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

could this be Gillian’s les

nt soft. She rightly grasped

Billionaire’s Missing Darling

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.

Chapter 237

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.

Chapter 238

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

Pillionaire’s Missing Dar

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.”

Chapter 239

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

13-461

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.

rest, I

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.

2/3

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

——

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.

Chapter 240

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.

a

*

.

“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?”

15.46

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.

2/3

15:461

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.

Chapter 241

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.

173

15:48

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.”

2/3

15:48

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.”

Chapter 242

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.

1.3

15.18

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!”

17

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.”

2.3

15:48

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.

Chapter 243

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

simple

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.

1/3

15:48

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.

eyes

15:48

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?”

Send

Chapter 244

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

13

15.491

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?

hapter 245

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.

1/3

15:49

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?

3:3

Chapter 246

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.

Billionaires Missing Darling

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?”

3:4

“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.”

“What?”

Chapter 247

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.

15:49

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.

15-19

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.

15:19

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.

Chapter 248

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.

13.30

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?

15.50

  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.

31

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

45.510

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.

15:51

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.

Chapter 250

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.

1-3

“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.

Megan was surprised. She looked over and deliberately said, “I won’t bring you along this time. You can

23

15:31

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.”

Chapter 251

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

1/3

put

all

15:51

on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably

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

shot.

must she play up to others? Isn’t it

the sort of people like the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a

go all out to

case, those big shots would take the initiative to associate

it would

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

honestly in the end. “I don’t like to associate with big shots. I like to become a big shot

left as if she was escaping without saying

at night, their faces were red, and they were

it wasn’t true that they would meet a high–ranking official on this trip, Gillian had also given

Association organized one small

association’s internal members. Gillian got an entry

for Doris.

large–scale

she could get to know many teachers from

any teacher and be taken in as a disciple by the teacher,

would have a sudden rise in

a state of excitement. She had even stomped upstairs

soon as

Ernesto was back.

a wide network. You even know the people from the Painting

of her mouth curled up into

from the Painting Association.

Association

teacher

the teacher, she was nothing but

and smiled sadly. “No, I

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

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

15.52

he only recommended Olivia

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

stung her

Your grandfather has indeed gone too far in

Liebsig is also to blame. Why must she want one disciple only? So what harm could it bring if she took both

was angry and spoke up for

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

for almost a month, Saul had

search.

doubts, he would start searching

and

was

Wilcox family’s lineal

out in surprise as

my god, this Mrs. Liebsig has gone too far. She said she would only want one

crossed the line. She’s a

holding the pen paused, and

red as if it

she did not know if she was more

years

wanting one disciple? It was just

another two disciples five years later if

the side, angrily accusing Rose

every word he said, Gillian looked more

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

Chapter 253

listening for fun. She was not very interested in other people’s

main character of the gossip came to

a

a second

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

“Are you looking

Bettany looked at the stairs, and a look of desire flashed

not going up. I’ll

The painting competition?

a second. How did Bettany know about

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

held

point. What mattered was whether any teacher took a fancy to the participant’s work and took

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

Facebook status?

Olivia heard these two words, she immediately realized she had been blocked and

phone over and gestured for Olivia

all Doris’s

Olivia see the status of her participation in

you what to do like a know–it–all. She was a sandwich maker the other day and now acts like a painter who knows how to mix colors. By the way, does

gaze swept across

did not change, but her understanding of

of mockery and contempt did

character of

was superficial

Bettany and asked

a lot

and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it

Bettany rubbed the painting in her arms. “I painted this. I hope Doris

of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris

person. When

15:32

D

took over the

frustration and said in a deep

it mean a lot to

not

knew nothing about painting, but she could

and said, “Bettany told me to give you this.

Doris sneered.

threw it on the desk without

student. What made her think she could give

was afraid that

bring these over again.” Doris

up and

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

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

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

had fully recovered, Olivia had already left

was so mad that she

with the notebook and took

the street

than two

she entered, she saw no one

put the

moment, a panicked voice came from the

pale, and she looked a

saying, “You’re from the Taylor family across

pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This is Bettany’s notebook. I brought it back to

door. “Alright, I see. Thank you. If there’s nothing else, see you

door when she suddenly turned around and whispered,

chills all over and could not stop shaking in

she was mentally weak. It seemed it took her forever to speak

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

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

15.32

Olivia was very vigilant.

room, there was also a broken piece of

happened to

nothing had happened and

come out quickly.” Following Talia’s call, a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out of the small room. The man did not look handsome and had slightly grown stout. However, his successful career gave him the confidence and domineering aura of a successful

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

I’m here to see her.

bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even walked to Tucker’s side, looking

door of the

ground?” Tucker did not understand why Olivia asked

her head and gestured

are you going to do? Are you

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

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

stupid, wondering how she could admit it when others just

looked at Olivia gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

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

would never compromise if

to pay attention to Tucker. She directly pushed

called out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor family for sandwiches but ended in disappointment,

witnessed everything. He was so angry that he clenched his

counter was covered with tempered

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

He was

Chapter 252

the room and trembled as

read the introduction of Rose

introduction was very

year, whose surname was Taylor. Five years later, she took in

an exclusive interview with Rose

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

was because she liked the number

ground and dialed Rose’s

“Mrs. Liebsig, you said you

call

and sat down, drinking water and listening to

the more she listened, the

help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait,

true?” Gillian

didn’t think there was any doubt about this

grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a small city like Layfield for

your grandfather too

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

was a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people

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

a doctor, after all. Why would everyone

did you come

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

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

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

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

thinking for some time, she said, “Ms. Gillian, I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around taking in mediocre disciples. I wouldn’t lower my bar even

not to mention he’s only a

went numb. It took her

“But you’ve praised me and said I had

1/3

15:52

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

the paintings? Are you also being polite by grading them for me

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

shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your mediocre paintings

of this, Rose

thick–skinned for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and

She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to

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

that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she

be

I’ll give you a recommended entry to participate in

that, she hung up

everyone from the Taylor family dared not to speak loudly. They

in the morning would

nothing much to do, Olivia went upstairs to watch

was painting the countryside at sunset. It was distant and peaceful, and

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

pointed. “Add a little

glanced

you think. Olivia, can you please go to study the sandwich ingredients if you are

not feel attached to this younger

she came up to watch her paint was only

a responsible person. Even if she

heavy burden and think for her parents,

Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no

around and

a word, Doris’s expression looked more terrible. She snorted coldly in

from upstairs and heard a noise from

over. “What’s

almonds while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed the bag of almonds to her side and

street.”

15:52

over and frowned. “It’s

restaurant.” Stella spat out a mouthful of almonds and started to gossip about the

same age as Doris. They were classmates, but compared to Doris, she lived a

and went home

and daughter finally had a better life and opened a

had been missing for

left home to earn a living. But he

would be a good thing for the family of

started another family

good when he returned this time. He

terrible father he is!” Megan frowned.

scene at the

after she were back, Tucker chased after

were making a scene

Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had also urged

if Talia was really stupid or just pretending to be.

so what? It still couldn’t change the fact that he was

S

Chapter 254

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

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

He was down.

crossed Marco’s mind was

Thank god!

Olivia was

officer. How could his mind be

Officer Wood

going on?” he

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

my god! Marco

case. Even the biological parents could not sell their

made a call to

to stop him. “Misunderstanding! It’s just a misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents.

swayed and looked

“Look, Bettany has already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk some

towards the small room and saw Bettany lying

hard several times, but Bettany did not

expression darkened as he realized that something was

“Mind your own

nodded. “I

it just in case. Even if Bettany is on your side, Talia has

so long? I could have just left and called the

she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the

that relatives were

must

if Bettany sided with her

if she left without doing anything and watched a young girl get

15.52

had broken

advance before calling the police. This way, nothing would

Tucker was furious.

meet such a meticulous

a genius

away, and Bettany

the police station to make a

you find out Bettany Fulham had

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

in the aisle. There was a small piece of broken porcelain at the

and his colleagues looked at each other in

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

Tucker Fulham and Talia Fulham have

Talia’s behavior. 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

“Oh my

could even become

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

her head. She didn’t

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

Wasn’t she good?

She did not think it was such a big

the side reminded Marco, “This is just a

almost forgot about

be the fact, but they had

up, she might cover

were her

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.

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside him

She was so well–prepared!

Why did you

answered, “I was afraid they would make a false

thumbs

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up,

15:32

her.

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

them go home and settle it on their

came home, she brought some food over to

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

for

saw an oil painting

entire

was surprised. “Did you paint

of painting, the smile on Bettany’s face brightened. She

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

dropped out of school. But she did not give up.

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

unhappiness. She was in

is too thick. Not good.”

and directly

the Virgin

you doing?” Bettany

“Why did you

a long time,

was disdainful. She looked up and saw that

in tears. She frowned and said impatiently,

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

anger in her chest. She

arms.

“I’m sorry, Olivia. This painting is

that, she left with

33

Chapter 255

brought up the Fulham

is really ruthless. She even knocked out her own

is really pitiful to have

and call the police?” Olivia nodded. “Yes, I went

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

in other people’s business in

not say anything. She lowered her eyes and held an orange in

nagging feeling that something

kind. Why would they despise her for meddling

massaged her temples and the suspicion

this moment, her

It was Gillian.

hotel in town and wanted to talk to her.

Gillian was sitting on the sofa with her phone in her hand. She looked frustrated. Ernesto sat opposite her. His gaze lingered on Gillian’s face. After a while, he said with a faint smile, “Have you thought

Gillian 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

in love

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

phone. His eyes were deep, and there was

and nodded. “Sure, but…”

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

“I 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

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

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked so

and ask her to leave. What happened next would be that I recognized the wrong

idea?” Ernesto turned to Gillian.

Gillian was silent.

was really evil. He actually came up with such

13

15:52

D

she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even

person she liked treated her sister well because of a mistake.

for a moment, Gillian nodded. “Alright,

to take the small road to the east, saying that she would

not think too much

prosperous as the city. There were

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

to the

stopped in her

leaning against the wall in the middle of the path, could already hear Olivia’s footsteps. He pressed his shoulder to make more blood flow from the

into the middle

tripped Olivia, she wouldn’t have discovered him at all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against the wall. As soon as he closed his eyes,

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

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

was too

and had a clear view of the situation in the

took two steps inside and was about two yards away from Ernesto. She asked curiously, “Why are you lying here?

could not see Olivia at all. He could only determine where she was based on

grunt, Ernesto

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

Ernesto was speechless.

Was she a dog? She could even

quickly and immediately corrected himself. “The blood is

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

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

He nodded. “Yes.”

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

you can’t call the police.” Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression. “I was shot by

23

15:52

gun…”

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

Ernesto was dumbfounded!

How did that happen?

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

did Olivia call the

have to call the police? I already said that I have

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

why

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

would not call the police and casually believe in a strange man one met on the street. Even if she wasn’t worried that he would hurt her, she

money now. If she was extorted, she would

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

practiced boxing since he was young.

sudden pounce would

And yet…

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

hurt

bird that was suddenly struck in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground

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

raised her flashlight and shone it at Ernesto’s

she saw the exotic face, Olivia’s

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

3/3

Chapter 256

for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily

longer felt

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something

coldly. “Ernesto, have

expression changed drastically when he

He was stunned.

he said,

“The hypnosis has been

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

one in this world could be removed from

a low voice,

do you mean?” Ernesto was a

someone else without doing

only did she have to give a psychological hint, but as long as she saw Ernesto’s face, she would be able

even set a time

the people she had secretly arranged would immediately appear and take her away. They would also think of a

the hypnosis

the country and pressure Fesmuowana through the Hushe

time, things would not be under Emesto’s control,

a

alley, Olivia threw the flashlight to

on her left wrist

than three minutes two ghost–like

was Pets

Tavin‘ the raver of

le due cathon! Lot’s

tw quickly ran a few steps

you going to see Cullat as you want

log and track at all

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

Are you really a cow

get a

ducked

very dark. Only the faint moonlight shone on her face, blurring her facial features and making

still feel the coldness from

was the most meaningless

had already hurt others. What was the use of

was just to make herself feel

and said calmly, “I let you hypnotize me in exchange for the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that the hypnosis is over, we have nothing

good–tempered person, and my patience is limited. I hope you

Ernesto, which made him feel very

the threat in Olivia’s tone, but her attitude of leaving him alone as

if after tonight, they were no

twisted. He suddenly felt

wanted to say

speak. She got into the

and heartless. She did

back to his senses, the black car had

that was left was a

What a hateful girl!

be

asked Olivia where she was going and if she wanted to go

her head and looked out of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need.

nodded and asked, “Where are we

thought of Bettany and

closed. It was pitch–black inside, and there was only a faint light in

over and

a while,

the car door and gestured for her to come

and hesitated. After all, it was almost midnight. It was really not safe

how Olivia had helped her in

her courage and sat

so late. What’s

a little nervous and sat

I’m here to tell

2/3

15:53

give me

was surprised. “Where are you

about to speak when a few clangs came from outside the

was knocking

frowned at Tucker outside the car. “What are you doing here?” Tucker curled his lips and looked past Bettany to look at Olivia. His tone was sinister. “We have a guest.

and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend.

He looked at Olivia meaningfully. “Girl, remember not to meddle in other

he said this, Tucker’s tone was filled

sarcasm. She waved her hand to chase him away and apologized

lower lip and looked embarrassed, finding

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

she finished speaking, her

the courage to admit that their biological

Olivia said calmly.

seeing that Bettany’s expression was still worried, Olivia added, “I’ll leave here tonight and

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

mistaken. I’m not the Taylor family’s daughter.

but she was very smart and immediately realized that

reason.

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

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

car door. “Wait for me here. I’ll be

painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad. “I don’t know when we’ll meet again in the

Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give

When he heard Olivia’s words,

this young lady was so lucky to be

future, she might have

Chapter 257

shop found Olivia was missing the next

should we do? Olivia is

slowly walked out of the room with a coat on. “Take your time. Maybe she’s gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously,

look for her. She’s gone.

she hung up the

of the Taylor family

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

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

Megan had already treated Olivia as her child. For a moment, she

She started to grumble.

“Mother, you really treat her as

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

Stella thought

we still don’t know

a big

Taylor family’s sandwich shop. Stella had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings

do? What should we do?” Stella

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

felt more confident. “Yes, Doris’s painting is the

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

Stella was furious. She raised her head and glared at Derek

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 won’t earn

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

15:53 D

had always spoken like this. She had been smart, so since she was young, her family doted on her and obeyed her. She was used to

attitude and did not think much of

he had interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s sincere way of thinking for others. When she helped others, she would not make others feel

he faced Doris again, he felt a

He just turned around and went

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

her pen and looked

She

her shoes and

and looked

young. She hasn’t seen you for many years and is a little distant. She

me and marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you want. Don’t you want to learn painting?

hand that was tearing

was cold. “Tucker, I’m calling you Dad for the sake of my mother. Don’t push

can you talk to your father

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

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

I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t

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

anger on

“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 future, their

impatient. “Bettany must marry

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

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with

used to her mother being

longer hurt. She

and looked at Talia coldly. “Mom, you’re

that, she

15:53

out

grabbed Talia and said in a cold voice that seemed to come from hell. “Ignore her. Let’s see how long she can hold on. A girl shouldn’t be too stubborn. Doesn’t she like to paint? Let’s break one of her

help

flashed in the depths of

is too young and insensible.

glanced at Talia and suddenly

hand and touched Talia’s cheek. His voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart the

her head

Bettany ran to the bathroom and washed her face

understand. She

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

wanted to force her to

wiping her face, Bettany opened

light. It should be a piece of

it

given Olivia a painting, so Olivia

completely opened. Inside was not

strange. Did people

it was not a letter but a thin paper shell.

What exactly was it?

more and more confused. Was it a

took out a thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line of

over. The more she looked, the heavier her

this was actually an invitation to the Painting Association’s

went weak, and her wrist trembled slightly. She almost couldn’t hold the invitation in her

that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the

true! It was actually true!

by Olivia. Who exactly

Chapter 258

the invitation letter, her heart pounding so fast

read the words over and over again, feeling like she was in

a good thing really happen to her?

not

the burden of the family. This had

decisive person.

already gotten the invitation, she had

understand this competition, Bettany planned to ask

After running a few steps, she turned back and went upstairs to

Taylor family, Doris was in

very important to her, so she

Doris was a little surprised. “Why are

As she ran too quickly, she could not catch

a while for her

Her eyes were bright like the stars

Doris was instantly stunned.

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

in her eyes.

can participate in the competition with you!” Bettany couldn’t control

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

also Bettany’s name written on

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

not seem like a good idea for

a

received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she did not consider

participating in this competition.

she had forgotten that if she participated in

a smile, “I’m sorry. I was just too surprised just now. I didn’t

that Doris really did not seem to mind, she

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

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

15:53

second sister?”

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

say for sure. Actually, I don’t

didn’t

a little embarrassed. “Doris, can you help me take a look? You know, I learned how

Doris would definitely not waste time examining

But…

moved up and landed on the

a look. It just so happens that we’re going to participate in the competition together and have a companion.” Doris reached out to take the painting from Bettany’s hand. Doris’s hand that was holding the painting suddenly froze when

so tightly that her knuckles turned

and again, looking at the painting

color of this painting

Madonna she had seen previously had already shocked her enough. She

How did that happen?

Bettany never learn how to paint

she had suffered a deep blow and could not muster any

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

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

“Yes, I’ve been drawing recently. I

her and bade farewell

hung up the painting Smoke in Village and traced

drew another

looked a little awkward and was not

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

to be inferior to Bettany. She

head like she was

like a resentful husband who had been abandoned

unhappy all

been secretly criticizing him, saying that his menopause had been

not hear Ellis’s criticism, he had a

23

15:53

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

Ellis to the

that they would anger the CEO

office was as obedient as

even vent his anger. He could

really sad, extremely

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

agree to Olivia taking the

did not dare

CEOs were able to manipulate their

of Olivia, he was

was too

every day and

was completely

Chapter 259

had always been afraid to tell

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

that Olivia

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

could Daniel

could not bear to compete

had accompanied Olivia to watch many

until she was almost half dead

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

he really loved the female lead, how

from her, even if Olivia frowned slightly, Daniel

in

at night, Daniel went

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

actually pretending to

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

Olivia?

lifted the blanket and

Daniel was so mean.

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

with his two soft fingers

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

not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard

be sure that you’re not dreaming? I think

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

in front of

Daniel for

panicked for a moment, he would still quickly notice the

have found

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

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

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

moment.

the iPad. He looked at the video. “23

for a

hugged

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

and said pitifully, “Spank

was very satisfied with his

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

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

pair of eyes, Daniel could

make a promise with a

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

of heartache of not having a

blanket was

like a father and

He raised Andrew alone.

Olivia had actually lost her memories and avoided all

and slowly typed on Facebook

he

blanket.

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

Olivia

posted it,

It was Olivia!

His fingers began to tremble and he could not press the

long time, he finally dialed

She felt a little

when she

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

actions preceded her

her a moment

15:53

Chapter 259

tell Olivia that

got married, he would slowly tell her

because he was afraid that Olivia would snatch

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

Daniel

could not bear to

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and

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

dramas and novels were all fake.

really loved the female lead, how

mention snatching Andrew from her, even

rather die in pain than make

returned home at night,

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

pretending to

not expose him. He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he fall asleep? I

Olivia?

lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

doorknob with his slender

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

forward and poked his chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket

He argued, “I really

be sure that you’re not dreaming? I

couldn’t care less about

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

up at Daniel for a

for a moment, he would still quickly

13

give him a

as she was feeling vexed, Daniel

went through, neither of them spoke. Only

rustle, rustle. It was

color of Olivia’s

but her lips were red and seductive, like the deepest color of rose petals, like

moment, she must be biting her

a bite mark on her lips, and the

lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and his

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

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

eyes. She

“Daniel.”

them did not speak. They

and longing spread along the signal

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

Ha–ha!

missed Daniel. She had never liked someone so much in

contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She

it weren’t for Andrew, Olivia wouldn’t have

as time passed, Olivia liked him

more and more pleasing

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

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she

Chapter 260

Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick

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

and chuckled. “Is it okay at

Olivia was speechless.

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

he cry?” Olivia was indeed

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

a

he went to bed

Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately ached. She agreed immediately. “Alright, I’ll go

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

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came

him to send Olivia a voice message. It

was in a daze and his mind was

he woke up in the morning, so

and looked up at Daniel. “I

“Do you remember what you did

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

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

he instantly pouted

Daniel pressed the voice transmitting button and

said in a satisfied tone, “Look, you

Andrew was speechless.

father was

Andrew’s cries, Olivia’s heart

the location of the Sullivan family

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

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

room.

she was really tired and prepared

taking a shower when she heard someone

not appropriate for her to open the door. She asked, “Who is it?” Daniel stood tall at the door with a glass of milk in his hand. “It’s me, Olivia. I

milk.

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

fine.” Daniel was super considerate. “I’ll bring it in

“The door’s locked.”

ready.

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have ulterior

she nodded.

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

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

and a

Daniel was tempted.

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

holding it in for so many years. If he didn’t have sex

in

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

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

at Daniel. She raised her beautiful chin

Daniel leaned over and pressed Olivia against

Olivia’s face,

hung

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

lowered his eyes. “Of

he spoke, he picked up Olivia and threw her onto

the sofa and her mind went blank for a moment. She blinked and before she could react, a muscular male body pressed against

gave her a passionate

Hmm…

day, Olivia woke up in Daniel’s

eyes, it was almost 11

had already

not

23

15:54

did not see

her down. His voice was low

one in the afternoon when they

Peter, and two nannies at home, Olivia felt too ashamed

anyone.

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

who were watching television in the living

and tiptoed around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment and looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong?

Shut up!

something he shouldn’t. She quickly went forward

and because the ground was a little slippery, she

was too loud.

Olivia

gasped and raised their

and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate

Olivia was speechless.

too ashamed to face

acted as if he

“Olivia is too tired.

Tyson and Peter nodded

buried her head

embarrassing.

Chapter 261

Daniel went to the kindergarten to pick up

way,

ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young

29 years old. He has

“He married early. He barely reached the legal age for marriage

Daniel turned to look

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

really have one.” She shook her

don’t?” At the red light, Daniel stopped the car and

Olivia frowned.

make out what he

about to ask him what

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

looked ahead, pressed on the

turn to Olivia again, yet he said solemnly, stressing

his words in

unsure of what to answer for

didn’t expect him to bring up this topic

trying to

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

Engage?

took a breath

at Daniel

that he was lost for words

made it! That

understood humans pretty

a lot

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

using the

goal was to engage, not to marry

of them went to a nearby restaurant

She felt that she had hurt Daniel,

15:54D

even took the initiative to mention the engagement

we need to think

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

he looked

in his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

beautiful eyes filled with

the table and

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

his head. “This

of a rush? Would they have

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

worry,” Daniel said confidently. “I’ve prepared everything

out his phone and showed the

It’s at the old

don’t think we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite

clothes and shoes are ready. Try them on and

been customized. They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

saw Olivia looking at him calmly with

skipped

thought to himself, “Oh

up and said slowly,

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

whispered, “I really want to

saying that, he gave Andrew a

reacted quickly. He immediately hugged Olivia’s other arm and blinked his big eyes pitifully. “Olivia, don’t you want to marry my Daddy? Is it because

arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike

raised his face. “Then would you like to be my

course, I do.” Olivia lowered her head and

Daniel was very productive.

had just agreed, he announced the engagement

15:54

posted on Twitter: Dear Princess,

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

This

man instantly hit the headlines

was at the top of the

news outlet was reporting

the financial column, entertainment column, and even scientific

The netizens were dumbfounded.

was going on. The news was too

eye, the richest man was engaged.

were in

too sudden. Oh no, how can he

Ms. Taylor? Does anyone know? I

only one 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 not because of Mr. Sullivan but because of Ms.

was also a

were

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

don’t think Ms. Taylor is good enough for Mr. Sulliva. After all, he is the wealthiest man in the

shut up! Are you blinded by money? How

arguing

controlled the s, so the discussion didn’t go

intense, and there

to see any arguments.

Hence…

department posted on their official account: “The Sullivan group will pay the bill for 100 people who retweeted the

posted, “We will

posted, “10,000 lucky netizens who retweeted would get

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

of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted

them.

34

15:54

109 a boon

“We will we buy the who won and

* Be hone

bund wh

will w00 by a wander will

the whadde det we will

The nets went crazy

Chapter 262

netizens on the Internet were in an

got countless phone

invited him to parties, hoping to meet

sat on the sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered his gaze

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

reached a particular message,

looked over.

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

asked in a questioning

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

his youth. He used to spend entire nights there with

busy with work, so he no

ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt

become unfamiliar

staff were all well–trained, and their

could tell at a glance who people

they could tell from the way they dressed and walked that

approach and extend a

Miss, please follow me. As the staff member led the way, he

languid as he cast a mild look at

His aura instantly rose.

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

neck was stuck. He instantly lost his

the door was suddenly knocked open and

member glanced over from the corner of his

managers actually appeared

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

of them had always worked separately and

they appeared together

The staff was dumbfounded!

Daniel first. He bowed and apologized, “Mr.

Vivian also came over.

14

15.511

was not assertive. Instead, she exuded a

her, and women felt no envy in

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

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

called her

eyebrows and looked at

a high–class club. Her EQ is high.” Olivia nodded at her and turned to Daniel. “Let’s go

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

them along the way. “Mr. Sheeran has booked

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

Olivia to the restroom. He then directed Daniel

room.

back to pick

had never been one to dwell on minor inconveniences. She nodded in resignation and

she followed the waitress

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

she was going to get a wet towel, but she

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

out

either

place looked too similar. It

out her phone and planned to

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle

a supervisor suddenly materialized and gave her a

spoke, he pushed her into an unfamiliar

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

Olivia a look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and lightly touched the red wine bottle with

man had no faith in her statement and scolded her. “What kind of training have

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

supervisor gave him a knowing look. “What

The middle–aged man chuckled.

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

could reply, the middle–aged

said she’s a guest. Young

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

Olivia from several directions

private room were dim, and people’s

wine

clearly getting

say it for the

and jeered, “Once you’ve stepped through this door, regardless of who you are,

spoke, he was about to

was a hint of red at the corner of her

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and

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

of glass, and so

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

of wine and the sudden

ones

of astonishment, their gazes fixed on

massaged her wrist, her tone icy. “I

ignored the shocked crowd and walked straight to

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

supervisor shivered and

and her expression grew increasingly

on these people. She picked up

Bam!

Crash!

huge glass door was smashed

moving deftly despite the shards of broken glass

group of people remained frozen in

Chapter 263

After Olivia left.

room opened and

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

blurry. Her face could not

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

indifferently and did

thud and stammered for mercy. “Ms. Manson, please forgive this time. I

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

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

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

“Go,” the woman said.

as if he was

there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the room Daniel had entered, and 6666, the one Olivia was

essence, without someone specifically guiding the way, it would be impossible for the occupants

private room had its own elevator and

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

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how did Olivia end

the wall, signaling the waiter to escort her to

if people inside were playing a

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

on the table and beckoned to

stood up and

about to stand up, his shoulders suddenly felt

palm pressed down

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

1/3

15:55

two men sitting across from her and clearing a spot.

she wrinkled her nose at Daniel and offered him a charming smile. “Daniel, I’m going to challenge you today. You’ll need to pass some

people chimed in, “Yes, yes,

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

palm firmly on the man who was about to get

was in a dilemma, not knowing if

  1. up.

at Sarah

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

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

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

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

she insisted on

no one could

a lie detector. Michael pulled her

Daniel also looked over.

appeared remarkably serene, devoid of any discernible

chill.

instantly felt a chill

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

that, she threw the poker card to the

abilities were exceptional, and he could discern the identity of each card in his hand

Sarah with one hand

seemed to

played cards for many years. She remembered that the last time she played cards was seven years

Olivia had always won.

end, the three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

still lost

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

grandpa was also very sad. He said,

came true.

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

2.3

15:551

Billionaires Missing Darling

individuals losing while others emerged victorious. Whether it was opting for truth or dare, they refrained from taking things too

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

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

and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let me ask you something. I’m serious. If Winona hadn’t gone overseas, would you

her and lowered his voice. “What are you doing? It was ages ago. Mrs. Sullivan is

“That’s the

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

rubbed the glass with her fingertips.

and wanted to provoke

moment,

casual

underwent a dramatic transformation, and her limbs

said, “Winona who?”

Chapter 264

How could he pretend that

that, Sarah banged the table and

was gloomy and her tone

that she lost control

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

you

realize

in anger. But in the

was no longer one of the privileged

grandfather treated Daniel with great respect, being cautious not

she shouldn’t have a falling out with Daniel, she couldn’t

Winona was treated

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

wouldn’t have achieved what

taken by Olivia. That was

thought that such an outstanding Daniel

was filled with

was stabbed all over and left with wounds

to Winona’s departure, Daniel had matured and

Olivia with all his

the matter, the deeper her sense of

been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable and adventurous moments over the

that, they

met Winona, a wealthy young

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

a reputation in the realm of oil painting at

grace from the altar to join the

days, Daniel had

friendship, Sarah couldn’t help but feel

wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s

Therefore, it was no surprise that Sarah

13

15:551

D

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

result far exceeded her

made it. He successfully

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

still held onto the hope that Daniel

Daniel was riddled with bad habits, and Winona had to

simply relished having a good time and little

He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona felt disheartened and chose to

and Winona broke up.

blow, causing him to disappear from the

he came back, he became a

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

gave

pinnacle of wealth, making him

was motivated by

although Daniel had a child, he had never had any other women by his side. He did

had been

he must be waiting for

to her great surprise, he was

clenched her teeth in

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

head to hide her

genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged a bit and spoke without much thought. Daniel, Olivia, please

that, she picked up a glass of red

almost choked and coughed a few times before she

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

made way for Daniel to come over

for a while, he realized that Daniel did not

puzzled and

also poked

did not get

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

not react

23

15.55

realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his mouth

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

and so

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

hypnosis, she was mentally and physically

focus on studying or working during this period. Her plan was to take it

also liked having fun

being pushed off the cliff by Gillian,

and devoted all

and Gillian had

begin to gradually

masquerade was on

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

was

brought

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

her eyes and glanced

explained, “Don’t worry,

to the changing room to

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

“It’s my first time here

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

even

rich man and woman

was actually Olivia’s

applied it. She pursed her lips in front of

were filled

thought that Daniel got

was far inferior

Chapter 265

after changing her clothes. The blue fishtail dress

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

she wanted to

gaze landed on Olivia, she

could someone dress such a cliché dress so beautifully?” she thought

sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was still different

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

Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would

chosen this set

cut, and every decoration

on a person than a

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

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

of ridicule toward Olivia.

the mirror, Sarah smiled in

blue fishtail dress she was wearing was tailored by a master, which

figure was originally a little average, but after wearing this dress, her figure

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

With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her chest, raised her chin, and walked out with a strong aura. She was

to crush

out, Sarah raised her eyebrows and looked

a sudden, her powerful aura

could this be?” she

Sarah’s expression cracked.

look like she had been

as they met, Sarah was almost crushed

face was ashen as she stared at

arm and reminded her quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose control and go berserk

15:55

“Ramirez, that big liar!

the ugliest in the

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to

than her. She pinched her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Ms. Taylor, I’m sorry. It’s

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

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

yes. This dress belongs to someone else. Ms. Taylor, could you change

did not say anything. Instead, she lowered her eyebrows, unwilling

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

that she had no choice but to take

word got out that she

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 mine.”

better than Emily’s. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Taylor. I like this dress very much. I really do like it.

really like this dress?” Olivia

It was rare for her to soften her attitude as she wanted

looked too stunning in this dress, so Sarah was certain that she could

understood. “Are you saying you want to

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

“But I’ve already

“No, no. I like this dress too much. I can’t wait to wear it

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that Olivia had no

the end, there was

already

each other and saw the surprise in each other’s

not expect Olivia to be

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

over and retracted her gaze, not taking it

However, the shawl

2/3

15.55

inside.

glances before retracting her

and handed the

she said calmly,

took the clothes

want to wear the clothes that Olivia

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

outcome.

of this, Sarah was really

Then, she put on the sapphire blue fishtail dress that Olivia was

she

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

went numb

the fuck is

was so ugly that she

go out in this. I will be mocked to death,” she

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

arm reached over from behind,

a whoosh, the curtain of the changing

exposed in front of

over to take

expression completely

“What the fuck…

is this ugly

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

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

Chapter 266

Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked

off her

in it. It

this point that Sarah

on purpose. She had

anger in her heart was completely ignited and her temper was about

as it was about to burst out,

her head and took a deep breath to calm herself

surprised and

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

her eyebrows and tapped a finger

be something fishy going

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

As she spoke, she handed

the

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

“Let’s walk further

walked slowly by her

the ball. In just a blink of an eye,

wearing masks. Coupled with the dim lights, it was impossible

a corner and sat on a bar stool

couples dancing

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

was only a man and

away from the center. Everyone was wearing the

that the couple in the

stood tall

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

a lady from centuries

the surrounding people couldn’t help

also clapped her hands. She even heard the people beside her sigh. “What a

heaven.”

14

15.551

Missing Da

so compatible

agree?” someone said,

to her. She paused and

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

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not say

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

stood up and wanted to walk towards the

was originally

instantly stopped Olivia in her

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

a beautiful and otherworldly

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

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

was less friendly than before. “Of course, I welcome you. How

that, he immediately turned

was looking

stern face instantly melted and was

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

Olivia and said gently,

right hand and

and glanced at

felt a

gaze, Winona

misunderstand. Daniel and I are

the shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said in a teasing tone, “Daniel,

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

her,” Daniel leaned in and whispered

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

calm eyes flashed with

Daniel continued, “You’re just an

24

Olivia’s hand and

Her gaze grew profound and a trace of coldness flashed

her eyes.

around for so long, everyone was a little

on the second floor, and Michael had

group went over

to

had just finished tidying up her clothes and was about

“Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and

was Emily and

was indignant and felt that Daniel was too

reaction. She just touched

why aren’t you saying anything?” Sarah looked at

pancake

stomped her feet in anger. “Why aren’t you

snorted softly. “I think you’re stupid. Didn’t you realize that Olivia is very similar to

Sarah was stunned.

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

and only look at their backs, it’s easy to

“Oh my god. I wouldn’t have noticed if you

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

Olivia still stood in the cubicle and did not go out. Actually, she did

and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had gone to the

on

it was

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

some things that couldn’t be examined too

did Daniel like

floodgates. There was no prior sign at all. One day there was

he

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

so sure that she wouldn’t

and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind.

sady Mixing Charting

che that she didn’t

and

6રીકેસર 5

change overnight and num against

Cena suhdemy Sew

of her

her and Callan, who was like

chain in the work them

s

s

for Oliva

Send t

Cumment

felt that she shouldn’t

after the incident with Amelia and Gillian, Olivia knew how those who had once loved her

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

possible for Olivia to place

Chapter 267

by

really liked to eat the spicy grilled fish. She had always

was, the more satisfying it

for Daniel. She spoke as she placed it

looked at the fish that was covered with

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

never eats spicy

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

tightened her grip on her fork with a stunned

know that Daniel didn’t like

don’t even

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

mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she

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

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

few of them chatted

about their youth, discussing

had nothing to do with

at these people who were incredibly familiar with each other, Olivia suddenly felt a little

she had met Daniel

to his feet and intended to move

“Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have you

he

dishes were not ordered by him

Michael was still curious as to why Sarah ordered

Now, he finally understood.

Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were really

at Olivia. He felt

15:56

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

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia would

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

didn’t like spicy food

What a silly girl.

wait. Daniel would definitely be angry and throw a temper at

unable

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

her plate in

plate was

Hot

very naturally, as though

pupils constricted as she slammed

Olivia could

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

the spicy grilled fish

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes were

doing? Daniel was actually eating spicy

barely maintain her composure as she stared at him in a daze.

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

moved to the side to distance himself from

his actions to show that he was not

not help

moved his fork quickly and ate a

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

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

put

him eat it, he

took a sip

“I’m

strange silence descended across the dining

their eyes and

were filled

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate half a

2/3

15.561

It was impressive!

the plate and then at Olivia. He was

interacted more with Daniel and often

Daniel did not eat spicy food and did not

words, Daniel could not eat spicy

of Olivia, he finished

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

left hand, which was hidden under the table, clenched

Daniel!

much spice in

at her

had been so many years, but he was still furious

couldn’t help

much must

her to the core to eat half a

a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel

and finally found him by the sinks in the

when she realized

lips were red, as though

moment before she quickly realized that Daniel could not eat spice at all. That was why he had run to the washroom, wanting

soon as she realized this, Olivia was angry and

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

he seemed to

“I want to do it for you. I can’t let you down, not in front of

Chapter 268

placed his head on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against her

felt like a kitten tickling

much attention to what he was doing. She thought that it was an

suddenly narrowed her

his brain was used to develop his career, while the other half

a slight movement from her, he understood what was going

had stopped,

eyes instantly

big puppy wagging its tail

head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

soft–hearted. When she

your stomach hurt?” She frowned

stomach after

shook his

raised an

where did

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

Olivia stared at him.

to push him off

out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no! The pain has shifted. My

a

speaking in such a

he felt even

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

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

down at the black watch

was only 8

had never seen Daniel sleep

doubts on Olivia’s face, Daniel’s tone was indignant. “I ate spice today and my stomach feels uncomfortable. You know, when people feel uncomfortable, they can’t help but want to rest and sleep.” After saying that, he even looked at Olivia resentfully. “To think that you know medicine. You don’t care about me at all. I’m in so much pain,

his head abruptly,

a moment, Olivia did not react. She

a little

15.56

still found a

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

stood rooted to the ground and still

nervous. His heart

arms held Olivia tightly. Because of fear, his voice was intermittent. “Olivia, don’t be angry.

leave me behind!”

sentences. He suppressed them in his heart,

was too drastic.

patted his handsome face. Her

as though

dark eyes stared straight at Olivia, as

arms with so much force. There was an urge in him

voice was low. “Don’t be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must tell me! Don’t hold it in and leave

had never seen such a fragile Daniel

gently, “Why would I leave

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

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

tonight’s ball.” Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to

evil people who wanted to sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

out about it, he would definitely teach

in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first,

her.

Moreover, there were too many people on the dance floor at that time. If he suddenly let go of his female companion, she might be

he a saint. He was clear

would hurt an unfamiliar

explaining about Winona, he talked about

23

15:56

head and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face. He explained gently, “Sarah

she’s not a good person, but her grandmother is really a kind

was a child without a home

family only paid attention to his

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

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

biological parents

and useless. The Sullivan family

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

the best and smartest child in the

also encouraged Daniel to start his

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

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

must not

was very eloquent and knew how to emphasize the

by what he was talking

she suddenly

I won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate her as much

fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what

what did

was a little

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

make things difficult

Olivia stared at him.

Chapter 269

Daniel did not return for a long time, Winona’s

so much face

event trending on Twitter, she knew that Daniel was forcing

  1. up.

good understanding of

a simplé engagement ceremony that

that

had returned from overseas as he

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

face, anger 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 that she could not

and do her best to appease him to reconcile

Daniel had

actually left with another woman and hadn’t returned for

this. She had to let him understand that her patience had its

her in

longer, so she

chased after her. “Winona, where

cold, and her face was covered with frost. “Sarah, go and tell Daniel

saying that, she

departing figure. She

stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel

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

out, she realized that he

what he wanted and forced

threw a tantrum and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away in anger. Indeed, that’s quite

are clearly in love, but they

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

comforted Sarah and

15:56

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

Emily returning, he was quite puzzled and asked,

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

talking about?”

to provoke Winona. Didn’t you notice that Olivia

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

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

that so?” Gideon didn’t see it, but Sarah was sure

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

true; he might be doing it intentionally to have

He had a lingering sense that something was amiss

had disappeared without a trace since

had completely

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

brought Amelia to several hospitals, but none of them

for Amelia to relax and not

was suffering from sadness and depression, so

believe it. He felt that Amelia’s

servants to keep an eye on Amelia to

always times

Amelia still saw it.

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

she born to defy her parents and

were red and her heart filled

to her excessive agitation,

never woke

for famous doctors, but they were all helpless against

and Taylor families were gathered together. Even Maddie was here, they

held Amelia’s hand as

15.56

medical team overseas

we do

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

in his pocket, he tugged at

looked frustrated, but his aura was calm

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

fell into silence as soon as he finished

was

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

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

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

he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt,

at

the sake of Amelia’s health, William had not rested for a few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared

endured too much, with the entire Taylor

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

help from him, but not a single person

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

a way to force her to

was very clear–minded and had things well

and Amelia were the ones who had

did not actually do anything. At most, he

and the

these children could get along

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

choose. This is my responsibility, my duty. I can’t just stand by and watch my mother lie

and beg.

Maddie stopped talking.

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

getting Maddie’s phone, William

Chapter 270

was in the middle of drawing with Andrew when she received a call

think too much

she picked it up, she realized that

her eyebrows slightly

person was very responsible, shrewd, and

Taylor family had reached

there was nothing important, he would have

why did

phone, leaving her right

attention was not entirely focused on

tone was very polite. “I’m

curled her lips and sneered. “Mr. Taylor, no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just

deep breath and looked out of the window into the distance. After a while, he said calmly, “Ms. Taylor, may I

“Yeah,” she replied.

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

the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving a large green spot

she smoothly redirected her stroke, and the green

clapped his

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

obediently nodded and ran upstairs with the drawing paper

the

Olivia drew for

senses and continued her phone call

understood William’s intention

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

Amelia’s actions were a

inherently biased, just as each of the five fingers had its own length, let alone a

nights of interaction and exchange of emotions, how could

I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me

“Ms. Taylor, since you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our mother’s choice is not

1/3

15:56

with that?”

right.” Olivia nodded. “Actually, I’ve

beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for

that her

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

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

does she have to ask me

this point, Olivia raised her voice and said in an extremely fierce tone, “The first time, when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back

birth to

a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find a way to seek reconciliation, offer money

comes to me? Is it

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

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

and I’m her daughter,

said coldly. “It’s you who went all

not take the

seen anyone, let alone a mother, claim that human nature is so base that it

me that I must forgive her? I want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in

I have to forgive her

and resonant. They were like sharp blades that

his heart

Olivia to

and his lips trembled violently. He knew that every word he had said hurt

back and saw Amelia lying

end, he hardened his

do you think the favor should

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

and stay in the Taylor family for five days

2.3

15:56

said one by one, “Emma has

birthday banquet and echoed Emma’s words, but you didn’t suffer any substantial harm. Instead, it was Mom

behind it and has already

Olivia was silent.

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

bled profusely and her body was severely

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

losing her daughter

that after you came back, Mom did a lot of wrong things and hurt you. I won’t hide this because this is the truth, but you

for

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

up

several months because of the

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

2/3

She specially hired world–renowned doctors to

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

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

accounts on various social networks, including

flowers

few days, the Smith

ordinary people who had never come into contact

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient

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

left

medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before.

you all seen the news?”

medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on

brain surgery specialist in Mala,

is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many

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

the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like

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

novels and television

chapter 271

phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt

he said he would

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

there were still many people who knew about Olivia’s

didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was

questionable character

she had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which

heartless, refusing to save a family

family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

William was confident that Olivia would

The Sullivan family.

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

came downstairs and

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the

suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom

sour and bitter

any longer, tears were

person who was not afraid at all, no matter how

thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache

wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand

leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by

ran

with a

She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead.

making his agreement clear with a firm

brought Andrew upstairs to do

that she

be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor

everything with

“What are you talking about? Who said I’m going

1/3

15:56

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

was like wind and thunder. “Do you think I’ve completely given up on the Taylor family and don’t care about Amelia anymore? Is

choice you make

to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say

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

said firmly, “I will always

Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless,

it from the source and not let

she was young. No matter

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

interrogate her about

could

William asked politely and respectfully, she might be

the method she hated the

own way of doing things and

whether to save Amelia or not, she had her

could

in a large and comfortable chair

paper:

“Smith family”

a cold

a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to

made a few calls and passed down

day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor family’s

the same time, news began to spread

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

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

head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is

2/3

injured. She specially hired world–renowned

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

Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world,

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

were like flowers blooming

few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the

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

They couldn’t believe it.

actually such

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

left s on

a medical family in

all seen

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana

team from Dunwall is on

Mala,

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

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

little

Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be

television

Chapter 272

family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who

Smith family hospital was just an ordinary

there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith

that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden miracle

Twitter were filled with expressions of

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

that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of

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

skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful,

respectable old

a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state.

hope that Doctor Smith will

Doctor Smith wakes

prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as

you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to

reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and more

institute was very worried about

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

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

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

nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She

person, Olivia nearly dropped

composure.

is

The charming

1/3

16-135

and wheedled. “I miss you

was filled

frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why are you

transferred to the Drama

not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike

could she enter the

identity was

name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children

character, but

for what happened next, Olivia

called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to

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

years old, but she already had a

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

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

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered in

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

man lying

the little girl to the research institute

would be traumatized after such a big

long after, the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from

little girl was still too young,

psychiatrist had

was very disadvantageous

the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a

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

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

you learn skills, you can protect me and

23

forever.

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

forever.

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

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

Her eyes gradually warmed,

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

in the name of being a good

enter the entertainment industry, then she

able

Chapter 273

along with William, was still waiting for

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

phone was in his

than three days, Olivia would definitely

saw William, who looked exhausted but had

William was waiting

around

moral pressure, but

opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front

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

If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their

surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually

had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power

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

and turned to look at Maddie.

opened a

what was going on. When he received the phone and saw

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

This…”

medical team here. Get ready and

gradually became deathly still. “She…

finish speaking, Cathy walked

Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so

with

could not figure out. Why did

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

Olivia’s medical skill really that

1:3

16:1

asked.

“It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are

out and grab William’s

replied, “There’s an 80% chance.”

turned to

stunned for a moment

unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you

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

out, “Olivia

Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know

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

about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top doctors treat

might still be a

she could speak, Cathy had already

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

of steps from

not raise her head. She just

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

grandmother blame his aunt whenever

Amelia, he sometimes felt

her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children

with his mother, almost everything

manager of

“Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and

if nothing

tone made William

was so harsh on his

to do with

about to speak up for his aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone

2/3

16:14

use

Maddie nodded. “Yes.”

possible?”

don’t understand Olivia. She’s not heartless. She just doesn’t like being coerced. If you were magnanimous, humble, and put on an

looked

chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking

coercion.

and powerful

William suddenly understood.

took out his phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he

Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

did not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the

not even look at

Chapter 274

had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia

sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms

He said that he

and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making

did not say

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

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

after being hypnotized. She seemed to

Smith family as intimately as

the table and suddenly thought

two people responsible for taking care of them.

was a little older.

like her own daughters.

it was

girls to wear more clothes when

different. She was very young and lively.

to

Zelen suddenly disappeared without a

this person as if this

Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned.

“You remember now?”

and instantly tore off a long orchid

her fingers. Then, she looked

about Zelen?

left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

Blake was

start. She stuttered for a long time before forcing herself to say, “Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Zelen is a member of the

on the

are very complicated. There are many things that I don’t know about. I only know a little. Every time the Smith family changes the head of

16:15 T

fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family

a while, she looked up and

left, Daniel

and massaged her temples. His voice

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

stopped massaging for

opened her eyes and looked over

moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered

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

family

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

not re

Speaking of this, t

not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something

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

Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

a special hypnosis

“Are you so

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

course.” Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember

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

his head.

do it too?”

nodded. “I studied a few

to say. After a while, he said,

isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate

Olivia made sound easy.

had nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said

he was

at

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

to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look

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

William called Blake again.

phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia

was filled with

please.”

finally softened his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s

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

the Taylor family could threaten

Taylor.” William’s voice was

window and looked at the layers of dark

.

family herself. It was time to find

18

w

6442

4

** **

Chapter 275

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

great.

eavesdropping for a while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming

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

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

was certain that Olivia couldn’t

to Cathy’s room and told Cathy

happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face

that Sophia was

to tell you. But I’m not

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

closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary of

on?”

Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

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

“Mrs. Taylor, you have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly

quickly calmed her down and poured her a

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

“Then, are we still going to let Olivia treat

sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be deliberately harming

Olivia came with Kelly.

hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was

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

help but look up

girl was shockingly

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with

and subconsciously

William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

falling into the

her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and

at her palm and warned herself that

wait for the right time. She had

who had bullied Olivia to death one

have thought of something, and a trace of

and Cathy were already waiting in

sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He

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

was surprised

moment, he was embarrassed and

Olivia was

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

seemed like that young people were too

its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t

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

medical skills were good, and she was proud of

was

Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on

that time, Olivia would be

day, Olivia

snorted coldly and asked the butler

did not care

was waiting for the day that Olivia went down

didn’t care,

Olivia. Cathy

said, “Stop right

not stop walking and continued to

take it anymore and

could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor,

the stairs. She turned her head

to raise her head

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

fingertips on

to help you stay healthy.” “What do

“It’s good for your cervical vertebrae

you look up.”

furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue

Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no

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

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

was not at ease with Olivia

shook her head

She did not

if you can cure Amelia. If you

knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate

mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we

choked and was about to

she said, “What kind of people would blame

point, she suddenly looked up and stared

was so angry that her chest heaved violently,

looked more shameless than

Chapter 276

Olivia immediately walked outside.

or not

they want everything

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

add to the trouble. Do you really

decided not to speak the words she had in mind.

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

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

were really too long. They

“This thing won’t end up hurting

and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying

take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to

a low voice, saying, “Grandma,

Cathy to the door and locked

Cathy knocked on the door, it

not help but exclaim, “Oh golly.

sharp pain in her chest and slumped to the

unconscious Cathy back to her

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

the Taylor family’s home.

me,” Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression. “What

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

not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing?

idea what happened. Mr.

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran

Mr. William will surely stop you. Plus, there are so many servants in the

if he gets some servants to

in his

right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have

Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave

this situation!” He thought

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

malice flashed

and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t

of the stick she was about

he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one

about a rolling

Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry

get it.”

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

hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and

that, he concealed the rolling pin

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

while, William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried

as he nodded. “I’ll go in

in. While William was

raised the rolling pin in his right hand and

hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right

has a long–standing reputation in

William turned around. He then

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

facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced

not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and

William thought, “Oh crap!”

intervene, but he simply could

despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked

sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert much

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

was made of solid wood, but it was smashed

then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood

quickly went

and indifferent as she said, “Go call an

glance at Kelly. He

thought to himself, “How could such a simple kick

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

Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia

to all of you, but I

ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away

afterward, William learned about the extent of Ronald’s

chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate

He just

had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced

so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs,

the

still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects

thought, “Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

Chapter 277

Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the

she was lying on the bed. Facing the

“Water,” she softly murmured.

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

you’re finally

down half a glass of water before

to me?” she asked

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

went dark, and

not know anything that

quickly explained to her everything that had happened during the period that she

unconscious.

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

didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that it was Olivia

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

mentioned Olivia with such righteous

I so calm

my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia

my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not

Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma

for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own

for me to accept

her forehead, wondering why she had done

important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for

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

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often

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

that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate

Samuel’s matter, she believed that

either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have

eyes. She seemed to be

eyes no longer held any

already made a

side were Samuel and Emma, and on the

to let go

marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper,

Evervale, every wealthy family has its share of gossip. This situation applies not only to the four major families. It even applies to those men who are somewhat affluent.

Samuel, he has remained faithful and

who watched over her day and

for Olivia,

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

this world, there couldn’t be

my condition.

jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and

was unfair to

could not let Emma

up on Olivia, even though 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 of warmth to his overall

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

it was filled

Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each

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

appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this

became profound like an endless

very concerned about

would not be able to

parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter

His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as

Daniel felt that the statement lacked

decided to do something

out his phone

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

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

thought, “He’s in

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

waved at

no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced

the little

all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to see

thought, “What a sweet–talking little

up and walked out

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

alone

thought, “What’s going

left behind,

Chapter 278

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

the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for

“It’s not necessarily a must to tell

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

patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not

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

started to argue, Olivia would

However, she could not

did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw

“I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily.

sat steadily on

the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked

Taylor, thank you,”

that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice, “You’re

a while. Amelia looked at William and

was not

something that could not

attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey

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

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can

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

and her expression was

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

years.

apologized, “I should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt

eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not

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

a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt,

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

to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter. My love for her

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

a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her

longer your 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 Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as

did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia

“I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other

Amelia could

by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was

that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly made a

to speak, but

long. Every minute and second passed

time, Amelia grew tired

she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

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

supporting her and stuffing

in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted

was used

thought. “The preparation doesn’t go to

Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her

medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become

held the medicine bottle tightly in

It was

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

she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door

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

and

left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt

of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to

a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper

“What’s this?” she thought.

and recalled for a moment. Suddenly,

“It seems like she

must have been

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

of Samuel, Emma, and an

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

Olivia as a cover for

only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out

was a paternity test report between Samuel and

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

a little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were

She quickly

to find

piled them on the floor. There were about a few hundred photos.

one of them

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255