tricked, how could she be

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

something fishy

go over quickly. The ball has already begun.” Emily was afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so

she spoke, she handed

the three of them walked towards the

ball. Amidst the crowd, in the middle of the

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

nodded and walked slowly by her

many people at the ball. In just a blink

was wearing masks. Coupled with the dim

found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the people dancing in the

dozen couples

and the tempo increased, there were gradually

a man and

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

that the couple in the middle

man stood tall

was slender and long. Her half–length hair was tied

a lady from

surrounding people couldn’t help

heard the people beside

heaven.”

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are so

someone said, turning

to her. She paused and did

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

Are they compatible?

and did

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile

subconsciously stood up and wanted to walk

was originally

Olivia in

at the center of the

beautiful

A trace of surprise flashed in his deep eyes. “Why are

her head, curled her lips, and smiled lightly

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

immediately turned around

was looking for her and

melted and was filled with

through the crowd and walked towards Olivia. He took her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is my fiancée, Olivia. We’re about to

and said gently, “Hello. My

her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m

glanced

felt a little

gaze, Winona

“Don’t misunderstand. Daniel

that, Winona deliberately patted Daniel on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

leaned in and whispered into

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

calm eyes flashed

an ex–girlfriend.

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hand and walked

alone. Her gaze grew profound and a trace

her eyes.

fooling around for so long, everyone was a little

restaurant on the second

group went

to

up her clothes and was about to push open the door

a little overboard today. How could he leave with only

was Emily and

indignant and felt that Daniel

much of a reaction. She just touched up her

you saying anything?” Sarah

the pancake

in anger. “Why aren’t you reacting

do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length, and the

only look at their

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned

‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so nervous?”

after the two of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not

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

clearly said this on

was so

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

that

did Daniel

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

exactly did he like about

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

sure that she wouldn’t

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felt that she shouldn’t

had once loved her to the core could change overnight and turn

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

mother could hate her, and Gillian, who was like a sister to her, would push her off the cliff,

for Olivia to place her trust in

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prepared by Michael

liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always

spicier the food was, the more satisfying it was to

forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place.

with a red pepper

was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it when Winona, who was sitting

eats spicy

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

grip on her fork with a

know that Daniel

don’t even

we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I

a smile at the corner of her mouth.

we used to eat out together, the table would be full

eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow me to smell the spicy food. I couldn’t even eat anything that is

of them chatted

their

that had nothing

familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a

had

got to his feet and intended to move the spicy dishes away from

at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did

profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

dishes were not ordered by him at all,

as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a trap

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

raised his head and glanced at Olivia.

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

come back, Olivia would really be worthy of

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

definitely couldn’t win against Winona. She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked

What a silly girl.

would definitely be angry and throw a temper

unable to

plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and

she spoke, she placed her plate in front of

meal, Winona only ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was very clean. It only had a few

Hot

very naturally, as

as she slammed her forks

Olivia could

fish on his plate and said in a puzzled tone, “Who said

spoke, he slowly ate the

at him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were about

was he doing? Daniel was actually

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

liked spicy food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few

moved to the side to distance himself

that he was not familiar

could not help but

He moved his fork

He ate at least a

the hand that

obediently put down

eat it, he would not

a sip of

to everyone, “I’m going

silence descended across

widened their eyes

were filled

ate spicy food. He even ate half a plate of

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It was impressive!

the plate and then at Olivia. He was as shocked as Sarah and

the years, he had interacted more with Daniel and often met him at dinner

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and

could not eat

the sake of Olivia, he finished half

her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away

clenched into a fist tightly. Her nails

Daniel!

eaten so much spice in

must have been angry at her for

but he was still furious

help but tear

must he love

just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the

twisted it. Olivia sat there for a

along the corridor and finally found him by

speak when she realized that Daniel was

red, as though he had

not eat spice at all. That was

this, Olivia was angry and

shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel

his eyes. When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found

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 against

kitten tickling and

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

stopped and suddenly narrowed

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

movement from her, he understood what was

that she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes instantly became

looked pitiful, like a big puppy wagging

and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

always been soft–hearted. When she

stomach hurt?” She frowned

stomach after eating so much

his head.

Olivia raised an

did it

as though

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push

out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

her forehead and said in a

speaking in such a tone. He looked up

he felt

only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball

head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia, let’s go home.

the black

only

had never seen

stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked

head abruptly,

moment, Olivia did not react. She

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still found a way

another topic. “Let’s go

ground and still did not

His

tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry. I won’t make you angry anymore.”

leave me

did not say the last two sentences. He suppressed them in his

was too drastic.

and patted his handsome face. Her voice was slightly bewildered. “What’s

Daniel reacted as though he had woken up from a

at Olivia, as though he wanted to

arms with so much force. There was an urge

I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me!

a fragile Daniel before. Her heart ached

gently, “Why would I leave you? Have

Daniel was happy

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

a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of

Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

between him and Olivia had better scram as soon. as

about it, he would definitely teach

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.

man. It was not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that

nor was he a saint.

do something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for

about Winona,

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

good person, but her grandmother is

a child without a home

attention to his uncle, who was seven years older

not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose

was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle. They said that there was a world of difference

biological

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

like to go home, so he went to

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

to start his

this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and

hope that you will hate them, that

not do as

very eloquent and knew how

taken in by what he

moment, she suddenly

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

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

did

was a little

mean is that if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be

will make things

Olivia stared at him.

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return for a

given him so much face that

engagement event trending on Twitter, she knew

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good

simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow

that was to capture her attention. He

from overseas as

meeting Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He definitely hated her for leaving without saying goodbye

returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so

up her mind to endure everything and do her best to appease him to

now, Daniel had gone

with another woman and hadn’t returned for

could no longer indulge him like this. She

her and tried to provoke her in this way again,

any longer, so she

quickly chased after her. “Winona, where

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

she left with

departing figure.

Sarah stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had almost

Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she thought he had fallen

realized that he

wanted and forced Winona to return

and deliberately embarrassed Winona,

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

“If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered with him. I’ll

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes

he was

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

are you talking about?” Gideon

notice that Olivia looks very similar to Winona?” “Look similar

he replied, “Her temperament does look a

is trying to find a woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets close to her to

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but

seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia

he might be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel with

a lingering sense that something was amiss and felt it was all rather

had disappeared without a trace since his arrest.

health had

day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18

to several hospitals, but none

was for Amelia to relax and not to worry too

Liam believed that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so

did not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s

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

there were always times when

Amelia still saw it.

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

born to defy her parents and

her eyes were red and her heart filled

due to her excessive agitation,

never woke up

looked for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

Even Maddie was

Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down

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I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas

we do then?”

middle of the bedroom, dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his

he tugged at

his aura was

eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm and cold voice. “Now, only

room fell into silence as

and even Cathy, who was most concerned about

said in a trembling voice, “Will she help us now that we’ve reached this point?

do my best to

“So, you all should not

his hand toward

at William

William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite

with the entire

care of his erratic father, and his mentally

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

distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things could

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

very clear–minded and had things

knew that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who

do anything. At most, he

was human nature. One side was his parents, and the other was his sister. There’s

sincerely hoped that these children

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

his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and

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

Maddie stopped talking.

child valued responsibility too much. He carried the entire burden of the

phone, William

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of drawing with Andrew when she received a call from

think too much and answered the call

picked it up, she realized that it was

her eyebrows slightly

person

family had reached this point, there was absolutely no

nothing important, he would have

did he call

to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

was not entirely

William’s tone was very polite. “I’m

hearing this, Olivia curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite.

of the window into the distance. After a

“Yeah,” she replied.

and if we could turn back time to the day you first returned to the

the middle of drawing a little turtle. When she heard his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot on the white

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

He clapped his hands and

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

nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing

of the little turtle and hang

was what Olivia drew

Olivia returned to her senses and continued

William’s

if it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness

a little overboard,

five fingers had its own length, let alone a

exchange of

Isaac. He

Taylor, since you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not wrong. She just dotes on the child by her side more. What’s

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with that?”

nodded. “Actually, I’ve never blamed her for

person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept

accept that her biological mother was a

from wrong, could not see the

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

right does she have to

when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked

was that? Was it because she gave birth to me, so she could make the decision for

it was a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise

so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all

me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion to intimidate me. Every

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

it because she gave birth to me and I’m her daughter, that she can confine

Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out

would not take

mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own

forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them to forgive

does that mean I have to forgive her no

They were like sharp blades that

his heart

Olivia to

jaw tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew

back and saw Amelia lying unconscious

the end, he hardened

you think the favor should be

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

stay in the Taylor family for five days and five nights, but you didn’t stay long enough.”

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said one by one, “Emma has already paid the

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

behind it and has already received the

Olivia was silent.

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

ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely

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. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking medication while breastfeeding, so she endured it for

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

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

for five years,” William

You can

hung up the phone.Chapter

relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her

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

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injured. She

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

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

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

like flowers blooming after

few days, the Smith

into contact with

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such

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

left s on

can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right,

seen the

team from Bruce Hospital

from Dunwall is

world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

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

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

little familiar? I

This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head

and television dramas

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phone and a hint of guilt flashed across

he said he

the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the

people

knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was too

consider her as having a questionable character and may not

over the Smith family not long ago, which was

refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge

toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the

that Olivia

The Sullivan family.

ending the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a

and sat beside

on the phone and

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from

felt a sour

longer,

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

thought of Olivia suffering made his

but he

leaned on her shoulder

Andrew ran over from

with a

touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was

making his agreement clear with

brought Andrew upstairs to do his

Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible

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

everything

and then said, “What are you talking about?

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little dumb. It took him a long time to recover

was like wind and thunder. “Do

Daniel grabbed Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly

to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the

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

his head and said firmly,

confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when

resolve it from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t

young. No matter what she

hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not

William think that a phone call to interrogate her about her

was a person who could be

asked politely and respectfully, she might be more

the method she hated

her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

Amelia or not, she

one could

in a large and comfortable

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold light flashed in her clear

a good opportunity and time for

made a few calls and passed down the

day, famous doctors from all over the world set off

same time, news began

family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to

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

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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

the Smith family was hailed as

front of the world, no longer in

on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video

were like flowers blooming after

the Smith family’s

never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient medical

skills in novels. Now that

all left s on

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

seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

from

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading

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

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

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

god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still

television

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in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those

the Smith family hospital was

in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills

that Isaac Smith

were filled with

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! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of

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

it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that

and character are second to none. He’s already

a respectable old

a vegetative state. How could such a

hope that Doctor

hope Doctor Smith wakes up

turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as

scrolled through the s online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear

that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and more

institute was very worried about

it was not convenient for them to appear on some private or

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

will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time.

Olivia nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the

the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual loss

composure.

How is it

Olivia?” The charming girl

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and wheedled. “I miss you

tone was filled with

in school?

transferred to the Drama Academy. In a

a headache. “That’s too ridiculous!

enter the

was

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to

had a good character, but she was weak and

for what happened next, Olivia did not

that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake

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

but she already had a very

she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little

the little

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

girl was sitting alone on a

making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards

saw the man lying

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

traumatized after such a big incident,

the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial

still too young, she could not

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

was very disadvantageous

so young, but her body was already

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

asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you

and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect

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forever.

“I’ll work hard to

forever.

to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing

old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make my

Her eyes gradually warmed, and

No one

name of being

the entertainment industry, then

be able to protect

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along with William, was still waiting for Olivia’s

staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His

Maddie’s phone was

that in less than

went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked

William was waiting for Olivia to

Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the

had guessed that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick up

resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make

in Olivia’s hands, it turned

gotten lost, with her

Olivia actually possessed such a

had all set off at the same time due

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

to look

She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a

was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his

Maddie fixedly. When

This…”

a medical team here. Get ready and welcome

deathly still. “She…

he could finish speaking,

to her

with a serious

thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such

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

ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your mother?”

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asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said

suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s

replied, “There’s an

turned to

was stunned for a moment before quickly

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

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

called out,

and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know

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

top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive.

might still be a

speak, Cathy had

still hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right

back a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize

just lowered her eyes and

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

did his grandmother blame his aunt

Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant

his mother. She had no personal life, no family,

mother, almost everything required Maddie’s

was almost becoming the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially

about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s

today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t consider

firm tone made William

grandmother was so harsh on his

this have to do with Maddie? How could everything

to speak up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My sister was

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use this reason to have Olivia treat

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

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

everyone looked down on

using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox

coercion.

someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s

with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

not even

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from Layfield to tell

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

Taylor called. He said that he was

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

did not say a

She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed

Blake had become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to

after being hypnotized.

longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she

right.” Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where

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

a little older.

her own daughters. She was

the time, it was Blake

remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was

was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia

remembered being very close to Zelen

suddenly disappeared without a

person as if

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore

between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her

Zelen? Who is

it. Why hypnotize me and make me

Blake was scared out of

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 misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she

family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked

very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time

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please wait a little longer. After a while, the

looked up

left,

walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice

closed her eyes and said in a low

massaging

eyes and looked

panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead.

I was five years old. However, before I was five years

family was, and where my home was,

child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the

re

Speaking of this, t

could not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was

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

Daniel was amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a

so sure

was too young. After the accident, it

firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything

undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis

Olivia shook his head. “I undid

too?” This

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

know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just

you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that

Olivia made sound easy.

was afraid that if

he was still shocked by her intelligence from

was at

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

no, he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia

the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they

William called Blake again.

the phone to Olivia. This time,

was filled with pain and begging.

please.”

and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the

She no longer had anything to do with the Taylor

about the Taylor family

William’s voice

and looked at the layers of dark clouds in

.

herself. It was time to

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body. When Sophia came out of

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

while, Sophia realized that Olivia was

thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She

Taking advantage

was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing

went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia

great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face

Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

something to tell you. But I’m not

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and

and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and

on?” Cathy’s heart

don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not

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

quickly calmed her down and poured

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

are we still going to let

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

Olivia came with Kelly.

at the back of her beautiful head,

and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly,

help

girl was

tilted her head and looked at

immediately frowned and

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

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

head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as

warned

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

who had bullied Olivia to death

and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across

the house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the living

in his hand. He thought he should be respected.

in his direction for even a second.

was surprised that

embarrassed and his face

Olivia was

Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

seemed like that young people

glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and

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

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

was

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

that time, Olivia would be

day, Olivia

asked the butler to help him take the

care about these things

Olivia went

didn’t care, but Cathy

Olivia. Cathy could not

said, “Stop right

walking and continued to

it anymore and shouted,

Olivia,

leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She

to raise her head to see

I’m an older. How

against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

to help you stay healthy.”

replied, “It’s good for

you look up.”

to argue

tone was gentle, but she had

Cathy took a deep

ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when

ease

shook her

not

was cold. “It’s fine if you can cure

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

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

choked and was

she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else

this point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William.

her

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

“Who cares whether or

they want everything

frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It

to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain

in mind. She looked

body. She took out a

silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation

They were twice as long

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

and glanced at Olivia with a questioning

scared out

pleaded in a

he carried Cathy to the door

Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

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

sharp pain in her chest and

unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly

spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going 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 with a displeased expression. “What

embellished, using both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a

contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is

“Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he

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

if he gets some servants

stopped in his

right. This is

for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a

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

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

cold malice

at Sophia and said, “Do you have

gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention,

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

about a rolling pin?”

is okay,” Ronald replied, his

get it.”

quickly and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a

gave it a

the rolling pin

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

at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried out

“I’ll go in and take

spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was

the rolling pin in his right hand and

You want to hurt Amelia, huh?

has a long–standing reputation in the

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

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

back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her

instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It

William thought, “Oh crap!”

but he simply

he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in

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

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

made of solid wood, but it was

saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and

quickly went over to press

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

to glance at

thought to himself, “How could such a

and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she

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 be as simple as breaking

is soft–hearted and gives in to

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried

about the extent

ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate

He just

two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling

accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation

the

still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as well. Has she been taking any

thought, “Medicine that

He was surprised.

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period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually regained

consciousness, she was lying on the bed.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed.

you’re finally

down half a glass of water before

me?” she asked

was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave

somehow, her vision went dark, and she

did not know anything that happened

everything that had happened during the period

unconscious.

listened with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you

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

no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was

I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with

up, am I so calm and not angry at

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

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

role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have

like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure

even more difficult for me to accept is

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so

was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma

to hold extreme

Emma.

felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she

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

come

considered herself to have a balanced perspective

she believed that Olivia could

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

eyes. She seemed

her eyes again, her eyes

had already

and Emma,

let go

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

family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It

for Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone all

who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her

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

there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is

couldn’t be

my condition.

act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship with

unfair to

not let

Olivia

her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at

down beside Olivia, and cast a casual glance, asking, “What’s this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She did not say

found that it was filled with information about Emma and

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

of them inside. The three of them would often

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

became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to

very concerned about

would not be able to

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

was as gentle as a spring breeze

that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient

decided to do something

out his phone

was doing his homework in his room

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

voice, “Daddy went out, huh?”

“He’s in

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

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

paid no attention to his father. Instead, he

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

“It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came

a sweet–talking

almost melted. She picked him up and walked out

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting on the

thought, “What’s

get left behind,

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the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as

head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern her

a moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily

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

Taylor family had

because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure

to argue, Olivia would

However, she could not

preparation. It did not necessarily mean

“I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

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

steadily on the

the acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank

silver needle stopped

the head for a while. Amelia looked at William

not at

could not be easily controlled, just like

in her attitude. She said, “William,

In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

voice was very

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

was gentle and her

that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in

years.

since you were found, both Samuel and Emma

dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She

“You’re 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

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

we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us.

she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my

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

a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection

her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar

She just looked at Amelia

her gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a

Emma between them, Amelia could

destined to have a short–lived connection, so there

fingers tightly and quietly

to speak, but Olivia remained

felt especially long. Every

of time, Amelia grew

was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute.

suddenly stiffened and she fell

and stuffing

fluctuated

it was used at this

thought. “The preparation doesn’t

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

It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you can take

held the medicine bottle

It was

that required careful adherence. She then put

could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached

down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went

and said,

not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze.

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

moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

for a moment. Suddenly,

like she brought it

must have been left

it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal

a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

information also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost

his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every Friday night without

a paternity test report between Samuel and

last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to

her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and

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

find

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

single one of

them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had

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