Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde -
Chapter 271-280
Chapter 271
After hanging up the phone, William held the phone and a hint of guilt flashed across his eyes.
Although he said he wouldn’t force Olivia, he still used morality and the favor owed to manipulate her, despite the fact that outside newspapers and news reported that Olivia had no connection to the Taylor family by blood, and had her own parents elsewhere.
However, there were still many people who knew about Olivia’s background.
If she didn’t save her mother, those who knew her background wouldn’t say anything on the surface, but they would still think that she was too ruthless.
They would consider her as having a questionable character and may not have wanted to associate with her.
Moreover, she had just taken over the Smith family not long ago, which was renowned for its medical expertise.
If the Smith family’s leader was ruthless and heartless, refusing to save a family member, it would cause a huge blow to the family’s reputation.
Even if Olivia was really cold–hearted toward the Taylor family and did not care about Amelia, she still had to think about the reputation of the Smith family.
Therefore, William was confident that Olivia would agree to treat his mother.
The Sullivan family.
After ending the call, Olivia sat on the sofa and stared at her phone in a daze. No one knew what she was thinking.
Daniel came downstairs and sat beside her.
He had heard Olivia’s conversation on the phone and knew what was going on.
Thinking about how much Olivia had suffered, Daniel felt terrible from the bottom of his heart.
He felt a sour and bitter sadness.
He couldn’t hold it back any longer, tears were welling up in his eyes.
Daniel was a person who was not afraid at all, no matter how grievous the disaster was.
However, the thought of Olivia suffering made his heart ache unbearably.
He could endure a knife wound to himself, but he couldn’t stand Olivia losing a single strand of hair.
“Don’t think too much. Just do what you want to do.” Daniel leaned on her shoulder and comforted her. “Andrew and I will always be by your side.”
“Yes, I’ll be with you forever.” Andrew ran over from upstairs and leaned on Olivia’s knees.
He looked up with a dependent expression.
When she saw Andrew, Olivia’s expression suddenly improved. She lowered her head and touched the little guy’s forehead. Her tone was gentle. “Andrew, you must keep your word. You have to be with me forever.”
“Yes,” Andrew said, making his agreement clear with a firm nod.
Zoe came over and brought Andrew upstairs to do his homework.
Daniel touched Olivia’s cheek and knew that she must be feeling terrible at this moment.
He said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll go to the Taylor family with you.”
“I’ll shoulder everything with you.”
Olivia was stunned for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and then said, “What are you talking about? Who said I’m going to the Taylor family?”
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Daniel’s shoulders stiffened, looking a little dumb. It took him a long time to recover and said, “Y–You don’t care about Mrs. Taylor?”
Olivia smiled and lightly played with Daniel’s fingers. Her tone was calm, neither fast nor 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 about Amelia anymore? Is that a joke?”
“Olivia.” Daniel grabbed Olivia’s finger and said in a serious tone, “No matter what choice you make or what you want to do, I will support you firmly and without hesitation.”
“However, there are some things that I have to tell you. If you don’t save Mrs. Taylor, some people in the Evervale circle who know the inside story might say that you’re heartless. That won’t be good for your reputation.”
Olivia looked up at Daniel. “What about you? Do you think I’m heartless?”
Daniel shook his head and said firmly, “I will always stand by your side.”
“That’s enough.” Olivia smiled confidently. “As for the others and the rumors that say I’m heartless, it’s so easy to resolve. Only when the rumors spread will others know.”
“We just need to resolve it from the source and not let the rumors spread. Wouldn’t that be fine?”
Olivia had been terrifyingly smart since she was young. No matter what she learned, she understood it immediately.
When other people learned a skill with difficulty, she could learn ten or even a hundred skills with ease. She also knew how to plot and scheme, she just chose not to use them, but that didn’t mean she was incapable of it.
Did William think that a phone call to interrogate her about her humanity would provoke her to make a move?
She was a person who could be persuaded but not coerced.
If William asked politely and respectfully, she might be more likely to agree.
Unfortunately, he chose the method she hated the most.
Olivia was never someone who could be threatened. She had her own way of doing things and did not care about what others thought.
Regarding whether to save Amelia or not, she had her own plans.
No one could threaten her.
Back upstairs in the study, Olivia sat in a large and comfortable chair and wrote two words on a piece of
paper:
“Smith family”
Then, she looked up and a cold light flashed in her clear eyes.
This was a good opportunity and time for the Smith family to appear in public.
She made a few calls and passed down the instructions.
In less than half a day, famous doctors from all over the world set off for the Hushe Republic to go to the Taylor family’s aid.
At the same time, news began to spread online:
The news reported, “The head of the Smith family used the Smith family’s connections to invite famous doctors from all over the world to the Hushe Republic to discuss the illness of Amelia Taylor.”
“Although the head of the Smith family is not related to the Taylor family by blood, she has shared a mother–daughter relationship with Amelia Taylor for several months because of the previous mistake of identifying her daughter.”
“The head of the Smith family, Olivia Taylor, is soft–hearted and benevolent. She upholds the Smith
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family’s tradition of saving lives and helping the injured. She specially hired world–renowned doctors to consult Amelia Taylor’s condition.”
When the news came out, everyone praised Olivia for having a conscience, and the Smith family was hailed as a model in the medical community of the Hushe Republic.
From then on, the Smith family completely reappeared in front of the world, no longer in its previous state of seclusion.
The Smith family hospital began to create accounts on various social networks, including Twitter, public accounts, short video platforms, and self–media accounts.
They were like flowers blooming after rain.
In just a few days, the Smith family’s reputation resounded throughout the country.
Those ordinary people who had never come into contact with the Smith family widened their eyes in shock.
They couldn’t believe it.
They didn’t expect that there was actually such an ancient medical family in the country.
Previously, they had always fantasized about the Hushe Republic’s medical skills in novels. Now that the Smith family had appeared, it completely fulfilled the netizens‘ dreams.
They all left comments on Twitter:
“Oh my god, oh my god, I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. There’s really a medical family in our country.” “That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t know about it before. It’s amazing!”
“Have you all seen the news?”
“The top medical team from Bruce Hospital in Fesmuowana is heading there;”
“The top cardiovascular specialists‘ team from Dunwall is on its way.”
“The world’s top brain surgery specialist in Mala, Dr. Moss, is heading to the Hushe Republic.”
“Oh my god, I’m going crazy. I’m so excited that my heart is pounding. Who is this the Smith family? They can actually invite so many big shots in the medical world. They’re too awesome!”
“Olivia Taylor, the head of the Smith family, I know Olivia Taylor. She’s the young female scientist who won the Lasker Award. So, she’s the head of the Smith family. No wonder their medical expertise is so impressive!”
“Don’t you think the name Olivia Taylor sounds a little familiar? I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before.”
“Are you dumb? This is the fiancée of the richest man, Daniel Sullivan. It’s Miss Taylor, Olivia Taylor!” “Oh my god, oh my god. Indeed, outstanding people still have to be with outstanding people in everything. The young richest man and the young head of the ancient medical family, what a fairy–tale love story!”
“Even novels and television dramas aren’t this exciting!”
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Chapter 272
After the situation fermented, the Smith family hospital in Layfield immediately became a hot topic. Those who lived nearby and frequently visited the Smith family hospital were all shocked.
In their eyes, the Smith family hospital was just an ordinary hospital.
Many people knew that this hospital was exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, and there was an elderly traditional doctor with the surname Smith whose medical skills were unparalleled.
However, they never thought that Isaac Smith was actually the hidden miracle doctor.
The comments on Twitter were filled with expressions of astonishment:
“I know Dr. Smith. It’s hard to get an appointment with him, and he’s often away. He only releases appointments on Wednesday mornings. I used to wonder why an old man like him was always going out, but now I think maybe he’s going to treat some big shots. I’m so excited! I never thought that I would be able to enjoy the treatment of a renowned traditional doctor in my lifetime.”
“When I was young, I had a tumor in my stomach. My mother brought me to several hospitals and said that I had to be operated on. My mother was afraid that I would suffer, so she brought me to Doctor Smith who prescribed a few sets of medicine. In less than half a month, the tumor shriveled. At that time, my mother even scolded the doctors who had previously recommended surgery, saying that they were quacks.”
“Now that I think about it, I’ve really misunderstood them. It’s not that they’re not good at medicine, but Dr. Smith is too awesome!”
“He is really virtuous. His medical skills and character are second to none. He’s already so powerful, but he still stays in a small place and treats ordinary people.”
“He’s a respectable old man.”
“I heard that Doctor Smith had a heart attack and turned into a vegetative state. How could such a good person suffer like this?”
“I really hope that Doctor Smith will wake up soon.”
“I hope Doctor Smith wakes up soon.”
Slowly, the comments turned into prayers for Isaac to wake up as soon as possible.
Olivia scrolled through the comments online and prayed silently in her heart, “Grandpa, did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to you waking up, so please wake up soon.”
Now that the Smith family had reappeared, Olivia was also becoming more and more known.
The research institute was very worried about Olivia’s safety.
Although Tyson and Peter were outstanding, as bodyguards and due to gender differences, it was not convenient for them to appear on some private or formal occasions.
It was necessary to arrange for someone with a legitimate identity, who won’t raise suspicion or be seen as a threat, to protect her.
Tyson came over to report, “Miss Taylor, she’s already here. She’s on the way and will arrive in an hour.” Peter handed over a file at the same time. “This is her file and the provided identity.”
“Yes.” Olivia nodded and did not pay much attention to it. She did not even open the file.
However, after meeting the person, Olivia nearly dropped her cup, showing an unusual loss of
composure.
“Kelly! How is it you?”
“Yes, it’s me. You didn’t expect this, did you, Olivia?” The charming girl went to Olivia’s side and hugged her arm happily and nervously.
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She swayed and wheedled. “I miss you so much. I miss you so much.”
Her tone was filled with dependence.
Olivia frowned. “Aren’t you in school? Why are you here?”
“I’m here to protect you.” The girl’s voice was clear. “I’ve already transferred to the Drama Academy. In a few days, I’ll participate in a talent show and successfully debut.”
Upon hearing this, Olivia could not help but have a headache. “That’s too ridiculous! What did Doctor Mike say? Are you mentally fine now?”
How could she enter the entertainment industry?
Kelly’s identity was very special.
Her original name was Sherly. She had been kidnapped and sold to a couple who couldn’t have children shortly after birth.
The wife of this couple had a good character, but she was weak and obedient to her husband.
As for what happened next, Olivia did not know.
She only knew that one morning, Kelly called her and said that she had made a mistake and asked Olivia to save her.
Olivia and Kelly had known each other for two years. At that time, Kelly’s mother had brought her to the hospital to see a doctor.
Kelly was only eight years old, but she already had a very serious gynecological illness.
At first, Olivia thought that her adoptive mother did not take good care of her. Later, she realized that something was wrong, so she taught the little girl to protect herself and taught her a lot about the physiology of men and women.
Actually, Olivia wasn’t too sure. She was just a little suspicious. She told the little girl these things because she wanted her to protect herself just in case.
Unexpectedly, it really worked.
When Olivia rushed to the Sebastian family, her mother was not at home. The little girl was sitting alone on a chair, holding a knife, with her hands covered in blood.
After making sure that the little girl was not injured, Olivia walked towards the bedroom.
Then, she saw the man lying on the bed.
After Olivia handled the situation, she sent the little girl to the research institute through Augus Swift. There were the best psychiatrists there.
Olivia was worried that the little girl would be traumatized after such a big incident, so she sent her to the psychiatrist to slowly adjust.
Not long after, the research institute reported that Kelly had a very high IQ but also suffered from severe psychological issues, including a tendency toward antisocial personality disorder.
However, because the little girl was still too young, she could not be diagnosed.
The little girl’s willpower was unexpectedly strong, and she had a resilient spirit. The psychiatrist had to spend a lot of effort to barely break through her psychological barriers,
This was very disadvantageous for subsequent treatment.
Most importantly, the little girl was so young, but her body was already filled with a sense of lifelessness. She had no intention of survival.
It was Olivia who personally visited the research institute to communicate with Kelly and tell her to strive to live and learn skills.
The little girl tilted her head and asked her, “What’s the use of learning skills? Can I stay with you after learning skills?”
Olivia smiled and nodded. “That’s right. Once you learn skills, you can protect me and stay by my side
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“Alright. The little girl nodded heavily. “I’ll work hard to learn skills, protect you, and be with you
forever.
Olivia gave her a new name, calling her Kelly, which symbolized a new life, full of vigor and vitality. Due to Kelly’s special experience, Olivia disapproved of her entering the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry was too complex. Olivia hoped that she could find a stable job. Olivia sat on the sofa, and the joy of seeing Kelly had disappeared, leaving only coldness. Seeing this, Kelly did not dare to act coquettishly. She let go of Olivia and lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. Olivia, I’m here this time to protect you and enter the entertainment industry. I enjoy standing in the middle of tens of thousands of people and like to be the center of attention.
Olivas. I’m already 18 years old and I’m an adult. You said that when I became an adult, I could make my own decisions.”
Olivia paused for a moment. Her eyes gradually warmed, and the sharp aura around her relaxed.
In this world, everyone was independent. No one could make decisions for others.
Not even in the name of being a good person.
Since Kelly wanted to enter the entertainment industry, then she should go ahead.
She would be able to protect herself.
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The Taylor family, along with William, was still waiting for Olivia’s call.
For the past two days, he had been staying by Amelia’s bedside without sleep. His phone had been full of battery, afraid that he would miss Olivia’s call.
Even Maddie’s phone was in his hand.
He knew that in less than three days, Olivia would definitely call.
Maddie went upstairs to Amelia’s room and saw William, who looked exhausted but had surprisingly bright eyes.
She knew that William was waiting for Olivia to call.
Recalling the uproar on Twitter, the world–famous doctors gathered around the Hushe Republic, Maddie could not help but sigh.
She had guessed that Olivia would be angry at William’s coercion and moral pressure, but she did not expect her to have such a trick up her sleeve.
Olivia easily resolved the reputation crisis and took this opportunity to make the Smith family reappear in front of the world.
It was originally a crisis, but in Olivia’s hands, it turned into an opportunity.
This child was too smart and amazing. If only she hadn’t gotten lost, with her in the Taylor family, their present would be truly magnificent.
What surprised Maddie the most was that Olivia actually possessed such a wide range of power.
A total of ten top medical teams from different countries had all set off at the same time due to a single statement from Olivia. Her power and influence must have been truly terrifying.
“William.” Maddie walked over to William’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t wait any longer; Olivia won’t call.”
William frowned and turned to look at Maddie. “Aunt?”
Maddie sighed softly and took the phone over. She opened a page and handed it to William. “Take a look for yourself.”
William still did not understand what was going on. When he received the phone and saw the messages on it, his pupils suddenly dilated.
He suddenly turned around and looked at Maddie fixedly. When he spoke, his lips were trembling. “Aunt?
This…”
Maddie’s voice was calm. “There’s already a medical team here. Get ready and welcome them.”
William slumped, and his eyes gradually became deathly still. “She… she’s really this heartless. How could she… how could she…”
Before he could finish speaking, Cathy walked in.
During these days, she had been staying at the Taylor family’s residence due to her concern for her daughter, so she overheard the conversation between the two at the door.
“William,” Cathy said with a serious expression.
Actually, there was one thing that she could not figure out. Why did William have such high expectations for Olivia?
Although she was Isaac’s granddaughter, medicine was different from wealth and items. It could not be directly passed down to the next generation and had to be learned through education and experience. Olivia was still so young, and her major in university was not medicine either. Was her medical skills really that good?
“Let me ask you, is Olivia’s medical skill really that amazing? Can she truly save your mother?” Cathy
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William closed his eyes and said, “It was Isaac himself who said that his granddaughter’s medical skills are better than his.”
Cathy’s gaze suddenly changed into joy. She could not help but reach out and grab William’s sleeve. “So, you mean Olivia can really save Amelia?”
William replied, “There’s an 80% chance.”
Cathy nodded and turned to look at Maddie.
Noticing her mother’s gaze, Maddie was stunned for a moment before quickly reacting.
She found it unbelievable. She clenched her jaw hard to control her expression and said, “Mom, do you want me to invite Olivia?”
Cathy’s expression was serious. After a while, she said, “No, I didn’t ask you to invite Olivia. I asked you to bring her over!”
“Mom,” Maddie called out, “Olivia won’t come.”
“Then go beg, cry, kneel, and do everything you can.” Cathy’s tone was sharp. “I know you must have a way.”
“Mom…” Maddie wanted to explain. It was not that she did not want to save her sister but it wasn’t the right time. Olivia was at her most resentful moment now.
Moreover, the top medical teams from all over the world were about to arrive. Instead of confronting Olivia, it was better to let these top doctors treat Amelia.
There might still be a chance.
However, before she could speak, Cathy had already slapped her.
“You’re still hesitating? How can you be so ruthless? Amelia is your own sister!” Cathy was furious, pointing at the door angrily. “Go, right now. If you can’t find Olivia, you don’t have to come back!”
Maddie staggered back a couple of steps from the slap before she could barely stabilize herself.
She did not raise her head. She just lowered her eyes and covered her cheek.
William couldn’t bear 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 can she do?”
Why did his grandmother blame his aunt whenever something happened to his mother?
Although William was born to Amelia, he sometimes felt indignant for his aunt.
Maddie had practically devoted her entire life to taking care of his mother. She had no personal life, no family, and no children of her own. Her entire life revolved around the people in the Green family.
Especially with his mother, almost everything required Maddie’s involvement.
She was almost becoming the chief manager of the Taylor family, especially for Amelia.
Cathy squeezed her fingers, and her tone was firm. “Don’t worry about it. She’s Amelia’s sister, and she should bear the burden of Amelia’s entire life. That’s her fate.”
At 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 consider Maddie as my daughter!”
Her firm tone made William gasp.
His grandmother was so harsh on his youngest aunt.
What did all of this have to do with Maddie? How could everything be blamed on her?
William was about to speak up for his aunt when a hand suddenly placed on his wrist.
It was Maddie’s hand.
She patted William’s wrist and said, “During the previous head inauguration ceremony of the Smith family, Olivia said that she would treat everyone present. My sister was also there.”
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William immediately reacted. “Aunt, you mean to use this reason to have Olivia treat Mom?”
Maddie nodded. “Yes.”
“Is it possible?” William frowned.
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Maddie glanced at William and said indifferently, “You 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 my sister long ago.”
Unfortunately, everyone looked down on her.
Instead of using an upright method, he chose to use unorthodox methods, always thinking of threats and
coercion.
How could someone as proud and powerful as Olivia be coerced?
William suddenly understood.
He took out his phone and called Olivia again. Halfway through, he suddenly thought of his aunt’s words and immediately stopped.
He did not call Olivia. Instead, he called Blake Smith with a respectful tone and requested the Smith family head’s assistance in providing medical treatment for his mother.
Seeing this, Maddie smiled.
She did not even look at her mother, Cathy. After hearing Blake’s positive response and his assurance to contact the family head, she turned around and left.
During this time, she did not even look at Cathy or say a word.
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Blake had personally come from Layfield to tell Olivia about this.
Olivia sat on the chair in the study with her legs crossed and her arms on the table. She looked down and said calmly, “Did William come to beg you?”
Blake nodded. “Mr. Taylor called. He said that he was begging you to treat his mother.”
Olivia turned her gaze back to the orchids beside the desk and nodded. Her tone was inexplicable, making it impossible to tell her mood. “He’s improved.”
Blake did not say a word.
Blake lowered her eyes and sat on the stool opposite Olivia. She had her arms lowered respectfully and her hands placed on her knees.
Recently, Blake had become more and more cautious when it came to Olivia. Blake did not dare to be negligent at all.
For some reason, Olivia had changed a lot after being hypnotized. She seemed to have become a much colder person.
Olivia no longer treated the older of the Smith family as intimately as before. Instead, she treated them coldly and distantly without any affection.
“Oh, right.” Olivia pinched the orchid leaves on the table and suddenly thought of something. “Where did Zelen go?”
When Olivia and Gillian were young, there were two people responsible for taking care of them. One of them was Blake and the other was Zelen.
Blake was a little older. She
treated Olivia and Gillian like her own daughters. She was very tolerant and
doted on them. Most of the time, it was Blake who took care of them.
Blake was caring. She would remind the girls to wear more clothes when the weather was cold and keep hydrated when it was summertime.
Zelen was different. She was very young and lively. She always played with Olivia and Gillian.
Olivia remembered being very close to Zelen when she was young.
However, later on, Zelen suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Olivia also subconsciously ignored this person as if this person had never existed.
When Olivia mentioned Zelen, Blake was stunned. Her pupils dilated in shock.
“You remember now?”
Olivia used some force and instantly tore off a long orchid leaf.
She took the leaf and rolled it between her fingers. Then, she looked up and fixed her gaze on Blake.
“What about Zelen? Who is she?
“If she left, so be it. Why hypnotize me and make me forget this person?”
Olivia’s tone was calm, but Blake was scared out of her wits.
“Miss…” She trembled and wanted to explain, but she 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 intentions.”
“Main family?” Olivia tapped her fingertips on the table and asked in a questioning tone.
Blake 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, the previous head will personally tell the next about the matters of the main family.
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“Because Mr. Smith suddenly fainted, many things were left unexplained. Miss, please wait a little longer. After a while, the main family will send someone over. This way, you will know what’s going on.”
Olivia frowned. After a while, she looked up and ordered, “You can leave now.”
After Blake left, Daniel entered.
He walked behind Olivia and massaged her temples. His voice was gentle. “What’s wrong?”
Olivia closed her eyes and said in a low voice, “I hate it when people lie to me.”
Daniel stopped massaging for a moment.
Olivia opened her eyes and looked over strangely.
Daniel panicked for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He lowered his head and kissed Olivia on the forehead. “What happened?”
Olivia sighed softly. “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 of the Taylor family before I was lost were vague. Everything was unclear. I only vaguely remember Amelia Taylor.
Everything else about my parents‘ names, who my family was, and where my home was, I completely forgot.”
In fact, a five–year–old child was already in kindergarten. An elite family like the Taylors would tell their daughter over and over again where her home was, who her parents were, and the family phone number.
However, Olivia could not re these things no matter what.
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Olivia could not help but frown and continue, “All this while, I thought that I had forgotten because I was too young. And something unexpected happened. My instinctive protection mechanism was activated, so I forgot.
“However, the funny thing is that after being hypnotized by Ernesto, I realized that my memories before I was five years old were not forgotten by myself, but hypnotized!”
“Hypnotized?” Daniel was amazed. “Can hypnosis do that?”
Olivia nodded. “the Wilco
family has a special hypnosis technique.”
Daniel was curious. “Are you so sure that you were hypnotized?”
Daniel didn’t doubt Olivia, but a five–year–old was too young. After the accident, it was easy for a young child to forget some
“Of course.” Olivia’s tone was firm. “I’ve already undone the hypnosis. I remember everything before I was five years old.”
Daniel was a little surprised. “Did Ernesto undo it for you? Or was it because of the second hypnosis superposition that the five–year–old hypnosis was destroyed?”
“No.” Olivia shook his head. “I undid it myself.”
“You know how to do it too?” This time, Daniel was even more surprised.
“Yes.” Olivia nodded. “I studied a few hypnosis books and recalled Ernesto’s hypnosis technique.”
For a moment, Daniel didn’t know what to say. After a while, he said, “You learned it just like that?”
“What else do you think?” Olivia answered with a question. “Hypnosis isn’t that difficult. I just need to find the key to activate my heart.”
Olivia made sound easy.
Daniel had nothing to say. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would make him look stupid.
Although he knew that Olivia was smart, he was still shocked by her intelligence from time to time.
Daniel was at a loss.
Daniel had already become the richest man in the country. How come he still felt a little inferior and lack of confidence when he was with Olivia?
No, no, he had to work harder. Otherwise, Olivia would look down on him.
Not a single famous doctor from all over the world could treat Amelia. No matter what test they ran or how they checked, they could not find the cause of the illness.
William called Blake again.
Blake handed the phone to Olivia. This time, Olivia answered.
William’s voice was filled with pain and begging. “Ms. Taylor,
please.”
He finally softened his attitude and was no longer high and mighty. He realized that Olivia was no longer the Taylor family’s girl. She was not his sister or his mother’s daughter.
Olivia was the head of the Smith family. She no longer had anything to do with the Taylor family.
Nothing about the Taylor family could threaten her.
“Please, Ms. Taylor.” William’s voice was hoarse.
Olivia walked to the study window and looked at the layers of dark clouds in the distance. She nodded and agreed. “Okay.”
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She had to go to the Taylor family herself. It was time to find out the truth.
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At the Taylor family house, Sophia just finished wiping Amelia’s body. When Sophia came out of the room, she saw William on the phone.
William sounded excited. “Okay, that’s great. I’ll pick you up now.”
After eavesdropping for a while, Sophia realized that Olivia was coming over to treat Amelia’s illness.
Sophia pursed her lips and thought to herself, “William is so anxious that he lost his mind. What kind of medical skills could Olivia possibly have? She is probably fooling William around.”
Sophia thought that Olivia was the most scheming kind of person. Taking advantage of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, Olivia probably wanted some benefits for herself.
She was certain that Olivia couldn’t do a thing about Amelia’s illness.
Sophia went to Cathy’s room and told Cathy that Olivia was coming.
Cathy was very happy about it. “She’s really coming! That’s great. That’s great. Amelia could be saved.” Sophia pulled a long face and did not speak.
“What’s wrong?” Cathy saw that Sophia was not in a good mood and asked.
“Mrs. Taylor, I have something to tell you. But I’m not sure if I should say it.” Sophia hesitated.
Cathy sat on the sofa and sized up Sophia. Then, Cathy frowned and said, “Tell me about it.”
Sophia looked out of the door. After that, she turned around and closed the door properly. After that, she approached Cathy and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you have to be wary of Olivia.”
“What’s going on?” Cathy’s heart tightened.
Sophia lowered her voice and said, “Mrs. Taylor, you don’t know this. But I’ve always been by Madam’s side, and I know everything about the relationship between Olivia and Madam. Olivia is very dissatisfied with her. It was implied that she wanted to harm Madam.”
Cathy frowned in disbelief.
No matter what, they were still biological mother and daughter. Moreover, although she had not seen Olivia many times, he did not look like a vicious person.
Sophia panicked. “Mrs. Taylor, you have to believe me. Now, Miss Emma is in jail, Mr. Samuel is missing, and Madam is unconscious. Think about it. That’s an awful lot of coincidences, don’t you think?” Upon hearing this, Cathy’s heart skipped a beat. She instantly touched her chest and fell back.
Sophia was shocked. She quickly calmed her down and poured her a glass of water.
Cathy drank half a glass of water before he recovered. He frowned and said coldly, “You’re right. We have to be careful about certain things.”
Sophia probed, “Then, are we still going to let Olivia treat Madam?”
Cathy sneered. “Of course, Olivia has to treat Amelia, and she has to treat Amelia well. Otherwise, Olivia would be deliberately harming Amelia!”
Olivia came with Kelly.
Kelly’s wavy hair was combed into a high ponytail at the back of her beautiful head, and she was wearing a tracksuit.
Her nimble and leisurely attire made her look less sexy and girly, but it added to her unique charm.
Even William could not help but look up at Kelly.
This girl was shockingly beautiful.
Sensing William’s gaze, Kelly tilted her head and looked at him with her beautiful eyes.
William immediately frowned and subconsciously looked away.
After William looked away, Kelly’s charming eyes instantly turned cold.
The change in her eyes was like a flame falling into the water. The charm disappeared from Kelly’s eyes. without a trace.
Kelly lowered her head. Her thick dark eyelashes covered her eyes, as well as the coldness and bloodthirst in her eyes.
She looked at her palm and warned herself that now was not the time.
Kelly had to wait for the right time. She had to wait until the day she became stronger.
This way, she could torture the people who had bullied Olivia to death one by one.
Kelly seemed to have thought of something, and a trace of bloodthirst flashed across her eyes.
Inside the house, Liam and Cathy were already waiting in the living room.
Liam sat in the middle of the living room with a walking stick in his hand. He thought he should be respected. He waited for Olivia to go over and greet him.
Unexpectedly, Olivia did not even look up. Her gaze did not turn in his direction for even a second. Olivia walked past Liam and went upstairs.
Liam choked on Olivia’s actions. He was surprised that she ignored him just like that.
For a moment, he was embarrassed and his face turned red.
Liam thought Olivia was unbelievable!
Now, Olivia was in charge of the Smith family. She also had connections with the Sullivan family. She really thought she was something!
It seemed like that young people were too frivolous!
A cold glint flashed across Liam’s eyes. Every dog has its day. This girl had just succeeded and was already so arrogant. He couldn’t wait to see the day she fell.
The Smith family established themselves by their medical skills. Olivia was still young, so she was probably bragging too much. Maybe her actual medical skills were not good at all.
Moreover, even if Olivia’s medical skills were good, and she was proud of it, her good days would not last.
And there was the Sullivan family.
Men were lustful. Now that Olivia was young and beautiful, the man doted on her. When a better and more beautiful woman appeared, Olivia would be history.
By that time, Olivia would be the most annoying old hag.
One day, Olivia would suffer!
Liam snorted coldly and asked the butler to help him take the elevator upstairs.
He did not care about these things anymore!
He was waiting for the day that Olivia went down and came to beg him for mercy.
Liam didn’t care, but Cathy did.
She had waited here for Olivia. Cathy could not let her go.
Cathy said, “Stop right there!”
Olivia did not stop walking and continued to walk upstairs.
Cathy couldn’t take it anymore and shouted, “William.”
Helpless, William could only whisper to Olivia, “Ms. Taylor, please wait a moment.”
Olivia stopped and leaned against the handrail of the stairs. She turned her head and looked down at Cathy.
Cathy had to raise her head to see Olivia.
She didn’t like this angle and said, “Come down. It’s outrageous. I’m an older. How can you let me look up at you to talk?”
Olivia leaned against the armrest and tapped her fingertips on the circular decoration on the armrest. All
of a sudden, Olivia grinned. “I’m trying to help you stay healthy.” “What do you mean?” Cathy said with a frown.
Olivia replied, “It’s good for your cervical vertebrae when
you look up.”
Cathy was furious about Olivia. Cathy said coldly, “I’m not going to argue with you about the nonsense. I have something important to tell you.”
“Say it.” Olivia’s tone was gentle, but she had no intention of going downstairs.
Now was not the time to argue about this. Cathy took a deep breath and said coldly, “Can you guarantee that you can cure Amelia?”
She had to ask Olivia for a promise. Otherwise, what if Amelia’s health worsened when Olivia treated her recklessly?
Cathy was not at ease with Olivia at all.
Olivia shook her head honestly. “No.”
Cathy choked. She did not expect Olivia to say that.
Her face was cold. “It’s fine if you can cure Amelia. If you can’t…
“Hmph.” Cathy snorted. “Then you’re the one who harmed Amelia. Who knew what you wanted to do to Amelia? You hate her so much.”
Olivia ignored Cathy and turned to William. She said in a mocking tone, “What’s going on? Your family is going to cause trouble before we even start?”
William choked and was about to explain.
Olivia had already turned around and went downstairs. As she walked, she said, “What kind of people would blame someone else every time bad things happen to them?”
At this point, she suddenly looked up and stared at William. “What a shameless group you are!”
Hearing this, Cathy was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and her face puffed up.
Cathy looked more shameless than ever
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Olivia immediately walked outside.
She thought to herself, “Who cares whether or not Cathy wants me to treat my mom?
“Jeez, they want everything their way!”
William was frightened. He lowered his voice and begged for a long time. It was only then that Olivia went upstairs for the second time.
This time, William rushed to speak before Cathy. He said, “Grandma, don’t add to the trouble. Do you really want Mom to remain unconscious like this?”
Cathy decided not to speak the words she had in mind. She looked at Olivia without saying a word.
On the second floor in Amelia’s room, Olivia examined Amelia’s body. She took out a box of silver needles and prepared to insert a needle into Amelia’s head.
William’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at the box of silver needles. He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as a result of fear.
These silver needles were really too long. They were twice as long as normal silver needles.
William thought to himself, “This thing won’t end up hurting anyone, right?”
William was very concerned, but he only raised his head and glanced at Olivia with a questioning look without saying anything.
It was Cathy who could not take it anymore. She was scared out of her wits and wanted to step forward to stop it.
However, William hugged her and dragged her out. He pleaded in a low voice, saying, “Grandma, please, don’t add to the trouble again.”
As he spoke, he carried Cathy to the door and locked it.
No matter how hard Cathy knocked on the door, it remained locked.
Sophia rushed over. Upon seeing the situation, she could not help but exclaim, “Oh golly. Mrs. Green, Olivia is trying to kill Mrs. Taylor!”
Cathy felt a sharp pain in her chest and slumped to the floor.
Sophia quickly got the servants to carry the unconscious Cathy back to her room, while she hurriedly called Ronald.
As soon as she spoke, she said, “Oh no, Mr. Ronald. Olivia is going to kill Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Green has already fainted. Please come quickly to save Mrs. Taylor.”
Ronald came over very quickly. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the Taylor family’s home. Sophia immediately went to welcome him, saying, “Mr. Ronald, you’re finally here. Please. Please save Mrs. Taylor.”
“Tell me,” Ronald said as he strode in with a displeased expression. “What happened?”
Sophia exaggerated and embellished, using both hands to make a comparison. “It’s this long,” she said. “The silver needle is longer than a cup. It looks like a nail. Olivia took it and inserted it into Mrs. Taylor’s head.”
Ronald could not contain his anger. He said, “Where’s William? He just watched and did nothing? Is he dead?”
Sophia said, “Mr. Ronald, you have no idea what happened. Mr. William seems to be bewitched. He trusts Olivia very much.”
“He’s muddle–headed!” Ronald said as he ran up the stairs.
Sophia followed behind 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 servants in the Taylor family’s home, all following
Mr. William’s orders. What if he gets some servants to restrain you?”
Ronald stopped in his tracks.
He turned around to glance at Sophia, nodded, and said, “You’re right. This is the Taylor family’s territory. I don’t have the upper hand.”
After thinking for a moment, the corners of Ronald’s mouth curled up, and he gave Sophia a relaxed look.
He said, “I’ve got a way to deal with this situation!” He thought to himself, “I can catch Olivia off guard.
“Isn’t Olivia using her hands to provide acupuncture therapy to Amelia? I’ll break her hands then. Let’s see what else she can do!”
A hint of cold malice flashed across Ronald’s eyes.
He looked at Sophia and said, “Do you have any handy sticks that aren’t overly long?”
Sophia asked, trying to gauge the suitability of the stick she was about to mention, “A golf club?”
“No,” Ronald said as he shook his head. “It’s too long. I want to catch Olivia off guard and suddenly break her wrist. This one is too conspicuous.”
“How about a rolling pin?” Sophia asked.
“This one is okay,” Ronald replied, his eyes lighting up. “Hurry up and
get it.”
Sophia moved quickly and soon brought out a rolling pin. It was about the size of a forearm, and it was very sturdy.
Ronald held it in his hand, gave it a little shake, nodded, and said, “This one’s good.”
After saying that, he concealed the rolling pin in his sleeve.
Then, he strode to the door of Amelia’s room, knocked, and said, “William! It’s me, your uncle.”
After a while, William came over to open the door. He glanced at Ronald appraisingly and enjoined in a low voice, “Uncle, lower your voice. The acupuncture therapy is being carried out inside.”
“Alright,” Ronald said as he nodded. “I’ll go in and take a look.”
As he spoke, he bent over and squeezed in. While William was closing the door, he suddenly lunged at Olivia…
He raised the rolling pin in his right hand and fiercely struck toward Olivia’s right hand.
He thought to himself, “Stupid girl. You want to hurt Amelia, huh? I’ll break your right hand. Let’s see how you can treat patients!
“Aren’t you the head of the Smith family, which has a long–standing reputation in the field of medicine? I’ll cut off your lifeline then!”
Sensing the movement behind him, William turned around. He then saw Ronald walking toward Olivia.
His right hand, raised high and holding a wooden stick, moved fiercely toward Olivia’s right hand.
Meanwhile, Olivia had his back facing them. She was staring at Amelia with full concentration. Her forehead was covered in fine and closely spaced beads of sweat.
Before Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy, she had instructed that she could not be disturbed. This time, the acupuncture session was very risky. It required complete focus and concentration without any distractions.
William thought, “Oh crap!”
William was furious. He wanted to intervene, but he simply could not do it in time.
Just when he was in despair, Kelly suddenly stood in front of Olivia and kicked Ronald hard.
The young girl wore a pair of sneakers. Her movements were nimble, as if she did not exert much strength.
However, Ronald seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer. He suddenly crashed toward the table by the wall.
The table was made of solid wood, but it was smashed into pieces by Ronald.
William was stunned for a moment. He then saw Ronald vomit a mouthful of blood and faint.
“Uncle Ronald!” he called out and quickly went over to press Ronald’s philtrum.
Kelly crossed her arms. Standing in front of William, her tone was cold and indifferent as she said, “Go call an ambulance. If it’s any later, he’ll die.”
William raised his eyes to glance at Kelly. He was still somewhat in disbelief.
William said, “You…” He thought to himself, “How could such a simple kick be so powerful?”
Ronald was an adult male who was over 5 feet and 10 inches tall, while Kelly was not even 5 feet and 7 inches. “She’s slender,” William thought. “How could she kick Ronald and send him flying?”
Seeing William not taking action, Kelly leaned forward and looked into the depths of his eyes, saying, “He actually dares to lay hands on Olivia in front of me. He’s really courting death! I show mercy this time. If he were to lay hands on Olivia again, the outcome wouldn’t be as simple as breaking two ribs.
“Olivia is soft–hearted and gives in to all of you, but I won’t.”
The ambulance arrived very quickly and carried Ronald away immediately.
Shortly afterward, William learned about the extent of Ronald’s injuries.
Two of his ribs in his chest were broken. Fortunately, the bones did not penetrate his lungs. needed to recuperate for a period of time.
He just
Upon hearing that Ronald had broken two ribs, William instinctively looked up and glanced at Kelly, feeling extremely shocked.
He thought to himself, “She actually got it so accurate. This girl said two broken ribs, and it’s exactly two broken ribs. Her estimation of the force is precise.”
the
After nearly four hours of acupuncture therapy, Olivia wiped the sweat off her forehead, put away silver needles, and turned to William, saying, “Wait for another half a day, and she should regain consciousness. After she regains consciousness, she still needs two more rounds of acupuncture therapy.” Olivia thought of something. She then continued, “Oh, by the way, I want to take some blood samples from Mrs. Taylor for testing. I suspect that she has taken some medicine that affects her emotions. Think about it as well. Has she been taking any medication for an extended period of time?”
William thought, “Medicine that affects emotions?”
He was surprised.
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it merely took a short period of time before Amelia regained consciousness. She was given acupuncture therapy during the day, and by evening, she gradually regained consciousness.
When she regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed. Facing the pitch–black room, she was a little. dazed.
“Water,” she softly murmured.
Sophia had been keeping watch by Amelia’s bedside. When she saw Amelia regain consciousness, she was overjoyed. She immediately got up and quickly poured a glass of hot water.
“Mrs. Taylor, you’re finally awake!” she said.
Amelia gulped down half a glass of water before she started to feel more alert.
“What happened to me?” she asked Sophia softly.
She only remembered that she was looking at the news of Olivia’s engagement. Her emotions had fluctuated intensely, and a wave of resentment that she could not suppress surged within her, almost bursting through her chest.
Then, somehow, her vision went dark, and she fainted.
She did not know anything that happened thereafter.
Sophia quickly explained to her everything that had happened during the period that she was
unconscious.
Amelia listened with a stunned expression. She could not help but ask, “Are you saying that Olivia saved me?”
Sophia nodded and said, “That’s right, but she’s particularly heartless. She didn’t want come save you at all. It took a lot of begging from Mr. William and agreeing to many conditions for her to finally come.” “Oh,” Amelia replied as she nodded. She had a listless expression, appearing in a state of being stupefied. She thought to herself, “It turns out that it was Olivia that saved me.”
At the mention of Olivia, Amelia was no longer as excited as before. Instead, she was calm and even somewhat sluggish.
She thought to herself, “It’s so strange. Just before I lost consciousness, I mentioned Olivia with such righteous anger, almost wishing I had not given birth to her.
“Why, after waking up, am I so calm and not angry at all?
“What is even stranger is that I can’t understand my previous emotions, and I don’t know why I hated Olivia so much.
“I seem to have lost my sanity and clouded my judgment. I’m completely not clear–headed, and I’m like a mad person!
“Actually, when I think about it carefully, Olivia may have played a role in causing Emma to be imprisoned, but ultimately, it’s Emma’s own actions that have led to her own imprisonment.
“And as for Samuel, he didn’t act like a father at all. He actually resorted to using public opinion to threaten and pressure his own biological daughter.
“What’s even more difficult for me to accept is that I actually agreed to it!
“Oh golly!” Amelia covered her forehead, wondering why she had done so many foolish things.
From the perspective of innermost thoughts, Olivia was not as important as Emma in Amelia’s heart. After all, Emma had been raised by her side for twenty years, and their bond ran deep.
However, she did not go so far as to hold extreme hatred for Olivia just because she had a preference for
Emma.
Amelia felt that she was somewhat abnormal as she often could not control her emotions.
Sophia was trying to assess Amelia’s emotional state. She told Amelia something to gauge her emotional state. “Mrs. Taylor, Olivia will come again tomorrow to treat you,” she said.
Upon hearing that Olivia would come again, Amelia’s expression became complex.
She believed that she was clear–headed. She considered herself to have a balanced perspective and could objectively evaluate situations.
Be it Emma’s or Samuel’s matter, she believed that Olivia could not be blamed.
However, it could not be said that those matters had nothing to do with Olivia either. After all, if it weren’t for her, Emma and Samuel would not have had any trouble.
Amelia closed her eyes. She seemed to be thinking.
When she opened her eyes again, her eyes no longer held any confusion or clouded emotions.
She had already made a choice.
On one side were Samuel and Emma, and on the other side was Olivia.
Amelia chose to let go of Olivia.
She had more than thirty years of marital bond with Samuel. Although Samuel did not make something of himself and sometimes had a bad temper, he treated her really well.
She 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 somewhat affluent. They will also have affairs and keep mistresses.
“As for Samuel, he has remained faithful and committed to me alone all the time.”
During the three years when she had a mental breakdown, it was Samuel who watched over her day and night. To help alleviate her condition, he even brought back Emma.
Amelia could not forgive Olivia. She thought to herself, “If it weren’t for Olivia, Samuel wouldn’t have gone missing, and we wouldn’t have lost all trace of him.
“And then there’s Emma. Even though she’s not my biological child, she shows genuine respect and care for me. She is always by my side, taking care of my health and showing concern for
“In this world, there couldn’t be a more considerate child than Emma.”
my condition.
After Emma went to jail, Amelia could not bring herself to act as if nothing had happened and maintain a peaceful relationship with Olivia.
This was unfair to Emma.
She could not let Emma down.
Therefore, she could only give up on Olivia, even though Olivia was once the child she held dear in her heart.
In the study of the Sullivan family’s home, Olivia sat on the sofa with her left hand supporting her cheek and her right hand holding 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 his sharp demeanor, adding a touch of warmth to his overall presence.
He walked in leisurely, sat down beside Olivia, 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 over the document folder.
After Daniel took it, he opened it and found that it was filled with information about Emma and her biological mother, Evelyn.
The information was very detailed, including the paternity test between Emma and Samuel as well as how Samuel and Evelyn got to know each other and the development of their relationship.
There were also many family photos of the three of them inside. The three of them would often go out for dinner on Friday evenings.
The three of them chatted 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 affair.
“Olivia,” Daniel said. After reading it, his initially languid gaze suddenly became profound like an endless starry sky, making it hard to discern his emotions.
He was very concerned about Olivia.
Anyone who saw this information would not be able to remain calm.
Her biological parents showed no affection to her because of the daughter of her father’s mistress. Just thinking about it made one feel uncomfortable.
Daniel was greatly heartbroken. He hugged Olivia tightly. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze in March as he said, “Olivia, don’t be sad. You still have me.”
After saying that, Daniel felt that the statement lacked sufficient emotional intensity.
He decided to do something more impactful.
So, he took out his phone and called Andrew.
Andrew was doing his homework in his room when the children’s watch on his wrist rang.
“It’s Daddy!” he thought.
He hurriedly ran to the door and asked Zoe in a childish voice, “Daddy went out, huh?” Zoe was momentarily taken aback by the question. She replied, “No. He’s in the study.”
Andrew thought, “He’s in the study!
“I really don’t understand. He’s at home, so why did he call me?”
He ran to the study again. Just as he pushed open the door, Daniel waved at him. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Daniel’s voice as he said, “So slow.”
Andrew paid no attention to his father. Instead, he immediately pounced into Olivia’s arms, saying, “Olivia.”
“Andy Baby,” Olivia said. Her mood instantly improved. She hugged the little one, kissed him, and asked, “Have you finished your homework?”
“Yep,” Andrew replied. “It’s all done.” Andrew was incredibly well–behaved and sweet. He said, “I missed you, so I came over to see you.”
She thought, “What a sweet–talking little guy!”
Olivia’s heart almost melted. She picked him up and walked out of the study, saying, “How about we go paint something?”
“Sure,” Andrew replied loudly.
Daniel was left alone sitting on the sofa.
He thought, “What’s going on?
“I get left behind, huh?”
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The next day, while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, 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 the truth?” she asked.
Olivia tilted her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone to discern her thoughts.
After a moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to tell her.”
Olivia had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations, so it did not matter whether or not Amelia knew the truth.
However, it was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with them anymore.
This was because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for even a minute now.
If Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder at her.
However, she could not
This was just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder at her.
Kelly understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she said.
Olivia nodded.
When they arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not seem like herself.
She sat steadily on the bed.
When Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked Olivia.
“Ms. Taylor, thank you,” Amelia said.”
Olivia’s hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice, “You’re welcome.”
The silver needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go out first. I have a few words to say to Ms. Taylor”
William was not at ease.
He was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald did previously.
However, Amelia was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey me, huh?”
William exchanged a few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more than anything else.”
“Got it,” Amelia said.
After William left, Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.
“Ms. Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you Olivia?”
Olivia had a thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel free to do so.”
Amelia’s gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly calm.
She felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more than twenty
years.
“Olivia,” Amelia apologized, “I should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their behalf here.”
Olivia’s dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say anything.
Amelia’s voice was gentle as she said, “You’re my child. When you were just born, you were a tiny and chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally smart child. I’m very proud of you.
“But it’s a pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with Samuel and Emma.”
Amelia found it a bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back to the past.”
At this point, Amelia’s voice carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws, but she is still my daughter. My love for her will never change.
“I’m 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 in her views and behavior.
“So…” Amelia took a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an end. I’
I’m no longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.” Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated, as if they were hiding a cold winter night.
She did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia quietly.
Amelia avoided her gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me. We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as strangers in the coming decades.”
With Samuel and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a daughter.
Being mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this relationship.
With that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly made a fist.
She was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained silent.
Time at this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely slowly.
After an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of waiting.
It was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As you wish,” Olivia said.
Upon hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto the bed.
Olivia reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into her mouth.
This medicine was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly fainted after learning about Emma’s background.
Unexpectedly, it was used at this moment.
“But it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go to waste.”
After Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This is
a medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your emotions become too intense, you can take one.”
Amelia did not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in her palm.
This time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an hour.
After that, Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver needles and left.
She was somewhat in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking. It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly was gone.
After waiting for a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I went to the washroom.”
Olivia nodded and said, “Let’s go.”
On the 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 said. “I want to take a nap.” She was feeling down.
She got out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like she kicked something.
Amelia was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper envelope.
“What’s this?” she thought.
She instinctively frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who accompanied Olivia.
She thought, “It seems like she brought it over.
“It must have been left behind.”
Amelia picked it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell out from inside.
It was a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown woman.
Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.
The information also noted that Samuel used Olivia as a cover for his affair with Evelyn. He lost Olivia near Evelyn’s residence.
According to the information, Samuel took advantage of Olivia going missing to bring his mistress’s daughter into the family. Not only did his mistress’s daughter take the name and identity of Amelia’s biological daughter, which was Olivia, but she also took away Olivia’s love from her biological mother. According to the information, Emma had always known who her biological mother was. The three of them would go out for dinner every Friday night without fail.
Finally, there was a paternity test report between Samuel and Emma.
Amelia saw the last sentence. “The two of them are father and daughter” was the last sentence. Amelia thought to herself, “So that’s how it is!”
Amelia looked a little bewildered. It was uncertain if she had taken too much of her calming medication. Her emotions were remarkably tranquil at the moment. There was no shock and no anguish, just a faint pain deep within her.
She thought, “It turns out that Emma is Samuel’s illegitimate daughter. No wonder he 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 a striking resemblance to Samuel.
She managed to find all the photos.
She piled them on the floor. There were about a few hundred photos. They were all about Emma.
Every single one of them was about Emma.
Amelia went through them one by one, comparing them as she went. It was only when she had looked at all the photos that her mind suddenly clicked into realization.
She seemed to have thought of something and continued to rummage through the pile of photos on the
floor…
Then, she slumped to the floor in a state of despair, abruptly covering her face and crying uncontrollably. She thought to herself, “So many photos. Hundreds of them, and there’s not a single one of Olivia. “That can’t be right. Olivia was particularly beautiful when she was a kid. She loved to smile, and she was
incredibly adorable. I loved taking pictures of her. How could there be none?”
Amelia stood up again and started to rummage through the cabinet. It was only halfway through that she suddenly realized…
There were indeed many photos of Olivia when she was young, but Amelia had burned them herself. This was because some time ago, she hated Olivia, so much so that all items related to Olivia had to be destroyed.
Therefore, Amelia burned Olivia’s childhood photos, the clothes she had worn when she was a child, and all the items in the storeroom she had once used, including paper, pens, books, violin, and toys. Some jewelry and accessories could not be burned, so Amelia gave those items away to others.
So, now, in the Taylor family’s home that was huge, there was not a single item that belonged to Olivia. Realizing this, Amelia finally could not control her emotions. She covered her face and cried uncontrollably.
She thought to herself, “My Olivia. I’ve lost my Olivia!”
At this moment, Amelia was squatting on the floor, covering her face. Her limbs experienced waves of numbness and tingling sensation. She felt as if her heart had been dug out by something. A cold wind blew in, raging and swirling within her hollow chest.
It caused a pain akin to flesh being ripped and marrow being sucked out, nearly making her faint. Amelia summoned her last ounce of strength to climb onto the bed and reach for her phone. She wanted to call Olivia.
After getting her phone, she eagerly searched for the contact list, wanting to call Olivia.
However, after opening it, she realized that she did not have Olivia’s number at all.
She did not even have Olivia’s number. She was in despair.
She struggled to go to the bathroom. She cupped some cold water and washed her face. Then, she raised her head and looked at her reflection in the mirror.
The woman in the mirror was wearing expensive pajamas. This set of clothes was once the pinnacle of luxury of a certain brand, costing over 60 thousand dollars for a set.
This woman had been someone who caused people to be filled with admiration since she was young.. Before she got married, she was the eldest daughter of the Green family and a top socialite of Evervale. After getting married, she was the lady of the Taylor family and a wealthy lady of the top–tier affluent family in Evervale.
None of her food, clothes, or the things she used were cheap. All of them were the most expensive and luxurious ones.
However, this woman looked so fragile.
Underneath the gorgeous clothes was someone who was morally corrupted and offensive. She was motivated by self–interest. She was shallow, vain, and superficial. She might seem elegant and refined on the surface, but her inner qualities were disappointing.
She thought to herself, “Why am I so ugly?
“I despise my own daughter for growing up in the countryside. I look down on my own daughter for not understanding the ways of high society. I detest my own daughter…”
Amelia could not think about it anymore. When she recalled everything she had done before, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, and it was so painful that she nearly fainted.
Not long after Olivia returned to the Sullivan family’s home, she received a call from the research institute, informing her that Amelia’s blood test results were now available.
Amelia had indeed taken medicine to control her emotions.
However, this drug was quite advanced, and it was difficult to detect it with modern medical equipment. Fortunately, the blood was sent to the research institute, which represented the top scientific research
facilities in the Hushe Republic. Otherwise, it would not have been detected.
After the call ended, Tyson called and said that Evelyn had been caught.
After Samuel was taken away by people from the National Security Bureau, Evelyn hid with her money, staying hidden in the county town of her hometown. She was very cautious in her movements. She did not use modes of transport like airplanes or high–speed trains. She traveled by car the entire time. Occasionally, she stayed in hotels, but she chose small inns that did not require guests to show their identity cards.
She had a strong sense of counter–surveillance. Even William could not locate her.
Fortunately, Nimbus Gaze had already been deployed for trial use nationwide. Otherwise, it would not be possible to locate her.
Olivia had always been aware of Evelyn’s existence, but she did not pay much attention to it. It wasn’t until she had Amelia’s health checked and found something amiss with Amelia’s body that she thought of Evelyn.
She asked Tyson to investigate, and as soon as he looked into it, he realized that something was amiss.
Evelyn had actually gone into hiding.
Olivia thought to herself, “Why would she go into hiding? It doesn’t make sense.”
Samuel was taken away by the National Security Bureau in secret. The news was never released. Evelyn was just a mistress with some money but lacked power and connections. Olivia wondered why Evelyn packed her belongings and ran away the day after Samuel disappeared.
She wondered where Evelyn obtained the information that Samuel had been arrested by the National Security Bureau.
Regardless of the perspectives Olivia looked at this issue, Evelyn’s behavior was highly suspicious. This was the reason she asked Tyson to locate Evelyn.
Tyson acted very quickly. With Nimbus Gaze’s help, he found Evelyn in less than a day.
“Miss Taylor, what should we do now?” Tyson asked. “Should we bring Evelyn back? Do you want to interrogate her personally?”
Olivia sat in front of the desk, tapping her fingertips on the table. She instructed softly, “You can go ahead and interrogate her.”
Olivia was not particularly interested in Evelyn. Her main concern was to find out if Evelyn had drugged Amelia and where Evelyn had obtained such a magical medicine.
The interrogation could be handled by Tyson and the others. There was no need for her to personally get involved.
She had initially thought that she would find out the truth soon, but Tyson called in the afternoon. He said, “Miss Taylor, Evelyn says she wants to see you.”
“Huh?” Olivia said as she lifted her eyebrows.
Tyson said, “This person is very resolute. We’ve tried many methods, but she won’t talk. She says she wants to see you, and when she sees you, she will explain everything.”
Olivia nodded nonchalantly and said, “Bring her over then.”
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Although Olivia had asked someone to bring Evelyn back, she did not really intend to see Evelyn.
Olivia thought to herself, “She’s just a mistress. Just because she says she wants to meet me, so I have to meet her, huh? No way!”
Olivia was not someone who was easily influenced.
At this moment, she was sitting at her desk reading an ancient book passed down from the Smith family.
These ancient texts were not published in the mainstream. They were all handwritten copies, and they were hidden in the Smith family’s old residence in Layfield.
There were many wonderful medical methods recorded in the ancient book. They seemed incredibly unbelievable. These methods appeared more like techniques of divine beings than conventional medical practices.
Other than that, some long–lost ancient prescriptions were also recorded.
On the page Olivia was currently reading, there was a prescription called “Subtle Essence.”
The specific prescription had already been lost, and only the medicinal effects were recorded.
Subtle Essence could make people who consumed it experience intense emotions and heightened sensitivity. It could also amplify their inner feelings.
It could cause lovers to love more, haters to hate more, those in pain to feel more pain, and those who were angry to become angrier.
This prescription was quite intriguing.
Olivia’s delicate fingertips tapped on the book. Then, as if she had thought of something, she took out her phone and called Tyson. “Where is Evelyn?” she said. “I want to see her.”
The symptoms of Amelia and David were very similar to those caused by Subtle Essence, but Olivia was not entirely sure.
After all, this prescription had been lost for many years. Even if it still existed in the world, it should be in the hands of prominent families. It could not be in the hands of a mistress like Evelyn.
Soon, Olivia saw Evelyn.
In an interrogation room, Evelyn sat on the chair. Her hands were securely bound on both sides, rendering her unable to move.
She kept her head lowered. Her hair was disheveled, and deep wrinkles appeared on her once flawless and delicate face.
Her eyes were closed, and she appeared very weary.
Olivia knew that Evelyn had been repeatedly interrogated by psychologists and criminal investigation experts. Although physically unharmed, her mental state had suffered significant torment.
The fact that she had endured until now and remained calm showcased her strong mental resilience.
Sensing that someone had entered, Evelyn raised her head. When she saw Olivia, her previously half–open eyes widened completely.
She stared at Olivia without moving.
“You’ve arrived,” she said. Her tone was a little strange.
Olivia sat across from her, saying nothing.
Evelyn did not mind. She just stared at Olivia intently.
The woman in front of her was wearing a white sportswear. The simple and elegant clothes complemented her slender waist and long legs. She had an extraordinary temperament. “She was so beautiful!” thought Evelyn.
Evelyn narrowed her eyes. A trace of resentment suddenly flashed across her eyes.
She thought, “Life is really unfair. Both of them are the daughters of the Taylor family. On what basis is Olivia so outstanding? On what basis was she born with all the advantages enabling her to get everything? “Even though I’ve made every effort, sending my daughter to the Taylor family’s home and plotting to take everything from Olivia, my daughter still can’t surpass her.
“She was even imprisoned.
“I refuse to swallow this bitter pill! I refuse!”
“Olivia,” Evelyn said. Her tone was strange. “The fact that you found me means you’ve discovered the drug in Amelia’s body. You must be quite curious now. You must be curious about what Amelia took, right?”
When Evelyn mentioned this, she giggled twice. She craned her neck and deliberately said, “But I won’t tell you. I won’t say anything. You will never know what I have done.”
Olivia reclined in her chair, leaned back, raised her eyes, and cast a glance at Evelyn.
Then, she suddenly smiled confidently. It was as if Evelyn’s schemes and her words that were meant to deliberately anger her were as childish as children playing a make–believe game. She did not take them seriously at all.
“You think too highly of yourself,” Olivia said. “You think I won’t know just because you refuse to say, huh?”
Olivia crossed her arms and bent her long legs, enunciating the names of several medicinal herbs…
When the names of the herbs used in traditional medicine were mentioned, Olivia’s tone was still a little nonchalant, but to Evelyn’s ears, it was like a thunderclap.
“How, how could you know?” Evelyn said. She was shocked and baffled. Her pupils widened. Her throat was dry, and her voice was incredibly hoarse. “Impossible. Impossible. How could you know?”
Olivia entered the interrogation room. In less than half an hour, she came out with the prescription.
Peter had been observing Evelyn through a video feed. When he saw Olivia come out of the room, he hurriedly and excitedly followed her.
He was burning with curiosity. “Miss Taylor, how do you know the prescription?” he asked.
He thought to himself, “When did Miss Taylor find out about this? She’s so tight–lipped. She didn’t even tell us.”
Olivia turned her gaze and glanced at Peter, asking in return, “Who said I know the prescription?” “You don’t know, huh?” Peter said. His steps came to an abrupt halt. He was completely stunned. He stuttered as he said, “Th–then why did you manage to say those medicinal herbs that are used in traditional medicine?”
Olivia’s tone was nonchalant when she replied, “I guessed.”
“Guessed?” Peter thought.
Peter was dumbfounded, and his entire being was in a state of bewilderment.
He thought, “Could she really guess something like this?”
Kelly was also very curious. She leaned in closer to Olivia and asked, “Olivia, how did you manage to guess those medicinal herbs?”
Olivia’s tone was nonchalant as if she was talking about something which was extremely ordinary. “It’s very simple,” she said. “After observing the symptoms, I just worked backward. There are only a few drugs that can affect people’s emotions. It’s very easy to guess.”
Kelly was left speechless.
Tyson and Peter were also left speechless.
“It can actually work that way as well, huh?” they thought.
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Although they had long known that Olivia was smart, they were still occasionally amazed by her intelligence.
They thought to themselves, “Damn. Is she even a human?”
The three of them were the cream of the crop among the elite, but in the presence of Olivia, they always felt incredibly foolish.
They also felt that they were simply wasting resources by being alive.
Olivia was still calm when facing Kelly, Tyson, and Peter.
However, the moment she returned to the study, which was the moment she was alone, her body completely slumped onto the sofa.
She opened her palm and looked at the prescription on it.
The names of medicinal herbs along with their quantities were listed.
Her gaze swept past the prescription and landed on the last name, which was “Subtle Essence.”
This was the Smith family’s prescription!
Olivia locked herself in the room. It was unclear how much time had passed when Tyson came over, knocked on the door, and said that Evelyn had confessed everything.
It was only then that Olivia regained some emotional composure and began to read Evelyn’s confession. From what Evelyn revealed, abandoning Olivia was not an idea that came suddenly. Rather, it was a premeditated plan.
She had long wanted to drive Olivia out of the Taylor family’s home and let her own daughter take Olivia’s place.
However, she never had the chance to do so.
It was Evelyn’s helper, Lindsey Reagan, who gave her the idea to call Samue and bring Olivia out as a cover, which would make it easier for them to have an affair.
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After deliberately losing Olivia, Lindsey even gave Evelyn a set of medicine, claiming that it could drive a person insane if consumed.
It was only when Amelia went insane and could not recognize anyone that there would be a reason to bring a daughter into the family through adoption.
Amelia did indeed feel very sad after losing her daughter, but it did not drive her to the point of madness. It was the medication that amplified this sense of grief and suffering.
The pain was too intense, and Amelia could not bear it. It was only then that she went insane.
The drug made Amelia more emotionally sensitive and intense. There were fluctuating ups and downs in
her emotions.
It amplified Amelia’s love for Emma and increased her disdain and resentment toward Olivia. “Where’s Lindsey?” Olivia asked as she frowned.
Tyson explained, “Evelyn informed me that Lindsey left ten years ago and disappeared without a trace. She only left behind this prescription.”
“By the way,” Tyson said as he suddenly remembered something, “Evelyn wants to see you. She has something to tell you.”
Olivia rubbed her temples and went to the interrogation room. Evelyn was hunched over the table, looking even more dispirited.
When she saw Olivia, she struggled to support herself to sit up.
“Olivia,” Evelyn said as she grinned. “You’re really amazing. You’re intelligent and beautiful. You are a graduate of Ember University, and you have medical skills. You are the head of the Smith family. You are even engaged to the richest man. Why are you so fortunate?”
Olivia frowned. Her intuition told her that Evelyn had something to say.
Sure enough, Evelyn said something next.
“But all of this is fake,” she said. “Everything is fake. Olivia, your life has been designed by someone. It’s all prearranged!”
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