Chapter 236

In Mala.

Gillian held the phone without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly scoffed.

“It turns out that for the past 20 years, what I eat, what I wear, and what I use are all bestowed upon me by Olivia.

“In that case, I should really thank her.

“Perhaps I should kneel down to her to express my gratitude.”

When Gillian was in the dining room, she managed to keep her emotions. under control in front of Jarron.

But when she was alone in her bedroom, her temper rose inside her like lava.

In a fit of rage, she threw the pillows, bolster, and blanket to the floor and stomped on them violently.

Only then did her anger quelled a little.

“Good, very good. Olivia is so selfless.

“You like to win people’s hearts with these small favors. No wonder Blake, Yanis, and Roland in the Smith family all take her side.

“This is the reason.

“In their eyes, they must think that Jarron and I are ungrateful. Olivia has been so good to us and sacrificed so much.

“We don’t appreciate her kindness. Instead, we bear a grudge against her. “But Roland and the others should know if Oliva really cares, why didn’t she teach me the miraculous treatments of the Smith family?

“She is such a hypocrite.

“If I master the miraculous treatments and possess superb medical skills, I could save those people and get those expensive clothes and premium foods myself.

Who needs Olivia’s self–righteous charity?

Olivia gets the entire pie and only gives us the crumbs. Yet, we have to be grateful for it

What kind of logic is this? This is so unfairl

At that moment, Gillian was smoldering with anger. She hated Olivia to the bone.

Her expression was cold and terrifying.

Sitting on the bed, it took her a while to cool off and regain her composure.

She then made a call to Tracy at the Smith Cuisine Hall, asking about the progress of the medicinal dishes.

Before she came to Mala, she had given Tracy two recipes, both of which were for nourishing health. Even though the recipes were incomplete, it should not affect the medicinal effect.

The phone rang for a long moment and no one answered.

Gillian puckered her brows and her face darkened.

After a while, the phone was picked up.

“Tracy.” Gillian suppressed her anger. “How’s the making of the medicinal dishes going?”

Tracy remained silent. After a long while, she sneered and said, “You still have the nerve to call me?”

Gillian was baffled and slightly stunned.

“Tracy?” She did not understand why Tracy was so angry.

Gillian softened her voice. Her tone was as gentle as a fresh breeze. “What’s wrong? If I’ve done something that upsets you, you can just criticize me. Please don’t keep it to yourself and not tell me.”

Tracy switched the phone to her other hand. While she had become calmer, she still pulled a long face.

Previously, she had decided to help Gillian because Gillian had a pleasant personality and treated others with respect, especially the elders of the Smith family.

On the contrary, Olivia was always occupied with all kinds of things. Tracy hadn’t even met her before. In other words, Olivia was no different from a stranger to her.

But the real reason she supported Gillian was to exchange for the Smith family’s medicinal recipes, not because Gillian had a gentle nature.

You still have the cheek to ask me?” Tracy was inflamed. The recipes Qugave me are garbage. It’s not the Smith family’s secret recipes hey felt embarrassed at the mention of it.

As soon as she had received the recipes from Gillian, she immediately had her two apprentices, Cynthia and Charlie, work on creating medicinal dishes.

Unfortunately, after pondering for a week, they still had no clue.

Cynthia lost her temper and said, “Maybe there’s a problem with the recipes.”

Even though Charlie did not say it out loud, he implied the same sentiment.

In order to reassure her two apprentices, Tracy showed the recipes to an expert. To her surprise, the doctor said that those were not precious medicinal recipes as there were many similar ones out there. Most importantly, the recipes were incomplete…

Therefore, it was impossible to make something that had medicinal effects.

Tracy’s face turned extremely red. She felt too embarrassed to face her apprentices.

Putting on a front, she asked, “If the recipes are complete, can they make. medicinal dishes?”

The old doctor adjusted his glasses and looked up at her. “Tracy, you’re an experienced chef. How can you ask such a question?

“If a recipe can be adapted so easily to make a medicinal dish, patients. won’t need medicine. They can just take medicinal cuisine.”

The doctor lowered his head and fiddled with the recipes. “Not all recipes. can be changed to make medicinal dishes.

“In a general sense, medicinal cuisine is basically made by cooking nutritious ingredients with herbs. It can nourish and protect the body and boost health, but it is not meant for treating illnesses. Many people are fooled by the fancy names of the dishes, but dietary alone cannot replace medicine.”

The old doctor provided an example. “Such as your family’s medicinal dishes healing chicken soup and wholesome lentil soup, are essentially just gimmicks. They have very little medicinal effect.

“However, your seared salmon with herbed couscous is totally different. The old doctor smacked his lips as if he was savoring the aftertaste.

ou’ve all made these dishes before, so you should know the difference

them Most medicinal dishes use meat or vegetables as main

ingredients and herbs as seasoning.

“However, seared salmon with herbed couscous is not the same. Its ingredients include fish, vegetables, carbs, berries, and your family’s special herbs. It is a well–balanced dish that offers a wide variety of nutrients and medicinal properties that are good for health.

“It’s because this dish is so amazing that your family becomes famous.” Seared salmon with herbed couscous was really different from the other dishes. The other medicinal dishes might have some effects on health, but very minimal. Whereas seared salmon with herbed couscous produced noticeable results.

And it could greatly boost the body’s immune system.

Moreover, it was not only effective but also incredibly delicious, so much so that it could be considered a gourmet dish.

Tracy did not know how she had left the old doctor’s place. All she remembered was that she felt terribly embarrassed.

However, she was unwilling to accept that and had called two other well–known experts to ask them about the recipes and medicinal cuisine.

The results were the same.

It was almost impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. that had the same effect as traditional medicine.

Tracy was in complete despair.

Hence, she had given up on finding the other medicinal recipes and decided to continue making seared salmon with herbed couscous. Although the recipe for the dish had been made public by Olivia, it was rarely cooked at home due to its precious ingredients and complex cooking steps. It demanded precise timing and a high level of skill in cooking, so very few people would attempt to make it at home. Most people would prefer to eat it at the Smith Cuisine Hall.

Tracy felt that as long as she continued to perfect seared salmon with herbed couscous, it would remain the signature dish of the restaurant She was no longer asking for anything else, nor was she willing to create unnecessary problems.

She did not want to believe the nonsense Gillian said.

Therefore, she had not been in contact with Gillian all this while

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bedsheets with her left hand and said anxiously, “Perhaps the doctor’s medical skills are not good enough?”

“He’s an expert in the city hospital.”

Tracy did not want to be too harsh since Gillian knew the Smith family’s miraculous treatments. Tracy would probably need it one day. “It’s impossible to change the recipes to make medicinal dishes. It’s my fault. I took it for granted and was blinded by the profits of seared salmon with herbed couscous.

“But don’t worry. Even though Olivia has revealed the recipe of the dish to the public, you were the one who gave it to me first. I’ll still share the profits with you, but it won’t be as much as before.”

Gillian gripped the phone tightly and moved her lips, wanting to say no.

But she couldn’t open her mouth.

During her time in Mala, she had been busy learning the Smith family’s miraculous treatments and had no income at all.

Apart from paying her living expenses in Mala, she had to purchase gowns to attend social events, All of this cost a lot of money.

If she did not have any income, she would soon not be able to make ends

meet.

“Five percent,” Tracy suggested.

The amount was significantly less than before. It was one–sixth of the previous thirty percent.

Gillian suddenly clenched her fists. After a long time, the icy expression. on her face finally softened.

She feigned reluctance and said, “Actually, I shouldn’t have asked for 5%. After all, this is the Smith family’s recipe. And now, I…”

Before Gillian could finish her words, Tracy immediately agreed. “Okay, I won’t give any to you then.”

Gillian’s mouth fell open but she was too shocked to say anything.

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Olivia had yet to decide whether to attend the International Medical Association conference or not.

But there was still plenty of time to think about that, as it was half a month away.

Before that, she had to make a trip back to the Hushe Republic. The research institute had been urging her for a while.

She had sent them some materials, but they still had many questions. related to the operational aspect.

After boarding the plane, Olivia sat in her seat and started reading a book.

Daniel sat beside her.

There were only four people in the first–class cabin. Unexpectedly, one of the passengers knew Daniel.

Someone turned around and greeted him.

“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.

Olivia looked up and saw a woman as exquisite as a doll.

Daniel directed his gaze from the book to the woman. When he saw her, he was slightly stunned and struggled to remember who she was.

The woman chuckled. “Mr. Sullivan, you’re a busy man. I don’t think you remember me. Let me introduce myself.”

The woman paused for a second and spoke again. Her voice was light and not as warm as before.

“I’m Freya Jensen. I was an ambassador of your jewelry brand.”

Daniel then remembered.

Freya was an actress who enjoyed immense popularity recently. She had great looks, high EQ, impressive educational and family background, and outstanding acting skills. It was said that her family was very rich.

Her fans often remarked that if Freya wasn’t so devoted to acting, she would have to go back home to inherit the family business.

Her image aligned with Daniel’s jewelry brand, so she was invited to be the ambassador.

Daniel had only met her once at a party with the business partners, so he

did not have a deep impression of her.

Freya was a woman with a great sense of humor. Although they didn’t know each other well, she was good at making conversation.

Unfortunately, Daniel did not pay much attention to her and maintained only superficial responses.

On the other hand, Olivia was very curious about the actress.

She stuck her head out and greeted her. “Hi, nice to meet you.”

Freya knew that someone was sitting beside Daniel, but she was seated a bit too far away to see the person clearly.

Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.

Freya was stunned for a moment. Her gaze fixated on Olivia for quite some time.

After a while, she said with a smile, “I’m sorry, you’re too beautiful. I was blown away.”

Olivia responded with a smile.

That smile took Frey’s breath away.

She turned around and took a moment to collect herself on her seat.

She had seen all kinds of gorgeous women in the entertainment industry, but she was mesmerized by Olivia’s beauty, which showed how exceptionally beautiful Olivia was.

After regaining her composure, Freya turned around again and looked at Olivia.

The two of them chatted about the movies Frey had starred in. One of which was particularly famous and carried a profound meaning. It had won many awards.

The movie told a story about the dilemma of saving or not saving a

person.

Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.

The two of them didn’t know each other well and had nothing much to talk about. In addition, it was the only movie of Freya that Olivia had seen, so their conversation revolved around it.

Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory

responses

Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black

hairpin on Olivia’s head and the black smartwatch on her wrist.

Then, she curled her lips in contempt.

“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”

Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.

Her enthusiasm waned in an instant. She realized that the resolute and courageous character in the movie was just a role Freya played. not a representation of her as a person.

So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.

Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.

For some reason, she felt that Daniel was much friendlier toward her than before and he seemed to be very interested in her acting career. It gladdened her heart.

There were rumors that Daniel avoided having romantic relationships. with women and did not even have a girlfriend. People said that he lived a clean and scandal–free life.

Freya used to believe it. But now she saw it as nothing more than an illusion.

It wasn’t that Daniel didn’t want a woman, but he had high standards.

Freya took out a mirror and looked at herself. She felt that she was not much inferior to Olivia. Although she didn’t have features as delicate as Olivia, she was also very attractive.

Most importantly, she came from a good family, though not as wealthy and prominent as the Sullivan family, her family was quite famous in the local cities.

“What’s so good about that sugar baby? She was just a plaything.

“I’m much better than her,” Freya thought.

Lunch was served on the plane.

The plain ready–prepared food made one lose their appetite at first glance.

Freya noticed that Daniel had barely touched his food. So she said gently, I ordered some food in advance and it came with a generous portion. If you don’t mind, you can try this.”

Daniel tilted his head slightly and wanted to say no. But when his gaze

to Freya’s lunch for a second, he immediately changed his ming

“Thank you very much.”

“You’re welcome, Mr. Sullivan.” Freya’s beautiful eyes flickered.

She raised her hand to stop the flight attendant. Then, she stood up and personally brought the food over.

Daniel didn’t think there was anything wrong with Freya’s behavior. Ever since he was young, he had gotten used to being flattered and served by others.

Nonetheless, as a man with a good upbringing, he nodded at Freya to express his gratitude.

Freya chuckled. Her gaze was gentle, warm, and intent, looking as if they were glued to Daniel’s face.

Just as she was about to turn around and leave, her gaze landed on Olivia. There was a faint provocation in her eyes.

Olivia was eating a salad that wasn’t quite to her taste. Sensing an intense gaze above her head, she subconsciously raised her head and saw Freya’s provocative look.

“Why is she looking at me in that way?” Olivia was puzzled.

Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.

“She is indeed a poor girl from a humble family. All she does is eat. She doesn’t care if her sugar daddy enjoys the food.

“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”

Just as Freya was thinking about it, Daniel placed the food she brought over in front of Olivia.

He said in a gentle voice, “I noticed that you didn’t eat much just now. So I thought you probably don’t like the in–flight meal. Try this and see if it suits your taste.”

Olivia picked up a piece of beef with a fork and tasted it. Her face lit up. “It’s delicious.”

Have some more then. Daniel even took a napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth.

When he turned around and saw Freya, he asked in surprise, “Why are you still here?”

Freya was dumbfounded.

A low and melodious laugh like the sound of cello was bear

Olivia looked over and realized that the laughter came from the seat in

front.

Freya freaked out and flew into a rage out of humiliation. “What are you laughing at?”

“Can’t I laugh?” The curtain in front was slowly drawn back, revealing a fair and exceptionally beautiful face.

Ernesto leaned against the armrest with one arm resting on the back of the seat. It was an unruly action.

However, when he did it, he exuded an enchanting charm that

mesmerized everyone.

Freya couldn’t take her eyes off him and was unable to think of anything to reproach him.

“What are you looking at?” The man who was laughing heartily just now suddenly took on a stern expression. His eyes were filled with hostility. “If you look again, I’ll gouge your eyeballs out!” His tone was calm, but his words carried extreme cruelty.

There seemed to be a vortex of danger in Ernesto’s eyes as he stared at. Freya motionlessly.

In just a moment, Freya looked as if she was in a trance. Then, she suddenly raised her hand to dig her eyes.

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Freya’s sudden reaction startled the flight attendant next to her. The flight attendant quickly went forward to stop her.

However, Freya only gently touched her eyelids with her fingertips and did not intend to dig her eyeballs out.

She blinked and smiled at the flight attendant. “I scared you, didn’t I? I was just teasing you.”

The flight attendant had no words for her.

Freya swayed her arms and walked back to her seat. Sitting on the chair, she muttered something to herself.

Olivia lowered her head to eat, seemingly uninterested in everything around her.

After taking a few bites, she felt an intense gaze above her head.

She looked up and happened to meet Ernesto’s eyes.

Ernesto propped up his chin in his palm. His blue eyes curved as he smiled at Oliva. “You’re so good–looking. You and I are a great match.” He pointed at himself, looking very interested in Olivia.

Olivia ignored him and quickly retracted her gaze. Then, she lowered her head and continued eating.

After finishing the meal, she took a napkin and slowly wiped her mouth.. Only then did she raise her head and size up the man seriously.

“So?” The man smiled. “Are you interested in me?”

Olivia nodded.

Ernesto wore a smug face and was about to speak.

Just then, Olivia asked in a cold yet slightly confident voice, “You are… Ernesto?”

The man was shocked and became even more interested in Olivia. “You know me?”

“Yes,” Olivia replied. “Mr. Smithson talked to me about the Wilcox family before. He said that Gillian had contacted the Wilcox family in

Fesmuowana and told me to be careful.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows:

Olivia went on in a low voice, “I’ve investigated you. The Wilcox family has a great influence in Fesmuowana. Your father is the head of the family, and your brother is his successor. However, the most intimidating person in the Wilcox family is you.

“Ernesto Wilcox, the world’s top hypnotist.”

“Snore.” Ernesto suddenly became uninterested. He thought that he had met an interesting beauty, but it turned out that she was a coward who immediately went to gather information about him after getting wind of something.

Olivia asked, “Are you back in the country to see Gillian?”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows and said, “You’ve investigated quite

thoroughly. Why are you so afraid of me? Are you afraid that I will make a move against you?”

“What else can it be?” Olivia nodded. Her gaze briefly swept over Ernesto and she suddenly smiled. “Mr. Wilcox, do you think I’ll just stand idly and wait for others to plot against me?”

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to perpetual victory.

True wisdom is not about waiting for someone to launch an attack and repulse it brilliantly. Instead, it is about ensuring that you’ll never be in dangerous situations at the start. A wise man foresees and mitigates risks.. Olivia would never overestimate herself and always be fully prepared for everything.

That approach extended to how she treated the Taylor family. She had set up Skynet long ago to monitor the information about herself on the Internet. If there was any slanderous or defamatory content about her, she would review it immediately and delete it.

Using Skynet to monitor the Taylor family would be an abuse of power. Olivia would never do it, even if she had the authority.

However, monitoring herself was permissible.

After being deeply disappointed with the Taylor family, Olivia treated them like strangers and would never be soft–hearted again.

She had been hurt several times before by Amelia and Gillian because she cared about them.

But she didn’t care anymore, and no one could hurt her.

It’s for the prescription for insomnia, right? I can tell you clearly that I formulated the prescription. It has nothing to do with Gillian Olivia

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revealed Ernesto’s purpose for visiting Gillian directly.

Ernesto was stunned.

It was a little unexpected.

“She is so straightforward. I was expecting some dramas.”

Ernesto suffered from severe insomnia. When he couldn’t sleep in the night, he liked to watch dramas.

Based on his extensive experiences in watching dramas, a

misunderstanding would normally take dozens of episodes to resolve. The plot should be him thinking that Gillian made up the prescription for insomnia until the very end when he found out that it was a misunderstanding.

But the truth was unveiled so quickly that it bummed Ernesto out.

He felt rather upset.

He voiced his thoughts, “It is so boring to know the truth so soon. I’m expecting it to be as exciting as a TV series.”

“A TV series?”

Olivia tilted her head slightly and thought to herself, “This Ernesto is indeed as peculiar as described in the investigation file. He’s

temperamental and has wacky ideas. I can’t foresee his actions and predict them with common sense.”

Seeing that Olivia did not speak, Ernesto raised an eyebrow and a hint of wickedness flashed across his eyes.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Ernesto’s eyes flickered. “Why isn’t it like in movies and dramas where the truth is only revealed at the end. with many twists and turns?”

Olivia thought for a moment and said, “Probably because you’re not the main character.”

Ernesto was rendered speechless.

Olivia mercilessly ridiculed him, “You’re just a passer–by in the show. Just pass by quietly and leave. What makes you think you deserve to be treated as a male lead?”

Ernesto was stumped for words.

Why does it feel like I got stabbed in the heart?

Im not the male lead? I’m just a passer–by?

His heart sank.

Afterward, Olivia leaned back in her chair.

The flight attendant came over to serve her coffee. Olivia raised her hand and refused. Then, she pointed at Freya’s position and said calmly, “Pay more attention to her.”

The flight attendant turned back to glance at Freya, not understanding what Olivia meant.

Olivia explained. “Freya is probably hypnotized. Remember to call the police when you get off the plane.”

“How can this be?”

The flight attendant’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly turned back and presumably went to report to her supervisor.

In the front. Ernesto heard the conversation and slowly stuck his head out, between his between the back of the chair and the armrest.

From afar, one could only see a head pop up and down there.

Ernesto looked at Olivia with his big eyes and asked curiously, “How did you know she is hypnotized?”

Olivia replied, “I guess.”

Ernesto sneered. “Well, you’re lucky to have guessed it right.”

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

After a loud slap, Freya seemed to have woken up from a nightmare and suddenly looked up. For a moment, she did not know where she was.

Ernesto was not pleased. He pouted slightly and said, “She was trying to seduce your man just now. Why did you help her?”

Olivia raised her head and said seriously, “We were rivals a while ago. But now, she and I are both the people of the Hushe Republic, and you are a foreigner. It’s my responsibility to protect my own kind.”

Ernesto became even more unhappy and muttered, “I’m not a foreigner. I’m from Fesmuowana.

His annoyance lasted only for a while, and soon Ernesto cheered up again.

He looked at Olivia and said proudly, “I have got her out of hypnosis. Let’s see how you are going to handle this when the flight attendant Comes back latere

Olivia ignored him and simply lowered her head to read.

Unfortunately, Ernesto could not stay quiet. He chattered, “Hey, say something. You haven’t replied to me.”

Olivia held her forehead and waved the fountain pen in her right hand, indicating for him to look.

Ernesto blinked in puzzlement.

Olivia sighed. “This is a voice recorder.”

Ernesto’s lips parted in silent surprise.

“How could someone be so well prepared and think ahead of others in everything?”

Ernesto’s intelligence was something he was most proud of. But someone outsmarted him. He lowered his head and looked depressed.

“Hmph, one day, I’ll hypnotize you into a dog and see how smart you can be.”

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Once Olivia returned to the Hushe Republic, she visited her grandfather at the hospital and then went straight to the research institute to study the life–saving prescription.

Meanwhile, Gillian was experiencing a string of setbacks in Mala.

First, she attended a ball with Yvonne, but no one bothered to talk to her.

Yvonne made a great effort to introduce Gillian as a renowned acupuncturist from the Hushe Republic, but nobody showed interest.

Finally, a doctor was curious about acupuncture and approached her for a discussion. In the end, he realized that she had less knowledge than a foreigner like him. So, he immediately lost interest.

Yvonne stared at Gillian. “I thought you’re very good at medicine?”

Gillian got nervous and quickly explained, “I’m a pediatrician. I’ve just learned the techniques of the Smith family’s miraculous treatments not long ago. I need time to master it.”

“How long will it take?” Yvonne was impatient, fearing that Gillian’s skills might not be improved in time for the upcoming medical association conference.

“The Smith family’s miraculous treatments are divided into three parts. I’ve learned the first part, and I’m about to start the second part which covers acupuncture techniques. It’s quite simple.“‘ Gillian swallowed and stated, “In about half a month, I’ll be able to master it.”

“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.

Gillian nodded heavily. “Yes, I can do it.”

“Very well.” Yvonne nodded. “In a few days, I’ll get Jack to introduce you to the vice president of the International Medical Association. He’s very interested in acupuncture. You two can have a chat.”

After saying that, Yvonne was worried. “Don’t repeat what happened today. You need to improve your medical skills greatly.”

“Don’t worry. I will,” Gillian promised confidently.

After returning home from the ball, Gillian immediately started learning the Smith family’s miraculous

treatments.

It was her only hope and she had to master it as soon as possible.

Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.

She aimed to learn two acupuncture techniques every day which would allow her to cure at least five diseases.

However, when she opened the first page of the second part, she was at a loss.

“If the patient’s body is weak, the needle could only be inserted half. Run through the 40 acupuncture points by following the large intestine meridian. Depending on the severity of the patient’s symptoms, work on LI2, LI3, and so on. Adjust the duration according to the patient’s condition…”

All the acupuncture techniques were unclear and had no fixed rules.

The doctor could choose the acupuncture points according to the severity of the patient’s symptoms, or decide how long the needle was inserted based on the patient’s physical condition.

Gillian was completely dumbfounded.

The techniques were so complicated that even a genius wouldn’t be able to grasp them.

If she could assess a patient’s condition effectively, she would have become a famous physician long ago and wouldn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments.

Gillian scratched her head in frustration, overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness.

“How could this be?”

Unwilling to give up, Gillian picked up the book and was no longer as careful as before, treating it as

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something sacred.

Instead, she quickly flipped through the pages, wanting to see what lay ahead.

The more she read, the more bewildered and anxious she became. It all looked gibberish to her.

The first page was actually the simplest.

The further she went, the more complex the content was. It was gobbledygook she could make heads or tails of it.

The third part was even worse. There were no acupuncture points and filled with mysterious and incomprehensible terms.

Gillian finally could not take it anymore. She raised her arm with all her might and threw the book to the ground.

Then, she stomped on it violently.

The book, which she had once dreamt of possessing, was now cast aside as if it were worthless.

“Why did this happen? Why?”

Gillian buried her head in her hands and cried bitterly.

On the other side, Yvonne was speaking highly of Gillian to Jack.

Jack seemed to be put on the spot. “Yvonne. The vice president is a big shot. I can hardly reach him. I’ve only met him a few times and I’m not on familiar terms with him. How am I going to introduce Ms. Dale to him?”

“Please help me. I know you must have a way.” Yvonne tugged at his sleeve. “Gillian has many prescriptions. She’s very important to me. I want to use her to enter the medical industry. Please.” “Alright.” Jack agreed reluctantly. “Tomorrow, I’m going to a family dinner. The vice president might be here. I’ll just mention her to him.”

Jack emphasized, “But I won’t recommend her strongly. I’ll just casually mention her. As for the can’t guarantee if the vice president wants to meet her.”

“That’s enough.” Yvonne nodded.

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The next day, Jack met Carlos Garcia and casually mentioned Gillian. He said that he knew a doctor from the Hushe Republic who was extremely skilled in acupuncture.

Carlos smiled and did not continue the conversation.

Ever since news of his interest in acupuncture spread, many people had introduced him to all kinds of so–called experts in acupuncture.

In the beginning, he had met them all one by one in person, only to discover that they were all quack doctors without real skills.

As time passed, his interest waned.

In fact, he was not interested in acupuncture at all. He only wanted to learn more about it because the president, Professor Ross, liked it.

When Carlos turned around and was about to leave, he suddenly heard Jack say Isaac’s name.

He was stunned for a moment and immediately asked, “Could you repeat what you’ve just said.” Jack was shocked when he saw the deputy president’s excited expression. And he took a moment to respond, “Ms. Gillian is Issac’s granddaughter. I heard that her medical skills are extraordinary.”

Carlos didn’t know many people from the Hushe Republic people and who Gillian was. He only knew that Professor Ross was very interested in a girl from the Hushe Republic.

That girl was Isaac’s granddaughter.

Unable to contain his excitement, Carlos grabbed Jack’s hand and said, “Hurry, take me to her now.”

When Yvonne called, Gillian was sitting at the head of the bed in a daze.

She had completely given up.

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When she saw Yvonne’s number, she subconsciously shivered.

She didn’t know how to face Yvonne.

“What should I do? What should I do? I couldn’t master the techniques of the miraculous treatments at

all.

“I’ve told a boastful lie. How am I supposed to cover it up?”

After shivering for a while, Gillian suddenly calmed down.

She comforted herself, “It’s alright, it’s alright. Without the miraculous treatments, I still have the prescriptions. These magical prescriptions are my last trump card.”

Gillian crawled over and picked up the phone.

Hearing Yvonne excitedly talk about the vice president wanting to see her, Gillian did not show a hint of joy. Instead, she looked a little terrified.

She dug her nails into her palms and forced herself to remain calm.

“I can’t go,” she said flatly.

Yvonne was puzzled. “Why?”

Gillian said in a low voice, “I’ll give you two prescriptions. Give them to the vice president and tell him that I have something on, so I can’t make it.”

“Oh.” Yvonne assumed that Gillian was trying to put on airs to raise her status.

“Sure,” Yvonne agreed. “I’ll have my driver go over to collect the prescriptions later.”

After handing over the prescriptions Gillian took out a secret manual.

It was a martial arts manual that she had practiced when she was young. It was divided into two parts. Isaac had only taught her the first part, and only Olivia had learned the second part by herself.

Previously, Gillian did not have time to take a look at it..

Since she didn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments anymore, she had time to read the manual.

When Gillian was young, she had always been envious of Olivia.

She envied Olivia for being able to learn the secret manual which had been passed down in the Smith family for more than a thousand years.

Not only could it strengthen the body, but it could also eliminate impurities in the body and improve skin health.

Olivia had smooth, delicate, and flawless skin. Ever since she was young, she had never had a single pimple.

It was all thanks to the martial arts manual.

With trembling hands, Gillian flipped to the first page of the second part.

There were no pictures, only cryptic text.

Gillian’s face became white. She could not believe it and continued to flip through the pages.

However, with every page she turned, her face grew paler.

The book was like the martial arts manual in television dramas

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all incomprehensible gibberish.

In it, there were references to transferring energy through great circulation, channeling Qi into the spine, breathing spiritually…

“Who the fuck could understand this?”

Gillian had a meltdown.

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These days, Gillian was too afraid to go out. She had been locking herself in her room and spending her days and nights in a daze.

Occasionally, when the phone rang, it would startle her.

Jarron asked her what was wrong, but she did not say anything. She just looked at the sky with a blank expression.

After a while, the phone rang again.

Gillian glanced at the caller ID. It was Yvonne.

Due to her inner turmoil, she was hesitant to answer the call.

After the phone rang for a long time, she carefully reached out and picked it up. “Hello…”

She had only said one word when Yvonne streamed angrily at her from the other end. “Gillian, you’re fucking messing with me! You gave me some incomplete prescriptions and made a fool out of me in front of the vice president. You even implicated Jack.”

Yvonne was so angry that her body kept trembling.

“Well, Gillian Dale, you’re quite something.

“You handed me a bunch of incomplete prescriptions, and this garbage was posted on the Internet more than ten years ago.

“It could be found with a simple search online.

“Online?” Gillian was perplexed.

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“Cut your pretense!” Yvonne’s jaw tightened. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen Olivia’s blog. Even if you haven’t, many people have reposted it online. The prescriptions you gave me were published by her on the Internet over ten years ago.”

“Impossible!” Gillian exclaimed and hurriedly hung up the phone to search for Olivia’s blog.

As expected, it had been posted more than a decade ago.

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She called Olivia’s number in a hurry, but no one answered the phone.

Gillian refused to give up. From morning until evening, she had been persistently calling Olivia hundreds of times.

Finally, the call was picked up.

Olivia had just come out of the laboratory when she saw that there were numerous missed calls on her phone from Gillian.

She knitted her brows and picked it up.

“Olivia, did you… did you publish the prescriptions?” Gillian looked as if she had gone insane. “Those are the Smith family’s secret prescriptions. How could you publish them just like that? Does Grandpa know?”

“Not this again.”

Olivia sighed and said. “Who told you the Smith family has secret prescriptions?

“What’s wrong with you guys? You all think the same. When has Grandpa ever said that the Smith family had a secret prescription?”

After a busy day with no time for lunch, Olivia was too tired to keep her emotions in check. “Can you think about what a normal person will think? What era are you from? Do you think we’re living in ancient times, passing down knowledge from father to son, teacher to disciples?

“We’re living in the 21st century, Gillian. Please use your brain. If the Smith family has a secret

prescription, why didn’t they apply for a patent and make it available to the public? Why keep it? For a rainy day?”

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Olivia was furious and frustrated when talking about that.

In the past, Gillian had asked her multiple times about the secret prescriptions. She had explained over and over again that the Smith family did not have any secret prescriptions.

However, Gillian just wouldn’t believe it.

“Why do you think the Smith family has a secret prescription?” Olivia sat on the chair with a cold expression. “What exactly is going on in your brain? You keep fantasizing about all sorts of weird things, -like secret prescriptions and the strategy book that can develop wisdom?”

Gillian mumbled, “Grandpa told me that.”

She remembered that in the past, her illness would be cured very quickly after eating something. Her grandfather told her that it was the Smith family’s secret prescription and asked her to keep it confidential

There was also the strategy book. Her grandfather had said that Olivia studied the book, which was why she was so smart.

After hearing Gillian’s words, Olivia fell silent for a long time.

Then, she finally spoke, “Grandpa also said that if you don’t sleep, the baboons will eat you. He also said that Cinderella has glass slippers and that Tooth Fairy will visit you while you’re sleeping if you place your baby tooth under the pillow. Why don’t you believe in all of these?”

Those words were meant to coax children. Gillian was almost 30 years old, so how could she not differentiate between reality and fantasy?

The truth was she was paranoid and blinded by jealousy, only choosing to believe what benefited her. Gillian pinched the tassel charm on the phone and asked “Then what about seared salmon with herbed couscous? If there’s no secret recipe, where did this dish come from?”

“Ah.” Olivia leaned back in her chair and curled her lips into a self–mocking smile. “You’d rather believe that there’s a fictitious formula than accept that I specially made that dish for you?”

There were some things that Olivia did not want to emphasize because she didn’t want Gillian to think that she was seeking gratitude.

Hence, instead of saying more about the dish, Olivia only asked calmly, “If there was a secret recipe, wouldn’t Grandpa give it to you?”

Without any more words, Olivia simply said, “Take care of yourself,” and decisively hung up the phone.

In this world, no amount of family affection can withstand this kind of testing.

After hanging up the phone, Olivia went to the cafeteria to grab some food and forgot about Gillian.

Over in Mala.

Gillian held the phone in a daze and slumped on the bed dejectedly.

It turned out that everything was fake and all her effort was in vain.

“There’s no secret recipe? And I can’t understand and learn the complicated miraculous treatments. Even the secret manual is hard to comprehend.

“Then, why did I come to Mala?

“What do I have to do to prove myself?”

For the first time, Gillian felt regret. If she hadn’t been so stubborn and paranoid, she would still be in the Smith family.

Putting aside the Smith family’s assets, just being a pediatrician was good enough.

Many people in Layfield held her in high regard and specially requested her to treat their children.

However, she did not dare to regret it.

She had done too much to turn back.

Gillian lowered her head and covered her face as she sobbed.

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She didn’t know how long she had been crying.

Suddenly, the ringtone startled her.

She looked over and saw that it was an unknown number.

Pressing the answer button, she cleared her throat and asked in fluent Gorshish, “Who is it?”

There was a moment of hesitation on the other side, and then the person said in pure Husheni, “Ms. Gillian, I’m Saul Thornton, Mr. Wilcox’s assistant. Mr. Wilcox would like to meet you.”

“Mr. Wilcox?” Gillian furrowed her brows. It took her a while to remember who it was. “You’re from the Wilcox family? Where are you? How do I get there?”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Gillian. I’ll send someone to pick you up.”

After hanging up, Gillian sat by the bed and frowned.

“Why does someone from the Wilcox family suddenly want to meet me?

“I thought they didn’t believe me?” Gillian had always thought that they had lost contact with her. Unexpectedly, they called her all of a sudden.

But it was useless. She no longer had the prescription and couldn’t master the miraculous treatments. Gillian was making wild guesses about the Wilcox family’s intention of meeting her.

After meeting the man, she realized that he wanted the Smith family’s miraculous acupuncture techniques.

“What do you want this for?” Gillian examined Ernesto.

Although the man was from the Smith family’s lineal branch a few hundred years ago, he had been overseas for too long and didn’t preserve his Hushenian heritage well, so he did not look like a Hushenian

at all.

Ernesto leaned against the sofa, his fingertips moving up and down as he looked at Gillian intently. Gillian’s heart lurched when she saw his eyes which seemed like a black vortex. She quickly closed her eyes. “Don’t look at me. I know you’re a hypnotist.”

“You know that too?” Ernesto was truly surprised.

The Smith family had put him in an unfavorable situation twice in a row.

Last time, it was Olivia. And this time, it was Gillian.

Though Gillian was reluctant, she replied, “I have a younger sister who once told me not to work with people I don’t know. So, I checked information about the Wilcox family in advance.” Then, she paused, “It’s not very a detailed investigation, but you are quite famous.

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Gillian did not want to give the acupuncture manual to Ernesto.

She hated Olivia, not the Smith family. Even though she complained that her grandfather was biased, he did treat her well.

She couldn’t bring herself to turn her back on the Smith family.

Ernesto raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a stern voice, “You’re not willing to?”

Gillian was not stupid. “Why would I give you the acupuncture manual for no reason?”

“What if I help you deal with Olivia?” Ernesto crossed his long legs and tapped his fingers on the armrest.

“No, thanks. I appreciate it.” Gillian refused. “I think you’ve misunderstood. I don’t want to deal with Olivia. I just want to surpass her.”

All along, Gillian had been unwilling to accept that she was inferior to Olivia. “That’s easy.” Ernesto flicked his finger. “I can help you take back the Smith family.”

Gillian’s heart skipped a beat. She was a little tempted.

But she mastered her emotions and said softly, “I’m not interested.”

Ernesto laughed. “You should know I’m the top hypnotist in the world, right?”

Gillian looked at him with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he mentioned this.

Ernesto licked his gums with the tip of his tongue, and traces of blood appeared in his eyes.

He suddenly leaned forward and looked at Gillian seriously. “I’ll hypnotize Olivia and let her go through the hardships you’ve suffered before. How about that?”

Gillian’s heart raced.

It was undeniable that she was tempted.

Ernesto laughed more happily, then he said slowly, “You can decide who you want me to hypnotize her into and let her suffer the pain of parental bias.”

Ernesto’s words moved Gillian completely.

“Deal!” Gillian looked up and stared at Ernesto with a burning gaze. “If it succeeds, I’ll give the acupuncture manual to you.”

Ernesto turned the phone in his hand and smiled like an evil demon.

No one could outdo him when it came to manipulating people’s emotions.

Hypnotizing a person to such an extent was not as easy as hypnotizing the actress.

Freya only needed a subtle hint. So Ernesto could easily hypnotize her as long as she looked into his eyes. But for someone like Olivia, as Gillian said, hypnotizing her into becoming another person required deep hypnosis and Olivia’s cooperation.

Even if she didn’t cooperate, it could only be carried out when she was unconscious or in an extremely relaxed state.

In other words, they need to abduct Olivia and knock her out.

This task wasn’t easy. But Ernesto was confident and wasted no time to head to the Hushe Republic to capture Olivia.

He brought a lot of people and lingered around the Smith family’s hospital. Once Olivia appeared, they would immediately take her away.

Ernesto gave his assistant Saul three days for the mission.

However, even three days seemed too long for Ernesto.

If he wasn’t in an unfamiliar place, half a day would have been more than enough.

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It was just abducting a woman.

Ernesto waited confidently in the hotel for three days. Unexpectedly, the person who came knocking on the door was the police.

“What are you doing?” Stefan Thornton, the bodyguard, quickly intervened and stood in front of Ernesto, saying loudly, “We are foreigners.

“We’re not Hushenian. You have no jurisdiction over us.”

The police officer in the lead sneered. “We don’t care whether you’re foreigners or aliens.”

With that, he waved his hand and ordered, “Take them away!”

And so, Ernesto was taken into custody.

The lawyer rushed over and explained the situation, only then was Ernesto released on bail.

Saul was set free with him as well.

After asking the assistant, Ernesto learned that when they were staking out near the hospital, they

immediately drew people’s attention because of their appearance.

It was as if putting a couple of red beans in a bowl of green beans.

Their actions were as obvious as a fly on a bald man’s head.

On the very first day, concerned locals had reported them, saying that there was a group of suspicious foreigners lurking around the hospital.

It was something big.

So, it alarmed the police and they immediately dispatched officers to arrest them for interrogation.

In the beginning, Saul was tight–lipped and refused to say anything, assuming an unyielding look on his face.

The police suspected that something serious was going on.

Hence, they paid closer attention to it and brought in several experts in psychology and criminal investigation.

Soon, Saul could not hold on anymore and disclosed Ernesto’s plan. However, he did not mention that they were there to abduct someone. He only said that they wanted to see Olivia.

After listening to Saul’s explanation, Ernesto pointed at him and rebuked furiously, “Idiots, you’re so stupid! Can’t you hire the locals to do that?”

Saul felt wronged. “There’s not enough time.”

Ernesto was worldless with rage and decided to leave immediately.

It wasn’t that he wanted to, but he had no choice. The Hushe Republic police were onto him.

Ernesto did not return to Fesmuowana but went to Mala instead.

When he arrived at his manor in Mala, Gillian, who had moved there, came out to welcome him and asked anxiously, “Where is she? Have you got her?”

Ernesto shook his head and glanced at Gillian. “The police of the Hushe Republic are too nosy.”

“So, you didn’t manage to catch her.”

Gillian looked concerned. “Then what should we do?”

“There’s no hurry.” Ernesto waved his hand, “Even though we failed to capture her, I’ve received an important piece of information.”

“What information?” Gillian was curious.

Ernesto smiled. “After a few days, Olivia will come to Mala to attend the International Medical Association conference.

He chuckled and continued, “This is Mala, not the Hushe Republic. No police will stand in my way.

“It’ll be a piece of cake to abduct Olivia here.”

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Ernesto reassured Gillian with confidence, “Don’t worry. I’ve worked out an ingenious plan. Once she arrives in Mala, I’ll immediately lure her into my trap.”

Gillian could not help but ask, “What plan?”

Ernesto gestured to Saul.

The assistant stepped forward and said, “Our people will be at the airport. after Olivia arrives in Mala, we’ll contact you right away.”

“Me?” Gillian pointed at herself.

“Yes.” Saul nodded. “You’ll call her and invite her to come here. If she agrees, that’s perfect. If she doesn’t, you can scream and pretend to be kidnapped. It will lure her over.”

The plan was impeccable and it was Ernesto’s idea.

He was very good at manipulating people’s emotions and had heard a lot about Olivia from Gillian. He could tell that Olivia was a loyal and soft–hearted person.

Although she had fallen out with Gillian, she would never stand idly if Gillian was in danger.

Ernesto was very satisfied with the plan and even came up with a name for it – end with force.

– Start with courtesy and

Back to the research institute in the Hushe Republic, with Olivia joining the team, they made tremendous progress on the life–saving medicine and it was completed in just a few days. Major newspapers in the country had reported the news.

The Smith family was shot to fame.

Olivia handed over the life–saving prescription to the research institute while she set off for Mala to attend the International Medical Association’s meeting.

Initially, she did not want to go, but after the news of the Smith family’s life–saving medicine came out, Professor Ross called her several times.

After careful consideration, Olivia decided to make a trip over as it would be a good opportunity to exchange views.

Daniel would join her a few days later because he needed to deal with something at the company.

Olivia thus embarked on the journey alone.

As soon as she got off the plane and was still feeling a little uncomfortable, she received a call from Gillian.

“Olivia.”

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The staff from the International Medical Association came to pick up Olivia.

She handed over her luggage, following the staff as she answered Gillian’s call.

“Is something the matter?” Olivia rubbed her forehead, feeling the fatigue that came from a long flight and the inability to rest adequately.

Gillian’s voice was frail and hesitant. “Olivia, I heard you’re in Mala now? I know I messed up before, but I’ve realized it. Can we meet? It’s at my current place, 23 Howell Street.”

Olivia, her tone cold and unwavering, responded without a hint of hesitation, “No, that’s not possible.”

Gillian, sensing the resolve in Olivia’s voice, hesitated for a moment before asking, “Why not? What’s changed?”

Olivia’s attitude remained detached as she explained, “I told you, you’re not right in the head. How did you even know I was in Mala? The timing is too coincidental. I just got off the plane, and you’re calling

me?

“To be honest, I do want to believe you, but there are too many inconsistencies in your story, and I can’t overlook them.”

Gillian, left pondering her own actions, found herself at a loss for words.

Ernesto, infuriated by the situation, couldn’t contain his frustration any longer and gave Saul a strong kick.

“You idiot messed it up again!” he growled, a mix of anger and disappointment in his voice.

Saul, on the other hand, hunched down in a corner, resembling a small, dejected balloon, as he realized the gravity of his mistake.

Stefan, observing the scene closely, quickly signaled Saul to leave the room, making it clear that they needed to change their approach. He then looked at Gillian, urging her to scream for help.

Gillian, shaken by it, hesitated for a moment and then cried out for help, quickly ending the call. After hanging up, Gillian nervously looked at Ernesto, her eyes filled with uncertainty, “Will she really

come?”

If it were in the past, Gillian was sure that Olivia would come to her rescue, even if it meant risking her life.

But now, Gillian was no longer certain.

She and Olivia had come to this point in their relationship, and there wasn’t much left of their former bond.

Ernesto nodded, trying to reassure her, “She will come. You know there’s no one more loyal and devoted than Olivia.”

Stefan immediately mobilized his team, planning to keep a close watch on Gillian’s previous residence, anticipating Olivia’s arrival.

They waited patiently from day to night and from night to day, but Olivia didn’t show up.

She didn’t even report the situation to the authorities.

Ernesto was so frustrated that he kicked a chair and asked Gillian to call Olivia once again.

Gillian quickly dialed, her heart pounding with anxiety, but the call couldn’t get through. It was clear she had been blocked.

She tried another phone, and this time, it connected.

“Why didn’t you come to rescue me?” Gillian questioned Olivia the moment she got through.

For some reason, this question came out almost instinctively.

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She felt wronged.

How could Olivia not come to rescue her? In the past, no matter what happened, Olivia would be there immediately, always by her side.

Gillian knew she could never go back to how things were with Olivia.

She understood this fact.

But when the situation really arose, and Olivia seemed to truly not care, Gillian realized that she couldn’t bear it.

“Olivia, how could you not care about me?” she thought.

Olivia was in the middle of eating, and she furrowed her brows after hearing Gillian’s words, her voice now tinged with impatience as she responded, “I have a lot of things to deal with, and I don’t have time for these make–believe games. Please don’t involve me in your childish games.”

Gillian chuckled softly and asked, “So, you’re not afraid that something might actually happen to me?” Olivia, growing impatient, replied, “You and Ernesto are together, right? Tell him my patience is running out, and he should stop provoking me.”

Before Gillian could respond, Ernesto snatched the phone. “How did you know I am here?”

Putting down her fork, Olivia calmly explained, “Back in the homeland, you had people loitering around the hospital, and then you suddenly flew to Mala. The logical connection was so obvious that only a fool wouldn’t notice.

“Besides, you’re one of the world’s top hypnotists. I’d appreciate it if you used your brain.

“Do you think this is some kind of idol drama where the female lead falls for everything without thinking?”

Ernesto was speechless.

“Damn! Why would I be exposed?” he wondered angrily.

He fumed, shouting, “You were following me!”

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Olivia confirmed with a nod, “Yes, I was tracking you. I also informed the head of the Medical Association about you, and Dr. Ross has already contacted your father. You’ll be brought back to Fesmuowana soon.”

Ernesto flared up.

For the first time in his life, Ernesto felt so frustrated.

He wondered if this annoying woman was some kind of mind reader. Why did this annoying woman. always predict his next action?

Frustrated and about to hang up, he heard Olivia’s perplexed voice from the other end, “I’m curious, what exactly do you want to do? Except for that one time on the plane, we have had no interactions. What is this all about?”

Ernesto chuckled.

Finally, there was something she didn’t know.

He suppressed his laughter and sat on the sofa. “I want to hypnotize you.”

Olivia responded, “Sure.”

Wait, what the heck!

Ernesto was dumbfounded. He had mentioned hypnotizing Olivia just to warn her to be cautious and that he would take further action.

He never expected her to agree.

What was going on?

Ernesto was a little stunned. “You agreed?”

Olivia nodded, “Yes, but I want something in return. We can make a deal. I’ll let you hypnotize me, and in exchange, you’ll give me the hypnotism book that’s been passed down in the Smith family.”

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Ernesto, initially surprised, burst into laughter.

He laughed louder and louder, almost falling off the sofa. Olivia had outsmarted him completely.

He had always thought that he was plotting against her behind her back, but in the end, he had fallen into a trap that she had already planned.

However, there was one thing Ernesto didn’t understand, “The first time we met on the plane, you already knew, didn’t you? And you were determined to set me up. But I’m curious, my decision to go to the Hushe Republic was spontaneous, so I took the first–class seat and didn’t charter a plane. How did you know I’d be going to the Hushe Republic that day?”

Olivia replied nonchalantly, “I didn’t know; I just happened to bump into you that day. It was merely a coincidence.”

“So….” Ernesto raised an eyebrow. “Were your words that day deliberate?”

Olivia paused for a moment before speaking, “It wasn’t necessarily deliberate. The circumstances were too random, and I couldn’t be certain that you were interested in me. I don’t like to do things with uncertain outcomes. However, later, when I saw your people at the hospital, that’s when I was sure you were interested in me.”

Ernesto, a top hypnotist who enjoyed delving into the human psyche, was intrigued by Olivia’s intelligence.

He had an insatiable curiosity about human nature. Although it seemed that he was unreliable at times, he had a pathological obsession with human nature.

Rarely did he encounter someone as smart as Olivia, and he couldn’t resist studying her.

Traveling to Mala to find Gillian was just a ruse. Asking for the Smith family’s miraculous treatments was a way to gauge Olivia’s reaction.

Finally, Ernesto asked a question, “Why do you want the hypnotism book? It’s centuries old, outdated, and extremely cryptic. It won’t be of much use even if I give it to you.”

Olivia, holding a water glass, gazed at the clear liquid within. Her voice, as gentle as the water, replied, “I’ve read the notes left by the Smith family over the centuries. There are records about treating vegetative states, and it’s said that the hypnotism book contains methods to awaken those in a vegetative

state.”

“Absurd!” Ernesto, a top hypnotist himself, was well–versed in hypnosis and knew that it couldn’t wake someone from a vegetative state.

Olivia smiled. “You’ll never know unless you try.”

Ernesto didn’t understand. “Why would you try something you know won’t work?”

Olivia’s voice held a rare touch of vulnerability, “My grandfather is getting old. If he remains in a vegetative state, he might never wake up. So, even if I know it may not work, I have to try my best.” Gillian couldn’t contain herself any longer and broke down, sobbing on the floor.

In comparison to Olivia, she felt utterly inadequate.

“Grandpa, I’m so sorry!” she thought sadly.

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For Ernesto, the book wasn’t particularly important; it was merely a family heirloom, making it somewhat precious.

So, when Olivia expressed interest in it, he agreed without hesitation.

“Alright, you set a time, and once the hypnosis is done, I’ll give you the book,” he said, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

Ernesto tapped his fingers on the table and nodded. “Sure, you set the time.”

Olivia suggested, “Let’s do it after the International Medical Association conference.” Olivia walked into the study, picking up a book on psychology.

Athene, her companion, expressed concern, “Olivia, are you sure about undergoing hypnosis? Ernesto is quite skilled.”

Upon learning of Olivia’s visit to Mala, Athene had flown in from Gorshire the same day. “What if… what if he has ill intentions? What will you do?” Athene was deeply worried. Contemporary medical hypnosis was primarily used for psychological therapy, aiding in comforting

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patients or unlocking their emotional knots. However, Ernesto was unlikely to employ comforting

methods on Olivia.

A powerful hypnotist like Ernesto could hypnotize a person into another person. He could even make the hypnotized person commit suicide without anyone knowing through constant hints.

Athene sat beside Olivia. “Olivia, what if he has bad intentions?”

Olivia turned a page as she reassured her, “Don’t worry; I won’t go into this unprepared.”

Athene looked up, puzzled.

Olivia scratched her nose and smiled. “Silly girl, someone will protect me in the dark. If I really encounter danger, they will protect me.”

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

Olivia and Ernesto met, and Olivia made a single request, “During the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries of the Hushe Republic.”

Ernesto nodded and said, “Alright.”

He remembered that the persona Gillian wanted also needed to be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a few pages and then looked up, saying, “Let’s

start now.”

Upon their arrival in the homeland, Olivia followed Ernesto to his residence in the Hushe Republic. Ernesto raised an eyebrow, concerned, “Aren’t you going to prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.” Olivia appeared calm and replied, “I’ve already taken care of everything.”

Then, she leaned back in a chair and said in a deep voice, “Let’s begin.”

Olivia woke up in a small village, her head throbbing as if it might split open.

What was even more bizarre was her complete lack of memory; she couldn’t recall anything.

Confused, she heard a rapid, heavy knock on the door from outside.

A woman’s voice with a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook. Your sister will be

back soon.”

This voice seemed to be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying everything.

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Olivia remembered her name, age, education, and her role in a family of six, with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother, siblings running a business in town, and a sister studying in a boarding school.

Today, her sister was returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to prepare lunch before her arrival.

Once her memory returned, Olivia hurriedly got dressed.

Next door, in a beautiful three–story house adjacent to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring blankly at Olivia’s room.

Ernesto sat on the couch, playing with an orange in one hand, and supporting his chin with the other, curiously observing Gillian.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Gillian lowered her gaze, concealing the craziness and resentment simmering beneath her eyes.

She had always been in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she was to her grandfather, or how diligently she studied; it always amounted to nothing.

Gillian admitted that she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she had chosen.

But who could truly understand her or her struggles?

She couldn’t believe that in the same circumstances, Olivia would fare better than her, perhaps even worse!

She was determined to witness how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing challenges following her hypnotic transformation.

Dad, Mom, older brother, sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while they all ignored her, belittled her, and looked down upon her.

Gillian couldn’t believe that Olivia could maintain her composure amidst this!

Within the Taylor family’s residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants came up short, and her shoes felt oppressively tight.

How had this come to pass?

Olivia began to scour the room in search of a pair of shoes that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister is about to return, and that takes precedence.”

Olivia, sporting an innocent tone, replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought about switching to a more comfortable pair.”

Megan’s patience waned; she admonished her daughter to endure the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s sister held greater importance than any of Olivia’s concerns.

She emphasized, “Your sister’s matter is ranked first in our family. Nothing could be more important than your sister’s meal.”

But then, something inexplicable happened. Olivia paused, her mind awash with recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering partiality towards her sister resurfaced.

They flooded her consciousness, a stark reminder of the familial disparity she had always navigated. She refrained from speaking further, her silence was laden with understanding.

Megan, satisfied with her daughter’s response, left the room. Amid the stillness, Olivia resumed her quest for more comfortable footwear, her eyes scanning the room.

During this moment, a voice called out to her from the window across the street. Olivia raised her and was met by a warm and lovely face.

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It was her next–door neighbor, Gillian, who had taken care of her since childhood.

Olivia greeted Gillian with genuine happiness, “Gillian!”

As Olivia’s face blossomed with an unfeigned smile, Gillian’s gaze betrayed a tapestry of conflicting

emotions.

She swiftly concealed the sea of turmoil that churned within her. Extending empathy, Gillian lamented, “Your mom’s bias is excessive. What harm would it be to delay the meal slightly?”

Such blatant partiality could unnerve even the most steadfast of souls, and Gillian couldn’t fathom how Olivia managed to remain so composed amidst such discrimination.

Yet Olivia’s response was not what Gillian had anticipated. Olivia, still wearing that radiant smile, directed her gaze downward to her cramped shoes.

Undeterred, Gillian continued, her tone laced with empathy and reproach, “You needn’t search for alternative footwear, Olivia. The shoes you have, they’re all hand–me–downs from your sister, and they don’t fit properly because she has a smaller shoe size. Isn’t your mom displaying flagrant favoritism? She could at least buy you a new pair of shoes. After all, you’re her daughter as well, and the distinction is glaring.”

Olivia still did not say anything.

Gillian spoke for a long time, but there was no reaction from Olivia. She felt a little strange. “What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia chose to respond with care. Her words, although tender, were laced with wisdom, “Gillian, I- understand your intentions are pure, that you’re standing up for me. But what you said earlier, it felt like lines from a TV drama where a side character tries to sow discord and coax someone into wrongdoing.” Gillian blinked, taken aback. Olivia’s words caught her completely off guard.

Gillian’s expression underwent a rapid transformation. Stunned, found herself at a loss for words,

utterly unprepared for the unexpected turn the conversation had taken. She thought, “Oh, come on, I am standing by your side. Shouldn’t you badmouth your mom with me? Why the fucking TV drama line?”

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Gillian stood there silently for a while. Then, she returned to her room and sat in her chair in a daze.

She suddenly remembered an incident from her youth.

At that time. Olivia had just arrived in the Smith family.

When Olivia wanted to learn how to play the violin, Grandpa arranged a teacher for her. Gillian was envious and requested to learn how to play the violin too.

The two of them learned under the same teacher together, but only Olivia was praised for her efforts.

At that time, Gillian thought that Olivia was playing better than her because Olivia had learned the basics before.

Therefore, Gillian doubled her efforts and practiced the violin twice, thrice, or four times more than Olivia did a day.

Initially, she was very optimistic. She believed that if she worked hard, she would definitely surpass Olivia.

However, the reality was harsh.

Gillian and Olivia were their teacher’s only two students. Therefore, Gillian naively believed she would soon surpass Olivia because she only compared herself to the latter.

However, when they went to participate in competitions, Gillian soon realized how huge the gap between her and Olivia was.

Olivia was like the most lustrous pearl, blooming with dazzling light.

Olivia got first place every time they competed, with her scores far ahead of those in second place. She would receive praise from all the judges.

On the other hand, Gillian could not even get third place.

Gillian had always thought that she would soon surpass Olivia. However, as she participated in more competitions and encountered more violinists, she realized that the difference between her and Olivia was like night and day.

Gillian had to surpass those in third place first, then second place, and countless other violinists better than her before she could compete with Olivia.

Gillian worked even harder. Her violin practice time was ten times that of Olivia’s. She did not even sleep.

or rest.

After all her hard work, she finally surpassed third place and reached second place. She was ranked just behind Olivia.

Unfortunately, that was where she hit a wall.

She would never be able to compare to Olivia.

During that period, Gillian felt despair. She felt powerless. Why were there geniuses in this world? They were like a vast mountain that she could not conquer before her.

This feeling was so terrifying that Gillian had nightmares every night.

She wanted Olivia to experience this feeling as well. She wanted the latter to share her past obsession and despair.

Therefore, Gillian inserted Doris Taylor, a sister who was outstanding in everything she did, into Olivia’s

life.

Doris was beautiful, intelligent, and excelled in her studies. She studied at Maple Hills University and played the violin well. She also knew how to draw.

As for Olivia, she had only graduated from junior high school. Although she liked the violin, she was not

as talented as her sister in playing the violin and was not as good at drawing. She was clumsy in

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everything she did and was inferior to her sister in every way.

Gillian wanted to see how Olivia would face such inferiority.

The Taylor family was having dinner.

The entire family was there. Even Olivia’s brother and sister–in–law in town had returned to welcome their younger sister, Doris.

All of them praised Doris and ignored Olivia.

Their mother, Megan Taylor, said jokingly, “Back then, the two of them went to the teacher in town to

learn the violin together. Doris played very well, but Olivia’s playing sounded like she was sawing wood. It was so funny to watch.”

Their father, Julian Taylor, nodded in agreement. “Olivia is clumsy and untalented. She can’t hold a candle to Doris.”

Their older brother, Derek Taylor, chimed in, saying, “That’s right. Olivia and Doris are like polar opposites. Doris is good at everything, be it her studies, playing the violin, or drawing. As for Olivia, let alone playing the violin, she can’t even read well. She failed to get into high school. The difference between them is like night and day.”

Olivia listened as her family chatted while eating her favorite beef stew. She smiled innocently, without any sign of disappointment or jealousy.

Over the next few days, regardless of how much Olivia’s family belittled her and claimed that she was inferior to her sister, Olivia wore a bright smile on her face. She showed no trace of anger.

She worked diligently. Occasionally, she would study how to cook new dishes in her free time. She stayed in the kitchen all day long. She was covered in dust.

Gillian could not stand it anymore and pulled Olivia into her bedroom.

Gillian asked in disbelief, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you angry?”

Olivia was holding a sandwich she had freshly made in her hand. The sandwich looked appetizing. Hearing Gillian’s question, Olivia was very puzzled. Her eyes widened as she asked, “Why should I be angry?”

Gillian stomped her feet in frustration. “They’re bad–mouthing about you. They’re belittling you all day long. They’re saying that you’re inferior to your sister and that you’re clumsy.”

Olivia blinked, her eyes clear and bright. She instructed, “Gillian, have a seat.”

She carefully placed the sandwich on the table and guided Gillian to sit on the bed. In a serious tone, Olivia said, “What control do I have over what others say? Their mouths are their own.”

Her eyes twinkled as she said this. She exuded a confident aura.

Even though she was dressed in rags and her face was dirty and covered in dust, she was still as dazzling

as the sun.

Gillian was stunned and subconsciously took two steps back.

Then, she heard Olivia continue saying, “The only thing I can control is my own emotions.”

After saying this, Olivia beamed with joy.

“They can say whatever they want. I don’t care.”

Gillian shook her head in confusion. She questioned Olivia, saying, “Why don’t you study, learn the violin, and learn how to draw? You have to prove to them that you are capable!”

Olivia picked up the sandwich and showed it to Gillian. She said, “I make better sandwiches than them. I want to make the best sandwich in the world.”

“What’s so good about making sandwiches?” Gillian angrily slapped away the sandwich in Olivia’s hand. Furious, she shouted, “All you talk about is sandwiches. You’ve already made hundreds of sandwiches. Haven’t you made enough? Doris is a university student. She knows how to play the violin and draw. As for you, you only know how to make sandwiches. Who would think highly of you?”

Olivia squatted down and picked up up at Gillian.

Olivia’s gaze was calm. She explained, “Gillian, what’s wrong with making sandwiches? I don’t think it’s a lowly profession. No one will look down on your profession if you do things masterfully. Why must I play the violin? Why must I draw? Those are what Doris likes. It’s what she’s good at, not me.

“Why should I be like her? I like making sandwiches, and I’ll continue to do so. Other people can say whatever they want. They can look down on me for all I care. I’ll do what I want.

“My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver. Other people just like to gossip. I don’t take what they say seriously at all.”

With that, Olivia pushed the door open and left.

After washing her hands, she continued to make more sandwiches.

Gillian was left alone in the room. She sat on the bed with a stunned expression.

Olivia’s powerful words echoed in her ears. “My resolve is as firm as boulders and mountains. It won’t waver.”

When Gillian heard Olivia say this, she could not help but tremble.

How could this be? Why didn’t Olivia care what others say about her?

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Gillian returned to her room next door in a daze.

Ernesto was on the phone. When he turned around and saw Gillian, he hung up and said, “Something happened in Fesmuowana. I have to go over and will only return in about two weeks. Do you want to stay here?”

Gillian pondered for a moment and shook her head. “I’m going back to Mala.”

Ernesto raised his eyebrows quizzically.

Gillian explained, “Olivia has only been here for a short while. She has yet to experience the power of favoritism. Let her stay with her biased parents for a while first. Gradually, she will crumble under the weight of the bias she faces.”

Olivia was almost done making sandwiches.

She had suggested to her parents that she wanted to start a business in town.

Megan rejected her suggestion immediately. “Don’t you need capital to start a business? You don’t have any capital. We have used all our money to support Doris‘ studies. Doris will take her graduate entry test next year. We have to set aside money for that.”

After being rejected by her mother, Olivia was not angry. Instead, she explained gently, “Mom, I don’t need a lot of capital. Isn’t Derek running a barbecue business in the town? I can stay at Derek’s place and use his kitchen. After making sandwiches, I can sell them on a food truck.”

As Olivia said this, she held Megan’s hand.

Megan felt a little uncomfortable when her hand was suddenly held. She subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back.

Olivia’s hands were warm and slightly calloused. Her grip on Megan’s hand was gentle and delicate, as if she was caressing some precious treasure.

Megan could even sense that Olivia relied on her and respected her.

Megan’s heart softened.

She looked away but did not pull back her hand.

Olivia tilted her head and carefully sized up Megan’s slightly white sideburns. Her eyes glistened as she said, “Mom, I did some calculations. Doris‘ fee for graduate studies is affordable, but she’s playing the violin and taking drawing lessons. These are not insignificant expenses. It is too heavy a financial burden for you and Dad. I can run a small business to supplement our income.”

Megan still refused. “I don’t need your money. What if your business fails?”

“Mom.” Olivia’s gaze was gentle. Her fingertips caressed Megan’s thick and red knuckles. She said sadly, “I don’t want you to burden yourself anymore. Yesterday, when you returned from the fields, you couldn’t straighten your back. Also, you can’t straighten your fingers.”

Megan was stunned. She subconsciously lowered her head and looked at her own hands.

Although Ernesto hired her to play the role of Olivia’s mother, she was a real farmer. Derek and Doris were indeed her children. It was just that she had to pretend that Olivia was also her child now.

Every day, Megan still had to work in the fields.

To her surprise, something that even her children had overlooked was noticed by this pretend daughter of hers.

Megan was touched. She did not know how to reject Olivia’s kindness.

In the end, Julian ended their conversation by saying, “I’ll discuss it with your mother and tell you our decision tomorrow.”

After Olivia left, Julian immediately contacted Stefan next door to report this.

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Stefan said, “It’s alright. Let her do as she wants.”

Julian bowed and acknowledged. “Understood.”

After Julian hung up the phone, Megan frowned and asked, “What are the true intentions of these people? Will they hurt Olivia?”

Julian glanced at her. “What’s wrong? Have you actually accepted Olivia as our own daughter?”

Megan sighed. “Haven’t you noticed how adorable Olivia is and how nice she is to the two of us? She wakes up early daily to make breakfast and drinks for us to take to the fields. She makes sure to keep our meals fresh.”

Honestly, even her real daughter did not dote on her so much.

Julian and Megan had to go to the fields early before the sun rose. Usually, they went to the fields at three in the morning. They didn’t have time to make breakfast at all. They ate whatever they had from the previous night to keep themselves full.

Julian puffed his cigarette and said helplessly, “We can’t get too involved with Olivia. We can only try our best to protect her from a distance.”

“I know.” Megan felt terrible.

After getting Julian’s and Megan’s approval, Olivia brought the recipes she had developed and headed into town.

In the morning, the business in the barbecue restaurant was slow. Derek and his wife, Stella, were preparing the day’s ingredients together.

Stella was unhappy. “What are your parents thinking? Why did they send Olivia over to us?”

Derek muttered as he diced the vegetables, “Olivia wanted to come on her own accord.”

Stella slammed the onion in her hand onto the chopping board, complaining, “It’s weird enough to bring Olivia to the farm. Now, you guys even brought her to town. Other people might suspect us of human trafficking. In my opinion, your parents have gone too far. How could they do such a thing? They’re conspiring with others to deceive Olivia. They do not have a conscience!”

Derek frowned. “Stop talking. If we didn’t take this job, others would have done so. At least they’re paying us well. Doris is taking drawing lessons. She needs a lot of money to buy art supplies.”

Stella was curious. “I wonder what those people are scheming.”

“Stop speculating.” Derek placed the chopped ingredients in a box. “Olivia will be here soon.”

“What nonsense is this girl getting herself into?” Stella pouted. “She actually plans to sell sandwiches. Are

you kidding me? When Olivia first came to us, she couldn’t even make toast. It’s only been a few days, but she plans to sell sandwiches. Let’s pray that she doesn’t lose money from this.”

“Why do you care?” Derek frowned. “We’re not the ones paying for this anyway.”

When Olivia arrived, it was almost noon. Many customers were eating in the restaurant.

Olivia put down her things and began to help around the restaurant.

Stella looked at her while handling the cashier.

She thought to herself, “This girl is quite capable. She’s not a bad person.”

After lunch, Olivia went to buy ingredients for making sandwiches. She also took a walk around town. After getting everything she needed, she returned to the restaurant and organized them nicely. Stella pursed her lips and muttered to Derek, “She got all the equipment she needs, but I doubt she’ll be able to sell her sandwiches. It’s summer now, and schools are on break. Let’s see who she sells the sandwiches to.”

Olivia’s cutting skills were not bad. After deciding on what to sell, she streamlined her workflow to make sandwiches efficiently.

She was at the stage where she could make sandwiches nice and fast without much difficulty.

Olivia woke up at three in the morning and finished her preparations by six.

By the time she was preparing to leave, Stella and Derek had just woken up.

When Stella saw Olivia moving things onto her food truck, she pretended to ask, “Do you need any help?”

Olivia shook her head. “Thank you, Stella. I’ve already loaded everything. There’s a plate of sandwiches in the kitchen. You and Derek can have them for breakfast.”

“Oh, you didn’t have to do so. Although Stella said that, she headed straight into the kitchen.

She picked up a meat sandwich.

She took a bite and swallowed it. It was so delicious that she almost devoured her tongue.

She thought, “Oh my god! What kind of godly sandwich is this? It is so delicious.”

The bread was soft and tender. The texture was just right.

The filling was even better. The juices from the meat seeped into the bread. There was not much meat, but it was incredibly fresh, tender, and tasty.

Stella ate five bite–sized sandwiches in one go and burped.

She would have eaten the remaining three sandwiches if not for her tiny stomach.

When Derek woke up, he saw his wife sitting on a stool, staring at the sandwiches in a daze.

“What are you looking at?” he asked.

Stella slowly raised her head. “Could it be that Olivia used to be the King of Sandwiches?” Derek was speechless.

What nonsense was Stella spouting so early in the morning?

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Today was the first day of selling sandwiches.

Therefore, Olivia did not make much. She only made 300 of them with two types of fillings, one ham and one vegetable.

She drove the food truck to the nearby factory according to the location she scouted yesterday.

This area was filled with factories and there were more workers.

Olivia had already thought it through. She would start selling here at 6 a.m. If it didn’t sell well, she would wait until around 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. before going to government offices.

After parking the food truck, she hung up the sign that she had prepared in advance.

Olivia’s sandwich stall opened just like that.

After 6, the workers began to show up for work.

There was no place that sold food nearby. There was only Olivia herself.

To the workers, the sudden appearance of a person selling sandwiches was very strange. They kept looking back at her, but very few people bought from her.

As there was a canteen in the factory, the workers were used to eating in the canteen. They would be paid at the end of the month and the money for the food would be deducted from their salaries.

Simple and convenient.

It was almost seven o’clock and it was almost time for work, but there wasn’t a single person who bought sandwiches.

Olivia was a little anxious. She wondered if she had chosen a bad location.

It was better not to come here tomorrow.

Just as she was about to close the stall, a group of young men suddenly came from not far away. When they saw Olivia, they were stunned and their faces turned red.

A bold young man ran over and asked, “Are you selling sandwiches?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes, one dollar for the veggie and one dollar and fifty cents for the ham. Do you want to try some?”

The young man turned around and looked at his companions behind him. His companions all rushed over and took their phones. “Can I use contactless payment? I want two hams and three veggies.” In just a short while, she had sold 20 sandwiches.

The bold young man even said to Olivia, “You have to come tomorrow. I’ll still buy your sandwiches.” Olivia smiled and did not say anything.

A few young men carried the sandwiches into the factory area and bumped into a group of girls in front.

A woman in yellow looked at the sandwich in the young man’s hand and snorted. “Shameless. You went to buy sandwiches just because she’s pretty. Can you get full from sandwiches?”

“That’s right,” the girl in black agreed. “The sandwiches must taste bad.”

The tall young man replied with a smile, “I don’t know if it’s tasty or not, but this sandwich is for Zoey.”

As he spoke, he handed the sandwiches to the prettiest girl in the crowd.

Zoey didn’t want to take it, so the girls beside her egged her on. “Take it. Why don’t you take it? You can try this sandwich and see if it’s gone bad.”

The woman in yellow helped Zoey take the sandwiches. She took one out and took a bite. “I’ll help you try it.”

After taking a bite, the yellow–clothed woman’s eyes immediately widened.

The woman in black was shocked and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Is it bad?”

The woman in yellow ignored the woman in black. She grabbed the sandwich and finished the rest in no time. When she swallowed it, she burped and said, “It’s too delicious. This sandwich is too delicious.” Olivia didn’t sell much of the sandwiches. Olivia was already prepared to close the stall and change places.

As soon as she was done, a group of young girls and boys rushed out of the factory and raised their phones. They all wanted to buy sandwiches.

Olivia was stunned at first. When she came to her senses, she immediately packed the sandwiches up for everyone.

In just a short while, she had actually sold more than 100 sandwiches.

A girl in yellow even approached her and asked her to sell it tomorrow.

“Miss, your sandwiches are too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich in my life. It’s so delicious.”

“That’s right, that’s right,” the woman in black agreed. “It’s simply amazing. When you take a bite, the fragrance explodes between your lips and teeth. It’s so delicious that I want to swallow my tongue.” Zoey also came over and said gently, “Miss, your sandwich is really delicious. I want to buy more for my parents to try.”

Everyone was curious. When they saw a group of people surrounding her and saying that the sandwiches were delicious, they couldn’t help but want to try it.

People came in waves. Olivia didn’t even need to go to the government offices to sell sandwiches. Olivia rode her food truck back to the barbecue restaurant. Before she reached the door, Derek rushed over and asked, “Are there any more sandwiches?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but lick his lower lip.

He was not full at all from eating the three sandwiches in the morning. It was all that lazy woman’s fault. She clearly could not eat, but she forced herself to eat and ate five sandwiches. She was still hiccuping. Derek was filled with regret. He hated himself for waking up half an hour late.

Olivia blinked and spread out her hands. “It’s sold out.”

“Noooo!” Derek pounded his chest and stomped his feet. How could it be gone?

At this moment, Stella came out of the shop and said, “Make more tomorrow. Your brother and I will help you.”

Olivia smiled sweetly. “Alright.”

Her sandwiches sold out on the first day. It was a good start. Olivia was very confident. The next day, she made three different types of sandwiches.

Before she could even assemble it, just the smell of the ingredients alone was appetizing enough.

Stella leaned over and took a few deep breaths. “It smells so good.”

With the help of two people, Olivia made 600 sandwiches.

After assembling them, Stella looked at the room full of sandwiches and felt a little regretful. “Is it too much? What if we can’t finish selling it?”

“It’s fine. Let’s go to a few more places today. We’ll all go and help her sell it.” Derek’s thoughts were simple. How could no one buy such delicious sandwiches? There would definitely be people fighting to buy it.

The sandwiches were done and they filled two food trucks.

Olivia was in the front, while Taylor and Stella were behind.

“Where are we going? Are we still going to the industrial area?” Stella felt that it was not good for them to go to the industrial area. Although there were many factories there, there were only about 3,000 people. Moreover, many people ate in the canteen. It was impossible for them to all buy sandwiches. It was best to change places.

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Olivia nodded. “Let’s go over and sell it first. If we can’t sell it, we’ll go somewhere else.”

The town was not big. They arrived in less than half an hour after driving the food truck.

In the past, Stella was still worried that no one would buy the sandwiches.

When they arrived, they were stunned.

There was actually a circle of people at the entrance of the factory. There were more than a hundred men, women, old, and young.

When they saw Olivia, they all surrounded her and shouted, “Miss, why are you only here now? I’ve been waiting for half a day.”

“Miss, what flavors are there today?” The person beside him interrupted.

“Who cares about the flavors?” The person behind pushed the people in front away and raised his phone. “Boss, give me ten of each flavor. Please hurry up. My family is still waiting.

Stella’s eyes widened. “Oh my god, can you finish 30 sandwiches?”

The person behind laughed. “My family has a lot of people. There are seven or eight of them.” Olivia quickly stopped the car trucked quickly packed up the sandwiches for everyone.

The three of them were too busy to speak. They lowered their heads and busied themselves. They weren’t busy for long. In less than half an hour, the sandwiches were sold out.

“That’s it?” Stella looked at the empty thermos box and was a little stunned. “That’s fast.”

There were still many people who had yet to buy it.

Olivia packed her things and raised her voice. Tm sorry, the sandwiches are sold out. Everyone, come back tomorrow.”

“Sold out.” An old lady was unhappy. “I haven’t bought it yet.”

She had a little grandson who was very picky.

She fell in love with the sandwich he ate with his mother at the factory yesterday. This morning, he insisted on eating it.

Olivia’s smile was very warm. “Madam, don’t be anxious. There’ll be more tomorrow. I’ll make more and make a few more flavors.

“Alright.” The old lady sounded reluctant. “Then you must make more tomorrow.”

After saying that, she felt that it was not enough and added, “No, you can’t buy it today. What if it’s not available tomorrow? I’ll reserve two first. You must save them for me tomorrow.”

As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the surrounding people who did not manage to buy it looked at Olivia with burning eyes.

Olivia was stunned.

At this moment, Stella said, “No, you can’t reserve it. There are so many of you. If you reserve it, how can I remember?”

Hearing this, the old lady was unhappy.

She thought, “Who would do business like this? It was just a sandwich. How delicious could it be? Who cares?”

Hmph, she was going to fry fried cakes for her grandson and she wasn’t going to eat the sandwich. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she was stopped by Olivia.

Olivia’s lips curved into a smile. “Madam, we’re a small business. A sandwich costs less than two dollars. It’s not good to reserve it.”

Speaking of this, her tone changed. “However, you can come to our shop. I’ll reserve some in the shop every day. If you can’t buy it here, you can go there.”

The old lady was surprised. “You have a shop?”

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“Yes.” Olivia nodded. “It’s over at the food street. The Taylor family barbecue. That’s my brother and sister–in–law’s shop.”

Her attitude was not bad.

Satisfied, the old lady nodded. “Alright, I’ll go over later.”

The others also chimed in. “The Taylor family barbecue. I’ve eaten at that restaurant before.”

“I’ve tried it before. It tastes pretty good, but it’s not as good as the sandwiches. Miss, this sandwich is too delicious. I’ve never eaten such a delicious sandwich.”

On the way back, Stella asked Olivia, “How do we get them to go to the shop?”

Olivia smiled brightly. “Stella, we don’t have time now. After a while, we can get them to follow our socials. They can make large–scale reservations and get it delivered to their door.”

Before Stella could react.

Olivia had already said in a low voice, “I want to open the largest and best sandwich shop in town.

On the Taylor family’s side, Julian and Megan had been missing Olivia. After more than a week, they called.

He asked his son how Olivia’s business was doing.

Derek was too busy. He held the phone with his shoulder. “Here, 30 in total. Just scan the QR code on the wall.”

Julian was stunned. What was this?

He looked up at the clock on the wall. Wasn’t it only eight in the morning?

Wasn’t the barbecue restaurant not busy?

Megan also found it strange and asked, “Derek, what are you doing?”

“Mom, I’m busy here.” Derek said in a loud voice, “There’s a long queue outside.”

Stella snatched the phone and said in a hoarse voice, “Dad, Mom, come to town and help sell the sandwiches. We’re too busy.”

“What about the barbecues?” Julian asked.

Stella’s tone was straightforward. “We’re quitting. We’re all selling for sandwiches now.”

Julian and Megan were speechless.

Half a month later, Gillian returned from Mala. She put down her luggage and went next door.

In the end, the room next door was empty.

Where did she go?

Gillian’s face was as still as water, but her heart was pounding with excitement.

Could it be that Olivia couldn’t stand the Taylor family’s favoritism and her sister’s excellence, so she broke down and fled?

She quickly contacted Stefan to ask.

“Oh, you should ask Olivia. Their entire family went to town to sell sandwiches.”

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Gillian changed into simple clothes, carried her backpack, and took the bus to town.

There were many people on the bus, and it was almost full. Gillian walked to the last row before finding a

seat.

She threw her backpack aside and sat down.

It took 20 minutes to get from the village to the town. Gillian closed her eyes and took a short nap. There were people chatting in the front row.

“Hey, aren’t you from Maple Town? Why did you come to Peace Town?” A middle–aged woman shouted loudly as if she had discovered something revolutionary.

Gillian frowned and turned her face to the window. At the same time, she pulled down the brim of her cap to cover her face.

A rough man chuckled. “I’m going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

“You’re also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches?” The old lady was shocked. “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

As soon as she finished speaking, almost half of the people on the bus turned around and said in unison, “I’m also going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches.”

This time, Gillian could not sleep anymore.

She raised the brim of her hat and looked at everyone.

The old lady was originally quite happy to see someone she knew. She found it quite interesting that he was going to the Taylor family to buy sandwiches as well. However, when she realized that everyone in the car was going to buy sandwiches, her face instantly turned cold.

She slapped her thigh and complained, “Oh my god, the queue is already so long with people from our town. Now, both people from the village and other towns are here, how long will the queue be!” Taylor Family Sandwiches?

Gillian frowned. This name sounded very familiar.

Recalling that the Taylor family had all gone to town to sell sandwiches, she sent a few texts to Julian to confirm. “Is your shop called Taylor Family Sandwiches?”

There was no reply for a long time.

Gillian pinched the space between her eyebrows, feeling frustrated.

She could only talk to the person beside her. “Is that sandwich from the Taylor family really delicious?” Hearing this, the person beside her widened her eyes in shock. “Oh my god, you haven’t even eaten sandwiches from the Taylor family?”

The others also turned around and surrounded Gillian as if they were looking at a monkey. It was extremely strange.

Oh my god, there was actually someone who had not eaten sandwiches from the Taylor Family!

Their

gaze was as if they were looking at a country bumpkin.

A little girl in front of her even recited a rhyme.

After that, a little boy behind her also recited a doggerel poem about the sandwiches.

Back and forth, one after another, there were actually seven to eight rhymes about the sandwiches.

There were also two doggerel poems that included the Taylor family and the location of the shop.

It was catchy and easy to memorize.

It was as if the Taylor family’s sandwich had become popular throughout the entire town overnight and was now spreading to the surrounding villages.

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For a moment, Gillian felt that time was in chaos.

Wasn’t she only gone for half a month? Why did it seem like she had been gone for half a year?

It felt like Olivia had changed the entire village by herself!

After the little girl finished reciting the poem, she pouted her pink and moist little mouth and said, “The sandwich is delicious. It smells good.”

The mother sitting next to her was laughing uncontrollably. She raised her hand to touch her daughter’s little face and agreed. “Let’s go eat the sandwich. A lot of it”

Everyone’s life was good now. They didn’t lack this mouthful of food.

Moreover, the sandwiches were not expensive. It was one dollar for the veggie one, and the ones with meat were only one dollar and fifty cents. Not only was it delicious, but it was also filling. The shop looked clean as well.

Many people bought dozens or hundreds of them at once. When they went home, they put them in the fridge to freeze. When they wanted to eat them, they would reheat it them themselves.

However, the reheated sandwiches did not taste as good. The fresh and hot sandwiches in the shop tasted the best.

Therefore, there were often people who would buy a bunch of freshly made sandwiches from the shop. Everyone was praising the sandwich.

Gillian said, “Is it really that delicious?”

She was surrounded by everyone as if she didn’t know what was good for her.

The old lady added, “I’ve eaten too many delicious things in my life. I’ve never eaten anything better than the sandwiches from the Taylor family.”

In the beginning, she had the same thoughts as Gillian. She scoffed at other people’s praise.

How delicious could a sandwich be?

In the end, after taking a bite, she realized that it was really delicious!

It was too fragrant! It was fragrant and overpowering. After eating one, she still wanted to eat another. She would eat it every day and never get tired of it.

The reason why she went to town this time was because she saw the notification posted by the Taylor Family Sandwich social media account.

Today’s sandwiches are updated, there are two new fillings.

She wanted to try it.

Gillian was dumbfounded and in disbelief. “A sandwich shop has a social media account?”

Updates? That’s too classy.

“That’s right, that’s right.” Everyone agreed. The person beside her even took out his phone and gestured for her to take a look.

Gillian leaned over and saw that it said [Taylor Family Sandwiches, three posts, 178 mutuals].

Gillian was dumbfounded.

She thought to herself, “Madam, don’t tell me all your friends are following this account?”

Gillian swiped her fingertip and saw the number of friends this lady had.

178 friends.

All her friends did follow it.

She was a hardcore fan.

At the Taylor family sandwich shop.

After the busy morning, there were not many people left.

Olivia had not eaten or rested since morning. She was very tired.

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Her mother, Megan, pushed her upstairs to rest.

The shops in the town usually had two or three floors above.

The first floor was a shop, the second floor was for their own stay, and the third floor was filled with miscellaneous items.

In the past, only Derek and Stella lived here. The entire second floor belonged to the both of them, it was very spacious.

Now an entire family lived there, it seemed very cramped.

Especially for Doris. She had to draw and study. She needed a separate space.

Therefore, she was given the master bedroom on the second floor. Derek and Stella stayed in the

common room.

Julian and Megan were squeezed into a small room on the first floor.

Olivia could only stay in the storeroom on the third floor.

Initially, Stella suggested letting Olivia and Doris live together.

After all, they were both girls and sisters. It was normal for them to live together.

However, Doris only said lightly, “I don’t have a place to put my drawing board and paint.”

Stella gave up and did not dare to make a sound.

She had always been a little afraid of this genius.

Megan didn’t say anything. After Olivia left, she whispered to her youngest daughter, “Doris, Miss Dale’s request is that the rest of us are biased, but you’re not. You even treat Olivia very nicely and often help her.”

“Mom.” Doris put down her brush and looked up indifferently.

“Do you know Olivia? Do you know who she is? What’s her personality like?”

The three consecutive questions made Megan completely dumbfounded. She was completely at a loss.

Doris went forward and held her mother’s hand. She pointed at the exquisite and beautiful paintings in the room. “Mom, look, these are so beautiful”

Megan nodded.

Doris’s tone was indifferent and cold. “It’s so beautiful. Just by looking at it, she can’t help but feel jealous. Moreover, you deliberately praised me and belittled Olivia in front of her face.

“As time passes, who knows if she will have any thoughts that she shouldn’t have. It’s fine if she destroys these paintings, but if she destroys me…”

Megan was shocked and subconsciously shook her head. “I don’t think so.”

Julian also frowned. “Olivia doesn’t look like a petty person. If your Stella wants to learn how to make sandwiches from her, she has already taught her. She doesn’t hide anything at all.”

“Dad.” Doris reminded him coldly, “Don’t forget that Olivia isn’t our family at all. Think about it, she must have offended someone. That’s why she went through so much trouble to set up such a trap.”

Megan didn’t understand. “That’s right. Why do you think she would lie? If there’s really a grudge, wouldn’t it be better to beat her up to vent your anger?”

Stella also muttered, “How did Olivia offend them?”

“What else could it be?” Doris’s tone was disdainful. “Just look at how she looks. She must have been a mistress and was discovered by the original wife.”

Doris despised women like this the most.

She herself was a genius. She had gone from a small town to one of the top universities in the capital. She knew how to play the violin and drew well.

She was outstanding, so she looked down on those who sold their bodies.

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Doris reminded them coldly. “Be careful. Don’t let her get close to me

After saying that, she turned around and continued drawing Just as she picked up her painthe her right hand, she suddenly remembered something

Her tone was cold. “In the future, lower your volume when you make the sandwiches in the morning”

It was so notsy

She only knew how to make sandwiches all day long. She was happy every day. However, she was so happy because of such small profits.

She thought of her roommate’s parents, who were professors at Capital University, and then looked at Megan and Julian.

Doris’s heart was filled with frustration.

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Olivia was really too tired. She fell asleep the moment she returned to her room.

She only woke up in the afternoon.

When she opened her eyes, she realized that there were a few missed calls on her phone. They were all from Gillian.

She got up to wash her face and comb her hair. After saying goodbye to Megan, she left the house. Gillian was waiting for her in a private room in a restaurant.

As soon as Olivia entered, the restaurant owner welcomed him with a face full of joy. “Miss Sandwich, you’re here. Go up to the second floor. Your friend is waiting for you there.”

Olivia smiled politely and went upstairs.

“Gillian, long time no see.” Olivia was very happy to see her friend.

Gillian quietly sized up Olivia and realized that she had lost a lot of weight recently. There were also dark circles under her eyes.

However, she was very energetic. There was wind under her feet, and she was very happy.

Gillian lowered her head and took a sip of water, using the cup to hide the haze in her eyes.

It had been half a month, but Olivia was still so sunny and lively. There was no gloom in her eyes.

Could it be that the Taylor family did not do as she said and did not reject Olivia?

Gillian was dissatisfied. She decided that later on, she would give Megan and the others a piece of advice to remind them not to forget their business.

“How have you been recently?” Gillian smiled and said in a teasing tone, “Your sandwiches are selling well. I’ve heard seven or eight rhymes alone.”

Olivia smiled mysteriously like a kitten. “Gillian, let me tell you a secret. Actually, I made up those rhymes.”

“What?” Gillian’s hand that was holding the glass of water paused. “You made it up?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. Then, she took out a wrinkled book from her bag. It was called “Manual for Marketing Success“.

“Look!” Olivia happily displayed her treasure. “I bought it at an old bookstall at the market. It’s only two dollars.”

Gillian looked at the blurry words on the book and fell into deep thought.

This thing was obviously a pirated book.

Moreover, the title of the book was too aspirational.

It was obvious that it was that kind of motivational speech to deceive noobs who don’t know anything. Gillian did not even know how to look at this thing. She felt that it was a waste of time to even glance at it.

She did not expect Olivia to read such things.

Gillian felt secretly pleased with herself.

It was a sense of superiority that made her feel superior to Olivia.

“Don’t read this kind of book.” Gillian’s tone was disdainful. “They’re all lying to ignorant noobs. They’re useless.”

Books like these were basically trash. It was useless.

It was for those who did not have time to focus on learning. The goal was to give these people the illusion that they had learned knowledge.

However, in the end, it was just an illusion. They would not learn the real thing.

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Hearing Gillian speak about the book she liked like this, Olivia was stunned.

She raised her hand and touched the book with a stunned expression.

Gillian took the book and flipped through it. She realized that Olivia had actually taken notes.

The notes were very detailed. There were almost a hundred words on every page.

Gillian’s gaze was filled with disdain. “Don’t look at these useless things. If you like to read, I’ll get you a few good books. These are all lies.”

“It’s a lie?” Olivia was really surprised. “But I think it’s useful. I followed the method taught here and managed the social media account. I already have a lot of fans.”

Gillian asked casually, “How many?”

“380 thousand.”

“Pili!”

Gillian spat. Fortunately, it was aimed at the side.

Otherwise, she would have spat all her saliva on the table.

Gillian placed her left hand on the table and coughed for a long time. Her face was red and he only looked up after a long time.

“What did you just say? Say it again?”

Olivia blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, “Gillian, are you asking how many fans the account has?” Gillian nodded.

“389,762.”

Gillian was so done.

Olivia must be teasing her.

It had only been two weeks since she left, but she had already sold sandwiches and started a social media account. She had 380 thousand fans.

Fuck. If she was in a marketing company, she would be considered a genius after gaining 380 thousand followers in two weeks.

However, Olivia actually learned it from a pirated book.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Gillian did not believe it.

Olivia handed the phone over for her to look at the background data.

Gillian took a closer look.

Olivia was really lying. It was indeed not 389,762.

It was 389,788.

In just two minutes, she had gained 26 fans.

How was that possible?

Could it be like those fantasy novels? The secret manual for success is hidden in a small village! Gillian quickly flipped through the tattered book.

Now, her mentality when reading this book was different.

Previously, when she saw the title “Manual for Marketing Success“, she felt that it was so silly.

Looking at it now, it was simple and direct. It was obvious at a glance that it was written by an expert.

She immediately flipped it open.

The content inside was,

  1. What’s the benefit of having a social media account?

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  1. How to identify and accurately target audiences
  2. Typesetting is very important
  3. A Free Way
  4. Sincere Advice for Attracting Fans
  5. How to Retain Fans

They were more or less the same. It didn’t matter if it was said or not. It didn’t have any actual use.

Gillian looked at it again and again, but she did not see anything special.

She frowned and looked at Olivia. “Did you really learn from this?”

Olivia nodded. “Yes.”

She reached out and tapped it with her fingertip. “Look, I even took notes.”

Gillian read Olivia’s notes carefully.

She realized that she had written very carefully. Combined with the content taught in the book and the characteristics of her sandwich shop, she made a plan of action step by step. Every step was implementable.

The notes Olivia had written were indeed based on what was taught in the book, but she had purified them and combined them with reality to find the best solution.

Gillian read it and did not speak for a long time.

Seeing that she was silent, Olivia thought that Gillian was sad, so she explained, “Gillian, I know you’re doing this for my own good. You’re afraid that I’ll waste my time and not be able to learn anything after reading the books.”

She propped her chin on her hand and smiled cutely. “Actually, I don’t think there are any useless books. It’s just whether the person who studies it is serious or not. Even if it’s something common, as long as you’re serious, you can learn something.”

As she spoke, Olivia raised her hand and took the book back. She carefully closed it and put it in her bag. Gillian’s fingers that were holding the glass of water trembled a little. It took her a long time to stabilize them.

She thought of a question. “It’s okay in town, but most of the villagers are old people. Many of them don’t know how to use it. How did you get them to pay attention?”

Olivia chuckled. “I’ve thought of this problem, but they’re all using WhatsApp now, so this isn’t a problem. The key is how to use and protect them after they become fans. We can’t possibly have new sandwiches every day, right?”

Olivia had indeed thought about this problem. She could not sleep for a few days. She thought about it day and night and finally thought of a good idea.

She took out her phone and let Gillian look at the app on it. Her tone was light. “I realized that Amazon and the other apps will spend money to buy new members. It’s about ten dollars per member. As long as a new person registers and logs in, they will give commission.”

Olivia looked serious. “Many of the old people in the village have never used Amazon before. They are all new users. As long as they register on Amazon, they are new members and can get money.

“I’ll post such a link and let them register themselves. Then, I’ll give them a direct rebate.”

“Will they register?” Gillian frowned. “It’s easy to follow social media accounts, but it’s very difficult to register on an app. You still have to download it.”

“Look at this.” Olivia waved her phone and showed it to Gillian. “This is a comic I drew. It teaches the elderly how to register.”

The manga was simple and straightforward. Moreover, the process was clear and easy to understand. She didn’t need to read to understand.

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Olivia continued, “This is just one of the ways to retain fans. Not everyone will register. There are more messages about the sandwiches in the account.”

Olivia was really serious about her business. Painstaking effort has been put into every tiny detail.

She told Gillian, “I really intend to make turn my sandwiches into a big business.”

Gillian originally wanted to ask if Olivia was sad these few days and if she was jealous of her favored and outstanding sister.

However, looking at the dazzling Olivia, she suddenly could not bring herself to ask those words.

Olivia’s willpower was never limited to a small world. Her eyes were always focused on her heart and the vast world.

Chapter 249

The food in the restaurant was not bad.

Olivia found everything delicious. She only felt full after eating two platefuls of food in a row.

Gillian teased, “Why? Did your family starve you?”

The corners of Olivia’s lips curled up slightly. Her smile was faint, but it was just right.

“It’s not that they starve me. It’s just that I’ve eaten enough of the sandwiches. I eat it every day. I’m tired of it.”

Gillian smiled and did not reply.

She picked up the cup and took a sip of water. After a while, she said, “There’s something I have to tell

you.”

Olivia nodded.

“You built the sandwich shop. You have to watch it carefully. Don’t let anyone pick the fruit.”

Olivia looked up and thought seriously for a while. She did not say anything and only smiled.

After leaving the restaurant.

Gillian immediately called Megan and asked her to suggest that the restaurant would be reserved for Doris in the future in front of others.

She wouldn’t give Olivia a single cent.

After hanging up the phone, Gillian raised her hand and flipped her hair.

She thought of what her grandfather had said countless times.

He said that Olivia’s medical skills were good. In the future, the Smith family would have to be supported by Olivia. She and Jarron would support Olivia.

For what reason?

They were both granddaughters of the Smith family. Olivia was the youngest. Why should she take over? Gillian was unwilling.

Now, she also wanted Olivia to taste the bias she had once suffered.

“Let’s see how Olivia can remain calm when Julian and Megan hand the Taylor family over to Doris,” she thought.

After dinner, Olivia wandered outside for an entire afternoon before returning home.

Dinner was already prepared at home.

At the sight of Olivia’s return, Megan’s expression was a little unnatural.

The others also pursed their lips and pulled a long face. They didn’t look too happy.

Olivia raised her eyebrows.

She thought to herself, “Why did my family change in just one afternoon?”

They were still very close to her in the morning, but now they were cold.

“Olivia Megan cleared her throat. “I have something to tell you.”

Stella was easily embarrassed and could not bear to hear what Megan said next. She only said, “I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look.”

Then, she left in a hurry

Olivia sat on the chair and glanced at Stella’s back indifferently. Then, she lowered her eyes and seemed to be deep in thought.

“Here’s the thing. Megan sat on a stool, holding her phone in her hand.

Her phone was on, and she was having a call with Gillian

Gillian wanted to know Olivia’s reaction immediately. She wanted to see her shock, pain, and unwillingness… Just like what she had suffered in the past.

“The sandwich shop at home. Your father and I want to leave it to Doris in the future. We also want to give this building to Doris.”

When Megan first spoke, her tone was still not very smooth, but as she spoke, she became more and more fluent. “Doris is the smartest and most outstanding child in our family. After getting into Capital University, she will have to settle down in a big city in the future. As parents, we can’t help much. We can only leave her more assets.”

“Olivia, what do you think?” Megan deliberately asked Olivia.

Olivia held an orange in her hand and slowly peeled it. She broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. before looking up at Megan. “Mom, isn’t it a little too early to talk about this?”

On the other side, Gillian was excited when she heard this.

“It’s coming. It’s coming!”

“Get angry, get angry, be indignant, get angry to your heart’s content!”

She would be filled with resentment, just like her in the past

Hearing Olivia’s indifferent words, Megan was a little angry. She questioned, “Are you unwilling? Let me tell you, whether you’re willing or not, this family has to be left to Doris.

“She’s the hope of our Taylor family. She’s a university student and will become a great painter in the future. We have to give all the money and things in the family to Doris!”

The orange was a little sour. Olivia frowned and swallowed it.

She was a little too lazy to speak.

It was a very strange feeling. Half a month ago, she was still close to Megan and the others. She wanted to treat them well and work hard for them.

But in the past few days, this feeling had suddenly faded a lot.

Sometimes, looking at these people, Olivia actually felt that they were unfamiliar.

She did not want to argue with Megan about this matter.

However, she thought that since she was her biological mother, there were still some things that she had

to say.

She pinched the orange and deliberated over her tone. “Mom, don’t you think you’re a little too short–sighted?”

“What the hell?” thought Megan.

Megan was dumbfounded, wondering, “Why did she turn against me?”

“What short–sightedness?” Megan asked subconsciously.

Olivia licked her lower lip, feeling more and more strange.

During this period of time, although she was always busy selling sandwiches, she rarely interacted with

Doris.

However, even after such a short interaction, she could sense that Doris was stupid.

Be it in terms of IQ, EQ, or the way she conducted herself, she was like a primary school student. She was childish, aloof, and looked down on others.

Such a person could get into Capital University?

Apart from Donis, Gillian was also very stupid.

The instigation was too obvious.

However, Olivia could sense that she did not have any bad intentions, so she did not pay much attention

to IL

Olivia threw the orange peel into the wastebasket. She looked at Megan and said in a puzzled tone, “Why

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are you bringing this up now? Can’t you wait a few years until I make the sandwiches into a big business?” God, Olivia really didn’t want to say it so bluntly.

It was just a sandwich shop. She had only managed it for half a month and it had already reached such a scale. When she expanded the sandwich business, wouldn’t it be better for Megan to come and snatch it then?

Why was she talking about this now?

Even Olivia didn’t covet over such a small sandwich shop in town, let alone others.

Moreover, Doris sat at the side without saying a word, tacitly agreeing to this matter.

If Megan was said to be a simple woman who was not so scheming, Doris was a student at Capital University.

Her thoughts were too shallow!

Olivia felt that if she played mind games, she could play them to death.

It was so strange. In her memory, everyone said that she was stupid and did not know anything, but why did she feel that she was not stupid?

“Mom” Olivia took Megan’s hand and suggested sincerely, “Give me another two years. At least let me expand sandwich’s business into the city before you want it! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll be wary of you if you bring it up now?”

Megan was dumbfounded.

Doris was stunned.

On the other end of the line, Gillian was also stunned.

Olivia continued, “Sigh, your idea is really not great. You see, I’m the one that makes the sandwiches. I run the sandwich shop. I also found a way to accumulate fans. In other words, everything is dependent on me alone.

“Under such circumstances, shouldn’t you guys please me? Then you can make me support my brothers and sisters. When I expand the sandwich business in the future, I’ll give my brothers and sisters some dividends.

“How about this? I’ll personally manage the business and bear the burden. Brother and sister can get dividends without doing anything. This is the way a smart person should do things.”

Olivia was really ignorant.

How could anyone be so short–sighted?

She actually wanted to chase away the most capable person when the business was rising.

She wanted to say something, but some images suddenly flashed through her mind.

It seemed that someone had once said that she would inherit the family business and be the pillar of the family. Her brothers and sisters would do nothing but enjoy the dividends.

Actually, this was not very fair, but because she liked her brother and sister, she agreed.

In the end, her brothers and sisters were unwilling and despised her for snatching away their assets. However, they did not think about it. With their own medical skills, could they support the Smith family? The memory was only a flash, and it quickly disappeared.

Olivia did not probe further. She just looked at Megan seriously and sincerely suggested, “I think my idea is not bad, but if you insist on leaving this sandwich shop to Doris, I’m also okay with that.

“I can do something else. It’s just a sandwich shop. If you like it, take it. It’s no big deal.” When she said this, Olivia’s tone was indifferent. She did not take the sandwich shop seriously at all. This kind of indifference and nonchalance instantly shocked the people of the Taylor family. In their opinion, the sandwich shop was a huge golden hen, and it was personally created by Olivia.

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She actually said that she didn’t want it. She didn’t have any hesitation at all.

Even Doris looked at Olivia in surprise.

Although she looked down on selling sandwiches, she occasionally heard her mother, Megan, nag about it. She knew how shocking the amount of money made was.

Olivia actually abandoned it just like that.

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Olivia seemed to be a man of her word.

After saying that she didn’t want the shop, she never interfered in the sandwich business ever again.

She didn’t even settle the accounts.

It was as if she really had no interest in money.

Megan was stunned. She was speechless for a long time.

Doris sat opposite her and pinched her fingertips. She looked at Olivia seriously and said in a surprised tone, “You really don’t want it anymore?”

Olivia nodded. “I don’t want the money in the account, but I’ll have to charge for the recipes. The three recipes I taught Stella are free. I’ll charge two thousand dollars for each recipe for the remaining seven recipes.”

“So expensive!” Megan exclaimed. “You might as well rob someone!”

Julian pulled a long face and looked at Olivia with dissatisfaction.

Doris sneered.

She had thought that she was really a noble and pure person who didn’t want anything. So she was scheming here?

She looked over and sized up Olivia for a while. She had an accurate guess in her heart.

Such an unscrupulous scheme, yet she still chose to retreat in order to advance. She must be someone’s mistress.

A person could lose their memory, but their temperament would never change.

As the saying went, mountains and rivers were easy to change, but nature was hard to change.

That was the logic.

Even though Olivia usually looked hardworking and down–to–earth, she instantly revealed her true nature at the critical moment.

Doris immediately didn’t want to interact with Olivia anymore.

She was afraid that she would be tainted by the cunning aura of a peddler.

This would affect her pure talent in painting.

Megan was very dissatisfied with the fact that Olivia wanted money for the recipes. She muttered, “How can you ask for money? It’s just a few recipes. Besides, your father and I have raised you for so many years, but we didn’t ask for money.”

Julian knocked on his cigarette and said, “You can ask for money for the recipes, but you have to return the child support we gave you for more than 20 years.”

“Alright,” Olivia agreed immediately. “It’s only right for me to return my parents‘ child support. However, I don’t have any money on hand now. I can’t get so much money in a short period of time. The few recipes are the only valuable thing I have. How about this? I’ll sell them publicly.

“Now that sandwich business is so popular, I’m sure many people are willing to buy it. I won’t sell too much. I’ll charge four thousand dollars for each recipe. Once I get the money, I’ll give it to you.”

“How can you do that?” Megan was dumbfounded. “This is our family’s recipe. If you sell it, others will also sell sandwiches. What should we do?”

Julian was also mute.

He only wanted to put pressure on Olivia and ask her to give them the recipe for free. He did not expect her to sell it.

His face immediately darkened.

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“Mom.” Olivia was reasonable. “As parents, you have to be reasonable. You said that sandwich shop will be

left to Doris, and I agreed. You said that you want me to pay for the child support, and I agreed. What else do you want from me?”

Megan was at a loss for words.

It was still Doris who spoke.

“Olivia, you can’t be scheming toward your relatives. You’re Mom’s child. Everything you have should belong to Mom, let alone a few recipes. How can you ask for money?”

Doris spoke righteously with disdain.

She despised Olivia’s scheme.

Olivia leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingertips on the back of the chair. “Of course I’ll be filial to my parents. If this shop belongs to my parents, I’ll definitely give it to them. But the problem now is that this shop is yours.

“Even if we’re biological sisters, there’s no reason for you to take advantage of me like this. Doris, you’re still a university student.”

Doris was instantly speechless.

She frowned and thought for a long time, but she could not think of anything to refute Olivia.

At this moment, Julian slammed his palm on the table and said angrily, “Alright, we’re all family. How can. you be so squabbly? Let’s not talk about today first. All of you go and rest. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He chased them all away.

Julian quickly gestured for Megan to speak to Gillian.

The two of them were on the phone, so Gillian heard the situation clearly.

She had a headache.

The Taylor family’s situation was different from the Smith family’s. Whatever the Taylor family had was all from Olivia.

However, the Smith family belonged to her grandfather.

Therefore, she and Jarron were qualified to have a share.

Derek and Doris from the Taylor family were not qualified to get Olivia’s sandwich shop.

The two situations cannot be analogous.

“How about this?” Gillian said. “Let’s forget about this matter first and not mention it again. In a few days, you said that you have a high–ranking official in your family who can take care of your children. Then, you can bring Derek and Doris over, but not Olivia. I’ll give you the specifics in advance.”

There was always a knot in Gillian’s heart because of things similar to this.

Ever since she was young, every time her grandfather hosted a big shot from Capital City, he would only bring Olivia over. He only brought Olivia to visit Mr. Swift who was in the convalescence home.

Mr. Swift was such an extraordinary person.

That was a figure that could only be seen on television. He was the top leader of the country.

Why did he only bring Olivia to meet such a big shot?

Gillian felt that it was unfair.

Therefore, she wanted Olivia to feel it too.

A few days later, Megan said that she wanted to bring Doris to visit her relative.

That relative was a high–ranking official in the province and had power and influence.

She wanted him to take care Doris.

“Yes.” Olivia’s expression did not change as she skillfully made the sandwiches.

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stay at home and look after the shop. I’ll bring your brother and Doris over.”

Olivia nodded. “Got it.”

Megan could not understand what Olivia was thinking. She stared at her for a long time and realized that she was not angry or jealous at all. Her expression was calm.

How could this be?

Megan didn’t understand.

However, she did not need to figure it out. She just needed to follow Gillian’s instructions.

In the afternoon, the Taylor family’s shop was empty, leaving only Olivia.

Everyone else had gone to the province.

Today’s sandwiches were sold out early.

Olivia had nothing to do, so she sat on the chair and read.

After reading two pages, Gillian arrived.

“Gillian, come in quickly,” Olivia called out.

Gillian looked around and realized that there was only Olivia. She pretended to be curious. “Why are you the only one here? Where’s Mr. Taylor and the others?”

Olivia took a bottle of water and handed it to Gillian. “They brought Doris to the province.”

“Province?”

“Yes, yes.” Olivia nodded. “They went to the province to see my uncle. I have an uncle who is an official in the province. My mother said she’s bringing Doris around and she wants my uncle to guide Doris in the future.”

Gillian frowned. “Then why didn’t she bring you along?”

Olivia didn’t care at all. “That’s nothing.”

“Why aren’t you angry at all?” Gillian was disappointed. “This is such a good opportunity. He’ll be a connection in the future. How can they leave you behind? This is too much!”

Olivia could not help but laugh. “Gillian, you’re so cute.”

Gillian frowned. “What do you mean?”

Olivia held the glass of water and took a sip before saying, “Who said that someone you meet once will be a connection? Gillian, aren’t you thinking too simply about connections?

“I don’t study much and don’t know much, but I know that the essence of connections is the exchange of resources. You have to have the ability to be able to build connections. Otherwise, it’s useless.”

Gillian shook her head. “Just because you can’t use it now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it in the future.”

Olivia raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled. “Ms. Gillian, if you don’t have any strength in your connections, it’s like a pavilion in the air. You’ll only consume yourself and won’t bring any actual benefits.”

How could it be consumption?

Gillian didn’t believe it.

“Olivia, let me tell you a story.”

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Gillian told a story.

In the story, there was an old gentleman with the surname Smith. He was a brilliant doctor.

He had two granddaughters. The elder granddaughter was gentle and quiet. She had a reserved and considerate personality and loved medicine a lot.

The younger granddaughter was lively and mischievous. She liked to join in the fun. She had learned to play the violin, paint, and play chess but could not settle down to study medicine.

However, the old gentleman was exceptionally partial towards his younger granddaughter.

Whenever a big shot came to the family to seek medical treatment, the old gentleman always brought his younger granddaughter over but never his elder granddaughter.

Over time, those big shots had an impression of his younger granddaughter and treated her very well.

Later, his elder granddaughter inherited the family business and invited these big shots to participate in the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, when these big shots heard that his younger granddaughter was not around, they didn’t want to come as invited.

They had already become his younger granddaughter’s connections.

Gillian was very emotional, but Olivia was not listening attentively.

She was fiddling with her phone.

Gillian was unhappy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Olivia looked up. “What should I say?”

Gillian took a deep breath. “Don’t you think the old man is partial?”

Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and sighed lightly. “Gillian, have you ever thought of one thing?”

“What?” Gillian tilted her head.

Olivia continued. “You said those big shots were there to seek medical treatment. Then why did the old gentleman take his younger granddaughter with him? Did he bring her over to make a mess? Or can a doctor bring a child into the operating room?”

Gillian was stunned by the question.

“You also said that the old gentleman is a miracle doctor. He won’t do meaningless things. Then why did he take his younger granddaughter with him?” Olivia held up one finger. “There’s only one reason that makes sense. His granddaughter appeared as his assistant.”

“No way!” Gillian exclaimed. “His younger granddaughter is very young. She’s only in her teens. How can she be his assistant?”

Olivia’s tone was calm as she asked, “Then why did the miracle doctor bring a teenage girl with him when he was curing his patients? Gillian, you’re a grown–up. You should know that one would never try to make connections when others are sick unless he’s lost his mind.

“For example, when you’re as sick as a dog and in unbearable pain, someone brings a child over and tells you how cute and smart the child is. At such a moment, will you like this child?”

Gillian’s entire body trembled violently as if she had suffered a big blow. She kept shaking her head and muttering, “No, it wasn’t true! No, no.”

“There’s another doubtful point.” Olivia continued, “You said those people are all big shots and elites in the industry. These people are smart cookies and won’t act recklessly merely based on their personal preferences. There must be a reason why they rejected the elder granddaughter and liked the younger

one.”

At this point, Olivia paused and voiced her thoughts. “I don’t think the elder granddaughter should

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on the younger granddaughter because she’ll probably have psychological issues

If her medical skills were good enough to make herself

shot.

to others? Isn’t it good to let others come

the elder granddaughter. Her grandfather was a miracle

would go all out to study medicine

big shots would take the initiative to associate with

great it would

why not work hard to improve herself and

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

left as if she was escaping

their faces

true that they would meet a high–ranking official

Painting Association organized one small painting

participants were all recommended by the association’s internal members.

for Doris.

was not a large–scale

to know many teachers from

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

have a sudden rise in

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

returned to her residence. As soon as she entered

Ernesto was back.

smiled at Gillian. “I didn’t expect you to have such a wide network. You even know the

the corners of

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

Association

teacher was

teacher, she was nothing but

“No, I don’t know

Ernesto raised his eyebrows.

Olivia. Grandpa hired Mrs. Rose Liebsig, the president of the Painting Association, to

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so he only

said this, Gillian’s shoulders could not

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

too

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

was angry and spoke

to look into Mrs. Liebsig now.” Saul took out his phone

for almost a

search.

any doubts, he

entered Rose’s full name, and soon,

Husheni was

Wilcox family’s lineal branch spoke

briefly reading Rose’s introduction, Saul suddenly cried out in surprise as if he had discovered a new

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

line. She’s a liar!” Saul snorted

holding the pen paused, and he subconsciously looked toward

as if it was on

did not know if she was more surprised or

years

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

two disciples five years later if she wanted

still crowing at the side, angrily accusing Rose of not keeping

Gillian looked more ashamed on

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

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fun. She was not very

the main character of the gossip

was a very agile

a second when she

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

you looking for Doris?

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

not going up. I’ll leave Doris to finish her

The painting competition?

stunned for a second. How did Bettany know about

Megan, this was a niche competition. It was an internal

mainly held to

not the point. What mattered was whether any teacher

Bettany explained, “I’ve

Facebook status?

realized she had been blocked and

gestured for Olivia to take

was all Doris’s

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

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

gaze swept

face did not change, but

mockery and contempt did not hurt

the character of

Doris was superficial

phone to Bettany and asked

was carrying a lot

notebooks to Olivia. “Olivia, this is my experience in many years of painting and color mixing. It’s not as good as the professional, but it should be helpful. Please give it to

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

hint of sadness flashed across Bettany’s face. “Doris probably doesn’t have time. Well, forget about

was not a warm–hearted person. When she heard Bettany say this,

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took over the

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

it mean

not think

painting, but she could feel that Doris’s work was far

to give you this. It’s some of her color mixing summaries. She hopes they’ll be

Doris sneered.

casually took it over and threw it on the desk

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

that Bettany would

bring these over again.” Doris

and glanced at

was indifferent, cold, and clear, but for some reason, Doris felt an inexplicable sense of

Her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

could not speak a single word,

time she had fully recovered, Olivia had already

hell!” Doris was so mad that she kicked the

down with the notebook and took it back to

home was across the street and very

than two minutes, she

saw no one in the

anybody home?” Olivia put the notebook on

panicked voice came from the door,

and she looked

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

stopped on Talia for two seconds, and she looked around imperceptibly. Finally, she pointed at the notebook on the table and said, “This

her the door. “Alright, I see.

she was halfway through the door when she suddenly turned

and could not stop

her forever to

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

its height and compared to the other two shadows, it should be

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Olivia was very vigilant.

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

had happened

pretended that nothing had happened and walked to open the door and expose

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

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

I’m Bettany’s father. I’m here

right. Bettany’s father isn’t a bad person. Talia echoed Tucker’s words and even

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

the ground?” Tucker did not understand why

gestured

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

When she heard this, she freaked out. “How did you know? Did you

“Shut up!” Tucker scolded.

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

gloomily. His tone

Was he threatening her?

of threats. If the other side spoke nicely to

never compromise

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

out to the police officer who had rushed over excitedly to the Taylor

witnessed everything. He was so angry that

counter was covered with

the counter, but it didn’t move or wasn’t damaged at all. On

He was

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locked herself in the room and trembled as she held her

read the introduction of Rose on

introduction was very

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

exclusive interview

first disciple, she

she liked

the ground and dialed Rose’s

the phone went through, “Mrs. Liebsig, you said

when she received the call

the sofa and sat down,

more she listened, the more

end, she could not help but interrupt Gillian. “Wait, you said that

that true?” Gillian

didn’t think there was

current oil painting master. If her grandfather hadn’t invited her, Rose wouldn’t have come to a

your grandfather

you?” Gillian didn’t believe it. “Then why did you come

a miracle doctor. He had a lot of connections, and people from all walks of life

you’ve thought too highly of Doctor Smith. I

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

you come

to see Olivia’s painting at an art exhibition then. I spent a lot of effort to get her contact

this.” Rose didn’t bother to waste her breath with Gillian.

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

It had been so many years,

I’m very strict about choosing disciples. I don’t just go around

to mention he’s only

and her scalp went numb.

“But you’ve praised me and

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I was just being polite. Do you understand what

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

never seen someone as insensible as you. Don’t you know how

could you be so shameless as to have told Olivia to bring your

of this, Rose got

for having ordered Olivia without any gratitude and took

to get me to check your paintings back then. She begged me again and again. Ms. Gillian, you owe it to Olivia. Because of Olivia, you had the chance to come into contact

Olivia, Gillian would be an ordinary person among the millions. She would have no chance or be in no place to come into contact with

thing was that instead of being grateful for Olivia, she even blamed

it be more

of Olivia, I’ll give you a recommended entry to

hung up

the Taylor family’s sandwich shop, in order not to disturb Doris with her painting, everyone from the Taylor family dared

because making sandwiches in the morning would distract

she had nothing much to do, Olivia

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

was not happy with it. She felt the color of the sky could be better. She had mixed several colors

casually pointed. “Add a little black and turn

looked up and glanced at Olivia

is a complicated job. It’s not as simple as you think. Olivia, can you please go

attached to this

she came up to watch her paint was only

a responsible person. Even if she

take on the heavy burden and think for her parents, brother,

since Doris didn’t care, Olivia had no intention of

around and

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

and heard a noise

over. “What’s wrong?”

while watching the scene. When she saw Olivia, she pushed

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came over and frowned. “It’s Bettany’s restaurant,

a mouthful of almonds

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

and

mother and daughter finally had a better life and opened a fast food restaurant on

Fulham, who had been missing

a living. But he

family of three to

had started another family

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

father he is!” Megan frowned. “He’s

tough. She made a scene at the engagement ceremony, broke away

long after she were back, Tucker chased after her to

a scene

Tucker had convinced Bettany’s mother, Talia, who had

one knew if Talia was really stupid

It still couldn’t change the

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sandwiches, but unfortunately,

upset. He was out of sandwiches back home and could not eat the Taylor family’s

He was down.

thought that crossed Marco’s mind was that

Thank god!

he realized that Olivia was calling him

and thought he was a lousy police officer. How

Officer Wood rushed over

on?” he asked

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

god!

big case. Even the biological parents could not

call to report to his

misunderstanding. Officer. please listen to me. We’re Bettany’s parents. Why

swayed and

already fainted. We can get the doctor to check on her later to see if she has had drunk

small room and saw Bettany lying on

several times, but Bettany

as he realized that

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

Olivia nodded.

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

long? I could have just left and called the

waste time doing meaningless things. Whatever she said and did had its meaning. Moreover, the prerequisite

had an old saying that

parents must be closer than with

sided with her parents

she left without doing anything and watched a young girl get hurt, Olivia could not bear

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the lurch had broken her moral bottom

advance before calling the police. This way, nothing would go

Tucker was furious.

not expect to meet such a meticulous girl in such a small

a genius she

away, and Bettany was

the police station to make

her, “How did you find

door. One of them seemed to be sitting on the ground. There

There was a small piece of broken porcelain

hearing this, Marco and his colleagues looked at each other in

observation.

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

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

applauded. “Oh my

even

something irrelevant. “Do you usually

shook her head. She didn’t seem to be

just by sending a notebook over.

Wasn’t she good?

She did

“This is just a guess. Bettany

almost

be the fact, but they had a

up, she might cover up

they were her parents

best outcome. But they were worried that Tucker and Talia would twist the facts and accuse Olivia of calling the police to vent her anger, slander them, and ruin their reputation. “I almost forgot about it.” Olivia took out

Marco was dumbfounded.

colleagues beside

She was so well–prepared!

you

they would make a false countercharge,

thumbs up. “Bravo! You’re

and Talia were indeed fine. When Bettany woke up, she admitted that her

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her.

they were her parents, so Bettany did not intend to pursue the

them go home and settle it

she brought

you.” Bettany was a little embarrassed that she had only brought some food from

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

over and saw an oil painting

The entire painting looked amiable

surprised. “Did

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

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

mother was sick, and she dropped out of school. But she did not give up.

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

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

neck is too thick. Not good.”

and directly poked at

and peaceful neck of the Virgin Mary

Bettany subconsciously pushed

did you push

trembled. After a long time, she said, “You

painting?” Doris was disdainful. She looked up and saw

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

this one. I’ll enhance it for you.”

the anger in

arms.

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

that, she left

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dinner, Megan brought up the Fulham

She even

agreed. “Bettany is really pitiful to have such a pair

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

with Olivia’s actions. Under normal circumstances, he did not speak much, but this time, he could not help but lecture her. “Don’t

interfere in other people’s

She lowered her eyes and held an orange in her

had a nagging feeling that something

kind. Why would

massaged her temples and the suspicion in her eyes

moment, her

It was Gillian.

was at a hotel in town and

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

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

fallen in love with her

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

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

at Gillian and nodded. “Sure, but…”

not enough. Relationships will become

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

through so much trouble to pretend to be

chuckled. His unusually flirtatious face immediately looked so

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

good idea?” Ernesto

Gillian was silent.

really evil. He actually came up

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fall for him if she was hypnotized in such a location and in such a situation. In the end, it would even be a

liked treated her sister well because of a mistake. How desperate

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

Gillian asked her to take the small road to the east,

nodded and did not think too much about it. She walked toward

as the city. There

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

to

stopped in

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

the middle of

all. Everything was ready. Ernesto leaned his head against

the hell was

He was going blind!

My eyes, my eyes!

with his hands, but even so, the light revealed between his fingers was incomparably intense, blinding him to the point that he could not

was too

flashlight and had a clear

two yards away from Ernesto. She

all. He could only determine where she was based

Ernesto said

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

Ernesto was speechless.

a dog? She could even

and immediately corrected himself. “The

She held the stick in

could not see Olivia’s movements. He only felt something poking his

He nodded. “Yes.”

the police

Ernesto shook his head and made a painful expression.

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gun…”

taken out her phone.

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

did Olivia call

have to call the police? I already said that

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

understand why Olivia called the

makes you think I’ll help a criminal? Of course, I’m on

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

have any money now. If she

couldn’t

was nearly 6 feet and 3 inches tall and had practiced boxing since he was young.

would definitely snatch Olivia’s

And yet…

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

hurt

in mid–air, Ernesto fell to the ground

about covering his face. He covered his stomach with

flashlight and shone it at

exotic face,

Then, countless memories returned.

She remembered!

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stick used for self–defense and leaned forward. She easily restrained Ernesto

felt

Oh! How magicall

surprised, something even

him and said coldly.

expression changed drastically when

He was stunned.

while, he said,

Olivia nodded. Then, she announced coldly, “The hypnosis has been

looked at Olivia in disbelief. “Impossible, impossible. How can you

in this world could be removed from his hypnosis unless he removed

low voice, “I woke up when

Ernesto was a little

someone else without doing anything and let them hypnotize me as they please?” Olivia never did anything that she wasn’t confident

hypnotize her, she had made all the necessary preparations in advance. Not only did she have

a time limit for

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

anything happened, the hypnosis

Fesmuowana through the Hushe

be under

a

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

on her left wrist

three minutes two ghost–like figures

Pets and

of them

le due cathon!

When he tward as tw quickly ran a few steps and

going to see Cullat as

did not log and track at

Ese and Does she

Regret of

walk

you really a cow how

get a

ducked

face, blurring her facial features

Ernesto could still feel the coldness from

mind, regret was the

She had already

was just to make herself

the Wilcox family’s hypnotism. Now that

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

to cut ties with Ernesto, which made him

of leaving him

if after tonight, they were

heart twisted. He suddenly

wanted to say

speak. She got into the

extremely cold and heartless. She did not

to his senses, the black car

was left was a thick,

What a hateful girl!

be such a woman? She didn’t even say goodbye

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

of the window. Her tone was even colder than the night wind. “There’s no need. You guys can go over

and asked, “Where are

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

and there was only a faint light in the depths, indicating that the owner had

went over and knocked on the

while, Bettany

door and gestured for her to

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

remembered how Olivia had

courage and sat

it’s already so late.

nervous and

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

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to give

was surprised.

about to speak when a few clangs came

was knocking on

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

and reminded him. “Olivia is my friend.

“Girl, remember not to meddle in other people’s

this, Tucker’s tone was filled with

hand to chase him away and

lip and looked embarrassed, finding it difficult

said, “Olivia, during this period of time…

as she finished speaking, her face flushed red

courage to admit that their biological

said calmly. “He can’t

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

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

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

little stunned, but she was very smart

reason.

She only looked at Olivia reluctantly. “Then, Olivia,

casually, “Let’s leave it to fate. We will meet if we are

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

with a painting. ‘Olivia, this is for you.” Bettany looked sad.

smiled and said, “Then I’ll also give

was smoking not far away. When he heard Olivia’s words,

lady was so lucky to be favored

the future, she might have some good

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the sandwich shop found Olivia was

should we

gone out.” Derek and Stella also came down from upstairs. They said anxiously, “Why don’t we call Miss

no need to look for her. She’s gone. I’ve already

she hung up

Taylor family were left

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

said in a dissatisfied tone, “She is really too much.

considerate and sensible, so Megan had already treated Olivia as

She started to grumble.

you really treat her as

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

saying that, Stella thought of

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

was a big

had only learned three of them, and she was not very good at making them. The taste of the fillings she mixed was far inferior

What should we do?” Stella was so

this internal competition organized by the Painting Association, I’ll be chosen by one of the teachers of the Painting Association and taken in as a disciple. At that time, I’ll have everything I want. How

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

Doris’s painting. We might

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

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

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

her attitude and did not think much of

interacted with Olivia a lot. He had seen Olivia’s

again, he felt a

He just turned around and went

she suddenly received a call from the express delivery. It

looked happy. “It must be

She

her shoes and ran

at the counter and looked

years and is a little distant. She definitely

marry into the Hall family. In the future, you can have whatever you

hand that was

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

you

her head and suppressed the sorrow in her heart. “Mom, I’m your daughter. Do you want me to

that the company is in danger now and only the Hall family

couldn’t take it anymore. “Why should I help him? Doesn’t he still have a daughter? Why don’t you let her

voice was cold. “Missy is your younger sister. How can you be so heartless

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

with Missy before. She doesn’t have any feelings for Missy. When they

impatient. “Bettany must

Even if you use despicable methods to knock me

slapped Bettany and looked at Bettany angrily with reddened eyes. “Apologize to

to her

heart no longer hurt. She just felt

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

that, she ran

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out to her

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

help but

in the depths of

in a weak voice. Tucker. Bettany is too young and

glanced at Talia and

voice was gentle. “I knew it. You understand my heart

head

and washed her face

She couldn’t

who had been relying on her for so many years and had always doted

even wanted to force her to

wiping her face,

very light. It should be a piece of paper

it should be a

painting, so Olivia also gave her

package had been completely opened. Inside was not a painting, but a

Did people

it was not a letter but a thin

What exactly was it?

more confused.

thin golden paper shell and opened

was a line of

more she looked, the heavier her breathing became, and her

was actually an invitation to the Painting

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

moment, she suspected that

rubbed her eyes hard and looked at the invitation

was true! It was actually

was given to her by Olivia. Who

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so fast that it was about to

over and over again, feeling like she was in a

a good thing really happen

not a hesitant

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

decisive person.

gotten the invitation, she had to give it

this

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

Doris was in the process of

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

a

letter. As she ran too

took a while for her to

Her eyes were bright like the

Doris was instantly stunned.

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

in her eyes.

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

joking. However, when she lowered her head, she

Bettany’s name written on

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

time, it did not seem like a good

was a

received the invitation, she was too excited. Her mind was in a daze and she

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

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

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

carefully observed Doris’s expression. Seeing that Doris really did

the invitation letter lovingly. “Olivia?” Doris frowned. After reacting for

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

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second sister?”

your family? She told me that she’s only

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

Bettany didn’t continue

help me take a look? You know, I learned how to draw on my own.

before today, Doris would definitely not

But…

moved up and landed on the invitation letter. Her eyes gradually

when her gaze landed on the oil painting. This painting… The concept of this painting was actually very

the painting so tightly that her knuckles

again, looking

and color of this painting

previously had already shocked her enough. She did not expect

How did that happen?

never learn how to

suffered a deep blow and could not muster any energy at

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

Doris with concern and said in a worried tone, “Doris, you don’t look

forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve been drawing

and bade farewell to

painting Smoke in Village and traced it with her

drew another

looked a little awkward and was not as

end, she tore off the painting she had drawn, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it a

her to be inferior to Bettany. She couldn’t accept

shook her head like she was

He was like a resentful husband who had been abandoned by his

face was unhappy all

saying that his

criticism, he had a

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that under the warm exterior of Ellis,

sent Ellis

they would anger

the CEO’s office was as

vent his anger. He could only bury his frustration

was really sad, extremely

knew it very clearly from the beginning to the end. Olivia felt that

be honest, Daniel did not agree to Olivia taking the

not dare

were able to manipulate their

of Olivia, he was timid and

was

Daniel returned home every day

was completely

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always been afraid to tell Olivia that

they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

was afraid that

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

could Daniel

not bear to compete with

accompanied Olivia to watch many idol dramas and dramatic

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

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

lead, how could he bear to snatch her

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

rather die in pain than make

at night, Daniel

blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in.

actually pretending

He only sighed softly. “Alas, why did he

Olivia?

eyes widened. He suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

the doorknob with

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

chubby son with his fingertips. Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered Andrew with the blanket lovingly and said in

that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it. It’s

be sure that you’re not dreaming?

less about pretending.

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

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

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

knew that Daniel must have found him

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

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

a carpet on the floor, so the iPad didn’t break when it fell to

moment.

up the

for a

hugged Daniel’s thigh. “I only

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

and said pitifully,

very satisfied with his son’s

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

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

Daniel could not bring himself

could only ask Andrew to make a

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

was a kind of heartache of not having a

blanket was too

acted like a father and a

He raised Andrew alone.

her

took out his phone and slowly

deliberated over his words and described how he found

blanket.

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

Olivia could see

after he posted it,

It was Olivia!

and he could not press the button

he finally dialed

way back. She felt a little dizzy, so she

she woke up,

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

preceded her

a moment to realize what she’d

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always been afraid to tell Olivia

they got married, he would slowly tell her that Andrew was her

afraid that Olivia would snatch Andrew

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

Daniel beat

to compete with

the past, he had accompanied Olivia to watch many idol

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

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

how could he bear to

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

in

returned home at night,

blanket. When he sensed that Daniel had come in,

pretending to

why did he fall asleep?

Olivia?

suddenly lifted the blanket

Daniel was so mean.

be surprised and turned the doorknob with his slender fingers.

poked his chubby little face with his two soft fingers

Andrew fell to bed. Then, he covered

was sure that he was not dreaming. He argued, “I really heard it.

asked, “How can you be sure that you’re not dreaming?

anxious. He couldn’t care less

in front

for a long time before he suddenly

child panicked for a moment, he

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give him

was feeling

through, neither of them spoke. Only their rapid breathing could be

rustle. It was

imagine the color of

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

this moment, she must be biting

her lips, and the numbness

abdomen suddenly tightened, and his right hand gripped

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

low and sexy voice came out of his

her eyes. She could barely suppress the joy

“Daniel.”

speak. They just held their

spread along the signal

Peter, who was sitting in the front passenger seat,

Ha–ha!

really missed Daniel. She had never liked someone

when she first came into contact with Daniel, she was not tempted. She even felt that

have wanted to interact

time passed, Olivia liked him more and

found Daniel more and more

and understanding? His

really felt that Daniel was exactly what she

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Olivia had returned

Daniel had bad intentions.

pick you

almost ten o’clock at night now. I still have about two hours before I reach Evervale. Where are you

raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Is it okay

Olivia was speechless.

found a reason that

did he cry?” Olivia was indeed

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

a

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

on Andrew instinctively. When she heard that he had cried, her heart immediately

Daniel smiled like a spring breeze. He

prevent anything from happening, Daniel even came to Andrew’s

him to send Olivia a voice message.

in a daze and

when he woke up in the morning,

he blinked and looked up at Daniel. “I

reminded him, “Do you remember what

at Daniel with dissatisfaction. “It has been a

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

at first, then he instantly

the

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

Andrew was speechless.

kind of father was this?” he

cries, Olivia’s heart

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

the Sullivan family, it was already midnight. Andrew had already gone to bed. Olivia tiptoed into the house and

rooms. Tyson and Peter lived together, and Olivia

room.

tired and prepared to take

taking a shower when she heard someone knocking on the

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

milk.

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

considerate.

“The door’s locked.”

ready. “I got the

Olivia was speechless.

seemed to have

nodded. “Then come

open and entered. He first looked

taking a shower. The sound of water seemed to

warm and a

Daniel was tempted.

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

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

intentions in men who were

when Olivia came out of the bathroom in a bath towel after taking a shower, she

innocently. “What should we do? The bed is

She raised her beautiful chin and

over and

Olivia’s face, causing her body to

almost hung on

raised her

his eyes. “Of course…

he spoke, he picked up Olivia

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

her a passionate

Hmm…

next day, Olivia woke

eyes,

had already gone to

and could not

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not

Daniel flipped over and pressed her down. His voice was low as

was almost one in the afternoon

still Tyson, Peter, and two nannies

anyone.

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

and Peter, who were watching television

and tiptoed around the two of them to go to the dining room to eat. However, Daniel appeared at this moment

Shut up!

he shouldn’t. She quickly

and because the ground was a little slippery, she rushed forward too quickly.

loud.

see Olivia

raised their thumbs at the same

cold and indifferent Miss Taylor was actually so passionate and

Olivia was speechless.

was really too ashamed to face

embarrassing enough, but Daniel acted as if he did not notice

to Tyson and Peter, “Olivia is too

Tyson and Peter nodded

her head

embarrassing. They could think

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and Daniel went to the kindergarten

way, Daniel

time ago, when he was volunteering, he met a young man named Noah who was at

old. He has been married

barely reached the legal age

opinion?” Daniel turned to

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

one.” She shook her

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

Olivia frowned.

couldn’t make out what he was

was about to ask him what was

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

pressed on the accelerator with his right foot and the

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

Married?” Olivia repeated his words in her

fingers, unsure of

up this topic so soon. She had

trying to

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

Engage?

took a

Daniel and agreed.

happy that he was lost

it! That was

was a very sophisticated person. He understood

read a

to open the window, the proposal was very likely to be

using the exact same

to engage, not

three of them went to a nearby restaurant

to get married. She felt that she had hurt Daniel, so she was very cooperative and

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initiative to

you think we need to

only wearing a white shirt. The cuffs were rolled up, revealing a firm

words, he looked up

his deep, cello–like

No need?

Olivia looked up,

eyes filled

tapped his fingertips on the table and

She looked over in

his head. “This is

indeed was, but wasn’t it a bit of a rush? Would

days. There were many things to prepare. They needed to make arrangements for the venue and the guest list. She

confidently. “I’ve prepared

out his phone and showed the photo to

the old residence of the

we need to invite a lot of people. I prefer to only invite our

ready. Try them on and see if there’s

had been customized. They would be delivered

Daniel was talking excitedly.

Olivia

skipped

“Oh no, she found

said

call it a trick,” Daniel said righteously. “I am just insightful. I knew we would get engaged one day so I had everything ready

to Olivia and whispered, “I

saying that, he

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

in her arms and shook him. Her tone was gentle. “I couldn’t kike you more. You’re so

face. “Then would you

Olivia lowered her head and kissed the

Daniel was very productive.

he announced the engagement to

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also posted on Twitter: Dear Princess, I’ll see

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

instantly, This

of the engagement of the richest man instantly hit the headlines

at the top of the trending

outlet was reporting

be found in the financial column, entertainment column, and

The netizens were dumbfounded.

what was going on.

that in the blink of an eye, the richest man

netizens were

sudden. Oh no, how can he get engaged before I even

know? I have never heard of

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

a

it were all shocked

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

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

you blinded by money? How dare you

arguing with each

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

intense, and there was nothing

to see

Hence…

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

“We will send out 100 computers

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

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

of Sullivan Group subsidiaries posted on Twitter,

them.

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The nets went crazy

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Internet were in

got countless

parties, hoping to meet his mysterious lucky

sofa, his long legs bent. He lowered

as if nothing in

a particular

slowly looked over.

low and slightly husky as he asked, “A group of old friends has extended an invitation. Should we go see

asked in a questioning

Olivia nodded lightly and playfully raised her hand to gently scratch Daniel’s chin as if teasing a little

frequented during his youth. He used to spend entire nights

things happened and he was busy with work, so he

ago. Standing at the entrance once more, Daniel felt like he was there

had become

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

could tell at a glance

from the way they dressed and walked that

and extend a warm

me. As the staff member led the way, he inquired politely, “Is this your first

to a gradual halt, his gaze languid as he cast

His aura instantly rose.

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

his neck

knocked open and two

member glanced over from the corner

actually appeared

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

two of them had always worked separately and

appeared

The staff was dumbfounded!

bowed and apologized, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m sorry. Rowan is new here. Please forgive

Vivian also came over.

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

and women felt no

first, she turned her gentle gaze to

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

she called her

raised her eyebrows and looked

wonder she became the manager of a high–class club. Her EQ

“Yes,” Daniel replied.

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

waiter bumped into Olivia, causing her shoes to get soiled. Olivia had to make a detour to the

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

room.

would turn back to pick

minor inconveniences.

followed the waitress to the

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

going to get a

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

came out

identical hallways on either

It

phone and planned to call

she opened her handbag, a red wine bottle

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

her into an

delay,” the man bowed to the individuals inside and introduced Olivia, saying, “This is our new server. She would like to extend her apologies

look and instructed, “Quickly serve wine to the gentlemen.” Olivia remained rooted in place and

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

group of rowdy older men in the private room let out loud, boisterous cheers. A lecherous middle–aged man looked at Olivia and asked, “Girl, are you

knowing look.

The middle–aged man chuckled.

the middle–aged man. Then, she turned back to

supervisor could reply, the middle–aged man

a guest. Young lady,

to attend to our

giggled and surrounded Olivia from

were dim, and people’s

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

was clearly

it for the last time, let

stepped through this door, regardless of who you are,

was about to pounce

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

It was scarlet red.

a step to the side and

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

made of glass, and so were the wine

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

wine and the sudden burst of glass alarmed

the timid ones even cried out

of astonishment, their gazes fixed on Olivia in utter

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

the shocked crowd and

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

supervisor shivered and didn’t say

frown deepened, and her expression grew increasingly

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

Bam!

Crash!

glass door was smashed

despite the shards of

of people remained frozen in place like

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After Olivia left.

opened

in a long dress crafted from cotton linen and wore a

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

nervous expression. When he spoke, his voice was soft, trembling, and

indifferently

on the ground with a thud and stammered for mercy.

remained gentle, making it difficult to

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

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

“Go,” the woman said.

as

was quite intriguing. On the expansive third floor, there were only four private rooms. In addition to 8888, the

would be impossible for the occupants of the two private rooms to encounter one

had its own

led the way, it would

rooms to meet.

This was interesting.

isolated from each other, how did

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

was noisy as if people inside were playing

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

on the table and beckoned to Olivia,

man sitting next to Daniel instantly stood

to stand up,

and fair palm pressed

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

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two men sitting across from her and clearing a

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

“Yes, yes, yes.

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

firmly on the man who was about to get

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

  1. up.

glared at Sarah

alright. Let’s take this

walked up to Olivia and said

Olivia sat opposite Daniel.

was unusually excited today. If one didn’t know better, they would have thought

a pile of poker cards, she insisted on playing

proposed that no one could skip their round with

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

Daniel also looked over.

serene, devoid of any discernible fluctuations, yet it exuded

chill.

a chill

she still pouted and appeared reluctant. “Fine, we can skip the lie detector, but we must play truth or

poker card to the waiter opposite her. “You deal

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

opposite Sarah with one hand supporting her

to be quite

last time she played cards was seven years ago. It was during Christmas, and

Olivia had always won.

three of them team up

Olivia nodded and agreed.

they still lost

his temper. He held the cards and looked at them repeatedly. He suspected that Olivia had x–ray vision and could see them from the

He said, “I won’t play cards

was just a joke. However, it came true. They had really never

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

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Billionaires Missing Darling

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

subtle signs of nervousness. This time, Daniel got the Ace of Spades

hand and smiled playfully at Daniel. “Mr. Sullivan, truth or dare?” Daniel leaned back

hand and glanced at Olivia. Then, she smiled at Daniel. “Daniel, let

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

giggled. “That’s the

very curious? Do you

with her fingertips. Her gaze was indifferent, making

frowned and wanted

this moment, Daniel

voice was casual and meaningless

underwent a dramatic transformation, and

said, “Winona

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went too far. How could he pretend

Sarah banged the table

face was gloomy and

was so angry that she lost control

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

you

realize

in the end, she managed to control her

had changed. The present Daniel was no longer one of

her grandfather treated Daniel with great respect,

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

Winona was treated

seemingly lacking any notable abilities. Winona guided him and

have achieved

now taken by Olivia. That was

an

was filled with

stabbed all over and left with

departure, Daniel had matured and learned how to

Olivia with

matter,

been childhood friends, sharing countless memorable

that, they attended

met Winona, a wealthy young

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

a reputation in the realm of oil painting

a pristine swan, she glided with elegance, beauty, nobility, and grace from the altar to join the cluster of

those days, Daniel had

Sarah couldn’t help but feel that Daniel wasn’t quite up

merely a wealthy youngster. Plus, with his uncle’s influence looming, Daniel’s standing within the

the family fortune. Therefore, it was no surprise

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

far exceeded her

made it. He successfully made

Sarah was so astonished that her

held onto the hope that

riddled with bad habits, and Winona had

was never inclined toward serious matters; he simply relished having a good time and little thought to the Sullivan

futile. He remained consistently careless. Ultimately, Winona

Winona broke up. They

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

back, he became a different

his family’s business, Daniel went

gave

catapulted him to the pinnacle of wealth, making

this was motivated

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

he had been thinking about

must be waiting for Winona to

to her great surprise, he was getting engaged

clenched her teeth in

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

her head to hide

while, she lifted her head and extended her apologies to Daniel and Olivia. “I’m genuinely sorry,” she confessed. “Today, I overindulged

picked up a glass of red wine and

and coughed a few times

said to Daniel, “Daniel, to celebrate your

and made way for Daniel to come over

for a while, he

was puzzled and

also poked his head

did not get up and remained

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

did not react for

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realized what Daniel was doing, he suddenly opened his

fearless, and arrogant, was actually asking a woman for her opinion in a low voice! This

was stunned, and so was

“Yes.” Olivia nodded.

nearly a month of hypnosis, she was

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

also liked having fun

off the cliff by Gillian, her

and devoted all her energy to

she and Gillian had

repress herself; rather, she would begin to gradually open her heart and revert

on the first

the same tuxedo, and the women were

was the

brought Olivia to

fishtail dress to

her eyes and glanced at the

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

the changing room to

outside. “Ms. Taylor, have you been

my first time here

Emily nodded. Then, she exchanged glances with

hadn’t even

rich man and woman

actually Olivia’s first time

pursed her lips in front of the mirror and glanced at

were filled with

Daniel

far inferior to

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clothes. The blue fishtail

the golden lipstick tube back

she wanted to say

her gaze landed on Olivia, she was suddenly left

dress such a cliché dress

same sapphire blue fishtail dress, every dress was

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

flaws. Even if a Victoria’s Secret supermodel were to wear it, it would

chosen this

cut, and

a person than a tattered

and did not expect to be stunned. “Oh my god.

in the other changing room, did not hear

toward Olivia. She then lifted her hands and zipped up the dress around

herself in the mirror, Sarah smiled in

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

average, but after wearing this dress, her figure was instantly

Sarah prepared to show

Winona!” she thought. With that in mind, Sarah puffed out her

determined to crush her

raised her eyebrows and looked

a sudden, her powerful

this be?”

Sarah’s expression cracked.

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

met, Sarah was almost crushed into the

ashen as she stared at

quietly. Otherwise, Sarah might lose

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“Ramirez, that big liar!

in the world? Why

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed inside.

about to go

her finger hard and looked at Olivia with an

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

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

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

she lowered her eyebrows,

me you want to take someone else’s

provoke Olivia so that she had no choice but to

it wouldn’t be good if word got out that she had stolen someone

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

Emily was stumped.

dress?”

said directly, “This dress is

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

this dress?”

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

so Sarah was certain

you saying you want to wear the clothes I’m

Sarah nodded. “Yes.”

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

I like this

Emily nodded cooperatively.

this dress so much that

end, there was no need

already

and saw the surprise in each

to be so easy to talk

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

glanced over and retracted her gaze, not taking it seriously

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

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inside.

few glances before retracting her

walked over and handed the

said calmly, “Go change

the clothes to the

didn’t want to wear the clothes that

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

outcome.

was really a little

Then, she put on the

on, she looked

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

went numb as

fuck is this!”

was so ugly

out in this. I will be

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

slender arm reached over from behind,

of the changing room was pulled

exposed

leaned over to take a

expression completely

“What the fuck…

this ugly thing?” she

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

good mood as the

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Sarah’s face darkened.

turned around and looked at Olivia.

taken off her shawl,

it. It was even more

at this point that

on purpose. She had put on the ugly

hideous. The anger in her heart was completely ignited

just as it was about to burst out,

and took a deep breath to

was surprised and

fiery temper and

her eyebrows and tapped a finger on her

be something fishy

afraid that Sarah would not be able to control her temper, so she hurriedly stood between the two of

As she spoke,

and the three of

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

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

and walked

many people at the ball. In just a blink of an eye,

the dim lights, it was impossible

simply stopped moving. She found a corner and sat on a bar stool to watch the

dozen couples dancing on the

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

only a man and a woman left dancing

the center. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and

that the couple

man stood

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

a

and the surrounding people couldn’t

She even heard the people beside

heaven.”

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Missing Da

so compatible

someone

expect someone to talk to her. She paused and

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

Are they compatible?

frowned and did not say

Olivia’s direction, most of his side profile could be

stood up and wanted to walk towards

reason, the crowd that was originally

instantly stopped Olivia

She could only stand behind the crowd and look at the center of the crowd. The woman also placed

a beautiful and

Daniel’s pupils constricted imperceptibly. A trace of surprise

head, curled her lips, and smiled

His tone was less friendly

he immediately turned around

he was looking

instantly melted

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

gently, “Hello.

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

glanced at

felt a little

gaze,

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

shoulder and nudged him with her elbow. She said

Good buddies?

Olivia frowned.

Daniel leaned in and whispered into

in an extremely distant

eyes flashed with

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

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held Olivia’s hand

Her gaze grew

her eyes.

so long, everyone was

was a restaurant on the second floor, and Michael had booked the

went

to the

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

familiar voice came from outside. “Daniel went a little overboard today. How could he leave with only Olivia and leave

was Emily

felt that Daniel was

not have much of a reaction. She just touched up her makeup with

saying anything?” Sarah looked

the pancake and

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

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

Sarah was stunned.

height, the same hair length, and the

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

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

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

two of them had left for some time, Olivia still stood in the

believed Emily and Sarah’s words. They clearly knew that she had

this on purpose for her to

was

still filled with jealousy. It felt

some things that couldn’t be

Daniel like

There was no prior

did he like about

period of time, and they

sure that

and felt her thoughts running ruckus in her mind. Her

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she felt that

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

Olivia suddenly felt uncertain.

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

possible for Olivia to place her trust

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by Michael

fish. She had always been fond of spicy food and liked

the food was, the more satisfying it

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

fish that was covered with

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

never eats

saying that, Winona looked at Olivia and asked calmly,

on her

didn’t know that Daniel didn’t like spicy

don’t even

past, when we went out to eat, he didn’t touch spicy food at all. Once, I was naughty and deliberately ordered a

she said this, Winona had a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was recalling the good

spicy food. Whenever we used to eat out together, the table would be full of dishes, but there would not be a single spicy

He didn’t eat spicy food, and he didn’t allow anyone else to eat spicy food. He didn’t even allow

them chatted and

their youth, discussing about

past that had nothing to

with each other, Olivia suddenly

only she had met

to his feet and intended to move the

looked up at Michael and complained, “Michael, why did you order so many spicy dishes? Have

profusely, saying that he

not ordered by him at all, but by

as to

Now, he finally understood.

out that Sarah had planted a trap for

Michael sighed inwardly.

were

and glanced at Olivia. He felt sorry

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

Winona didn’t come back, Olivia would really

Unfortunately, Winona had returned.

She didn’t even know that Daniel didn’t like spicy food and foolishly picked up a piece of spicy grilled fish for

What a silly girl.

Daniel would definitely be angry and

lowered his head, unable to

handed her plate to Daniel, then gestured to Gideon. “Hurry up and take away the plate with the spicy grilled fish. Daniel can’t stand

she spoke, she placed her plate in

mouthfuls of vegetables, so her plate

Hot

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

she slammed her forks on the

could

already picked up the spicy grilled fish on his plate and said

ate the spicy grilled fish

in shock, especially Michael, whose eyes

he doing? Daniel was actually

she stared

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

saying this, Daniel even moved to

to show that he was not familiar with Winona at

not help

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

spicy beef stew, black pepper steak. He ate at least a serving or two of each of those dishes. He even

quickly pinned down the hand that was holding the fork and

obediently put down

Olivia did not let him eat it, he would not

took a sip of

everyone, “I’m going out for a

a strange silence descended across

eyes and looked at Daniel’s

eyes were filled with

heavens! Daniel really ate spicy food. He even ate

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It was impressive!

Olivia. He was

interacted more with Daniel and often met him at

not eat spicy food and did not even want to smell

Daniel could

for the sake of Olivia, he finished

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

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

Daniel!

so much spice in order to

been angry at her

but he was still furious

help but

must

just as profoundly. He must have loved her to the core to

of this, Winona couldn’t help but feel as if someone had stabbed her with a knife and twisted it. Olivia sat there for a long time and realized that Daniel was still not back. She was a

the corridor and finally found him by the

about to speak when she realized that

lips were red, as though he had

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

realized this,

you shouldn’t eat it.” It would feel even worse to throw up after eating

he seemed to

I can’t let you down, not in front of

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on Olivia’s shoulder and rubbed his forearm against

like a kitten tickling and teasing

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

and suddenly

to develop

her,

that she had stopped, he immediately

sharp eyes

pitiful, like a big puppy wagging its tail at

raised his head and deliberately turned to look at Olivia with teary

always been soft–hearted. When she saw this, her

stomach hurt?” She frowned

must have hurt his stomach after eating so

shook his head.

raised

did it

His voice sounded sexy, as though he had done something naughty

Olivia stared at him.

wanted to

cried out and hugged Olivia even tighter. “Oh no!

forehead and said in a helpless and doting tone,

such a tone.

he felt

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

head against Olivia’s neck and whispered, “Olivia,

the

was only

seen Daniel

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

He turned his head abruptly, looking as though he was

moment, Olivia did not react. She did

a little

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found a

another topic.

rooted to the ground and still

became nervous. His heart tightened

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

go. Don’t leave me behind!”

the last two sentences. He suppressed them in

was too drastic.

raised her hand and patted his handsome face.

hearing Olivia’s voice, Daniel reacted as though he had woken up

stared straight at Olivia, as though

arms with so much force. There was

be angry with me. If I do anything wrong, tell me. You must

had never seen such a fragile Daniel before. Her

“Why would I leave you? Have you forgotten

Daniel was

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

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

Daniel did not give Olivia any chance to

sow discord between him and Olivia had better scram

he would definitely teach

and pulled me into a dance. I didn’t react in time,” Daniel explained seriously. “At first, I didn’t react, but later, I recognized that it wasn’t you. However, the

her.

not in him to suddenly shake off his female companion. Moreover, there were too many

a saint.

something that would hurt an unfamiliar female companion for no

Winona,

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and rubbed against Olivia’s delicate face.

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

a home when

his uncle,

him and they did not love him. Daniel chose to hang around

and incompetent. They despised him and compared him to his

biological

useless. The Sullivan family would be handed

so he

was the best and smartest child in

Daniel to

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

hate them, that you will grow up crooked, and that you will become

must not do as

eloquent and knew how

taken in by what he

she suddenly understood

won’t pay attention to Sarah. I’ll tolerate

if she was a fool. “What are you talking about? That’s not what I meant when I

did he

a

future, don’t

make things difficult for

Olivia stared at him.

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return for a long time, Winona’s patience finally ran

that she had given him so

engagement event trending on Twitter,

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good

leaned toward extravagance. He preferred a simplé engagement ceremony that would not blow up

and that was to capture her

from overseas as

Daniel, Winona knew that he had a bad temper. He

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

made up her mind to endure everything and do her

now, Daniel had

and

could no longer indulge him like this. She

to provoke her in

couldn’t stay any longer, so she got up and

her. “Winona,

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

that, she left with swaying

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

stomped her feet in frustration. Daniel had

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

out, she realized that

finally got what he wanted and forced Winona

and deliberately embarrassed Winona, driving her away

two enemies are clearly in love, but they always hurt each other. I

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

be angry anymore.” Emily comforted Sarah and pulled

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consumed quite a bit of alcohol. His eyes were red and he looked a

returning, he was quite puzzled and

Sarah snorted. “It’s all Daniel’s fault. He’s getting more and more outrageous. I can’t wait to see the day

are you talking

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

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

woman who looks just like Winona and then intentionally gets

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

ever since Winona left, she had never seen any women

he might be doing it intentionally to

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

side, Samuel had disappeared without a

health had

in energy, and spending as much as 18 out of 24 hours in bed

but none of them could

Amelia to relax and

that Amelia was suffering from sadness and depression, so he told

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

spread, William asked the servants to keep an eye on Amelia

always times

Amelia still saw it.

is missing, Emma

to defy her parents and

was shrill, her eyes were red and her

agitation, after

never woke

had looked for famous doctors, but they were all

were gathered together. Even Maddie was here,

overseas?” Cathy held Amelia’s hand as tears streamed

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his head. “It’s useless. I’ve already invited the top medical team overseas to take a look, but

should we do then?”

dressing in the same suit as usual. Only his tie with a slightly crooked collar revealed his current

pocket, he

but his

the sofa. Suddenly, he raised his eyes and looked straight at Maddie. Maddie’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his calm

silence as

was most concerned about her

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

do my best to

might, “So, you all should not interfere, obstruct me,

that, he reached out his hand toward Maddie and said, “Aunt, give me your

at

few days and nights. Despite his tall stature, he appeared thin

with the entire Taylor family’s burdens

care of his erratic father, and his mentally ill mother,

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

look for her and just distance

her now and think of a way to force her to appear

was very clear–minded and had things well

were

did not actually do anything. At most, he just

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

that these children could get along

placed great importance on her nieces and nephews, treating them

mouth twitched, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. “Parents can’t choose. This is my responsibility,

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

Maddie stopped talking.

He carried the entire burden of the Taylor family

getting Maddie’s phone, William called

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of drawing with Andrew when she received a call

too much and answered

picked it up, she realized

eyebrows slightly with a hint of

some understanding of William. This person was very responsible,

the Taylor family had reached this point,

there was nothing important, he would have never called

did

to answer the phone, leaving her right hand free

not

Taylor.” William’s tone was very polite. “I’m sorry to disturb

Taylor, no need to be so polite. If

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

“Yeah,” she replied.

day you first returned to the Taylor family, and

his question, the tip of her colored pen paused, leaving

the green spot

stunned. He clapped

on the forehead and whispered, “Would you like to go upstairs and

ran upstairs

to frame the picture of the little turtle and hang it in his

Olivia

senses and continued

William’s intention

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

were a little overboard, it was

just as each of the five fingers had its own

nights of interaction and exchange of

course, I’m leaning towards Grandpa Isaac. He raised me and doted on me. How can I bear to make him sad?”

since you also made this choice, it means that human nature is like this. Therefore, our

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with that?”

I’ve never blamed her for being

rational person. From the beginning to the end, she never blamed Amelia for being

couldn’t accept that her biological

right from wrong, could not see the difference

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 gave birth

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

when Emma tried to have someone insult me, it was Amelia who asked me to back down. She naturally asked me to be tolerant

to

was a stranger, even if she wanted to side with Emma, she would find

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

and continued, “Also, she helped Emma frame me, slander my reputation,

understand that these things were illegal? No matter how powerful the Taylor family is, they can’t surpass the

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

you who went all out and told me that human nature is like this. Isn’t that

would not

mother, claim that human nature is so base that it justifies harming her own daughter and committing such evil things!”

want to ask, if she hurt someone else, at random stranger in the world,

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

were like sharp blades that

made his

didn’t expect Olivia to

violently. He knew that every

and saw Amelia lying

he hardened

do you think the favor

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

to surrender and stay in the Taylor family

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one by one, “Emma has already paid

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

mastermind behind it and has already received

Olivia was silent.

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

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

during your postpartum period, she didn’t get a full night’s sleep. After that, she immediately fell ill. She resisted taking

looking for you. The pain of losing her daughter made her suffer to the bone. She had a mental

of wrong things and hurt you.

you for

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

that, William hung up

Amelia Taylor for several months because of

Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent.

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She specially hired world–renowned

Smith family was hailed as a model

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

create accounts on various social networks, including

like flowers

few days, the Smith family’s

who had never come into contact with the

They couldn’t believe it.

expect that there was actually such an ancient

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

all left s on

There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know

seen the news?”

from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is

specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its

in Mala,

is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually

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

sounds a little familiar? I feel

Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head

and television dramas

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hanging up the phone, William held the phone

said he would

manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers

there were still many people who

save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the

a questionable character and may not have

the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for

to save a family member, it

care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of

confident that Olivia would agree to treat

The Sullivan family.

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

downstairs and sat beside

had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was

about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel

sour and bitter

longer,

not afraid at all, no

suffering made his heart ache

to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing

too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and

Andrew ran over from upstairs and

looked up with a

guy’s forehead. Her tone

making his agreement

Andrew upstairs

she must be feeling terrible at this

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

shoulder everything

moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking

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stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t

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

serious tone, “No matter what choice you

don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless.

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

and said firmly, “I

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

and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that be

young. No

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

her about her humanity would provoke

who could be persuaded

politely and respectfully, she might

method she hated

own way of doing things and

or not, she

one could

in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two

paper:

“Smith family”

looked up and a cold light flashed in

a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear

few calls

doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the

the same time, news began

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

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

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

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

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

of the world, no longer in its previous state

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

flowers blooming after

the Smith family’s reputation

who had never come into contact with the Smith family

They couldn’t believe it.

there was actually such an ancient medical family in the

novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the netizens‘

all left s

I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical

all seen

top medical team from Bruce

top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is

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

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

young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of

name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel

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

novels and television

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topic. Those

Smith family hospital was

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

that Isaac Smith was actually the

were

on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited!

on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In

misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is

to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays

a respectable

Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer

Doctor Smith will wake up

Smith wakes up

the s turned into prayers for Isaac to

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

family had reappeared, Olivia was also

institute was very worried about

to gender differences, it was

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

she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an

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

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

composure.

is

you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged

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

was

in school? Why are

the Drama Academy.

have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What

enter

identity was very

kidnapped and sold to

a good character, but she was weak and obedient to

what happened next, Olivia

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

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

but she already had a very serious gynecological

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

told the

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

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

the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked

saw the man

to the research institute through Augus Swift. There

traumatized after such a

that Kelly had a very high IQ but also

little girl was still too young, she could not be

psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her

very disadvantageous for subsequent

body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness.

personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and

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

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

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forever.

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

forever.

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.

18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult,

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

world, everyone was independent. No one

in the name of being a good

the entertainment industry,

would be able to

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William,

sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid

Maddie’s phone was

than

and saw William, who looked

William was waiting

the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic,

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

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

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

hadn’t gotten lost, with

Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range

at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have been truly

William’s side and patted his shoulder.

frowned and turned to look

the phone over. She opened a page and

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

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

This…”

already a medical team here.

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

finish speaking, Cathy walked

family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the

said with a

one thing that she could not figure out.

generation and had to be learned

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

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asked.

said, “It was Isaac himself who said

joy. She could not help but reach out and grab

replied, “There’s an 80%

and turned to look at

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

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

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

called out, “Olivia

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

Maddie wanted to explain. It was not that she did not want to save her

over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting

still

speak, Cathy

still hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing

of steps from the

raise her head. She just lowered her

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

blame his aunt whenever something happened to

William was born to Amelia, he sometimes

She had no personal life, no

his mother, almost everything

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

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

this point, Cathy took a deep breath. “I’ll say this today. It’s fine if nothing happens to Amelia. But if something really happens, I won’t

firm tone made

was so harsh on

with Maddie?

about to speak up for his aunt when a

It was Maddie’s hand.

William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My

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mean to use this reason to have Olivia

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 attitude of seeking her medical treatment, she might have agreed to treat

everyone looked down

method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always

coercion.

could someone as proud and powerful as Olivia

William suddenly understood.

called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of

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

Seeing this, Maddie smiled.

Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response

not even look

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had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia

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

Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to treat

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

not say a

the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered

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

lot after being hypnotized.

no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately

on the table and suddenly

for taking care of them. One of them was Blake

a little

Gillian like her own daughters. She was very

of the time, it was Blake

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

different. She was very young and lively. She

close to Zelen when she was

on, Zelen suddenly disappeared

ignored this person as if this person

Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in

“You remember now?”

instantly tore off a

took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then,

about Zelen?

so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me

but Blake was

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

tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in

said, “The matters of the main family 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 the family,

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were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send

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

left,

behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was

her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to

stopped massaging for a

her eyes and looked over

normal. He lowered

“It’s strange. My memory has always been very good. I remember everything after I was five years old. However, before I was five years old, my memories

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

Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who

could not re

Speaking of this, t

this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was

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

was amazed. “Can hypnosis do

Olivia nodded. “the Wilco

has a special hypnosis

curious. “Are you so sure

didn’t doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy

undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before

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

his head. “I

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

nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis

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

with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I

Olivia made sound easy.

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

knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked

at

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

he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down

what test they ran or how they checked,

William called Blake again.

to Olivia.

filled with pain and

please.”

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

family. She no longer had

the Taylor family could

William’s voice was hoarse.

and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and

.

to go to the Taylor family herself. It

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body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on

“Okay, that’s great.

realized that Olivia was

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

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

that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about Amelia’s

room and told Cathy that

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

that Sophia was not in a good mood

you. But I’m

and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said,

properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said,

going on?” Cathy’s

everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted

Cathy frowned in disbelief.

were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a

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 touched her

her down

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

“Then, are we still

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

Olivia came with Kelly.

was combed into a high ponytail at the back of

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

help

was shockingly

gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful

frowned and

looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes

eyes was like a flame falling into the water.

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

looked at her palm and warned herself that now was

to wait for the right time. She had to wait

the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by

of something, and a trace

and Cathy were

stick in his hand. He thought

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

was surprised that she ignored him just

was embarrassed

Olivia

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

like that young people were too

Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to

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

and she was

there was the

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

that time, Olivia would be the most annoying old

day, Olivia

the butler to help him take the

not care about

that Olivia went down and

care, but Cathy

had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let

“Stop

stop walking and continued to

couldn’t take it anymore and

Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please

and leaned against the handrail of the stairs.

had to raise her head to

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

fingertips on the circular decoration on

to help you stay

good for

you look up.”

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

tone was gentle, but she had no intention of

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

what if Amelia’s health worsened when

was not at ease with Olivia

shook her head

She did not expect Olivia to say

face was cold. “It’s fine if you

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

and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going

was about

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

stared at William. “What

angry that her chest heaved violently, and

looked more shameless than

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Olivia immediately walked outside.

herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants me

want

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

don’t add to the trouble. Do

had in mind. She looked

She took out a box of silver needles

skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt

really too long. They were

to himself, “This thing

concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced

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

and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma,

Cathy

knocked on the

seeing the situation, she could not help but

pain in her chest and

the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly called

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

the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately

Ronald said as he strode in

is longer

anger. He said, “Where’s William?

said, “Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched.

muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up the

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

he gets

in his

around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right.

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

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

I’ll break her hands

malice flashed

said, “Do you have any handy sticks that

asked, trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about

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

a rolling pin?”

replied, his

get it.”

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

his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s

he concealed the

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

open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a

said as he nodded. “I’ll go in

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

right hand and fiercely

hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your

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

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

right hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick,

at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was

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

William thought, “Oh crap!”

furious. He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do

despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of

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

seemed to have been hit by a heavy

solid wood, but it was smashed

for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a

Ronald!” he called out and quickly went over to

in front of William, her tone was cold and

eyes to glance at

“How could such a simple

and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5

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

soft–hearted and gives in to all of

very quickly and carried Ronald away

about

did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a

He just

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

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

the

of something. She

“Medicine that affects

He was surprised.

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period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given

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

“Water,” she softly murmured.

bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured

Taylor, you’re finally

half a glass of water before she

me?”

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

somehow, her vision went dark, and

know anything that

explained to her everything that had

unconscious.

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

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 that saved

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

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

am I so calm and not angry

my previous emotions, and I don’t know why

judgment. I’m completely

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

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

for me to accept

Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many

Amelia’s heart. After

hold extreme hatred for Olivia

Emma.

she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not

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

hearing that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression

to have a balanced perspective

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

either. After all, if it weren’t

closed her eyes. She seemed to

eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or

had already made a

and Emma, and on the

chose to let go

had more than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not

thought to herself, “In 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

remained faithful and committed to me alone all

watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even

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

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

there couldn’t be a more considerate

my condition.

Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had

was unfair to

could not let Emma

even though Olivia was

a document folder. She did not open it. She merely looked at it in a daze. Daniel came in from outside. He was dressed in a soft grayish–white home outfit. The gentle fabric blended with

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

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

information was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and

three of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner

and laughed, appearing to be a perfectly happy family. Those who did not know the inside story had no idea that this was an extramarital

it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like

was very concerned

information would not be able to remain

biological parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about

was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t

that, Daniel felt that the

decided to do

took out his phone and called

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

“It’s Daddy!” he thought.

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

“He’s

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

Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as

Instead, he immediately

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

Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet.

a sweet–talking

and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go

“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.

was left alone sitting

thought, “What’s going

get left behind,

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

Her gaze was indifferent, making it

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

she no longer had any

it was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have

after she regained consciousness. In

Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder at

However, she could not

just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she

understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she

Olivia nodded.

quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so

steadily on the

therapy on her, she even thanked

Taylor, thank

that was holding a silver needle stopped moving.

had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a

not at

afraid that Amelia would do something that could

her attitude. She said,

could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please

“Got it,” Amelia said.

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

Her voice was very gentle. “Can

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

was gentle and her

felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never

years.

and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to

trembled slightly.

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

pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God

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

unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I

not asking you to forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her, comfort her, and help her to become less extreme

and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued,

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

anything. She just

you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing

between them, Amelia could no

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

fingers tightly and quietly made a

waiting for Olivia to speak,

this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed

of time, Amelia grew

only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft

this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened

quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into her

Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about

it was used

“The

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

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

anything. She just held

time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less

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

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

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

and said, “Let’s

second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia

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

was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a

“What’s this?” she thought.

Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful

“It seems like she

have been

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

group photo of

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.

cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia

identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to

was a paternity test

daughter” was the

emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was

treats her so well.” Amelia seemed to suddenly have an epiphany. She quickly rummaged through her drawers, wanting to find photos of Emma from her childhood to her present age to see if she bore

to find

There were about

one of them was about

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

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