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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younger granddaughter

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

shot.

she play up to others? Isn’t it

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

granddaughter, she would go all out to study medicine and become

would

great it

not work hard to improve herself and let others come and please

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

if she was escaping

returned at night, their faces were red,

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

Association organized

all recommended by the association’s internal

for Doris.

was not a large–scale competition, it

to know many

be taken in as a disciple by

would have a

returning home. Doris was in a state of excitement. She

the other side, Gillian returned to her residence. As soon as she

Ernesto was back.

Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the people from the Painting

corners of her mouth curled up into

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

Association

teacher was Olivia’s

was

of something and smiled sadly. “No,

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting

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so he only

she said this, Gillian’s shoulders

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

he’s so partial to Olivia?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are both

Mrs. Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm

and spoke up for

that wasn’t cool. I have to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone and searched Rose Liebsig on

the Hushe Republic for almost a

search.

any doubts, he would start searching

full name, and soon, her information popped up

was not

Wilcox family’s lineal

introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if

too far. She said she would only want one disciple, but five

the line. She’s

hand holding the pen paused, and he

flushed red as if

know if she

years

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

two disciples five

angrily accusing Rose of not keeping her

word he said, Gillian

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

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fun. She was not very interested in other

of the

was a very

a second when she saw

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

looking for

this, Bettany looked at the stairs, and

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

The painting competition?

second. How did Bettany know about the

was a niche competition. It was an internal competition

mainly held to

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

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

Facebook status?

realized she had been blocked and could not check

over and gestured for Olivia to take

was all Doris’s

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

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

gaze swept

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

and contempt did

it could tell the character of the person who

was superficial and

returned the phone to Bettany and asked

a lot of things

my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to Doris for me. I hope

arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris

face. “Doris probably doesn’t

not a warm–hearted person. When

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over the notebook

in a deep voice, “Olivia, you’re distracting me. Stop

did it mean a

not

about painting, but she could feel

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

Doris sneered.

threw it on the desk without even

student. What made her think she could give her

afraid that Bettany would mislead

bring these over

up and glanced at

but for some reason, Doris felt

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

lips. She wanted to say something but could not speak a

fully recovered, Olivia had already

was so mad that

the notebook and took

the street

two minutes, she

saw no one in

Olivia put the notebook

a panicked voice came from the door, and Talia

pale, and she looked

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

two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook

Talia nodded hurriedly and started to show her the door.

door when she suddenly turned around and

had chills all over and could not stop shaking in

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

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

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

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Olivia was very vigilant.

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

had happened to

had happened and walked to open

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

Talia. He even had a smile on his face, looking like a smiling tiger in

father. I’m here

a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s

She shifted her gaze to look at the shadow at the door of the small

ground?” Tucker did

head and gestured for them to

said firmly, “You drugged her. What are you going to do?

was not a mentally strong person. When she heard this, she freaked out.

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others

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

Was he threatening her?

threats. If the other side spoke

would never compromise if she were

did not even bother to pay attention to

reached the street, she called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment, “Officer, I need

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

was covered with

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

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the room and

read the introduction of Rose on Wikipedia

introduction was very

took in her fourth disciple that year, whose surname was Taylor.

also an exclusive

took in her first

because she liked the

the ground and dialed Rose’s

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

the call from Gillian. She then

the sofa and sat down, drinking water

listened, the more confused she

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

true?”

didn’t think there was any doubt about this

master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t

your grandfather too

It wasn’t Grandpa who’d invited you?” Gillian didn’t

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

surprised. “I think you’ve thought

after all. Why would everyone humor him? Moreover,

did you come to

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

bother to waste her breath with Gillian. “I went to Layfield to take

fists tightly and barely managed to calm herself down. “So, you’ve

almost forgotten about what happened back then. It had been so many years, so how could she remember

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

to mention

numb. It took

praised me and said

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helplessly, “Ms. Gillian, I was just

you also being polite by grading them for

long, but I’ve never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how to read faces? Can’t you tell the

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

this,

too thick–skinned for having ordered

Olivia spent a lot of effort to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and

among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come

was that instead of being grateful for

be more

the sake of Olivia, I’ll give

that, she hung up

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

in the morning

to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch Doris

It

the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors but still couldn’t

and casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn it

and glanced

you please go to study the sandwich ingredients

not feel attached

watch her paint

always been a responsible person. Even if

heavy burden and think for her parents, brother, and

care, Olivia had no

turned around and

word, Doris’s expression looked

and heard

over. “What’s wrong?”

on a chair, eating almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and replied, “Something happened

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also came over and frowned. “It’s

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

were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a much more

of junior high school and went home

daughter finally had a better life and opened a

been missing for many years, suddenly

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

thing for the family of

started

he returned this time. He wanted

is!”

scene at the

not long after she were back,

a scene

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged

one knew if Talia was really stupid

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

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officer, Marco, was here to get some sandwiches, but unfortunately,

back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s

He was down.

first thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

realized that Olivia

officer. How could his mind

ashamed Officer Wood rushed

going on?” he asked

have knocked her out and wanted to

god! Marco

big case. Even the biological parents could

made a call to report to

misunderstanding. Officer. please listen

was swayed and

the doctor to check on her later

walked towards the small room and

hard several times, but Bettany did

expression darkened as he realized

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

nodded.

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

you for so long? I could have

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

saying that relatives were favored over

her parents must be closer than

with her parents and turned against

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

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her in the lurch had broken her moral

evidence in advance before calling the

Tucker was furious.

meet such a meticulous girl in such a small

genius

took all of them away, and Bettany was sent to the

to the police

you find out Bettany

One of them seemed

was a small piece of broken

this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each other

could not help but admire her observation. She could have seen all

curious. “What made you think Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have drugged her but not some other bad

The daughter was in trouble, but as a mother, Talia was only panicking. There was no worry or fear on her face. This didn’t make sense at all. Recalling the previous news, everyone said Tucker and Talia wanted to marry their daughter Bettany to a paralyzed guy for Tucker’s younger daughter, so

“Oh my god,

even

help but ask something irrelevant. “Do you usually like

She didn’t seem to be

just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

out. She did not think it was such a big deal of

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

he almost forgot

be the fact, but

she might cover up for her

were

After all, they’re Bettany’s parents. And this will probably end up with nothing definite.” Leaving things unsettled was the best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out her phone and clicked on a recording. “There’s a recording

Marco was dumbfounded.

his colleagues beside him widened their

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you record?” Marco

afraid they would make a false countercharge, so I recorded

a thumbs

When Bettany woke up, she admitted that

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her.

they were her parents, so Bettany did

go home and settle it

she brought some food over to

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

It’s for

saw an oil painting

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

surprised. “Did

on Bettany’s face brightened. She talked non–stop and said a

was young. When she was still a primary school student, an art teacher noticed her

she did not give up. She worked hard

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

liked, Bettany changed from her previous gloominess and unhappiness. She was in high spirits, and her eyes were filled

portrait’s neck is too thick. Not good.” Doris had come over

directly poked at

the Virgin

you doing?” Bettany

frowned. “Why did you push

time, she said, “You

a painting?” Doris was disdainful. She

She frowned and said impatiently, “Fine. Fine. I’ll

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

deep breath and suppressed the anger in

arms.

“I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting

left with

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brought up the

even knocked out

“Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair

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

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 wants.

Don’t interfere in other people’s business

lowered her eyes and held

feeling

Why would they despise her for meddling in other

the suspicion in her eyes

this moment,

It was Gillian.

hotel in town and wanted to

on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said

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 see how Olivia will face it when she knows that the person

fallen in love with her

calmly? Or would Olivia be like her? Would she fight for

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

at Gillian and

tone changed. “Hypnosis alone is not enough. Relationships will

have a good idea. On the way here, I’ll pretend to be injured and get her to bring me medicine. Then, I’ll take the opportunity to hypnotize her and make her fall in love with

so much trouble to pretend to

His unusually flirtatious face

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

think? Isn’t this a good idea?” Ernesto

Gillian was silent.

actually

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if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end,

her sister well

hesitating for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright, we’ll do

the way to the hotel. Olivia received a call from Gillian. Gillian asked her to take the small

think too much

not as prosperous as the city. There were no street

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

walked to the

in

path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow

stretched into the middle of the road,

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

hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

his hands, but even so, the light

was too

had a clear view

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

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

Ernesto said weakly,

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

Ernesto was speechless.

She

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

stick from behind her. She held the stick in her right hand and poked Ernesto’s left. leg. “Is it this

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

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

his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot by

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gun…”

had already taken out her phone. “There’s

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

lead was shot by a gun and could not

Olivia

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

that Olivia would

he couldn’t understand why

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

casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if

did not have any money now. If she was extorted, she

up on calling the police, Ernesto couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t care less about pretending and

boxing since he was young. His

pounce would

And yet…

close to Olivia, his abdomen was ruthlessly poked by a thick

it hurt so

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

so he couldn’t care less about covering his face. He covered his stomach with both hands.

flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

exotic face, Olivia’s body

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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

longer felt hurt in an

Oh! How magicall

was still surprised, something

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

changed drastically

He was stunned.

while, he said, “You’re

hypnosis has been

at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible,

be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

walked out, she said in a low

Ernesto was

you think that I’ll hand myself over to someone else without doing

advance. Not only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be

even set a time limit for

had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a way to let

the hypnosis would not be

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the

be under

a national

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

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like figures immediately

was Pets and

of them said an

modded le due cathon! Lot’s

as tw quickly ran a few steps and stopped to front of

Cullat as you want

and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

cow how you

get a

ducked

moonlight shone on her face, blurring her

still feel the coldness from

mind, regret was the most

had

just to make herself feel

“I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is

continued, “I’m not a good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you won’t provoke

with Ernesto, which

but her attitude of leaving him

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

suddenly felt an

to say

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

extremely cold and heartless. She did not even

the time Ernesto came back to his senses, the black car

was a

What a hateful girl!

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

if she wanted to

the

and asked, “Where are we going

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

It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the

went over and knocked

a while,

and gestured for her

almost midnight.

had helped her in the

courage and

already so late. What’s the

little nervous and sat

be nervous. I’m here to

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give me that

surprised. “Where are you

a few clangs came from outside

was knocking on the

lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister.

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

remember not to meddle in

this, Tucker’s

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

and looked embarrassed,

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

finished speaking, her face flushed red with

had the courage to admit

calmly.

saying that, seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried,

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

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

stunned, but she was very smart and immediately

reason.

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

and said casually, “Let’s leave it to fate.

car door. “Wait for me here.

of the car and ran toward the door. After a while, she came back with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again

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

away. When he heard Olivia’s words,

young lady was so lucky to be favored by

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sandwich shop found Olivia was

panicked. “What should we

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

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

hung

of the Taylor family

a deep breath and said, “She has left just like that.

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

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

She started to grumble.

mockingly, “Mother, you really treat her

had made a fool of Olivia. It was already good enough that Olivia was

saying that, Stella thought of

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

was a big

them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior to

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

like you haven’t seen the world. When I participate in this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have

confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the most important. If the sandwich–filling recipes are gone, so

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

was furious. She raised her head

at 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, you

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

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

Derek was used to her attitude and

had seen Olivia’s sincere way

faced Doris again, he felt

say anything. He just turned around and went

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

her pen and looked happy. “It must

She

her shoes and

sat at the counter and looked at Bettany’s back with a

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

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

hand that was tearing

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

scolded. “How can you

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

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

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

be so heartless and not act like an elder sister at all? You

his anger on Talia. “How

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

Tucker grew impatient. “Bettany

sneered. “Don’t force me. I won’t marry into the Hall family. Even if you use despicable methods to knock me out and marry me, I won’t

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes.

used to her mother being

no longer hurt. She just felt

raised her hand to rub her face and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re such a bitch! I’ve never seen a

that, she

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out to her

hell. “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

couldn’t help but

the depths

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

Talia

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

lowered her head and

and washed her face with

She couldn’t figure it

been relying on her for so many years and had always doted on her, suddenly change after

mother even wanted to force her to

face, Bettany

delivery was very light. It should be

that it should be

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia also gave her a

package had been completely opened. Inside was

found it strange. Did people still write letters

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

What exactly was it?

and more confused. Was it

a thin

was a line

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

was actually an invitation to

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

that she was in

her eyes hard and looked at the invitation letter

was true! It was

was given to her by Olivia. Who

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heart pounding so fast that it was about to

again, feeling like she was

good thing really happen to

was not a hesitant

taken on the burden of the family. This had trained her to be

decisive person.

gotten the invitation, she had to give

she did not understand this competition, Bettany planned to

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

Taylor family, Doris was in

her, so

was a little surprised. “Why are

the invitation letter. As she ran too quickly,

a while for her to catch

eyes were bright

Doris was instantly stunned.

she met Bettany, Bettany had always been depressed.

in her eyes.

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

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

also Bettany’s

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

seem like a good

was a

invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in

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

participated in this

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

looked up and carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did not seem

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

help but tug at Bettany’s sleeve and ask anxiously,

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second sister?”

what’s the relationship between Olivia and your family? She told me that she’s only staying at your house temporarily. Actually, she has nothing to

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

Bettany didn’t continue

I learned how to draw on my own. I’m not as good as you,

today, Doris would definitely not waste time

But…

gaze moved up and landed on the

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

tightly that her knuckles

it again and again, looking at

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?

learn how to paint

only felt that she had suffered a deep blow and could not

a smile and saying, “Bettany, put the painting here first. I’ll take

Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris,

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

and

the painting Smoke in Village and

another one

little awkward and was not as

it, the angrier she became. In the end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it

impossible for her to be inferior

her head

good month. He was like a resentful husband who

face was unhappy all day

had been secretly criticizing him, saying that his

hear Ellis’s criticism, he

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seen that under the warm exterior of Ellis, there was a heart

Ellis

office kept quiet out of fear that they would

CEO’s office was

even vent his anger. He could only bury his

was really sad,

clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that he was her boyfriend and had the right

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the risk at

did not dare to say

domineering CEOs were able to

Olivia, he was

comparison was

every day and didn’t like his son

son was

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had always been afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

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

he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

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

could Daniel beat

not bear to

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many

the female lead until she was

dramas and novels were all fake. The male

female lead, how

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

die in pain than make Olivia

night, Daniel went

When he sensed that Daniel had come

was actually pretending

why did

Olivia?

He suddenly lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

pretended to be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender

his two soft fingers

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

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I

“How can you be sure

anxious. He couldn’t care less about pretending.

Daniel crossed his arms in front of

looked up at Daniel for

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

have found him sprawled under the

was a very smart child. When he realized that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and

a puffed–up face, “Daddy, I

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

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video.

for a

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

indeed watch it,” Daniel said slowly. “I remember we discussed about it before. How should I

and

satisfied with his

tears. He went forward and hugged Daniel’s thigh. “Don’t spank me. I’ll be

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

could not bring himself

could only ask Andrew to make a promise

felt sad when he saw the empty

a kind of heartache of not having

was

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

He raised Andrew alone.

her memories and avoided

out his phone and slowly typed on

how he found Andrew playing

blanket.

easy to discipline and that he was tired because he had to act

only Olivia

he posted it, someone liked

It was Olivia!

tremble and

he finally

a little dizzy, so she rubbed her temples

hypnosis. Even when she woke up,

it. Coincidentally, she saw the Facebook status of Daniel. Her fingertips slipped and

preceded

her a moment

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afraid to tell Olivia that Andrew was her

married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew

was afraid that Olivia would snatch

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

could Daniel

bear to

he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

and arrogant. He bullied the female lead until she

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

the female lead, how could he bear to snatch her

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

die in pain

night,

When he sensed that Daniel had come

was actually pretending

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

Olivia?

lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers. “Andrew!

with his two soft fingers and smiled obediently. “Daddy. I heard you

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

dreaming. He argued, “I really

and asked, “How can you be sure that

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

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

and looked up at Daniel for a

if a smart child panicked for a moment, he would still

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wanted to give him a surprise, but

she was feeling vexed,

of them spoke. Only their rapid

rustle. It was

color of Olivia’s

had never liked to put on makeup, but her lips were red and seductive, like

this moment, she must be

was a bite mark on her lips, and the numbness could melt his

tightened, and his right hand gripped the phone

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

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

She could barely suppress the joy in

“Daniel.”

did not speak. They just held their

and longing spread

the front passenger seat, looked at each other and thought of the same thing. Absence made the

Ha–ha!

never liked someone

contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that this

Olivia wouldn’t have wanted to interact

time passed, Olivia

Daniel more and more pleasing to the

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

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

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

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

his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is

Olivia was speechless.

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

cry?”

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

felt a little

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

When she heard that he had cried, her heart

I’ll leave the door open for you.” Daniel smiled

happening, Daniel even

him to send Olivia a voice message. It would be best if he cried a

a daze and his

he woke up in the morning,

he blinked and looked up at Daniel. “I

him, “Do you

with dissatisfaction.

punished you yet. I’ll punish you by not allowing you to

he

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

Daniel patted Andrew’s shoulder and said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you cried

Andrew was speechless.

father was this?”

cries,

of the Sullivan family to Tyson and asked him to drive

they arrived at the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed.

had exactly two guest rooms. Tyson and

room.

journey, she was really tired

was taking a shower when she

not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of

milk.

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

was super considerate. “I’ll

“The door’s locked.”

was ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to

she nodded. “Then come

door open and entered. He first looked around before

his beloved was taking a shower. The sound of

and

Daniel was tempted.

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

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

intentions in men who were sexually

in a bath towel after taking a shower, she

perpetrator looked at her innocently. “What should we do? The bed is wet. Where

Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin and

can that do?” Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia

assaulted Olivia’s face, causing her body to go

hung

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

“Of course… I’ll fuck

up Olivia and threw her onto the

blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could

her a

Hmm…

woke up

she opened her eyes, it was

had already

Olivia rubbed her forehead and could not

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did not

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

it was almost one in the afternoon when they got

were still Tyson, Peter, and two

anyone.

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

Tyson and Peter, who were watching television

to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Why

Shut up!

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

she rushed forward too quickly. She slipped away

loud. Tyson and Peter

happened to see Olivia

and raised their thumbs

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was

Olivia was speechless.

face anyone. Her reputation

was already embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice and carried her

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

and Peter

buried her head in Daniel’s arms

already so embarrassing.

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afternoon, Olivia and Daniel went

way, Daniel

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

He has been married for

He barely reached the legal age for marriage

is your opinion?” Daniel turned to

little bit weird. Why would she have an opinion? Some people married young and some old. It was just their choice. There was nothing to

one.” She shook her

light, Daniel stopped the car and

Olivia frowned.

out what he was

about to ask him what

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

ahead, pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and

turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing every

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in her

fingers, unsure of what to

up this topic so soon. She

she hesitated, trying to figure out what to

mind, we can

Engage?

took a

at Daniel and

he was lost for words for

it! That

person. He understood humans pretty well. He

a lot

the window, the proposal was very likely to be denied by a group

was using the

goal was to engage, not to marry

the three of them went to a nearby restaurant

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

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initiative to mention the

we need to think about it carefully?”

only wearing a

he

said in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes

the table and said,

air. She looked over in shock.

“This is

a rush? Would they

seven days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She hadn’t even purchased the

said confidently. “I’ve

phone and showed the photo

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

to invite a lot of people.

them on and see if

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

Daniel was talking excitedly.

around, he saw Olivia looking at him

skipped a

himself, “Oh no,

looked up and said

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

Olivia and whispered, “I really

that, he gave

his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to

She held Andrew in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle.

raised his face. “Then would you like

lowered her head and

Daniel was very productive.

announced the engagement to the world the next

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on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll

posted

instantly, This tweet went

of the engagement of the richest man

the top of

outlet was reporting

be found in the financial column, entertainment

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on. The

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

netizens were in

can he get engaged before I even

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

who’s curious? Look, I saw this piece of news on financial channels. entertainment channels and even scientific channels… What does it have to do with science, can anybody explain?” “Oh, come on, don’t spread rumors. It’s covered on scientific channels

also a link behind this

were all shocked by Olivia’s dazzling

a young age. She must be a genius.”

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

you blinded by money? How dare

arguing with each

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

intense, and there was nothing

to see any arguments. He

Hence…

Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who

posted, “We will send

lucky netizens who retweeted would get 10,000 read

netizens from those who retweeted, and the chosen one will get a one–year premium

Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted

them.

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109 a boon

“We will we buy the who won and dech

* Be hone

bund wh

Twitter “We will w00 by a wander will get a

100 yes the whadde det we will get a

The nets went crazy

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the Internet were

countless

parties, hoping to

his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze

expression was nonchalant, as if nothing in the world could pique his

particular message, Daniel’s

looked over. “What’s

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

asked in a questioning

playfully raised her hand to

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

and he was busy with work, so he no longer

at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was

had become unfamiliar

staff were all well–trained, and

at a glance

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

staff quickly hastened to approach and extend a warm welcome to

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

languid as he

His aura instantly rose.

his lips and smiled at the staff. “You don’t know

his neck

door was suddenly knocked open and two familiar figures rushed

from the

managers actually appeared at the

club, one was male, named Steve Chandler and one was female,

had always worked separately and

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

apologized, “Mr. Sullivan,

Vivian also came over.

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

drawn to her, and women

the two of them and, rather than addressing Daniel first, she turned her gentle gaze to Olivia and inquired with a soft tone, “Mrs. Sullivan, how

hinted at Olivia’s identity, indicating that she was familiar with her. Notably, she didn’t refer to her as Ms. Taylor, as the staff

called her

raised her eyebrows and looked

to herself, “No wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel. “Let’s go

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked

the elevator, an inattentive waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia

to escort Olivia to the restroom. He then

room.

turn back to

minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and acquiesced, saying,

the

was quite irksome to Olivia. Olivia wanted to wipe it clean

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

and rinse them under running water.

came out

the identical hallways on either side, Olivia found herself

looked too similar. It was easy

her phone

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

a

her into an unfamiliar private

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

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

around!” The man had no faith in her statement and scolded her.

boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged

gave him a knowing

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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

supervisor could reply, the

Young lady, you’re playing

attend to our lovely guest here.” Someone

men giggled and surrounded Olivia from several directions as they

the private room were

her finger on the wine bottle. The dark red wine

clearly

it for the

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

spoke, he was about to pounce

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

It was scarlet red.

step to the side and

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

of glass, and

the huge impact, the wine bottle instantly

of wine and the sudden burst

ones even cried

state of astonishment, their

her tone icy.

the shocked crowd

lock. Olivia couldn’t unlock it herself, so

and didn’t say

her

to waste her time on these people. She

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door

clapped her hands sharply, moving deftly despite

her, a group of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

the private room opened and a beautiful woman walked

and wore a silk

not be seen clearly, but her temperament was light

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

woman glanced over indifferently and did not

on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms.

The woman’s tone remained gentle, making it difficult to discern

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

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

“Go,” the woman said.

waiter left as if

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

the way, it would be impossible

had its own elevator

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

from each other, how did Olivia end up in Room

aside her skepticism and pressed the button on the wall, signaling the waiter

as if people inside were playing a

cards. His demeanor appeared nonchalant, yet his regal presence set him apart, almost as if he were a wanderer amidst the throng.

laid the cards on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

sitting next to Daniel instantly stood

to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

slender and fair palm pressed down on

her petite visage and cast a quick glance at Olivia. “No, no,” she chimed in. “Today, it’s all about Daniel and Ms. Taylor. They

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

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

“Yes, yes,

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

firmly on

not knowing if

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Michael glared at Sarah and scolded her for

take this opportunity

to Olivia and said respectfully, “Mrs. Sullivan, this way

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

know better, they would have thought that she was the one getting

a pile of poker cards, she insisted

one could skip

waiter to bring over a lie detector. Michael pulled her to her

Daniel also looked over.

of any discernible fluctuations,

chill.

instantly felt a chill down her spine and

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

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

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

with one hand

to be

that the last time she played cards was seven years ago. It

Olivia had always won.

three of them team up and fight

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still

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

was also very sad. He said,

it came true. They had really never played cards

the game, “The person who gets the Ace of Spades loses.

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Billionaires Missing Darling

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

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

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

Sarah clenched the cards in her hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t

Michael pulled her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago.

“That’s the

very curious? Do

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

frowned and wanted to provoke her

moment,

was casual and

Sarah’s countenance underwent

said, “Winona who?”

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How could

that, Sarah banged the table

and her

lost control of her emotions for a

pressed her down. “Enough now,” he

you

realize

the end, she managed to

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

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not to

she was aware deep down that she shouldn’t have a

that Winona was

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

wouldn’t have achieved

now taken by

such an outstanding Daniel

filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds

Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and learned

showered Olivia with

Sarah dwelled on the matter, the

childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments

they attended

a wealthy young

upbringing, she had never been

a reputation in the realm of

she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace

days, Daniel

help but feel that

was merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming,

appeared to be nothing more than an arrogant affluent youth with no prospects of inheriting the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah considered

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

the result far exceeded her

made it. He successfully made Winona

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

despite her shock, she still held onto the hope that Daniel

was riddled with bad habits, and

matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to

many times Winona advised him, it was futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to depart the

and Winona broke up. They separated

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

back, he became

his family’s business, Daniel went on to

gave

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

of this was

had a child, he had never had any other women

thought that he had been thinking about

must be waiting

her great surprise, he was

her teeth

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

her head to hide her

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

a glass

a few

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

and made way for Daniel to

a while, he realized that Daniel

puzzled and looked over

poked

not get up and

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

not react for a

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth

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

and

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was

on studying or working during

the past, Olivia also liked having fun and

after being pushed off the cliff by Gillian,

sealed herself off and devoted all her energy

she and

no longer needed to repress herself; rather, she would begin to

on

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

was

and Emily brought Olivia to

handed a sapphire blue fishtail dress to Olivia. “Try this one first.

her eyes and glanced at the

explained, “Don’t worry, they’re all new and

the changing

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

“It’s my

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

hadn’t even

rich man and woman had been

was actually Olivia’s first time

it. She pursed her lips in front of the

eyes were filled with

Daniel got

far inferior to

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came out after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress perfectly

lipstick, she twisted the golden lipstick

she wanted to

on

cliché dress so beautifully?” she

dress,

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

tailoring deliberately highlighted flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were

carefully chosen this set

every cut, and every decoration

a

of herself and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god. Now that she put it on, the dress feels even

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

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

at herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled

was wearing was tailored by a

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

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

Sarah puffed

was determined to crush her in

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows

of a sudden, her

could this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

like she had been reborn. There was an unusual charm exuding from her

soon as they met, Sarah was

ashen as she stared

her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

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

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

was about

hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s all my

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

said, “Sorry, I took the wrong dress. It belongs

“Yes, yes, yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms.

lowered her eyebrows, unwilling to agree or

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

so that she had

be good if word got out that she had

up and glanced at Emily indifferently before smiling. “Whose dress is this? Call her

Emily was stumped.

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

Sarah said directly, “This dress is

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

dress?”

it very much.” It was rare for her

so Sarah was certain that she could not wear

you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

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

no. I like this dress too

Emily nodded cooperatively.

a few more words to make Sarah like this dress so much that Olivia had no choice but

end, there was no need

already

and Emily looked at each other and

Olivia to be so easy to

another royal blue fishtail dress. This time, when she came out of the changing room,

over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously

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

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inside.

few glances before

handed

she said calmly, “Go change

nodded and took the

the clothes that Olivia had worn,

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

outcome.

was

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

on, she looked

were too low,

went numb

is

ugly that

this. I will be mocked

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

and slender arm reached over from

the curtain of

completely exposed in

leaned over to take

her expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly thing?”

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

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

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Sarah’s face darkened.

around and looked at Olivia.

moment, Olivia had already taken off her shawl,

It was even more dazzling

was at this point

it on purpose. She

in her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about

was about to burst out, she

a deep

and looked

a fiery temper and was short–tempered. After

her eyebrows and tapped

must be something

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

with you.” As she spoke, she handed

and the three of them walked towards

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

said, “Let’s walk

walked slowly by

a blink of an eye,

Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible to see

stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar

about a dozen couples dancing on the

tempo increased, there were gradually people who could not keep

man and a woman left

was wearing

that the couple in the middle had

man stood tall and

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

like a

surrounding people couldn’t help but

She even heard the people beside her sigh.

heaven.”

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Missing Da

so

you agree?” someone said, turning

talk to her. She

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

Are they compatible?

frowned and did

middle took off his mask. From Olivia’s direction, most of his

subconsciously stood up and wanted to walk towards

was originally

Olivia in

and look at the center of the crowd. The woman

beautiful

imperceptibly. A trace of surprise flashed in his deep

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

a step back and distanced himself from Winona. His tone was less friendly

turned around

looking for her

instantly melted

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

at Olivia and said gently,

her right hand and smiled naturally. “I’m this

nodded and glanced at Winona’s

a little

Olivia’s gaze, Winona

misunderstand. Daniel and I are old

nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel, your girlfriend is a little

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

to Winona and said in an extremely distant and

calm eyes flashed

“You’re just an ex–girlfriend. What’s

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Olivia’s hand and

Her gaze grew profound and a trace

her eyes.

so long, everyone was a

the second floor,

went over

to

finished tidying up her clothes and was about to push open the

from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave Winona behind?”

was Emily

indignant and felt that Daniel was

reaction. She just

you saying anything?” Sarah looked

the pancake

feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

do you need?” Emily snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar to

Sarah was stunned.

“The same height, the same hair length,

you don’t look at their faces and only look at their backs,

have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it. Olivia does

Emily patted Sarah and said in exasperation, ‘Olivia is just a substitute.

stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did feel a

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

on

it was so

heart was still filled with jealousy. It felt like fine needles

some things that couldn’t be

Daniel

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

exactly did he like

other for a short period of

was he so sure that she wouldn’t

her thoughts running ruckus in her mind.

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felt that she

and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

for Olivia to

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dishes prepared by Michael were not

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

the food was, the more satisfying

forget to pick up a piece for

with a red pepper sauce and did not

looked up and was about to ask him why he wasn’t eating it

eats

Olivia and asked calmly, “Ms.

subconsciously tightened her grip on

that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch

at the corner of her mouth. Her

we used to eat out

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

few of them chatted and

talking about their youth, discussing about

nothing to do

people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly

she had met Daniel

to move

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

he was muddle–headed and

ordered

Michael was still curious as to why Sarah ordered so many spicy

Now, he finally understood.

had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

his head and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

Daniel didn’t like

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and

unable to bear

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

she spoke, she placed her plate in front of

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

Hot

with Daniel’s very naturally, as though she had

pupils constricted as she slammed her

before Olivia could speak, Daniel

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

ate the

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

doing? Daniel was actually

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

eaten a

this, Daniel even moved to

he was

could not

smiling, Daniel was also happy. He moved his fork quickly and ate a few

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

quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork

put down his

not let him eat it, he would not

took a

everyone, “I’m going

Daniel left, a strange silence

and Gideon widened their eyes and looked at

were filled

He even ate half a

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It was impressive!

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

interacted more with Daniel and often met

Daniel knew that Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not even want

Daniel could not eat spicy

of Olivia, he

self–control she had in her life to barely maintain her indifferent attitude. It took all her effort so that

clenched into a

Daniel!

much spice in

have been angry at her for

many years, but he was still

couldn’t help

must he love

her just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to eat half a plate of

couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a little worried and went out to

corridor and finally found him by

about to speak when she realized

were red, as though he had

Daniel could not eat spice at all.

she realized this,

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

he seemed to have found solace and

for you. I can’t let you down, not in front

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shoulder and rubbed

kitten tickling and

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

stopped and suddenly narrowed

was used to develop his career, while the other

from her, he understood

had stopped, he

eyes instantly

big puppy wagging

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

soft–hearted. When she

stomach hurt?” She

must have hurt his stomach

shook his

raised

did it

sounded sexy, as

Olivia stared at him.

really wanted to push him

move, Daniel cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The

a helpless and doting tone,

a tone.

he felt

pain, but there was also a ball of fire

against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

down at the

was only 8

never seen Daniel

to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked

turned his head abruptly, looking as though

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

felt a little

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still found a way

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

the ground and still did not

became nervous. His heart tightened and

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

Don’t leave

sentences. He suppressed them in his

was too

patted his handsome face. Her voice was

though

Olivia, as though he wanted to

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

Daniel’s voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold

such a fragile Daniel before. Her

I leave you? Have you forgotten that

Daniel was

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

his head and rubbed his forehead against Olivia’s head. His tone was gentle, seemingly able to move a person’s heart. “Olivia, don’t be fooled by them, and don’t care about

give Olivia any

between him and Olivia

about it, he would definitely teach them

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

her.

in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she

man, nor was he a saint. He was clear about right

something that would hurt an unfamiliar

Winona, he talked about

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tilted his head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face.

but her

a child without a home when he was

his uncle, who

was like an abandoned child. His parents did not dote on him and they did not

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

his biological

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

didn’t like to go home, so he went to the Anderson family’s residence

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

also encouraged Daniel to

dig yourself into a hole because of this. If they don’t love you, you can love yourself. If they don’t give it to you, you can start your own business. Don’t blame others and

that was the case, you would fall into their trap. They hope that you will hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become extreme

not do as they

spoke tirelessly. He was very eloquent and knew

was completely taken in by what he was talking

she suddenly understood

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

was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I said those things to

what did he

was a

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

that will make

Olivia stared at him.

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a long

given him so much face that he bullied her

on Twitter, she knew that Daniel

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had a good understanding

had never leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up such

made such a grand engagement, and that

from

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

her on purpose, and embarrass her in front of others. Before Winona returned to the country, she was already mentally prepared. She knew that she would be wronged and would feel so uncomfortable

up her mind to endure everything and do her

had gone

another woman and hadn’t returned for

indulge him like this. She had

he continued to ignore her and tried to provoke her in this way

stay any longer, so she got up

after her. “Winona, where

frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel that

she left

came out of the restaurant and happened to see Winona’s departing figure. She looked surprised and

feet in frustration. Daniel had

Olivia, she thought he had fallen in love with

that he was using

he wanted and forced Winona to return to

embarrassed Winona, driving her away in

also sighed and said helplessly, “These two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt

wouldn’t

don’t be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled her back

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of alcohol. His eyes were red and he

only Sarah and Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked, “Where’s

He’s getting more and

you talking about?” Gideon didn’t

thick–headed. You can’t even tell. Daniel is deliberately trying to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice

as he replied, “Her temperament does look a little similar, and so does

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

see it, but Sarah

Winona left, she had never seen any women around Daniel, and Olivia

might be doing it intentionally to

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

disappeared without a trace since his

had

by day, lacking in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours

but none of them

Amelia to relax and not to

Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression,

felt that Amelia’s condition wasn’t caused

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

there were always times

Amelia still saw it.

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

defy her parents and

her eyes were red and her

her excessive agitation, after her outburst, Amelia

never woke

doctors, but

Even

Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed down her

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useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but they couldn’t

we do

in the same suit as usual. Only his

pocket, he tugged at his tie with

his

the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s

as

even Cathy, who was most

this point? Moreover, I’ve

at Cathy. “I will do my best to

you all should not interfere, obstruct me, or treat Olivia

toward Maddie and

looked at

not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his

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

of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother, and deal with

sought help from him, but not a single person thought

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

you look for her now and think of a way to

very clear–minded and had things

Samuel and Amelia were

actually do anything. At most, he

side was his parents, and the other was

that these children could

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

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

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

Maddie stopped talking.

the entire burden of

phone, William

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middle of drawing with Andrew when

think too much and

picked it up, she realized

slightly with a

This person was very responsible, shrewd, and

that she and the Taylor family had reached

nothing important, he would have

did

leaving her right hand free to draw

was not

William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry

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

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

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

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

green spot slowly turned into the patterns on the

was stunned. He clapped his hands and

She leaned over and kissed the little guy on the forehead and whispered,

and ran upstairs with the

of the little turtle and

was what Olivia drew for

Andrew left, Olivia returned to her senses

understood William’s intention

it were her when a conflict arises between giving birth to goodness and nurturing goodness, she would tend to

were a little overboard,

hearts were inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own

nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could she love

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I

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

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with that?”

Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

she never blamed Amelia for being biased. She could even accept

couldn’t accept that her biological mother was

could not see the difference between good and bad, and did all kinds of

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

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

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

she gave birth to me, so she could make

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

so arrogant when it comes to me? Is it

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

these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the law. But why

to me and I’m her daughter, that she

Olivia said coldly. “It’s you who went all out and told me that human nature is

not take the

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

she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world, do you have the face to ask them to

does that mean I have to forgive her no matter what she does? Why should

resonant. They were like sharp blades

his heart

to hate

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

back and saw Amelia lying unconscious on

end, he hardened

you think the favor should be

suddenly wanted to laugh. “William, are you never–ending with this? Amelia has

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

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has already paid the price for hurting

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

the mastermind behind it and has already received the punishment

Olivia was silent.

to tell you the whole story. I want to tell you what Mom has done

night, she bled profusely and her body was severely deficient. It took her five years

that she didn’t trust the nanny. She stayed up with you every night, and during

her daughter made her suffer to the bone.

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

did love you for

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

William hung up the phone.Chapter

Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake

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

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

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

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

to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter,

were like flowers blooming after

just a few days, the Smith family’s

come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient medical

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

all left s

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

you all seen the

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to

crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They

won the Lasker

Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in

and television dramas

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the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across

he said he

Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and

still many people who knew

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

a questionable character and may not

Smith family not long ago, which

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

really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care

was confident that Olivia would agree to

The Sullivan family.

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

downstairs and sat beside

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew

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

sour and bitter

longer, tears were

at all, no matter how grievous the

Olivia suffering made his heart ache

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

want to do.” Daniel leaned on her

forever.” Andrew ran

looked up with a dependent

and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with

said, making his agreement clear with a firm

brought Andrew upstairs to do

she must be feeling terrible

“Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the

everything with

stunned for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said

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a long time to recover and said,

a coldness that was like wind and thunder. “Do you think

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

Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re

up at Daniel. “What about you? Do

said firmly, “I will always stand

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

need to resolve it from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that be

been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what

difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just

a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke

a person who could be

William asked politely and respectfully, she

method she hated

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

Amelia or not,

could

Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

she looked up and a cold light flashed in

was a good opportunity and time for

calls and passed

less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off

time, news

famous doctors from all over the world to

related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a

of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

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

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

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

to create accounts on various social networks, including

were like flowers blooming

Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

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

They couldn’t believe it.

was actually such an ancient

novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared,

all left s on

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

you all seen the news?”

top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss,

my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many

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

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little

god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything.

television dramas aren’t this

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topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the

the Smith family hospital

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

thought that Isaac Smith was actually the

on Twitter were

him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of

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 they were

misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at

He’s already so powerful, but he still

respectable old

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

Doctor

hope Doctor Smith

s turned into prayers for Isaac to wake

silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you

Olivia was also becoming more

very worried about

and due to gender differences, it was not

identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a threat, to

She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her

pay much attention to it. She

Olivia nearly dropped

composure.

is

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

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wheedled. “I miss you so much.

was filled with

“Aren’t you in school? Why are you

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

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

she enter

identity was very

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

a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

happened next,

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

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

only eight years old, but she already had a very

not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology of men and

sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

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

was not

saw the man lying on

handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the

a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist

a very high IQ but also suffered

because the little girl was still too young, she could not

spirit. The psychiatrist

was very disadvantageous

her body was already filled

was Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly

the use of learning skills? Can

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

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forever.

nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn

forever.

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.

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

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

independent. No one could

in the name of being

to enter the entertainment industry, then she

be able to protect

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family, along with William,

he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of

Maddie’s phone was in

in less than three

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

knew that William was

the uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around

angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick up

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

in Olivia’s hands, it turned

gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would

was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide

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

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

frowned and turned to look at

phone over. She opened a

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

fixedly. When he spoke,

This…”

already a medical team here. Get

slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this

finish speaking, Cathy

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

Cathy said with

was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations for

was Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was 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. Was her medical skills really that

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

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asked.

said, “It was Isaac himself who said that

reach out

“There’s an

nodded and turned to look

mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly

She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression

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

called out, “Olivia

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

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

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

might still be a

before she could speak, Cathy had

Cathy was furious, pointing

from

She just lowered

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

his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to his

Amelia, he

care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no

with his mother, almost everything

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

her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s

It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something

firm tone

was so harsh on his youngest

with Maddie? How could everything be blamed

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

It was Maddie’s hand.

inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone

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

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?” William

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

everyone looked

upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

someone as proud and

William suddenly understood.

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

with a respectful tone and requested the Smith

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

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

this time, she did not even

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personally come from Layfield to

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

called. He said that

desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood.

not

opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands

more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did

reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much

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

pinched the orchid leaves on the table and

two people responsible for taking care of them. One

a

like her own daughters. She

time, it was

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

She was very young and lively. She always

very close to Zelen

Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

also subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

instantly

it between her fingers. Then, she looked up

Zelen?

so be it. Why hypnotize me and

calm, but Blake was scared out of

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

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

only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the

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longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s

frowned. After a while, she looked

left,

Olivia and massaged her

said in a low voice,

massaging

her eyes and looked over

quickly returned to normal. He lowered

sighed softly. “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

else about my parents‘ names, who my family was,

the Taylors would tell their

could not re these things no

Speaking of this, t

while, I thought that I had 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 myself,

amazed.

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special

curious. “Are you so

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

firm. “I’ve already undone the

you? Or was it because of the second

Olivia shook his head. “I

to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

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

question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just

Olivia made sound easy.

He was afraid that if he said too much,

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

at a

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

harder. Otherwise, Olivia would

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

William called Blake again.

the phone to

voice was filled with

please.”

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

She no longer

the Taylor family

William’s voice was

to the study window and looked at the layers of dark

.

to go to the Taylor family herself. It was

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wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the

great. I’ll pick

realized that Olivia was

pursed her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could

kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s

that Olivia couldn’t

room and told Cathy

coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long

wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in

something to tell you. But I’m not sure

on the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy

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

going on?” Cathy’s

know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

and daughter. Moreover, although she had not

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

down and poured her a

of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We

we still going to let Olivia treat

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

Olivia came with Kelly.

at the

her look less sexy and

could not help

girl was shockingly

Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with

frowned and

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly

falling into the water.

thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness

her palm and warned herself that

She had to wait until the day she became

people who had bullied

of something, and

and Cathy were already

hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over

gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam and

He was surprised that she ignored him

moment, he was embarrassed and his

Olivia

Smith family. She also had

that young

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

Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not

were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not

was

man doted on her. When

time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

Olivia

coldly and asked the butler to

care about

day that Olivia went down

care, but Cathy

for Olivia. Cathy could not let her

“Stop right

stop walking and continued to walk

take it anymore and shouted,

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

handrail of the stairs. She turned

raise her

down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me

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

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

replied, “It’s good for your cervical

you look up.”

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

but she had no intention of going

about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you

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

not at ease with

shook her head

not

“It’s fine if you can

snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate

a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is

choked and was about to

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

suddenly looked up and stared at

that her

more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

whether or

they want

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

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

not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without

floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a

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

They were

thing won’t

was very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

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

in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to

he spoke, he carried Cathy to

how hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained

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

felt a sharp pain in her chest and slumped

to carry the unconscious Cathy

to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already

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

as he strode in with a displeased

she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into

his anger. He said, “Where’s William?

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

as he ran

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

William’s orders. What if he

stopped in his

right.

mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed

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

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

malice

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

to gauge the suitability of the stick she

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

a rolling pin?”

is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up.

get it.”

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

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

saying that, he concealed the rolling pin in his

room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me,

at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice,

he nodded. “I’ll go in

bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he

raised the rolling pin in his right

hurt Amelia, huh?

a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your lifeline

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

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

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

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

William thought, “Oh crap!”

He wanted to intervene, but

in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of

girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert much

heavy hammer. He

was made of solid wood, but it was

for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of

quickly went over to press Ronald’s

tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an

eyes to glance at Kelly.

“You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple kick

inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet

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

and gives in to all of you,

arrived very quickly and carried Ronald

learned about the extent of Ronald’s

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

He just

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

broken ribs,

the

the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued,

thought, “Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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was given acupuncture therapy

she was lying on the bed.

“Water,” she softly murmured.

regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got

you’re finally awake!”

gulped down half a glass of water before

happened to me?” she asked

fluctuated intensely,

went dark, and

not know anything that

everything that had happened during the period

unconscious.

with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask,

all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to

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

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

so

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

seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment.

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

at all. He actually

accept

her forehead, wondering why

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

did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred

Emma.

abnormal as she often could

assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her

Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became

clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective

Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could not

Olivia either.

eyes. She seemed to be

again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or clouded

already made

were Samuel and Emma, and on the other

to let go of

Samuel. Although Samuel did not make

applies not only to the four major families. It

remained faithful and committed to me alone

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

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

not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always

couldn’t be a more

my condition.

jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if

was unfair to

could not

Olivia

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 outfit. The gentle fabric blended with his sharp demeanor, adding a touch

this?” Seeing Daniel, Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder and rubbed it against his shoulder affectionately. She

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

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

photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out

who did not

initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to discern

very concerned about

would not be able to remain

biological parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of

Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad.

Daniel felt that the

do something more

his phone

room when the children’s watch on his wrist

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

ran to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by

“He’s

at home, so why

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

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

improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and

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

a sweet–talking little

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

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone

thought, “What’s going

get left

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way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as

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

said, “It’s not necessarily

she no longer had any expectations,

that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly.

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

argue, Olivia would immediately throw the

However, she could not

mean that she would actually throw

hold it

Olivia nodded.

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

steadily on the

therapy on her,

Taylor, thank

stopped

to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William

not at

would do something that could not be

was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you

helplessly and

“Got it,” Amelia said.

at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

was very gentle. “Can

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

was gentle and

that she was very clear–headed now. She

years.

Samuel and Emma

trembled slightly. She did

bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and

a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If

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

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, but she

can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison,

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

mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to

did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia

me. We do not owe

could

have a short–lived connection, so there

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly

was waiting for Olivia to speak,

especially long.

period of time, Amelia grew tired of

which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto the

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into her

case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she

was used

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

handed the medicine bottle to her

the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you

held the medicine bottle tightly in her

therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an

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

was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor

from upstairs and explained as she ran,

nodded and said,

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

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

a moment. She lowered her head

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl

like

must have been

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

a group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair

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

test report between Samuel and

them are father and daughter” was the last

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

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

find

about a few hundred photos.

one of them

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

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