Chapter 243

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

simple

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

request, “During the hypnosis,

and said,

needed to be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the

start now.”

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

she leaned back in a chair and said in a deep

her head throbbing as

complete lack of

heavy knock on the

out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook.

back soon.”

voice seemed to be a hand tearing through the

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in a family of six, with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother, siblings running a business

vacation, and Olivia

returned, Olivia hurriedly

to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring blankly at

with an orange in one hand, and supporting his chin with the other, curiously

you looking at?” he

craziness

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

she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she

who could truly understand her

in the same circumstances, Olivia would fare better

how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing challenges following

Mom, older brother, sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while

Olivia could maintain her composure

were incongruent, her pants came up short, and

had this come to

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

replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought

consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent

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