Chapter 231-240
Chapter 231
Mia’s clothes were a little wrinkled, so she needed to change. Fortunately, she had brought spare clothes, so at least she would not embarrass herself.
After changing her clothes, she sat on the sofa in a daze.
Sensing that Mia was in a bad mood, Olivia tilted her head to look at her. and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
Mia shook her head and bit her lip as she looked at Olivia. “Olivia, you…”
“Yeah?” Olivia glanced sideways.
Thinking of the scene of David being pulled out by the male attendant, Mia felt a little sympathetic. She sighed and said in a low voice, “That David looks young. He seems to have been tricked by someone. That’s why he barged in and said those nasty things.”
Mia paused for a moment and looked at Olivia curiously. “Olivia, you… really have nothing to do with the Taylor family in Evervale?”
Olivia nodded with a calm expression.
“Not anymore.”
“How could one make such a mistake?” Mia frowned. “That David must have been angry because she thought you were his sister.”
“It’s not just that.” Olivia sat on the sofa with a cold expression. “He’s being manipulated.”
“What?” Mia was surprised.
David, who was hiding in the bathroom, also clenched his fists.
Olivia’s eyes were indifferent. “The truth he knows is obtained from somewhere else. It’s not accurate. Many things are wrong. First of all, Samuel and Amelia don’t just want to apologize to me. They really plan to use public opinion to pressure me. They just didn’t have the time to use it.
“I don’t know who told him the information, but it’s not hard to guess. It’s either Emma or Yvonne. He was just instigated.”
Mia was stunned. “Then why didn’t you explain and tell him the truth?” Olivia’s expression did not change at all. She only raised her eyebrows slightly and asked calmly, “Why should I tell him the truth?”
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Mia was stunned and looked confused.
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Olivia lowered her gaze. “You’re the person I care about, so I’ll explain it to you. But who is he? He’s just an irrelevant person. Telling him the truth, teaching him, guiding him, and pointing out who are the people. who have ulterior motives around him, are his parents‘ responsibility, hist elder brother’s and sister’s responsibility.
“When he was my brother, I was willing to teach him. I was willing to nurse him back to health and point out the abnormalities of his bad. temper.
“But he’s not anymore. Not only that, he even has ill intentions toward me. Why should I do anything unnecessary?”
Olivia had never been an unconditionally soft–hearted person. She was only kind to some people.
There was a line drawn in her heart. The inside and the outside of the line divided the people she cared about and the unimportant people crystal clear.
When David was inside the line she drew, she would be sad because of some of his words, but it was only based on the fact that she cared about. him.
Now, David had been moved out of the line. To her, he was just an insignificant, slightly familiar stranger.
Why would she spend so much effort to teach him and correct him?
If it was a misunderstanding, so be it. If he was deceived, so be it. If he could not differentiate between sincerity and hypocrisy, so be it. If he was hot–tempered, so be it.
What did it have to do with her?
There were so many muddle–headed people in the world. She was not a saint and did not have the habit of being a teacher to others.
With that, Olivia’s gaze swept across the bathroom door subtly. Then, she stood up and said softly, “Let’s go.”
A long time passed after Olivia and Mia had left, but David remained where he was, motionless.
It was as if his body had been thrown into an icehouse. All the blood in his body was frozen and then turned into ice blades that twisted in his flesh.
It was so painful that his teeth chattered.
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“David, what’s wrong?” Athene nudged him.
David was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, yet he was as light as a feather right now. Athene only poked him lightly, yet he staggered.
He looked up blankly and glanced at Athene. Then, he quickly lowered. his head, opened the door, and left.
The first thing David did after leaving Duke Devonstern’s mansion was to call Amelia.
“Mom, tell me the truth. Are you and Dad planning to use public opinion to force Olivia to compromise?”
Amelia was not a very shrewd person. When she heard her son’s question, she subconsciously became nervous. “David, how did you know?”
“Hehe…” David laughed at himself.
He felt that he was really f*cking stupid and deserved it!
He continued, “What about Emma? Does she know?”
Before Amelia could reply, David added, “Mom, don’t lie to me. If you lie to me, I won’t believe you for the rest of my life.”
Amelia was silent. After a while, she said with difficulty, “The three of us discussed it together.”
David understood. He raised his hand and pulled his hair. “So, you guys wanted to force Olivia to do something, but you failed. Then, you were reported by her. Emma deliberately vagued the main point and misled me to find Olivia to settle the score?”
“David?” Amelia frowned. “How can you say that about your sister? Olivia reported her. It’s a fact that she’s going to jail. So what if you help her as her younger brother?”
“Help her?” David kicked the table, and there was a loud bang.
On the other end of the line, Amelia was shocked. “David, what’s wrong?” “What’s wrong?” David was so furious that he laughed. “Would I not have helped her if she told me the truth? Why lie to me and hide key information? Do you think it’s funny to see me run to Olivia and yell like a clown?
“Why can’t you make it clear? Is it fun to mislead me? If Olivia was not in the wrong and she’s not a member of our family, I would have a more suitable way to communicate with her instead of…
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David could not continue. When he thought of how self–righteous he had been at the banquet previously, he felt extremely ashamed. “Forget it.” He sat down on the chair. “Do whatever you want. Don’t call me again.”
With that, he hung up mercilessly.
Amelia called out a few times. When she realized that David had really hung up, her face was first filled with disbelief, then anger.
She went to William with the phone and complained about David’s actions.
She accused David of being disobedient, inconsiderate, and not. understanding at all.
William listened to her quietly. Then, he held Amelia’s shoulders with both hands and pressed her into the seat.
“Mom.” William looked at Amelia closely with a complicated gaze.
“What’s wrong with you? You used to care about David and me. Why do you only care about Emma now? Aren’t we both your children? Don’t you love us?”
Amelia was stunned. She looked lost and did not know what to say.
Seeing this, William’s heart ached. Could not bear to ask further, he leaned over and hugged Amelia, then said in a low voice, “Mom, there are some things that you shouldn’t get involved in anymore. Leave it to me. I’m here, okay?”
Amelia nodded. Her eyes were still filled with panic, but she remembered William’s words.
She lowered her head in frustration and reflected on herself. “I went overboard. I only cared about Emma and ignored David. In addition, I haven’t been in good spirits recently. I’ll take some medicine and rest when I get back.”
“Take medicine?” William frowned. “What medicine?”
Amelia smiled. “It’s a mood control medicine. It’s very effective. I’ve been taking it for more than ten years. Your father got it from a famous doctor. David had a bad temper when he was young. He even took some. The effect is very quick.”
Upon hearing that Amelia had taken medicine for more than ten years, William nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. However, he still reminded her, “All medicine is poisonous to some extend. You should take less. If
you’re not feeling well, sleep and rest more.”
“Don’t worry,” Amelia promised.
Chapter 232
When Mia came out of the changing room, she acutely sensed that something was not right.
She glanced at the corner of the sofa where someone had left a lighter, looked back at the bathroom, and quickly walked to Olivia.
She said in a low voice, “Olivia, did you say that on purpose for others to hear?”
Olivia tilted her head and glanced at Mia without denying it.
Mia chuckled. “Didn’t you say that you’ve drawn a clear line with them? Why are you still putting in so much effort?”
“I’m just paying the rent.” Olivia lowered her eyes and said casually.
“Pay rent?” Mia did not quite understand.
“Yes.” Olivia nodded. Her voice was slightly cold. “I’ve lived in one place for ten months. I have to pay some rent.”
Mia was even more confused.
However, Olivia was unwilling to say anything else.
After that, Mia started another topic.
She was really curious about how Olivia got to know Athene. Plus, they seemed so close. Furthermore, Olivia only took out a chain and the butler of the Duke’s Mansion suddenly became very respectful to her.
“Olivia.” Mia tilted her head. “Is your family an old friend of the Duke?”
“No.” Olivia shook her head.
No? Mia scratched her head. Other than that, what other reason could
there be?
She recalled that Daniel had previously said that Olivia knew medicine.
Mia suddenly had an idea. Could it be that Olivia had saved the Duke’s life at some point and become his savior?
As soon as this thought appeared, Mia was amused.
She felt that her imagination was too wild. Olivia was so young and majored in biology. How could she have the capability to save the Duke?
When Daniel said Olivia knew medicine, he probably meant that she only knew a little.
Hence, Mia joked, “Olivia, I’m really curious why the people in the Duke’s mansion are so respectful to you. Could it be because you saved the
Duke?”
“That’s right.” Olivia nodded. She even turned to look at Mia with a gaze full of praise. “Mia, you’re so smart to be able to guess that. When I was 16 years old, I saved Duke Devonstern by chance.”
Mia said, “16 years old…”
Such a casual attitude. It felt like Olivia was joking with her!
Although Mia liked Olivia a lot, she also felt that Olivia was bragging too much.
Sixteen years old? She might as well say six years old!
Did Olivia think she was writing a novel? After all, genius doctors at such a young age only appeared in novels.
Mia was a little unhappy. She felt that Olivia was too secretive about everything and refused to say anything, so much so that Olivia even joked to change the topic.
When they returned to the previous room, Duke Devonstern and Daniel were already waiting there.
Seeing Olivia enter, Duke Devonstern was extremely excited. He took a step forward and said, “Olivia, long time no see.”
After exchanging pleasantries, the two of them sat together and began to talk about each other’s situation.
Duke Devonstern was very experienced and thoughtful. Although he spent most of his time talking to Olivia, he did not neglect Mia. Occasionally, he would give her a topic of conversation.
Facing Duke Devonstern, Mia was still a little nervous. She could not be at ease and forced out a joke. “Duke, Olivia said something so funny just. now. She actually said that she knows you because she saved your life.”
Duke Devonstern nodded. “That’s right. Miss Olivia’s medical skills are superb. She did save my life.”
Mia was completely appalled.
What did Duke Devonstern mean? Could it be that what Olivia said before was true and not a joke?
Mia looked at Olivia and then at Duke Devonstern with a blank expression.
Until the banquet ended and they returned to the manor, Mia was still in a daze.
“Olivia.” She licked her lips, finding it hard to believe. “You’re so good at medicine. Why didn’t you say so?”
Olivia sat on the sofa and was reading some documents on
biopharmaceuticals.
When she heard this, she said indifferently, “What’s there to say? It’s not a big deal.”
“Not a big deal!”
Olivia said it was not a big deal!
Mia could not take it anymore. She pounced in front of Olivia and half–knelt on the sofa. “You saved Duke Devonstern’s life. I heard from the butler that all the famous doctors in the nearby hospitals could not cure him. Some even asserted that he would not be able to return to the country alive.
“There were so many famous doctors who were helpless against this illness, but as soon as you took on the task, you cured it with a few needles.
“You call that not a big deal?”
Mia could not take it anymore. She just could not take it!
She stood up and jumped around, unable to control the excitement in her heart at all.
Olivia was an incredible doctor, a miracle doctor!
If Mia had such good medical skills, she would definitely brag so much. about it that the entire world would know.
Why did Olivia not do anything and not take it seriously?
Then, she remembered that there was once an opportunity for Olivia to treat her body, but she did not cherish it.
Suddenly, Mia regretted it.
She felt she was so stupid!
Putting aside the matter of medical skills, just the matter of Duke Devonstern alone, if she were the one who saved him and was indebted
to the Duke, she would definitely develop in Gorshire.
Why would she not fully utilize such a huge backer?
Mia asked the question in her heart, “Olivia, why didn’t you come to Gorshire? I heard from Athene that you haven’t even been to the Duke’s Mansion.”
Olivia closed the document and looked at Mia seriously. She said in a puzzled tone, “Why should I? I don’t save people to ask for repayment.” Mia shook her head. “No, that’s not what I meant. I just feel that it’s a pity. With Duke Devonstern as your backer, things might go much more. smoothly.”
Olivia frowned. “Can a Duke be considered a backer?”
Mia was speechless.
What kind of arrogant tone was that? Was Olivia asking for a beating?
Then, Olivia said in a low voice, “My backer is the nation of Hushen.”
Mia smiled. She thought Olivia was joking. “According to what you said, my backer is also my country.”
Olivia curled her lips and did not explain. Instead, she lowered her eyes and continued reading the documents.
Lately, Olivia had been spending more and more time reading. Almost all of her free time was spent reading books. Occasionally, she would write and draw on paper.
Mia was curious in the past and even came over to take a few glances
once.
However, she could not understand what Olivia wrote at all. She felt like he was reading another language or something.
Words like ingredients, molecular formulas, reactions, and synthesis gave her a headache.
“Olivia. You’ve already read several books. What are you doing?” Mia was confused.
Olivia wrote on the paper and said, “I’m perfecting the prescription for the Smith family’s life–saving medicine. There are still some imperfections.”
Oh! Mia nodded and asked, “How long more? When can it be perfected?
She knew that medicine had to be tested and proven continuously. Two
ars was considered little for the development of a new medicine. Some
had even developed it for more than ten years and did not even
have much results.
Mia asked this question because she hoped that Olivia could strike a balance between work and rest. Olivia could do research at any time, but she rarely came to Gorshire, so Mia felt Olivia should go out and have more fun.
Olivia held the tip of the pen and wrote the last stroke on the paper, then said, “It’s done.”
Mia was speechless.
“You’re always so unexpected!” She exclaimed in her heart.
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Chapter 233
As there had been no news from David, Yvonne was anxious. So she called him.
But no one answered it though she called several times.
Yvonne frowned and suppressed her grievance in her heart. Then she called Gillian to remind her not to forget about the ball tonight.
Attending the ball was not the main purpose. She actually wanted to introduce Gillian to a person, so that she could attend the Pharmaceutical Association’s meeting in half a month through that person.
Only by this meeting could she truly come into contact with the top connections in this industry and be recognized.
Gillian was eating cereal. She spoke briefly to Yvonne over the phone before hanging up.
She looked up and saw that Jarron had only eaten half a bowl of cereal. before putting it down.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Gillian’s eyes were filled with worry. Jarron had lost a lot of weight recently. If he continued this way, his body would not be able to hold on anymore.
Jarron shook his head. “I’m not feeling unwell. I just don’t like it.”
After a pause, he added, “I’m not used to it.”
Gillian understood now. Mala’s cereal could not be compared to that of domestic. Besides, the seasonings were not complete. So the taste was very different.
Actually, Gillian wasn’t used to it either.
Back then when they were at home, the cereal tasted soft and smelled very good though cooked in a simple way. But the cereal here didn’t taste or smell the same even cooked in the same way.
Gillian put down her bowl. “How about this? I give Roland a call to ask him where he bought the cereal. Then I’ll ask him to buy some and mail it over.”
Roland was the head butler of the Smith family. Although he did not live with Isaac and Gillian, he made regular purchases of all the food materials for the Smith family.
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not, a woman who was employed part–time would come over to cook for them.
Hearing Gillian’s words, Jarron frowned.
He didn’t really want to get connected with the Smith family, but he really couldn’t swallow this disgusting cereal. He could only silently
agree.
Gillian took out her phone and made the phone call.
Initially, Roland was quite happy to receive a call from Gillian.
He did not care about the fight between Olivia and Gillian. He doted on them equally as he had watched the two children grow up.
Therefore, even though Gillian left the hospital and went to Mala, Roland was still very hospitable and full of respect for her.
But his tone sounded abnormal when Gillian asked where he had bought the cereal.
“Something wrong?” Gillian found it strange. “Was it bought from the supermarket? Is that why there’s no brand? If that’s the case, I’ll have to trouble you to buy some from that supermarket and mail it to Mala.”
Roland’s tone sounded hesitant. “Isn’t there cereal in Mala? Will it be damp and become uneatable if we send it over from so far away?”
Gillian frowned. She was a little unhappy, but she did not show it.
Her tone still sounded gentle. “Roland, I know I’ve troubled you, but the cereal here really doesn’t taste good. Jarron isn’t used to it either. He likes that from our country.”
“I see.” Roland knew now that they didn’t like the food in Mala. “Alright, I’ll get someone to get a few bags and mail them to you.”
“Thank you, Roland.” Gillian thanked him in a gentle voice. In the end, she added, “Roland, don’t forget. I don’t want any other brands. I want the one we usually have at home.”
But not every kind of cereal domestic was delicious.
Sometimes, the cereal cooked in a very high–class restaurant didn’t taste as good as that at home.
The kind we often eat at home!” Roland felt himself in a difficult position. It’s not that easy to get that
Gillian instantly became sensitive.
Wat he hinting that she couldn’t afford it any more?
Each of his words was like a needle piercing into her heart.
She tried her best to put on a gentle expression and said in a gentle tone, “I know that the cereal at home is expensive. Jarron and I have already left the Smith family. We don’t have that much cash on hand. You’re afraid that we can’t afford it, but-”
Before she could finish, Jarron grabbed her wrist, his eyes full of pain.
He did not expect that after they left the Smith family and went overseas, Gillian would be so humble because they could not even afford cereal. Depressed, he snatched the phone away and said coldly, “Roland, we’re not in such dire straits. Although we’ve left the Smith family, we can still afford a few bags of cereal.”
“Don’t…” Gillian quickly grabbed the phone and apologized to Roland with a bitter smile. “Roland, don’t be angry. Jarron just feels sorry for me.” After a pause, her tone became downcast, and her voice was slightly choked. “Roland, don’t you dote on us anymore after we left the hospital and went overseas? Do you treat us as outsiders now?”
“Oh, no.” Roland was anxious. “That’s not what I meant. I watched you grow up. How can I not dote on you? You listen to me that the cereal-” “Don’t say anymore.” Gillian’s tone was sorrowful. “I know that Olivia is now in charge of the Smith family. It’s inconvenient for you to help me. I won’t make things difficult for you. You just have to tell me the brand of the cereal. I’ll find someone else to buy it for us.”
Roland didn’t say anything this time.
After a while, he sighed faintly. “Gillian, you’ve lived for more than 20 years. Why are you still so muddle–headed? You don’t even know about the cereal at home at all. Sometimes, I don’t know what’s in your head. You turn a blind eye to what’s on the surface. Why do you stick to those non–existent and imaginary things?”
Gillian’s expression did not change. Her tone became much colder uncontrollably. “Roland, if you have something to say, just say it.”
Roland said, “The cereal at home is specially provided. If you ask me to buy it for you, I won’t be able to buy it at all!!
Gillian was stunned!
So was Jarron and he looked up in surprise.
Gillian’s tone was lightly trembling. “Specially provided? Is it for Grandpa?
“No.” Roland shook his head. “It’s for Miss Olivia. But she rarely ate it and gave it to you.”
Gillian exclaimed, “How is this possible?”
She didn’t believe it. Olivia was only five years old when she first came to the Smith family.
Even if Olivia was a genius, it was impossible for her to make any outstanding contributions, due to her young age.
How could the special allowance be for her?
“Gillian.” Roland sounded helpless. “In the beginning, it was that Mr. Swift from the sanatorium, who was distressed by Olivia’s poor health, who gave her a portion of his share. But later on, it was Miss Olivia’s own ability to earn it.”
Gillian felt like a heavy hammer to her head. She did not make a sound for a long time.
But Roland was still muttering, “Other than the cereal, the vegetables and fruits at home are all specially grown. They’re natural and unpolluted, and the taste is good. When Miss Olivia went to study at Evervale, these things were originally supposed to be sent to Evervale, but Miss Olivia was worried you guys couldn’t get used to other tastes if you didn’t have. them, so she got people to send them to the Smith family.”
As Roland said it, his tone sounded quite complicated. “Since young, as long as Miss Olivia has something, she would definitely give you and Jarron a share. If it’s not enough, she would give it all to you. She doesn’t have it herself.
“I just don’t understand. How did the three of you, who were so good back then, end up like this
Chapter 234
They had visited almost all the interesting attractions here.
Accompanied by Athene, who was like a living map, they had visited. almost all the interesting places.
When they were almost done with the visit, Olivia planned to return to the country tomorrow.
The document about the Smith family’s life–saving prescription that she had perfected had been sent back to the domestic laboratory for
experimental verification.
Olivia wanted to go back and keep an eye on it personally so that this life–saving medicine could be announced as soon as possible.
Last time, because of what Gillian had done, the Smith family’s. reputation had been deeply ruined. Although she returned in time and tried her best to salvage the situation, there were still many rumors spreading.
So, she was really disappointed with Gillian.
She could tolerate Gillian’s jealousy, disgust, and unwillingness… but she could not forgive her for being impatient and announcing imperfect drugs.
This was harming people!
As a doctor, how could she not take the patient’s health seriously?
Although Olivia did not become a doctor as her grandfather had expected, the theory that her grandfather had instilled in her since she was young was that doctors had the hearts of parents. As a doctor, she had to be careful.
Other occupations allowed mistakes, but not doctors.
This was because once there was a mistake, even if it was just a slight error, it would affect a living life.
Olivia was not a warm–hearted person. Even if nothing happened and she wasn’t pushed off the cliff by Gillian, she was not a saint who would take the initiative to diagnose people.
Her grandfather used to be very dissatisfied with this character of her and tried his best to persuade her
dut she just leaned on his grandfather’s shoulder and said coquenishly,
“Grandpa, I won’t fold my hands and see people die. If I encounter those patients who will die and I don’t save them, I will do something to help them.”
Isaac nodded. He was very satisfied with his granddaughter’s words, but he still kept a straight face. “Then, when school ended last night, a classmate of yours had a nail in his foot. Why didn’t you do anything?”
Olivia blinked, with a good reason. “It’s not like it’s going to kill him. Besides, his parents are there too. It’s not my turn.”
“You little rascal.” Isaac glared at her. “Don’t you have your own medicine. that can stop bleeding and disinfect? Apply a little on the child so that his parents don’t have to hit his feet hard to drain the blood.”
The child cried out in pain, tears streaming down his face.
Isaac’s heart ached for the child when he saw this. However, his granddaughter actually tilted her head and looked at it seriously.
She even instructed her parents in a crisp voice, “Mrs, slap harder. Use more strength. My Grandpa said that blood stasis has to be drained, or a tetanus shot will be needed.”
“Grandpa.” Olivia was silent for a moment before she suddenly spoke. She ran to the desk, got some chalk, and said seriously, “Grandpa, this is at super effective medicinal powder I developed. It can treat gout. Take it!”
Isaac glared and said angrily, “Nonsense. How can this thing cure gout?”
“That’s right.” Olivia held the chalk and blew at the open window. The white powder flew from the window with the wind. “Look, even you don’t believe me, Grandpa. How can the parents believe me?”
A little girl who was still in primary school suddenly took out some powder and said that it could disinfect and stop the bleeding.
Probably only a fool would believe it!
Isaac was silent for a moment before sighing softly.
He had indeed not considered this.
If it was a professional doctor who took out a bottle of medicinal powder, the boy’s parents might believe it. But if it were little Olivia, they would definitely not believe it.
But.
Isaac frowned. As a doctor, how could she give up?
If she could not overcome such a small setback she would encounter
even more difficulties on the road to saving people in the future. What should she do then?” he thought.
Isaac explained to Olivia with patience.
He taught her how to gain the trust of Aron’s parents. He taught her not. to be afraid of people’s words, dirty words, misunderstandings, and abuse. He taught her to stick to her inner rightness.
Olivia nodded obediently. She especially liked it when her grandfather told her this.
She would remember everything her grandfather said with all her heart.
After saying that, Isaac rubbed the soft top of Olivia’s head and asked her, “Then do you realize your mistake now?”
Olivia was about to nod subconsciously.
However, before she could nod her head, she frowned and looked up at Isaac.
She was very serious. “Grandpa, I didn’t do anything wrong.”
Olivia clenched her small fists, her eyes bright. “The one at fault is Aron. He was the one who accidentally stepped on a nail and injured himself. He was clearly the one at fault. How can you blame me? The patient was sick. It was clearly the illness that was hurting them. Why should they resent the doctor who could not save them? Doctors are human beings. They’re made of flesh and blood. They’ll be sad too. Why is there no one that understands the doctor? That’s not fair!”
The little girl lowered her head, her beautiful almond–shaped eyes filled. with tears.
One by one, they fell.
It was like a crystal.
“I asked Aron’s parents to slap the soles of his feet to get rid of the blood stasis. Is this wrong?”
She looked up and questioned Isaac aggrievedly.
Isaac was stunned. “Yes, yes, but…”
“No buts.” The little girl’s expression was firm. “Every patient’s situation is different. We can’t generalize. If it were in the hospital, the patient would have enough trust in Grandpa. Grandpa could have applied powder on him. However, in the situation at that time, it was the most suitable way
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“Of course.” Olivia’s tone changed. “I can also forcefully apply medicinal powder to Aron’s wound. If they are unwilling and misunderstand me, it doesn’t matter. As long as Aron’s wound recovers quickly, they will naturally know that they misunderstood me.”
Isaac was about to nod.
His granddaughter’s clear voice sounded in his ears again. “But I’m not willing to. I saved him and helped them. Why should I suffer misunderstandings, curses, and even physical injuries?
“Grandpa, I don’t want that.” Olivia took out the powder and looked at it under the sunlight. “If you want to promote the powder, go and apply for a patent. Let the country promote it, and the media promote it so that everyone can enjoy this convenience. Isn’t that better?
“Let the professionals do the professional thing. We just need to give suggestions in ways that are acceptable to the patient. Isn’t that better?”
Isaac was speechless for a long time. After a while, he said in disbelief, “Olivia, how… did you think of this? When did you start thinking about this?”
It was hard to believe that such words came from a child’s mouth.
Olivia raised her eyebrows. “I thought of it just now. What’s wrong?”
Isaac was silent.
But Olivia was puzzled. “Is that hard to think of?”
Isaac was confused. “Don’t say another word, or you’ll make Grandpa look like a fool!”
However, although Olivia did not have the personality of a Holy Mother and did not have the heart of a Holy Father or Mother that his grandfather had hoped for, she never ignored life.
She felt that life was very important. If she could not save it, she should not hurt it.
She would never tolerate Gillian’s introduction of defective drugs and False propaganda.
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Mia did not know much about the situation in the country. When she learned that the Taylor family had once thought of using public opinion to force Olivia, she specially arranged for someone to investigate and even asked Daniel about that.
Only then did she realize that Samuel had actually resorted to the trending topic on Twitter to defame Olivia.
“This is too much!” The furious Mia slammed her palm on the table, but she felt pain in her palm and stomped her feet as he slammped the table. too hard.
As the pain receded, she calmed down a lot.
What the Taylor family had done was hateful, but it was also very dangerous.
Being spied on by such a venomous snake from the dark, perhaps one would be bitten by it when it suddenly jumped out one day.
It was really impossible to guard against.
It would be best if this matter could be resolved as soon as possible.
“Olivia.” Mia sat beside Olivia with a solemn expression. “Why don’t we have a good chat with Issac when we return to the country this time?” Olivia was reading a book. She looked up when she heard this. “Huh?”
Mia explained, “What the Taylor family has done is indeed hateful. Logically speaking, we should be angry with them. But Olivia, your career is on the rise. It’s better for you not to make enemies, especially now that the Internet is so developed. They are still hiding in the dark. Perhaps they will jump out one day and smear your reputation.”
“At that time, we won’t be able to explain it even if we have a mouth,” Mia suggested. “It’s best if everyone can sit down and resolve the conflict peacefully to turn enemies into friends.”
She used herself as an example. “I think they don’t like you and are dissatisfied with you because they don’t know you well. As long as they interact more with you, they will like you as time goes by.
She also turned to Daniel. “Daniel, what do you think? I think it will be more effective if you are the mediator.”
Daniel did not agree immediately. Instead, he looked at Olivia
But Olivia had already buried her head back and continued reading.
It was not until Mia raised her voice and called her a few times that she looked up and said in a dry voice, “What a trouble.”
“How could it be a trouble?” Mia was anxious.
She knew that it was really difficult to reconcile with the enemy, but for the sake of future development, she had to take temporary setbacks.
Mia tried her best to persuade Olivia. “If you don’t resolve it, they will continue to misunderstand you. They won’t like you.”
“Why should I make them like me?” Olivia changed her posture and continued reading. Her tone was indifferent. “If they don’t like me, so be it. Even if they don’t like me, they have to hold it in.”
Samuel and Amelia did not like her, blamed her, and hated her. Emma must hate her to the core now.
But so what?
They couldn’t hurt her anyway.
Now, even accusing the daughter of being unfilial and pretending to be pitiful was useless..
No matter how unconvinced they were, they had to hold it in!
There was a saying: I love it when you can’t stand me, but you can’t get
rid of me either!
Olivia rarely took the initiative to attack, nor did she like to do those small tricks in the dark.
However, if she made a move, she would definitely take drastic measures. Didn’t the Taylor family want to use public opinion to act pitifully and accuse her of being unfilial?
Alright, she would take drastic measures and declare that she was not a daughter of the Taylor family.
If she was not a daughter of the Taylor family and had nothing to do with the Taylor family anymore, how could they still pretend to be pitiful?
Mia was still in a daze when Athene rushed in excitedly.
She brought good news.
thene was a little out of breath from running so quickly. The butler
her a glass of warm water. She gulped down half
recovered.
She mentioned a few words–International Medical Association!
Mia subconsciously tightened her grip on the sofa with an excited. expression. She first turned to look at Daniel before looking at Athene. “Are you talking about the International Medical Association in Mala?” Athene nodded and raised her chin, looking like she was about to receive praise.
Daniel’s eyes became serious when he heard that it was the International Medical Association.
Though the Sullivan family started out in Traditional Chinese Medicine. and Daniel later switched to the Internet industry, the Sullivan family’s foundation was still there. He knew a lot about the International Medical
Association.
It was extremely famous in the pharmaceutical industry. Its members were all top doctors and famous scientists in the world.
Although the Sullivan family Pharmaceuticals did well in Evervale, they had never been invited by the International Medical Association.
Some time ago, Daniel learned that the International Medical Association would hold a meeting in half a month.
But unfortunately, he did not get the invitation.
The invitations this time were divided into three categories. One was for major pharmaceutical companies around the world, the other was for doctors and scientists who had made outstanding contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, and the last kind was special invitations, which were drawn up by the president of the association.
Daniel looked at Athene. “You got the third kind of invitation?”
“Uh…” Athene blushed, feeling a little embarrassed. “It’s not an invitation. I asked Grandpa to contact the vice president and ask for a special invitation letter. But he said that the president is very concerned about this meeting and doesn’t allow any special or casual invitation letters.” “Didn’t you say that you can bring Olivia in?” Mia frowned. She felt she was really happy for nothing.
Athene quickly explained, “Olivia can attend the meeting. Although the vice president doesn’t agree to give us a special invitation letter, he has
ved some auditing slots, which will be arranged without seats
It was also very good to listen this way!
Mia was pleasantly surprised again. She knew that Olivia’s medical skills were very good, and she also knew that she had obtained the Lasker Award. But anyway, she was still too inexperienced and had not made a name for herself. Which member of the International Medical Association had not received the Nobel Prize before?
It was said that the president of this year, Professor Ross, had won the Nobel Prize twice and even one of his students had won the Prize.
Therefore, they did not care about a mere Lasker Award.
“Olivia.” Athene looked at Olivia with sparkling eyes. She was so proud that her tail was almost sticking up with pride.
She had always wanted to do something for Olivia, but unfortunately, she could not help at all.
This time, she could finally show her skills.
The little girl chattered, “I’ll go to Mala with you to attend the meeting. The vice president said that he wants to see you first and test your medical skills. It would be best if the test is about acupuncture or something else. If your medical skills are really outstanding, he’ll introduce you to the president. Perhaps you can really get an invitation?” “In recent years, Professor Ross has been very obsessed with the Hushe Republic’s acupuncture. He even wants to learn it himself. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the time or a good teacher. Olivia, your medical skills are. so good. You will definitely be valued.”
Mia also nodded. Although she had never seen Olivia treat illnesses and save people, she believed in Olivia.
Faced with two pairs of expectant gazes, Olivia closed the book and placed it on the table. She did not know what to say.
“Yes…” She lowered her head and said softly, “Actually, I don’t intend to attend this meeting.”
“Why?” Mia was shocked. Then, she thought of something and suddenly said, “Do you not like to listen without a seat? Actually, it doesn’t matter. You may listen without a seat this year, but next year you will receive an Invitation
Athene’s eyes were filled with tears. “It’s all my fault. I didn’t have the ability to get an invitation for Olivia that she has to listen outside
Egid helplessly It’s not like that.ee
Not only did this consolation not have any effect, but it made Athene even sadder. Her eyes turned red.
Olivia sighed, took out her phone, opened the page, and handed it over. Athene was not familiar with Husheni, but the words on it were bilingual. She read them in a loud voice, “… Specially invited Ms. Olivia Taylor.”
Athene was stunned. This was a special invitation from the International Medical Association!
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.
Chapter 237
Olivia had yet to decide whether to attend the International Medical Association conference or not.
But there was still plenty of time to think about that, as it was half a month away.
Before that, she had to make a trip back to the Hushe Republic. The research institute had been urging her for a while.
She had sent them some materials, but they still had many questions. related to the operational aspect.
After boarding the plane, Olivia sat in her seat and started reading a book.
Daniel sat beside her.
There were only four people in the first–class cabin. Unexpectedly, one of the passengers knew Daniel.
Someone turned around and greeted him.
“Mr. Sullivan?” came a soft voice.
Olivia looked up and saw a woman as exquisite as a doll.
Daniel directed his gaze from the book to the woman. When he saw her, he was slightly stunned and struggled to remember who she was.
The woman chuckled. “Mr. Sullivan, you’re a busy man. I don’t think you remember me. Let me introduce myself.”
The woman paused for a second and spoke again. Her voice was light and not as warm as before.
“I’m Freya Jensen. I was an ambassador of your jewelry brand.”
Daniel then remembered.
Freya was an actress who enjoyed immense popularity recently. She had great looks, high EQ, impressive educational and family background, and outstanding acting skills. It was said that her family was very rich.
Her fans often remarked that if Freya wasn’t so devoted to acting, she would have to go back home to inherit the family business.
Her image aligned with Daniel’s jewelry brand, so she was invited to be the ambassador.
Daniel had only met her once at a party with the business partners, so he
did not have a deep impression of her.
Freya was a woman with a great sense of humor. Although they didn’t know each other well, she was good at making conversation.
Unfortunately, Daniel did not pay much attention to her and maintained only superficial responses.
On the other hand, Olivia was very curious about the actress.
She stuck her head out and greeted her. “Hi, nice to meet you.”
Freya knew that someone was sitting beside Daniel, but she was seated a bit too far away to see the person clearly.
Surprisingly, Olivia leaned out to talk to her.
Freya was stunned for a moment. Her gaze fixated on Olivia for quite some time.
After a while, she said with a smile, “I’m sorry, you’re too beautiful. I was blown away.”
Olivia responded with a smile.
That smile took Frey’s breath away.
She turned around and took a moment to collect herself on her seat.
She had seen all kinds of gorgeous women in the entertainment industry, but she was mesmerized by Olivia’s beauty, which showed how exceptionally beautiful Olivia was.
After regaining her composure, Freya turned around again and looked at Olivia.
The two of them chatted about the movies Frey had starred in. One of which was particularly famous and carried a profound meaning. It had won many awards.
The movie told a story about the dilemma of saving or not saving a
person.
Olivia recognized Freya because she had watched the movie.
The two of them didn’t know each other well and had nothing much to talk about. In addition, it was the only movie of Freya that Olivia had seen, so their conversation revolved around it.
Freya was not very interested and only gave Olivia perfunctory
responses
Throughout the conversation, her eyes kept wandering between the black
hairpin on Olivia’s head and the black smartwatch on her wrist.
Then, she curled her lips in contempt.
“I see. She is just a sugar baby.”
Olivia saw through Freya’s thoughts.
Her enthusiasm waned in an instant. She realized that the resolute and courageous character in the movie was just a role Freya played. not a representation of her as a person.
So, Olivia ended the chat and resumed reading.
Freya had been trying to engage Daniel in a conversation.
For some reason, she felt that Daniel was much friendlier toward her than before and he seemed to be very interested in her acting career. It gladdened her heart.
There were rumors that Daniel avoided having romantic relationships. with women and did not even have a girlfriend. People said that he lived a clean and scandal–free life.
Freya used to believe it. But now she saw it as nothing more than an illusion.
It wasn’t that Daniel didn’t want a woman, but he had high standards.
Freya took out a mirror and looked at herself. She felt that she was not much inferior to Olivia. Although she didn’t have features as delicate as Olivia, she was also very attractive.
Most importantly, she came from a good family, though not as wealthy and prominent as the Sullivan family, her family was quite famous in the local cities.
“What’s so good about that sugar baby? She was just a plaything.
“I’m much better than her,” Freya thought.
Lunch was served on the plane.
The plain ready–prepared food made one lose their appetite at first glance.
Freya noticed that Daniel had barely touched his food. So she said gently, I ordered some food in advance and it came with a generous portion. If you don’t mind, you can try this.”
Daniel tilted his head slightly and wanted to say no. But when his gaze
to Freya’s lunch for a second, he immediately changed his ming
“Thank you very much.”
“You’re welcome, Mr. Sullivan.” Freya’s beautiful eyes flickered.
She raised her hand to stop the flight attendant. Then, she stood up and personally brought the food over.
Daniel didn’t think there was anything wrong with Freya’s behavior. Ever since he was young, he had gotten used to being flattered and served by others.
Nonetheless, as a man with a good upbringing, he nodded at Freya to express his gratitude.
Freya chuckled. Her gaze was gentle, warm, and intent, looking as if they were glued to Daniel’s face.
Just as she was about to turn around and leave, her gaze landed on Olivia. There was a faint provocation in her eyes.
Olivia was eating a salad that wasn’t quite to her taste. Sensing an intense gaze above her head, she subconsciously raised her head and saw Freya’s provocative look.
“Why is she looking at me in that way?” Olivia was puzzled.
Freya sneered with an arrogant expression.
“She is indeed a poor girl from a humble family. All she does is eat. She doesn’t care if her sugar daddy enjoys the food.
“Daniel will probably get tired of her soon.”
Just as Freya was thinking about it, Daniel placed the food she brought over in front of Olivia.
He said in a gentle voice, “I noticed that you didn’t eat much just now. So I thought you probably don’t like the in–flight meal. Try this and see if it suits your taste.”
Olivia picked up a piece of beef with a fork and tasted it. Her face lit up. “It’s delicious.”
Have some more then. Daniel even took a napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth.
When he turned around and saw Freya, he asked in surprise, “Why are you still here?”
Freya was dumbfounded.
A low and melodious laugh like the sound of cello was bear
Olivia looked over and realized that the laughter came from the seat in
front.
Freya freaked out and flew into a rage out of humiliation. “What are you laughing at?”
“Can’t I laugh?” The curtain in front was slowly drawn back, revealing a fair and exceptionally beautiful face.
Ernesto leaned against the armrest with one arm resting on the back of the seat. It was an unruly action.
However, when he did it, he exuded an enchanting charm that
mesmerized everyone.
Freya couldn’t take her eyes off him and was unable to think of anything to reproach him.
“What are you looking at?” The man who was laughing heartily just now suddenly took on a stern expression. His eyes were filled with hostility. “If you look again, I’ll gouge your eyeballs out!” His tone was calm, but his words carried extreme cruelty.
There seemed to be a vortex of danger in Ernesto’s eyes as he stared at. Freya motionlessly.
In just a moment, Freya looked as if she was in a trance. Then, she suddenly raised her hand to dig her eyes.
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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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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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Chapter 239
Once Olivia returned to the Hushe Republic, she visited her grandfather at the hospital and then went straight to the research institute to study the life–saving prescription.
Meanwhile, Gillian was experiencing a string of setbacks in Mala.
First, she attended a ball with Yvonne, but no one bothered to talk to her.
Yvonne made a great effort to introduce Gillian as a renowned acupuncturist from the Hushe Republic, but nobody showed interest.
Finally, a doctor was curious about acupuncture and approached her for a discussion. In the end, he realized that she had less knowledge than a foreigner like him. So, he immediately lost interest.
Yvonne stared at Gillian. “I thought you’re very good at medicine?”
Gillian got nervous and quickly explained, “I’m a pediatrician. I’ve just learned the techniques of the Smith family’s miraculous treatments not long ago. I need time to master it.”
“How long will it take?” Yvonne was impatient, fearing that Gillian’s skills might not be improved in time for the upcoming medical association conference.
“The Smith family’s miraculous treatments are divided into three parts. I’ve learned the first part, and I’m about to start the second part which covers acupuncture techniques. It’s quite simple.“‘ Gillian swallowed and stated, “In about half a month, I’ll be able to master it.”
“Really?” Yvonne was not convinced.
Gillian nodded heavily. “Yes, I can do it.”
“Very well.” Yvonne nodded. “In a few days, I’ll get Jack to introduce you to the vice president of the International Medical Association. He’s very interested in acupuncture. You two can have a chat.”
After saying that, Yvonne was worried. “Don’t repeat what happened today. You need to improve your medical skills greatly.”
“Don’t worry. I will,” Gillian promised confidently.
After returning home from the ball, Gillian immediately started learning the Smith family’s miraculous
treatments.
It was her only hope and she had to master it as soon as possible.
Gillian had created a learning plan for herself.
She aimed to learn two acupuncture techniques every day which would allow her to cure at least five diseases.
However, when she opened the first page of the second part, she was at a loss.
“If the patient’s body is weak, the needle could only be inserted half. Run through the 40 acupuncture points by following the large intestine meridian. Depending on the severity of the patient’s symptoms, work on LI2, LI3, and so on. Adjust the duration according to the patient’s condition…”
All the acupuncture techniques were unclear and had no fixed rules.
The doctor could choose the acupuncture points according to the severity of the patient’s symptoms, or decide how long the needle was inserted based on the patient’s physical condition.
Gillian was completely dumbfounded.
The techniques were so complicated that even a genius wouldn’t be able to grasp them.
If she could assess a patient’s condition effectively, she would have become a famous physician long ago and wouldn’t need to learn the miraculous treatments.
Gillian scratched her head in frustration, overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness.
“How could this be?”
Unwilling to give up, Gillian picked up the book and was no longer as careful as before, treating it as
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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.
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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