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.

met, and Olivia made a single request, “During the

and said,

in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a

start now.”

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

back in a chair and said

her head throbbing as if it might split

complete lack of memory; she

rapid, heavy knock on

with a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and

back soon.”

be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying

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

and Olivia needed to prepare lunch before her

returned, Olivia hurriedly got

Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window,

couch, playing with an orange in one hand, and supporting his chin with the

you looking at?”

lowered her gaze, concealing the craziness and resentment simmering beneath her

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

she had brought this upon herself by walking

who could truly understand her or her

Olivia would fare better than her,

determined to witness how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing

college–bound younger sister, while they

couldn’t believe that Olivia could maintain

family’s residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants came up short, and

come to

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

sporting an innocent tone, replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and

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

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