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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on the younger granddaughter

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

shot.

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

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

she were the elder granddaughter, she would go all out to study

those big shots would take the initiative

it would

why not

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

as if she was escaping

family returned at night, their

would meet a high–ranking official on

organized one small

participants were all recommended by the association’s

for Doris.

a large–scale

to know many teachers from

be taken in as a disciple by the teacher, Doris would

a

a state of excitement. She

As soon as she entered the door, she saw another person

Ernesto was back.

to have such a wide network.

stunned. Then, the corners of her mouth curled

did know a teacher from the Painting Association. That teacher was

Association

that teacher was Olivia’s

was nothing but Olivia’s

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

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

spirit. “Back then, I learned to paint together with Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose

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so he only recommended

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could

was at that time. It still stung her whenever she recalled the sadness, helplessness, pain, and despair back

grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both his granddaughters. How could he treat

must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring

and spoke up

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

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

search.

he encountered any doubts, he

and soon,

Husheni was

lineal

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as

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

line. She’s a liar!” Saul

the pen paused, and

as if it

did not know if

years

wanting one disciple? It was just Rose’s

another two disciples five years

crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not

said, Gillian

“Enough! Stop it.”

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fun. She was not very interested

the main character of the gossip came

a very

stunned for a second when

you’re Doris’s sister, Olivia?

you looking

at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed

head. “I’m not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How did Bettany

Megan, this was a niche competition. It was

mainly held to choose

was not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took him

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

Facebook status?

Olivia heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and could not check Doris’s

and gestured

all

Olivia see the status of her participation in the competition, but she also read another update

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,

swept

her face did not change, but

and contempt did

tell the character of the

Doris was superficial

and asked her what she

lot

good as the professional,

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

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

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took over the notebook

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

did it mean a lot

did not

could feel that Doris’s work was far

“Bettany told me to give you this.

Doris sneered.

over and threw it

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

afraid that Bettany

these over again.” Doris was

up and glanced at

but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

but could not speak a single word, no

the time she had fully recovered, Olivia

Doris was so mad

down with the notebook

home was across the street

less than two minutes,

entered, she saw no one in

home?” Olivia put the notebook on

this moment, a panicked voice came from

deadly pale, and

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

stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought

the door. “Alright, I see. Thank you.

through the door when she suddenly turned around and whispered, “Mrs. Fulham, is there someone else in

over and

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

was off. There were three shadows at

the shadows was sitting on the ground. Judging from its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be leaning against

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Olivia was very vigilant.

there was also a broken piece of porcelain. She

had happened

nothing had happened and walked to open the

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,

He even had a smile on his face, looking

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

echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s

door of the small room and asked, “Then

on the ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia

head and gestured for

What are you

not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

this woman could not be more stupid, wondering how she could admit

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

the least afraid of threats. If the

compromise if

to Tucker. She

rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but

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

counter was covered with tempered

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

it! He was so

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the room and trembled as she held

the introduction of Rose on

introduction was very

that year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years

was also an exclusive

admitted that when she took in her first disciple, she had already thought of taking in seven

she liked the number

the ground and dialed Rose’s

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

the call

to the sofa and sat down, drinking water and listening to

listened,

interrupt Gillian. “Wait,

true?”

think there was any doubt about

a current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t

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

Gillian didn’t

of connections, and people from all walks of life would do

think you’ve

are superb, but he’s just a doctor, after all. Why would everyone humor

you

an art exhibition then. I spent

her breath with

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

then. It had been so

“Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar

not to mention he’s only a

scalp went numb. It took her quite a while to

praised me and said I had a

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

by grading them

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

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

this,

did feel that Gillian was too thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any

check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of

She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with those top masters from

instead of

it be more

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

hung

in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They walked on tiptoes and even stopped selling

making sandwiches in the morning would

do,

It

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

a little black and turn it

up and glanced at Olivia with

as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go

not feel attached

came up to watch

Even if she had lost her memory, she would

and think for her parents, brother,

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

turned around and

a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible.

down from upstairs and heard a

over. “What’s wrong?”

she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened

street.”

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also came over and frowned. “It’s

mouthful

the same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to

out of junior high school and went home to

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

been

then, before Bettany was born, Tucker left home to earn a living. But he

good thing for the family of three to be united after

had started another

time. He wanted Bettany to marry a paralyzed fiance for

he is!”

She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

after she were back, Tucker

were making a scene

who had also urged her daughter

Talia was really stupid or just pretending

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

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

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s mind

Thank god!

that, he realized that Olivia was calling him

was a lousy police officer.

the ashamed Officer Wood rushed

going on?” he

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

my god! Marco

big case. Even the biological parents could not sell their

quickly made a call to

a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me.

and

doctor to check on her later to see if

walked towards the small room and saw

several times,

darkened as he realized

His tone was ruthless. “Mind your own

nodded.

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

talk nonsense to you for so long? I could have just left and called the police.

doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite for her saving people was

an old saying that relatives were favored over

with her parents must be

her

and watched a young girl get

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in the lurch had broken

got the evidence in advance before calling the police.

Tucker was furious.

a meticulous

a genius she

them away, and Bettany

to the police station to make a

asked her, “How did you find

saw three shadows at the door. One of them seemed to

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

this, Marco and his colleagues

admire her observation. She could have

was extremely curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia

was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at

my god, that’s

could even become

ask something irrelevant. “Do you

shook her head. She didn’t seem to

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

Wasn’t she good?

She did not

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

he almost forgot about

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

Bettany woke up, she might cover up for her

all, they were her

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

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him

She was so well–prepared!

you record?” Marco

was afraid they would make a false countercharge, so

gave her a thumbs up. “Bravo!

When Bettany woke up, she admitted

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her.

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

go home and settle it on their

home, she brought some food over to

to you today. Thank you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from the restaurant. She then fetched one of

It’s for

saw an oil

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

“Did

face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a lot

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

her mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up. She worked hard to earn money while practicing

Bettany smiled, showing two dimples on her cheeks. She looked cute. “I’ve

gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high

too thick. Not good.”

and directly poked at

of the Virgin

doing?” Bettany subconsciously

frowned. “Why did you push

wrist trembled. After a long time,

Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

said impatiently, “Fine.

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

a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her chest. She hugged the

arms.

to Olivia. “I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is ruined. I’ll

that, she left with the

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Megan brought up the

even knocked out her own

“Bettany is really pitiful to

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

Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t interfere in such matters in the future. Bettany is her daughter. She can do whatever she

interfere in other people’s

say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an

a nagging feeling

benevolent and kind. Why would

the suspicion in her

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and wanted to talk to her.

hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s

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

fallen in love with

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

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

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure,

alone is not enough.

pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll

gone through so much trouble to pretend to be injured just to

flirtatious

that, call her and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong person after I woke up.

idea?” Ernesto turned to

Gillian was silent.

actually came

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in such a location and

had to watch helplessly as the person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake.

moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

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

and did not think too much

as prosperous as the city. There

It was only nine o’clock in the evening, but

walked to

in

the path, could already hear

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

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

the hell

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

instant, the dark path was as bright as day. Ernesto covered his eyes tightly with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between

it was

and had a clear view

Ernesto. She asked curiously,

could only determine

low grunt, Ernesto said

glanced at Ernesto’s wound and frowned. “That’s chicken blood.

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even smell chicken

and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is

the stick in her

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

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

his head and

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gun…”

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

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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

Olivia call

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

thought that Olivia would be like the female protagonist

couldn’t understand why Olivia called

looked vigilant. “You’re really interesting. What makes you think I’ll help a

strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she still had to

money now. If she was

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

inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young. His skills were excellent and his

sudden pounce would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick and round

hurt

that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground with a thud and rolled on the ground

covering his face. He covered his stomach with both hands.

raised her flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

exotic face, Olivia’s body shook

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto and tapped a few acupoints on his

longer felt hurt

Oh! How magicall

still surprised, something even more shocking

said coldly. “Ernesto,

changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

a while, he

hypnosis has been removed, and

Olivia in disbelief.

removed from

Olivia walked out, she said in a low voice, “I woke up

mean?” Ernesto was

turned around and looked at him. Suddenly, she chuckled. “Don’t tell me you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything that

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

even set a time limit

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

anything happened, the hypnosis would not be

institute would report to the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe

under Emesto’s control, or even the

a

the alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to Ernesto and pressed the button on the

on her left wrist

less than three minutes two ghost–like figures

was Pets and

the raver of them said

due

quickly ran a

you going to see Cullat as you want to and

log and track

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

a cow how you what

get a

ducked

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

could still feel

Olivia’s mind, regret was the

She had

to make

you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we

person, and my patience is limited. I

with Ernesto,

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

they were no longer related. They were

twisted. He suddenly

to say

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

were extremely cold and heartless. She did not

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

that was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

could there be such a

she was going and if she wanted to go back to the Taylor family to pack her

her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s

asked, “Where are we going

suddenly thought

was already closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only

over and

a while,

and gestured for her to come

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

she remembered how Olivia had helped

mustered her courage

it’s already so late. What’s the matter?”

was a little nervous

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

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give me

was surprised. “Where are

a

knocking on the

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

and reminded him. “Olivia

meddle in other people’s business in the future. Otherwise, you won’t even know when your head will

Tucker’s tone

She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized to

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

this period of time… be careful. My father is not a

soon as she finished speaking, her face flushed red

courage to admit that their biological father was

worry,” Olivia said calmly. “He

that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and never come

heaved a sigh of relief and then was shocked. “You’re not

“You’re mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter. I just lived in the

stunned, but she was very smart

reason.

looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia, will I be able to see you again in the

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

opened the car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll

door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked

said, “Then I’ll also give

not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words, he glanced at

this young lady was so lucky to

future, she might have some good

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people in the sandwich shop found Olivia

panicked. “What should we do?

with a coat 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 Miss Dale?” Megan

her. She’s gone. I’ve already

she hung up

of the Taylor family were

voice. He took a deep breath and said, “She has left just like

really too much. She didn’t

already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she could not

She started to grumble.

you really treat her

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

Stella thought

still don’t

was a big

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

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

her daughter’s words, she suddenly felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so be it. It’s not a big

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

her head and glared at Derek before

Doris. “Doris, your sister–in–law is just too anxious. Don’t be angry.” “Derek. Doris glanced at Derek and frowned slightly. “Don’t be blinded by these small profits. Sandwich is so cheap. Even if you sell ten thousand of them,

different. If I’m accepted as a disciple by a teacher from the Painting Association, I’ll be famous. Any random painting

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young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to being domineering. Even when she spoke to her family, she

attitude and did not think much of

had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others,

again, he felt a

did not say anything. He just turned

received a call from the express delivery. It said that there was a delivery for

looked happy. “It must

She

on her shoes

at the counter and looked

extremely nervous. She quickly explained for Bettany, “Bettany is still young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She definitely isn’t on the side of outsiders.”

In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you

was tearing

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

you talk to your

the sorrow in her heart. “Mom,

marry him. It’s just an engagement. Your father said that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family

anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he

How can you be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You really disappoint

point, he even vented his anger on Talia. “How did you

young and hasn’t interacted with Missy before. She doesn’t have any

grew impatient.

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

Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize

her mother

no longer hurt. She just felt

coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never

she ran

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Talia called out

“Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her hands and see how

help

in the depths of

head and said in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too

at Talia and suddenly

voice was gentle. “I knew

lowered her head and

bathroom and washed her face with cold water to calm

understand. She

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

even wanted to force her

wiping her face,

light. It should be a piece of paper or

that it

Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a painting

had been completely opened. Inside

it strange. Did people still write

opened it. She realized that it was not a letter but a thin paper shell. It

What exactly was it?

became more and more confused. Was

thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line

looked, the heavier her breathing became,

an invitation to the

wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold

that she

eyes hard and looked

was true! It

was given to her by Olivia. Who exactly was

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letter, her heart pounding so fast

over again, feeling like

such a good thing

was not a

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

decisive person.

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

she did not understand this competition, Bettany

her arms. After running a few steps, she turned

Taylor family, Doris was in

important to her, so

a little surprised. “Why are

As she ran

while for her

eyes were bright like

Doris was instantly stunned.

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

in her eyes.

with you!” Bettany couldn’t control her

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

Bettany’s name

pupils constricted and her nails dug into her palms. She was too surprised and couldn’t believe it. “What’s wrong, Doris?”

good idea for her to come and

was a little

she received the invitation, she was too excited. Her

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

had forgotten that if she participated in

a smile, “I’m sorry. I

up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really

fingertips rubbed the words on the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?”

couldn’t help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously, “Are

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second sister?”

your family? She told me that she’s only staying at

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

didn’t continue

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

before today, Doris would definitely not

But…

up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

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

the painting so tightly that

again, looking at the

color of this painting far

painting Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect this painting to be far better

How did that happen?

how

she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster

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

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

I’ve been drawing recently. I didn’t sleep well at

her and bade

Bettany left, Doris hung up the painting Smoke

another

a little awkward and was

off the painting she had drawn, threw

impossible for her to be inferior to Bettany.

head like she

good month. He was like a resentful husband

face was unhappy all day

saying

criticism, he had a smart

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warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart with evil

he sent Ellis to

fear that they

was as obedient

his anger. He could only bury his frustration in his

really sad,

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

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking

did not dare to say

domineering CEOs were able to manipulate

he

was too

returned home every day and didn’t like

was completely

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was

married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her son in a few

that Olivia would snatch Andrew

her child, she would definitely

could Daniel beat

could not bear to compete with

Olivia to watch many idol

bullied the female lead until she

novels were all fake. The male lead did not

female lead, how could he bear to

even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

would rather die in pain than make Olivia

at night, Daniel went to

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

was actually pretending to

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

Olivia?

suddenly lifted

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob

chubby little face with his two soft fingers

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

He

eyebrows and asked, “How can you be sure

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending. “Daddy,

you.” Daniel crossed his arms in front of his chest. His lazy look was especially

Daniel for

panicked for a

found him sprawled under the

When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately

it on the ground with a thud and promised Daniel with a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I won’t watch it

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

moment.

up the iPad. He looked at the

for a

climbed out of bed and hugged Daniel’s

before. How

his head and said pitifully, “Spank

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

forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me.

were exactly the same as his mother’s.

eyes, Daniel could not

ask Andrew to make a

when he saw the empty bed. He was obviously lazy and

was a kind of heartache of not having a

was

he had acted like a father

He raised Andrew alone.

actually lost her

out his phone and slowly

he found Andrew

blanket.

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

setup, only Olivia

after he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

and he could not

a long time, he

back. She felt a little dizzy, so

Even when she woke

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

preceded her

a moment to realize

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to tell Olivia that Andrew was

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

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

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

Daniel

bear to compete with her

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas

lead was domineering and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she was

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

the female lead, how could

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

would rather die in pain than make Olivia

home at night, Daniel

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

was actually pretending

only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket and called out,

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew! Weren’t you

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

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

sure that he was not dreaming. He argued,

“How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

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

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

looked up at Daniel for a long time before he

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

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give him a surprise,

as she was feeling vexed,

call went through, neither of them spoke. Only their

It was

the color of Olivia’s

had never liked to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like

must

bite mark on her lips,

his right hand gripped

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

and sexy voice came out

She

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They just

and longing spread along the

front, and Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked at each other

Ha–ha!

never liked someone so much in her

came into contact with Daniel, she was

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

time passed, Olivia liked him

Daniel more and

obedient, and understanding? His occasional pride was like a cat,

what she

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Olivia had returned to

Daniel had bad intentions.

I’ll pick you

“It’s almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale.

and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

something was wrong. He quickly found a reason that Olivia could not refuse. “Andrew missed

did he cry?”

became nervous. Indeed, she had forgotten her husband after having a

felt a little

a low voice, like a single father who couldn’t do anything for his child, “Alas, he always cried before he went to bed these past few nights. He asked me where

heard that he had cried, her

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

from happening, Daniel

awake and asked him to send Olivia a voice message. It would

in a daze and his mind was

in the morning, so

and looked up

you

He looked at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a while, and you can’t punish me

played with the iPad behind my back. I haven’t punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to play with the iPad

stunned at first, then he instantly pouted and cried,

of an eye, Daniel pressed the voice transmitting

said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you

Andrew was speechless.

of father was this?” he

cries, Olivia’s

the location of the Sullivan family to Tyson and

had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house

rooms. Tyson and

room.

she was really tired and prepared to

taking a shower when she

for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I brought you

milk.

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

super considerate. “I’ll bring

“The door’s locked.”

okay.” Daniel was ready.

Olivia was speechless.

to have ulterior

she nodded.

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

a shower. The sound of water seemed to

was warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

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

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

were many bad intentions in men who were sexually

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

“What should we do? The bed is

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and pointed

leaned over and pressed Olivia

face,

hung

her chin and

his eyes. “Of

Olivia

into the sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and

gave her

Hmm…

woke up in Daniel’s

her eyes, it

had already

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

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not

flipped over and pressed her down. His voice

sex, it was almost one

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

anyone.

up so late? She quietly went

Tyson and Peter, who were watching television in the

Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why are you tiptoeing? Are you

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward

little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away

too loud. Tyson

happened to see Olivia throwing

two of them gasped and raised their thumbs at

Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face anyone. Her reputation

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her in his

Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is

and Peter nodded

buried her head in Daniel’s

it was already so embarrassing.

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went to the kindergarten to pick up

the way, Daniel

a young man named Noah who was at the same age as

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

reached the legal age for marriage back

your opinion?” Daniel turned

little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young

one.” She shook her

car and turned to look

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was trying

ask him

before she could, she heard his mellow deep voice just beside her ear. “Olivia, let’s get married

turned green. Daniel turned around and looked ahead, pressed on the accelerator with

to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every syllable, “Olivia,

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in her

fingers, unsure of what to answer for

topic so soon.

hesitated, trying to figure

your mind, we can get engaged for now. How do you think?”

Engage?

took a breath of

Daniel

happy that he was lost for words for

it!

understood humans pretty well. He

had read a

House Splitting Effect. There was a dark room, if someone proposed to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by

using the exact same

was to engage, not

the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

Daniel proposed to get married. She felt that she

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the initiative to mention the engagement

we need to think about it

sat on the chair. He had already taken off his jacket and was only

words, he

his deep, cello–like voice,

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

tapped his fingertips on the table

She looked over in shock. “A week later? Isn’t that

head. “This is a

bit of a rush? Would they have the time

many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list.

Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

his phone and

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

to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only

and see if there’s anything you need

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

Daniel was talking excitedly.

he saw Olivia looking at him

heart skipped

to himself, “Oh no, she

looked up and said slowly,

trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so

and whispered, “I really want

saying that, he gave Andrew a

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

her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I

“Then would

head and kissed the little

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement to the world the

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess,

Group’s subsidiaries reposted this Twitter and posted at the same time: “Congratulations,

This

man instantly hit the headlines all over

top of the

outlet

be found in the financial column, entertainment column,

The netizens were dumbfounded.

idea what was going on. The news

couldn’t believe that in the blink of an eye, the

were in an

how can he get engaged before I

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I

to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread

was also a link behind this

it were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

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

though Ms. Taylor has made some achievements in biology, I still don’t think Ms. Taylor is

up! Are you blinded by money? How dare

arguing with

controlled the

was not very intense, and there was nothing

did not want to see any arguments. He wanted to see everyone congratulate him and

Hence…

department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay

department of Sullivan Group posted, “We will send

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

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

Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter, other cooperating companies

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet were in

got countless phone

to parties, hoping to meet

long legs bent.

was nonchalant, as if nothing in the

a particular message, Daniel’s

slowly looked

his chin on the top of her head. His voice was low and slightly husky as he asked, “A

in

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

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

happened and he was busy with

at the entrance once more, Daniel

become unfamiliar to

club’s staff were all well–trained, and their observant eyes didn’t miss a

could tell at a glance

Olivia but they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that

hastened to approach and extend

the staff member led the way, he

his gaze languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

smiled at the

member felt as if his neck was stuck. He instantly

suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

member glanced over from the corner of his

managers actually appeared at the same

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

two of them had always worked separately and

appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

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

Vivian also came over.

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her demeanor was not

drawn to her, and women felt no envy in her

her gentle gaze

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

called

eyebrows and

Her EQ is high.”

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

and introduced them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked Room 8888 on the third floor. Please

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

waitress to escort Olivia to the restroom. He

room.

back

on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced,

the

irksome to

waitress said she was going to get a

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

came out

on either

It was easy to

took out her phone and planned

her handbag, a red wine bottle

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

pushed her into an unfamiliar

individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies to all

Olivia a look 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.

scolded her. “What kind of training

cheers.

knowing look. “What do

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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

could reply, the middle–aged

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

role of the server to attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone

old men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

private room were

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

was clearly

say it for the last time, let

stepped through this door, regardless of who you are, don’t even dream of leaving. Stay here and serve me

he was about to

there was a

It was scarlet red.

the side and dodged the

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

table was made of glass, and so

bottle instantly shattered, and wine sprayed everywhere along with

the

timid ones

state of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia

head and massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I told you, you’ve

that, she ignored the shocked crowd and walked

unlock it herself, so she turned her

shivered and

and her

on these people. She picked up a chair and

Bam!

Crash!

door was

moving deftly despite the shards of broken

people remained frozen

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After Olivia left.

private room opened and a beautiful woman

crafted from cotton linen and wore a silk shirt. The cuffs were casually rolled up, showcasing

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

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

indifferently and did

and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I won’t

up.” The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern her emotions. “No one

appeared to have narrowly averted a catastrophe. His entire body was drenched in a cold

promised, “Don’t worry, Ms. Manson. I’ll go to the surveillance room

“Go,” the woman said.

head waiter left as if he

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

impossible for the occupants of the two private

had its own elevator and

words, if no one specially led the way, it would be impossible for the people in the two

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

the rooms were isolated from each other, how did Olivia

aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the

room was noisy as if people inside were

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

the table and beckoned to Olivia, saying, “Come

to Daniel instantly stood up

about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly

palm pressed down

at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all

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across from her and clearing

and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today.

people chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes.

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

Sarah pressed her palm firmly on the man who was about to get

was in a dilemma, not

  1. up.

glared at Sarah and

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

and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

better, they

poker cards, she insisted on playing truth

proposed that no one could

bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her

Daniel also looked over.

of any discernible fluctuations, yet it

chill.

chill

we can skip the lie detector,

card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

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

opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

to

played cards for many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and the family of four had gathered

Olivia had always won.

of them team

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still

cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had

grandpa was also very sad. He said, “I won’t

came

cards said the rules of the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades

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Billionaires Missing Darling

progressed smoothly, with some individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too far. The primary objective was to

game, the dealer, who was a waiter, displayed subtle signs of

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

cards in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something.

finish her sentence, Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing?

giggled. “That’s

up at Olivia and said seriously, “Ms. Taylor, are you also very curious? Do you want

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

wanted

this moment,

voice was casual and

countenance underwent a dramatic transformation, and

“Winona

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

that, Sarah banged the

face was gloomy and her tone was

that she lost control

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

you

realize

anger. But in the end, she managed to control her

present Daniel was no longer

Sarah’s parents and her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious

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

that Winona was treated

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

have achieved what he

taken

thought that such an outstanding Daniel

filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds

Daniel had matured and learned how to care for

Olivia with

dwelled on the matter, the deeper her sense of

had been childhood friends, sharing countless

they attended

they met Winona, a wealthy young lady from the

apart from the rest. Despite her affluent upbringing, she had never been

the

grace from

days, Daniel had fervently pursued

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

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

affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered him unworthy of Winona. Sarah ridiculed Daniel, scoffing

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insisting

the result far

successfully

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

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

bad habits, and

serious matters; he simply relished having a

advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately,

Daniel and Winona broke up. They separated from that

a profound emotional blow, causing him to disappear from the scene for a full

came back, he became a

family’s business, Daniel went on to establish

gave

him to the pinnacle of wealth, making him the most affluent person in

was motivated by

these years, although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his

he had been thinking

that he must be waiting for Winona to

her great surprise, he was

clenched her

consoled Sarah, his tone tinged with a sense of helplessness, “Come on. let’s stop now. Olivia is here, and there’s no

lowered her head to

she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please pardon my

she picked up a glass of red

and coughed a few

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

she spoke, she stood up and made way for Daniel to come over

a while, he realized that Daniel did

and

also poked

get up

and the others. Instead, he raised his chin and looked at Olivia. He asked in a

react for a

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Daniel was doing,

actually asking a woman for her opinion in a

stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and

working during

fun and was skilled in

pushed off the cliff

devoted all

she and Gillian

begin to

masquerade was on the first

wearing the same

distinction was

and Emily brought

sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this

and glanced at the

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

went to the

talking to her outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been to 2046 before? Why haven’t I seen you

calmly, “It’s my first time here

nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with Sarah and silently mouthed three

hadn’t even

rich man and woman had been to

Olivia’s first time

lips in front of the mirror and glanced at Olivia from

eyes were filled with

thought that Daniel got

was far inferior to

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after changing her clothes. The blue

she twisted the golden lipstick tube back and

she wanted to say something

on Olivia, she was

dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?”

dress, every dress

tailored to fit the curves of the human body, promoting one’s strengths and hiding

if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it,

chosen

every cut, and every decoration was extremely

even uglier on a person

to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even more

in the other changing room, did not

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

in the mirror, Sarah smiled

was tailored by a master, which meant that

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

high heels, Sarah prepared to show

mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her

determined to crush

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked at

sudden, her

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

made her look like she had been reborn. There was an unusual

they met, Sarah was almost

was ashen as

Emily pushed her arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise,

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

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

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about

looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms.

and looked over. She could already guess what Emily was going to say next. However, she did not stop her. Instead, she

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs to another customer. I’ll find another

dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change into another

not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree

tone, “Ms. Taylor, don’t tell me you want to take someone

provoke Olivia so that she

wouldn’t be good if word got out

before smiling. “Whose dress is

Emily was stumped.

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

“This dress is

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

like this dress?” Olivia looked at

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

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

understood. “Are you saying you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

I’ve already worn it. Don’t you

like this dress too

Emily nodded cooperatively.

Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice

the end, there was no need for

had already nodded.

at each other and saw

Olivia to be

changed into another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room, she even put on a

over and retracted her gaze, not taking

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

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inside.

few glances before

walked over and handed

said calmly, “Go change

nodded and took the clothes

didn’t want to wear the clothes that Olivia had worn,

so beautiful. It was not a loss to wear it, and she

outcome.

this, Sarah was

threw them to the ground. Then, she put

putting everything on, she

felt as though her shoulders were too low, her waist was too thick, her legs were too short,

numb as

fuck is

ugly

in this. I will be mocked to death,”

tried to pull up the zipper under her armpit. The moment she placed

reached over from

of the changing room was

completely exposed in front

to take a

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

ugly thing?” she

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

hands and seemed to be in a good mood as the smile on her face was dazzling.

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at

moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl, revealing

it. It was

at this

on purpose. She had put on the

was completely

was about

lowered her head and took a deep breath

surprised and looked

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

raised her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

be something fishy going

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

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

the three of them walked towards

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

“Let’s walk further and

and walked slowly by her

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

dim lights, it was impossible

found a corner and sat on a bar stool

were about a dozen couples

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

there was only a man and a

too far away from the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and masks. It

the couple

stood tall and

long. Her half–length hair was tied into a bun on the lower

like a

and the surrounding people couldn’t help but

the people beside her sigh.

heaven.”

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so

agree?” someone

to talk to

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

Are they compatible?

did

middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be seen. It

up and wanted

reason, the crowd that was originally standing quietly suddenly surged and gathered in the

stopped Olivia in

could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of

a beautiful and

pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise

her head, curled her lips, and smiled

distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you.

that, he immediately turned around and

that he was looking for her and waved her

stern face instantly melted and was filled with

He took her hand and introduced her

and said gently, “Hello.

patted Daniel’s shoulder with her right hand and

nodded and glanced

a

Olivia’s gaze,

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

on the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and

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

eyes flashed with

“You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s there

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Olivia’s hand

standing on the spot alone. Her gaze grew profound

her eyes.

around for so long, everyone was

was a restaurant on the second floor, and

group went over

to the

her clothes and was about to

went a little overboard today. How could he leave with

was Emily and

felt that Daniel was

did not have much of a reaction. She

aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah

put away the pancake and

anger. “Why aren’t you reacting at

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

Sarah was stunned.

the same hair length, and the same

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

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

and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute. Why are you so

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

had believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the washroom, but they came here to say

on

it was

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

some things that couldn’t be examined

Daniel like

had suddenly broken through the floodgates. There was no prior sign

exactly did he like about

known each other for a short period of time, and they did

he so sure that she

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

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

to her, would push her off the cliff, was there really such an emotion in the

it possible for Olivia to place her

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prepared by Michael

had always been fond of spicy food and liked

food was, the more satisfying it was

didn’t forget to pick up a piece for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it in his place. “Try it. It’s

with a

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

never eats

at Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

tightened her grip on her fork

that Daniel

don’t even

sighed softly. Her tone was familiar and natural, as though she knew Daniel very well. “Daniel has always been afraid of spicy food. In the past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a slightly spicy dish as a joke. In the end,

of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as

out together, the table would be full of

didn’t 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

them

their youth,

past that had nothing to

with each other, Olivia suddenly

she had

to his feet and intended to move the spicy

complained, “Michael, why did you order so

apologized profusely, saying that he was muddle–headed and

spicy dishes were not ordered

was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

that Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

women were

at Olivia. He felt

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ambitious. She was a new star in the science arena. He heard that her family background was not

Olivia would really be worthy

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 up a piece

What a silly girl.

be angry

lowered his head, unable to bear to

can use mine first. I haven’t used mine much, and it’s very clean.” Winona handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t stand the

she placed her

ate a few mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate was

Hot

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

she slammed her forks

before Olivia could speak, Daniel

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

spoke, he slowly ate the spicy grilled fish

him in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

Daniel was actually eating

Winona was the most surprised. She could barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze. “D–Daniel, when

food. We’ve only met a few times and eaten a few times. Don’t pretend as if you

this, Daniel even moved to

that he was not

not help

Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork

ate at least a serving or two of

pinned down the hand that was holding the fork

put down

did not let him eat it, he

took a sip

everyone, “I’m

Daniel left, a strange silence

Gideon widened their eyes

eyes were filled

He even ate half

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It was impressive!

at the plate and then at Olivia.

fact, over the years, he had interacted more

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

Daniel could not eat spicy

he finished half a plate of

face was cold. She used much of the self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that she did not just walk away

hidden under the table, clenched into

Daniel!

so much spice in order

angry at her for leaving

had been so many years, but he was still

help but

much must he love

as profoundly. He must have loved her

if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was

finally found him by the sinks in the

Olivia was about to speak when she

lips were red, as though he had

that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting to throw up what he

realized this, Olivia was

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

When he saw Olivia, he seemed to have found solace

I can’t let you down, not in front of the others.”

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placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his

felt like a kitten tickling and

Olivia did not pay much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an accident, but as time passed, he went

suddenly narrowed her

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

just a slight movement from her, he understood what

she had stopped, he immediately

eyes instantly became

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at its

his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary eyes.

she saw this,

hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after

shook his head.

Olivia raised

did it

sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty in bed.

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to

Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh

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

not stand Olivia speaking in such a

he felt even

only were his lips burning with pain, but there was also a ball of fire in his lower abdomen, sending arousal coursing through

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

the black watch on

only 8

never seen Daniel

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

so saddening!” He turned his head

did not react. She did not come to coax him at

felt a little

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still found a

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

rooted to the ground and still did not

His heart tightened

fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t

leave me behind!”

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

was too drastic.

hand and patted his handsome face. Her

reacted as though he had woken up from

eyes stared straight at Olivia, as though he wanted

with so much force. There was an urge in him that demanded they become one

was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave me without

fragile Daniel before. Her

said gently, “Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten

Daniel was

hugged Olivia’s waist and told her everything that had happened in the day in a low and mellow voice. “That Winona was my classmate in university. At that time, we did spend

Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about Winona. In my heart, she can’t even compare to a little finger of yours. She’s just an old classmate

ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to misunderstand

discord between him and

it, he

seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you.

her.

suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he

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

couldn’t do something that would hurt

about Winona, he talked about

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rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face.

a good person, but her grandmother is really

a child without a home when he

the family only paid attention to his uncle, who

an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around outside all

he was ignorant and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his uncle.

biological

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

like to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s

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

also encouraged Daniel to start

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

They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme and

must not do as

eloquent and knew how to

was completely taken in by what he was talking

this moment, she suddenly understood

attention to Sarah.

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

what did

was a

if you have to deal with Sarah in the future, don’t be obvious

make things

Olivia stared at him.

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Daniel did not return for a

given him so much face

event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel

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good

preferred a simplé engagement ceremony

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

from overseas as he had

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

others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She

endure everything and do her best to appease

now, Daniel had

another woman and hadn’t returned for a

like this. She had

to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way

longer, so she

her.

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

that, she left with

departing figure. She looked

feet in frustration. Daniel

Daniel was engaged to Olivia, she

realized that he was using Olivia to force

he wanted and forced Winona

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

helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I don’t know how long they’ll keep this

angry.” Sarah stomped her feet hard. “If it weren’t for Grandma, I wouldn’t have bothered

angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her

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dining table, Gideon had already consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and

Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked,

fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I

talking

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

temperament does

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

see it, but Sarah

seen any women around Daniel,

be doing it intentionally to have a quarrel

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

Taylor family’s side, Samuel had disappeared without a trace since his arrest. Emma was in prison as

health had completely

no reason, she was getting weaker day by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18

Amelia to several hospitals, but none of

common advice was for Amelia

depression, so

not believe it. He felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t

servants to keep an eye

were always times when

Amelia still saw it.

trembled, both crying and laughing at the same time. “Samuel is missing, Emma is in jail, yet

she born to defy her parents and everyone around

shrill, her eyes were

to her excessive agitation, after her

woke up

but they

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was

Amelia’s hand as

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team

do then?”

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

one hand in his pocket, he tugged at his tie

his aura

off his tie and threw it on the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as

room fell into silence as

gripped everyone, and even Cathy, who was most concerned about her

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

will do my

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

out his hand toward

at William

of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few

had endured too much, with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

care of his erratic father, and his mentally

and sought help from him, but not a single

Maddie hesitated. “Olivia hates you all. If you don’t look for her and just distance yourself from her, she might forgive you in a few years, and things could slowly

for her now and think of a way to force

clear–minded and had

knew that Samuel and Amelia were the ones who had wronged

actually do anything. At most, he just stood

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

sincerely hoped that these children could get

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

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

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

Maddie stopped talking.

too much. He carried the entire burden of the

phone, William called

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of drawing with Andrew when

think too much and answered

picked it up, she realized

raised her eyebrows slightly with a hint

person was very responsible,

that she and the Taylor family had reached this point, there was

he would

did

leaving

not entirely

tone was very polite.

“Mr. Taylor, no need

and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

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

the green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the

Andrew was stunned. He clapped

over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and

upstairs with the drawing paper in

frame the picture of the little

Olivia drew for

left, Olivia returned to her senses and

William’s intention

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

a little overboard, it

its own length, let alone a child who

of interaction and exchange

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

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

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with that?”

I’ve never

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

she couldn’t accept that her

not see the difference between good and bad,

world is fair and just. She doesn’t love me enough, and I don’t love her enough. That’s fair. But what right does she have to hurt me

me any love, what right does she have to ask me to give in? What right

someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant and

to me, so

Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money and gifts, and compromise to

she so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it all because

paused for a moment and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation, and even wanted to use public opinion

No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why did she still do

to me and I’m her daughter, that

don’t understand this!” Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

nature would not

mother, claim that human nature is so base that

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

I’m her biological daughter, does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what she does? Why should I?”

and resonant. They were like sharp blades that pierced William’s

made his

Olivia to

tightened and his lips trembled violently. He knew

looked back and saw Amelia

he hardened

think

to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with

stay in the Taylor

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one, “Emma has already paid the price for hurting

didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom who suffered a

mastermind behind it and has

Olivia was silent.

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

gave birth to you after ten months of pregnancy. That night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five

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

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

of wrong things and hurt

love you for five

force you. You can

up

for several months

Taylor,

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of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially

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

reappeared in front of the world,

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

were like flowers blooming after

days, the Smith family’s

contact with

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such

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

all left s on

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.

you all seen the news?”

team from Bruce

from Dunwall is

in Mala, Dr.

the Smith family? They can actually

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

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

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

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phone and

he said

newspapers and news reported that Olivia

still many people who knew about Olivia’s

anything on the surface,

questionable character and may not have wanted to associate

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

and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a

and did not care about Amelia, she still had to

confident that Olivia would agree to treat his

The Sullivan family.

and stared at her phone in a daze. No one

downstairs and sat

Olivia’s conversation on the phone

much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible

sour

couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were

afraid at all, no matter how

Olivia suffering made his

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

you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder

forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and

with a dependent

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

Andrew said, making his agreement clear

over and brought Andrew

cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible

go to the Taylor family with

everything

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

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

slow, yet it carried a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore?

serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do,

there are some things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story

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

his head and said firmly, “I will always stand by

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

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

she was young. No matter what she learned, she understood it

also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them,

interrogate her about her humanity would

person who could be persuaded but

and respectfully, she

method she

was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others

or not, she had her

could

study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on

paper:

“Smith family”

and a cold

opportunity and time for

few calls

from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic

same time, news began

family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness

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

the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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

and the Smith family was hailed as a model

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

family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public

were like flowers blooming

a few days, the Smith family’s

contact with

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such an ancient

in novels. Now

left s on

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

you all seen the

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading

team from Dunwall

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

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

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

Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

dumb? 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

novels and television dramas aren’t this

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hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were all

their eyes, the Smith family

that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were

Smith

s on Twitter were filled with

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

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

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

His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place

a respectable

a vegetative state. How could such a good person

that Doctor Smith

Smith wakes up

into prayers for Isaac

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

Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was

was very

Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some

identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be

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

attention to it. She did

nearly dropped her

composure.

is

me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl

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wheedled. “I miss you so much.

was filled

“Aren’t you in school? Why are

you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a

a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine

could she enter the

identity was very

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

a good character, but she was weak

what happened next, Olivia did

knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that

that time, Kelly’s mother had

years old, but she already had

she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot

little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands

was not

saw the man lying on

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

traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist

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

because the little girl was still too young, she

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

very disadvantageous

so young, but her body was already filled with a

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

and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills?

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

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forever.

hard to learn skills, protect

forever.

full of vigor and vitality. Due 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

said that when I became an adult, I could

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

world, everyone was independent. No one could

even in the name of being a good

to enter the entertainment industry,

be able to protect

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William, was still waiting for Olivia’s

without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss Olivia’s

was in

than three

went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright

was waiting for

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

pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick up her

took this opportunity to

originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into

gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

the most was that Olivia

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

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

to

phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a look for

received the phone and saw

around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When

This…”

was calm. “There’s already a medical team here. Get ready

and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could

finish

her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation

said with a serious

not figure out. Why did William have such

different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either.

skill really that

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asked.

eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical

reach out

replied, “There’s an

turned

stunned for a moment before

She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression

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

called out, “Olivia won’t

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

did not want to save her sister but it

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

might still be a

could speak,

own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the

staggered back a couple of steps from the

did not raise her head. She just lowered her

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

his aunt whenever something happened to his

Amelia, he

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

his mother, almost everything required

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

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

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

firm tone made

harsh on his

with Maddie? How could everything be blamed

was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand

It was Maddie’s hand.

wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would

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reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

it possible?”

coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an attitude of seeking

everyone looked

chose to use unorthodox methods,

coercion.

and powerful as

William suddenly understood.

through, he suddenly thought

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned around

even

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from Layfield to

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

said that he was begging you to treat

and nodded. Her

did not say

eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered

more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent at

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

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

orchid leaves on the table and

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

a

own daughters. She was very tolerant

Most of the time, it

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

was very young and lively. She

very close to

later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

this person as if this

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a

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

Zelen? Who is

Why hypnotize me and

calm, but Blake was scared out of

herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the main family. I don’t know why she came or why she suddenly disappeared.

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

I only know a little. Every time the Smith

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

After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You

Blake left,

and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle.

and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people

stopped massaging for a

opened her eyes and looked

returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed

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

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

re these

Speaking of this, t

forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My

that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by

amazed. “Can

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

you so sure that

was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to forget

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

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

head. “I undid

how to do it too?”

studied a few hypnosis

to say. After a while,

think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key

Olivia made sound easy.

to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him

smart, he was still shocked by her

was at

come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence

had to work harder.

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

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time,

with pain and begging.

please.”

and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She

the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with

Taylor family could threaten

Taylor.” William’s voice

layers of dark clouds in the distance. She

.

had to go to the Taylor family herself.

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

sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great.

Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over

lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably fooling

that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs.

Olivia couldn’t do a thing about

to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that

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

saw that Sophia was not in

something to tell you. But I’m

sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell

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

on?” Cathy’s

everything

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia

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

calmed her down and poured her a glass

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

we still

treat Amelia, and she has to

Olivia came with Kelly.

into a high ponytail at the back

nimble and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added to her

could not help

was shockingly

head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and subconsciously

Kelly’s charming eyes

into the

her eyes, as well

and warned herself that now was not

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

torture the people who had bullied

and a trace of bloodthirst flashed

were already waiting in the living

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

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

He was surprised that she ignored

moment, he was embarrassed and

Olivia

also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she

like that young people

girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to

young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills

medical skills were good, and she was proud

there was

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

that time, Olivia would be the most

Olivia would

and asked the butler to help him take the elevator

not care about these

that Olivia went down and came to beg him

care, but

waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let

“Stop

did not stop walking and continued

it

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait a

the stairs. She turned her

raise her

didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an

her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest.

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

good for your

you look up.”

Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have

it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but

not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep

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

not at ease with Olivia

shook her

did not expect Olivia

fine if you can cure

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

“What’s going on? Your family is going to

was about

she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen

up and stared at William.

so angry that her chest heaved

looked more

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or not

they want

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

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

had in mind. She looked at Olivia

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

of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a result of

long. They were twice as long as

himself, “This thing won’t end

very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at

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

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

spoke, he carried Cathy

Cathy knocked on

she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to

her chest

unconscious Cathy back

she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor.

In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please save

as he strode in

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 nail.

could not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and

“Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr.

Ronald said as he ran

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

if he gets some servants to

in his

to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor

of Ronald’s mouth

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

Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she

of cold malice flashed

looked at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy

to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to

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

a rolling

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting

get it.”

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

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

that, he concealed the

he strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and

Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle,

nodded. “I’ll go in

squeezed in. While

the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely

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

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

around.

high and holding a wooden

his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in

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

William thought, “Oh crap!”

intervene, but he simply

when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front

pair of sneakers. Her movements

heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table

of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by

stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a

and quickly

her tone was cold and indifferent

raised his eyes to glance at

himself, “How could such a

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

me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he

in to

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a period of

He just

instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling extremely

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

the

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

“Medicine

He was surprised.

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before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture

bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

finally awake!” she

gulped down half a glass of water before she

happened to me?”

Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost

vision went

not know anything that happened

to her everything that had happened

unconscious.

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

to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She

of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm

lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not given birth

after waking up, am I so calm and not angry

can’t understand my previous emotions, and

have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment.

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

he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and

difficult for me to accept is that I actually

wondering why she had done so many

in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and

not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just

Emma.

somewhat abnormal as she often could

assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia

would come again, Amelia’s

believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to

matter, she believed that Olivia

either. After all, if

closed her eyes. She seemed to

she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer

already made

and Emma,

chose to let

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something

not only to the four major families.

has remained faithful and committed to me

was Samuel who watched over

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

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

this world, there couldn’t be a more

my condition.

act as if nothing had happened

unfair to

could not let

she could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child

the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home

Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately.

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

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

many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often

who did not know the inside story had no idea that

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

was very concerned

this information would not be able

showed no affection to her because of the daughter of

His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March

that

to do something more

out his phone and

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

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the

thought, “He’s in the

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

the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice

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

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

sweet.

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

left alone sitting

thought, “What’s

get left behind,

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

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

said, “It’s not necessarily a must

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

with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with

with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was

would immediately throw

However, she could not

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

understood. “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 she

steadily

Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she

Taylor, thank

stopped moving.

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

was not at

something that could not be easily

She said, “William, you want

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

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

was

mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel free to

and her

was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more than

years.

were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things

slightly. She did not

adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a

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

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

but to me, she is also my daughter. Although 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,

forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after

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

longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they

say anything. She just looked at

continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in the coming

between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a

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

held her fingers tightly

waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained

especially long. Every minute and second passed

time, Amelia grew

then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet

suddenly stiffened and

supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into

her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after

used

“The preparation doesn’t

Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and

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

say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly

It was completed in

that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver

head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on

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

and said, “Let’s

the second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked

slippers. Just as she was about to drink some

a moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

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

like she brought

must have

back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came

a group photo of Samuel,

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

used Olivia as a cover for

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

was a paternity test report

daughter”

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

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

to find

floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They

of

was only when she had looked at all the photos that

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