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Yvonne had been staying in a hotel for the past few days. She told the Taylor family that she had gone overseas, but in fact, she hadn’t left the country at all.
The current situation was problematic because Isaac had always kept a low profile. The Sullivan family was also confident in his status and would not announce to the world that Olivia was Isaac’s granddaughter. However, this matter was like a ticking time bomb. Sooner or later, the Taylor family would find out.
By that time, Olivia would have the support of a renowned doctor and Daniel. The Taylor family would be forced to accept her. They would also hand over the Taylor family’s overseas businesses to her.
Even if they did not hand it over to Olivia, they would not give it to Yvonne, who had always held a grudge against Olivia.
Yvonne had fallen out with Olivia. She did not even care about keeping face. The Taylor family had always prioritized their interests and only cared about their benefits.
Liam obtained the precious pill a few days ago because of his friendship with Isaac. He treated Olivia coldly and allowed Emma and the others to frame and humiliate Olivia. That meant Liam would treat Yvonne coldly in the future because Olivia brought more benefits.
In fact, because Olivia’s benefits were much greater, Liam would use more ruthless methods to deal with Yvonne.
She had to destroy Olivia as soon as possible before she was exposed!
Over the past few days, she had been searching for an opportunity and finally found a flaw.
Olivia’s research team had a team member who was chased out two years. ago for various reasons. After that, the ex–member had been at odds with Olivia and even formed his own research team to crush Olivia’s team.
Unfortunately, it was only a minor conflict that did not cause much of a stir. On the other hand, Olivia’s path in scientific research became sinoother and easier. She extracted a neurodrug and won the Lasker Award.
Yvonne found this ex–member. They were meeting at a cafe.
The room was filled with sandalwood. Yvonne leaned back in her chair
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and placed her left hand on the armrest, revealing a
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twenty–million–dollar watch. Her expression was disdainful. The first. thing she said when they met was, “Do you want revenge?”
The corners of Yvonne’s lips curled up. With the scent of the sandalwood, she looked like a mysterious witch.
Wade looked up at Yvonne and lowered his eyes. “Who are you?”
Yvonne fiddled with the sandalwood and said proudly, “You don’t need to know who I am. You need to know I can help you deal with Olivia.”
Wade’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “How are you going to help me?”
Yvonne tapped her fingertips on the table and suddenly laughed. “Do you know about school bullying?”
Wade’s heart skipped a beat. What did she mean?
Yvonne’s eyes flashed with malice. “In school, it’s easy to destroy someone’s reputation. Like letting Olivia cheat and getting her expelled from school? Or spreading rumors about her on Twitter, school forums, and other platforms to slander her reputation? Or boycott her, isolate her, and humiliate her…”
Wade’s eyes widened like two large globes.
Swallowing hard, he controlled his emotions. “Is there any other way?”
Another way? Yvonne raised her eyebrows. Wasn’t that enough? Was he accusing her of academic cheating?
way.
This was a little difficult. After all, there was no one in the country to help her. She could not find anyone to collude with.
Yvonne frowned and couldn’t think of any other.
She looked at Wade. “Do you have a good idea?”
Wade’s eyes were dark. Instead of answering Yvonne, he asked gloomily, “How will you frame her for cheating?”
Yvonne said calmly, “Isn’t that simple? Aren’t you guys about to take your midterm exams? Why don’t you just throw a note filled with answers to her? Then, you can insist that she forced you to write the answers.”
Wade closed his eyes. His heart was in turmoil. He suppressed his anger. “There’s surveillance in the classroom.”
“Surveillance.” Yvonne frowned. After thinking for a moment, she said casually, “Then bribe the invigilator to cover for us.”
Bang! Wade kicked the stool over. He couldn’t hold it in anymore and
pointed at the tip of Yvonne’s nose. “Are you mental? Are you fucking crazy? I’m a PhD student. Do you know what a PhD student is? Are you that crazy to think I would play these elementary school students tricks?” Wade was so angry that his heart was beating faster. He had assumed that Yvonne was arrogant and had some real power, but she turned out to be stupid. “You even want to bribe a professor. Do you think professors at Ember University are so low and cheap that they would go against their principles and ethics to do such a thing, all for some money? Do you think it’s a stupid novella? You can’t bribe a professor just like that.”
“Do you know Ember University? The professors in the top universities in the country are all famous. Not to mention, academicians, professors. and even the assistant lecturers are powerful.”
“Do you fucking know what social class the dean of Ember University is? He’s a deputy minister and a deputy provincial governor. At the same level as the deputy provincial governor, do you know that? Do you fucking think everyone else is a fool? And you’re the only one with a brain!”
At the end of his speech, Wade sounded so furious that his voice became mournful. “Also, can you do your fucking research in advance? You even shamelessly admitted that you cheated. Olivia doesn’t need to take the exam anymore. Do you know that she has already been awarded a doctorate? She was even specially hired to be a professor at Ember University. Her appointment has already been given. She’s a professor now, not a student. You’re still fucking involved in school bullying. Your news is a century year old!”
Wade was so angry that his head was buzzing. He shouldn’t have come. This brainless woman was purely wasting his time.
Before he left, he was so furious he even gave Yvonne the middle finger.
“You’ve read too many fucking stupid novellas, and you think you’re a stupid supporting actress!”
Wade walked out angrily. When he reached the door, he was stopped by Yvonne.
“Wait.”
Wade turned around and asked in a displeased tone, “What?”
Yvonne leaned forward against the table. She placed a bag of white. powder on the table and turned to look at Wade provocatively. “Since you think my previous method is childish, why don’t we improve it?”
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Her gaze flashed with ridicule and scorn when she spoke, provoking Wade. “I wonder if you would dare?”
Wade looked at the white powder on the table and was he out of luck. Eventually, he could not hold it in.
“Do you know the Skynet system?”
What the hell? Yvonne’s eyes flashed with confusion. She had never heard of this Skynet system.
Wade closed his eyes. He no longer wanted to interact with this idiot. He only said, “Poisoning is illegal, Miss. I’m not stupid. Besides, you can do such a simple thing yourself.”
With that, he walked out. When he reached the door, he stopped again.
This time, it wasn’t Yvonne who stopped him. Instead, he turned around and said, “Because we have a common enemy, let me warn you to be careful. Don’t attack Olivia in the surveillance area.”
Speaking of this, he paused, and his eyes suddenly became serious. “She is the person in charge of the Skynet system. You know too little about Olivia. She is not as simple as you think. If you go against her, you must be prepared to face the consequences of your actions brutally!”
Before he could finish speaking, he had already left.
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Blake continued to explain. “This matter has been weighing on Mr. Isaac for a long time. Although it would have meant peace for them to keep silent about it, Mr. Isaac will only get more guilty if we let this go on. He’s getting old, and I’m sure worrying too much will off him early. Miss Olivia is doing this for his health. After all, it’s easier to get this over with. The quicker you rip off a bandage, the less it hurts.”
Lindsay was a little stunned. After thinking for a while, she came to a realization.
So that was how it was!
She looked at Blake. “Ms. Blake, did all of you see through Olivia’s intentions?”
Blake shook her head and said blandly, “How is that possible? It took me a few days and nights to figure it out.”
“That’s still very impressive.” Lindsay nodded. She still felt very puzzled. She was suddenly very curious about how Blake had discovered Olivia’s intentions and how she had arrived at that conclusion.
‘Ms. Blake, how did you figure it out?”
Simple,” Blake raised her finger. “First, to be clear, Miss Olivia’s words
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and actions are always right. Second, Miss Olivia will never harm Mr. Isaac or be angry with him. Third, Miss Olivia must be doing this for Mr. Isaac’s good. If I can’t comprehend her actions, there must be an issue with me, not her…”
This time, Lindsay was completely dumbfounded. Was Blake a die–hard fan of Olivia?
Although the Smith family was an old aristocratic family with over a thousand years of history, and they were Olivia’s servants, it was already the 21st century! Wasn’t it time for the Smiths to do away with their outdated traditions? Even servants deserved their own opinions instead of agreeing with their masters.
Blake was an educated and intelligent woman. How could she go along with Olivia so readily?
Lindsay was bewildered.
Besides, Blake’s line of reasoning was completely upside down. She had assumed that there was no fault in Olivia’s actions before trying to rationalize them.
This way of thinking was completely wrong!
Lindsay was very agitated. Wanting to correct Blake, she exclaimed, “Ms. Blake, this is wrong. How can you agree with everything Miss Olivia does? You can’t assume that everything she does or says is correct.”
Blake was peeling an apple. When she heard this, she was a little confused. She looked up at Lindsay with a puzzled expression. “But isn’t she always right?”
From her expression, Lindsay could tell that Blake found her dissent puzzling. Just like 1+1=2, Olivia’s thoughts and actions were gospel truth. Even Yanis sidled towards them and agreed. “Exactly! Miss Olivia can never be wrong. She must have done this for her reasons. We don’t understand her because we’re too stupid and not because she’s wrong.”
Blake was speechless.
Here was another hardcore fan. Had Olivia brainwashed them all?
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Yvonne took out her phone and looked the Skm her expression, Lindsay could tell that Blake found her dissent puzzling. Just like 1+1=2, Olivia’s thoughts and actions were gospel truth. Even Yanis sidled towards them and agreed. “Exactly! Miss Olivia can never be wrong. She must have done this for her reasons. We don’t understand her because we’re too stupid and not because she’s wrong.”
Blake was speechless.
Here was another hardcore fan. Had Olivia brainwashed them all?
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Yvonne took out her phone and looked the Skynet up on the internet. Online, there was a Wikipedia entry for the Skynet system. The Skynet was a monitoring system comprising GIS maps, image collection, transmission, control, display devices, and control software. It was used to combat criminal activity.
This system had been in existence for a few years. It was not something
new.
The authorities monitored every street in the city through the Skynet. Yvonne scoffed and threw her phone aside, contemptuous of the information.
Due to her arrogance, she only looked at the beginning of the Wikipedia entry and did not scroll down. Hence, she did not see the part where they introd made mistakes. Besides, Olivia was just an ordinary person. She was just lucky enough to have been adopted by Mr. Isaac and learned his medical skills. so she could be the Smith family’s successor.
Lindsay was indignant. If she had that opportunity, she would be miles
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better than Olivia.
She bit her lip, feeling a wave of rebelliousness. She retorted, “That’s impossible.” She removed a pack of poker cards from her bag and slammed it onto the table.
“Let’s play poker. Let’s see if she wins every round?”
Blake frowned. “Lindsay, these are two different things.”
Yanis’s warm expression had also disappeared, He turned to Lindsay and said solemnly, “Stop being so unreasonable.”
“How am I being unreasonable?” Lindsay felt extremely upset. She had been under Blake and Yanis’s care for the past few years and had learned. much from them, Blake and Yanis were very nice to her, and she thought they shared an unusual, unbreakable bond.
However, all Olivia had to do was sit there and both of them were biased towards her!
This was too much!
Lindsay felt wronged and indignant. Her tone became sharp. “How can you be like this? I always thought that you were kind and fair. But the both of you are so biased towards Olivia! I’m so disappointed in the both of you.”
Hearing this, Yanis frowned. His expression was unhappy. He moved his lips and was about to say something, but Blake stopped him.
“Let me do it.” Blake turned to Lindsay and said, “It’s a fact that Miss. Olivia has untied the knot in Mr. Isaac’s heart. I said that Miss Olivia makes sense in everything she does. It’s my own opinion. I didn’t force you to think the same way. Why are you so agitated?”
At this point. Blake’s tone turned cold. “If you think Miss Olivia is in the wrong, say your thoughts and explain your reasons. Don’t be
unreasonable and blame everyone.”
Lindsay’s face turned red from Blake’s scolding. She was momentarily embarrassed. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at Olivia and realized she was eating an apple. She did not even raise her head and did not take Lindsay seriously at all.
Sensing this, Lindsay was both embarrassed and angry. She shouted, “I’ll prove that you’re all wrong. I’m right!”
Then, she ran out.
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After Lindsay ran away, Blake’s calm expression instantly vanished from her face. She pursed her lips and did not speak. She was so angry that her body trembled slightly. It took her a while to calm down.
She apologized to Olivia. “It’s my fault. I didn’t teach her well.”
As Blake said this, her gaze was filled with regret, her face full of apology. Olivia did not mind. Instead, she comforted Blake, saying, “It has nothing to do with you. You’ve only been taking care of her for a few years. Besides, you haven’t spent much time together.”
Upon hearing Olivia’s words, Blake felt somewhat relieved, but the guilt still lingered on her face. “Ultimately, it’s all my fault. I’m not capable enough.”
Olivia leaned back, resting on the sofa with her attractive, long legs lifted and casually draped over the sofa. She exuded a lazy charm.
There was also a hint of mischief in her demeanor.
She did not say anything. Instead, she raised her gracefully contoured chin slightly, gesturing for Yanis to comfort Blake.
Upon receiving the order, Yanis hurried forward and sat down before Blake, patting her shoulder. He said, “It’s not your fault. We know you’re in a difficult position. Lindsay has a special status. Moreover, she is older now. She has her own ideas, and it’s not easy to teach her.”
Olivia had been listening with her head slightly turned. At first, she didn’t pay much attention, but when she heard the phrase “special status,” she raised an eyebrow subtly and asked, “What’s her background?”
Yanis quickly explained, “Lindsay’s grandfather is the head of Healix Pharmaceuticals. Although Healix Pharmaceuticals is also a part of the Smith family’s business, Mr. Isaac doesn’t hold much stock in it. The real power lies in Lindsay’s grandfather’s hands. The Smith family isn’t a conventional family but more of an interdependent relationship. To put it simply, Healix Pharmaceuticals is no longer connected to Mr. Isaac. It’s the loyalty and support of the Smith family members that they keep referring to him as the family head.”
Blake continued, “Lindsay’s original name was Sally Smith. She was given the name Lindsay to signify her role as the right hand to the next head of the Smith family. Healix Pharmaceuticals is influential, and with their
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support, your position as the family head would be more secure.
At this point, Blake’s tone turned somber. “Lindsay isn’t a bad person. She’s just been spoiled by the family. She’s a bit delicate and has a bad temper. I’m sorry you’ve had to endure this.”
Blake genuinely felt sorry for Olivia. Initially, Olivia didn’t have to concern herself with the affairs of the Smith family. She didn’t have to shoulder these responsibilities, However, the Smith family needed her to take on their burdens.
Olivia wasn’t greedy for the wealth of the Smith family. It was that the Smith family desperately needed her.
Without Olivia, the Smith family would be in dire straits.
In the 21st century, society increasingly valued individualism, power, and freedom. Hence, it was exceedingly difficult for the traditional Smith family to survive.
Most kingdoms in history fell apart after a couple of centuries. A clan like the Smith family was even more vulnerable.
As time passed, changes in circumstances affected many things, causing what was once considered exclusive or high–status to decline.
By the time it reached Isaac’s generation, the situation was already one of struggling and being unable to muster sufficient strength. The members. of the Smith family were scattered all around the world, with a significant number having emigrated abroad.
The reason they referred to Isaac as the head of the family was twofold. On one hand, it was a matter of habit, considering some of the older generations were still present. They inherently respected ancestral traditions and felt a sense of belonging to the Smith family.
On the other hand, Isaac possessed exceptional medical skills. Everyone would eventually fall sick one day. Even if someone didn’t experience illness, their family and friends might have. Hence, it would do them good to befriend a renowned doctor.
This was why Isaac insisted that Olivia should study medicine. The Smith family would continue to respect and rally around her only if she possessed excellent medical skills. This would unify the Smith family and keep them strong.
After all, when it came to Lindsay’s generation, they were all young and rebellious, seeking freedom and unconventionality. They cared little
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about traditional family values. They even found it bothersome when relatives visited during family gatherings and were reluctant to entertaint them.
Some of the young people in the family had received education abroad and felt no attachment to the Hushe Republic, let alone the Smith family.
How could these young people possibly support the head of the family?
Only the successor who took up the mantle of the Smith family had incomparable strength, exceptional wisdom, and profound medical skills to subdue these headstrong and unruly young individuals.
Among all people, only Olivia could achieve all of this.
Others simply couldn’t.
In the past, Gillian always felt that her grandfather was favoring Olivia over her and Jarron by intending to pass on the leadership of the Smith family directly to Olivia. In reality, it wasn’t Isaac showing favoritism, but Gillian and Jarron had inadequate medical skills and couldn’t uphold the Smith family.
Blake advised Olivia to be more patient with Lindsay and gave her guidance. Of course, she would also pitch in a little help.
Olivia leaned against the sofa. She tossed the remains of an eaten apple into the trash bin with an indifferent expression. Calmly, she said, “Ms. Blake, why make things difficult for yourself? She’s just an assistant. You can replace her if you want.”
Upon hearing this, Blake paused for a moment. She anxiously said, “Miss Olivia, Healix Pharmaceuticals is very important, and Lindsay isn’t bad. She just has a strong personality.”
Olivia didn’t pay much heed to Blake’s advice. She squinted and seemed to be a little sleepy. She said unenthusiastically, “Tell her to leave. I don’t
want to see her!”
“Miss Olivia!” Due to her excessive emotion, Blake’s voice became somewhat sharp.
She walked over to Olivia’s side, looking anxious. She said, “I know Lindsay isn’t the best, but you need to give her a chance. I believe she’ll improve in the future. The most crucial thing is Healix Pharmaceuticals. She…”
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Olivia, who yawned and looked tired.
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She had been performing treatment on Isaac these few days, which took a lot of effort. She had not slept properly for days.
It was noon, and the warm sunlight shone on her body, making her feel a little sleepy.
Olivia remained an indifferent expression. She did not care about the significance of Healix Pharmaceuticals mentioned by Blake. She also didn’t want to explain much. However, she respected Blake and didn’t want to see her distressed.
She explained, “Ms. Blake, you need to understand one thing. Healix Pharmaceuticals relies on the recipes of the Smith family, not the other way around. There’s no logic in subordinates threatening their master.”
With a touch of coldness in her tone, she continued, “If Healix Pharmaceuticals doesn’t want the recipes, the Smith family can just give them to someone else. In this vast country, are there no other pharmaceutical companies?”
Both Blake and Yanis were shocked and stared at Olivia, unable to speak for a moment, but their emotions were churning within them.
They had underestimated her!
At this moment, the two looked at Olivia and had only one thought in their minds. Indeed, only Olivia could sustain the Smith family. Only she could be so dominant.
It was because she truly had the capability.
Many companies were after the licensing for her neurodrug that had won the Lasker Award. Besides, Olivia was still young, and her potential was limitless.
She wasn’t begging others to gather around the Smith family. She was the shining beacon herself. With her presence, the Smith family had a powerful centripetal force because everyone in the Smith family knew that following Olivia meant they would have benefits.
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Olivia took an afternoon nap. When she woke up to do a bit of reading, she received a phone call from Andrew.
“Olivia, sorry for calling now. Am I disturbing you?” This little guy was exceedingly polite.
Olivia pressed the phone to her ear and listened to the child’s soft
breathing. She felt her heart soften. She fiddled with the ballpoint pen between her fingers and spun it in a beautiful circle. She asked, “Andrew, why are you calling? Is something the matter?”
Upon hearing this, Andrew looked up and stared at Daniel.
Daniel raised his eyebrows and glanced at him.
Seeing that his father had no intention of leaving, Andrew walked to the other side of the room with the phone. He stood a little further away and said softly and shyly, “Olivia, I miss you.”
Before he could finish speaking, a scarlet blush spread over his cheeks. They resembled the gorgeous red petals of roses.
So he missed her, was it?
Hearing the child’s innocent and sincere words, Olivia felt an
indescribable sweetness. It was like she had candy in her mouth. The sweet taste spread to her heart.
She replied, “I miss you too. Can I treat you to something to eat tonight?” “Okay!” Andrew immediately agreed. He ran to his father’s side and tugged at his sleeve. He said excitedly, “Olivia invited me to dinner.” Daniel glanced at his son. With a light turn of his well–defined and slender fingers, he scooped the phone from Andrew’s chubby hand into
his own.
Then, he placed it by her ear and said calmly, “Olivia.”
Olivia felt goosebumps all over her as the low, dulcet tones of a man’s voice crept into her ear. His voice reminded her of a cello’s tunes.
She smiled and held the phone with her beautiful fingers. Her fingertips were extremely white under the bright light, almost transparent.
“Yes,” she whispered back.
Neither of them spoke, but the tension was palpable. It manifested itself. in the thick static thrumming through the phone.
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After a while, Daniel said, “I know a private restaurant. It’s delicious. I’ll pick you up later”
He lowered his eyes and placed a slender arm on the armrest. His sleeves were slightly rolled up, revealing a thin but muscular wrist. The silver watch around it was low–key but appeared to be luxurious.
Alright. Olivia nodded. Her long and slender legs fell to the ground, and her lovely, hooded eyes were open in rapt attention.
The restaurant Daniel was talking about was in a quiet corner of the bustling city. It looked very ordinary and did not have many customers. When passing by, one would think that it was an unopened restaurant.
However, the truth was revealed when they entered the restaurant. After passing through a dark corridor, they entered the main hall, where loaded dishes sat atop tables.
Soon, a waiter came over and took Daniel’s coat and Olivia’s bag.
Olivia looked around and thought this place was quite interesting. It was perfectly hidden in a corner of the city. No one would notice it unless they were looking out for it.
“Why don’t I see the restaurant’s name anywhere?” Olivia asked. Daniel helped Olivia into her chair. When he heard this, he said indifferently. The Smith Cuisine Hall.
The Smith Cuisine Hall?” Olivia leaned back in her chair, her narrowed in deep thought. “What an interesting name.”
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Seeing that Olivia was interested, Daniel added, “This restaurant is famous for its medicinal cuisine. It’s not an ordinary restaurant and doesn’t receive many customers.”
Medicinal cuisine. Olivia nodded and soon turned her attention to other things.
Andrew liked this place very much. He sat beside Olivia and whispered endlessly to her. He told her that he loved the pig trotter soup here very much. It was delicious.
The dishes here were indeed fantastic, especially the cold cucumber
soup.
It tasted fresh and sweet. More uniquely, it was devoid of the usual bitter medicinal taste.
Just as they were leaving after dinner, the waiter suddenly came over. “Please wait for a moment. The head chef will be here in a while.”
The head chef?
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Olivia was a little surprised. Usually, guests requested a meeting with the head chef if the food was good so they could thank him. No head chef had ever taken the initiative to meet the guests.
Just as she was wondering, a gentle–looking and beautiful woman walked over. The woman was very young, only in her twenties. She wore a white chef’s hat, tightly binding her hair. Not a single strand of hair fell outside.
However, her tight outfit did not affect her appearance at all. Instead, she stood out from the crowd in a good way.
The woman did not seem to notice Olivia. Her gaze was fixed on Daniel as if he was the only person in the room.
“Daniel,” the woman greeted with a gentle smile. A gleam appeared in her eyes, and she said coquettishly, “Why didn’t you say anything when you decided to drop by today?”
Andrew knew this woman. As soon as she approached, he called, “Aunt Cynthia!”
“My dear Andrew.” The woman’s eyes curved into crescents. “Did you miss your Aunt Cynthia?”
Andrew was an honest child. He shook his head when he heard that. “I’m sorry, Aunt Cynthia. I didn’t miss you.”
The woman was amused. She pointed at him and said, “Andrew, can’t you say something nice to coax me for once?”
Andrew tilted his head in embarrassment and walked to Daniel’s side. “Daddy, I want to go to the washroom.”
Daniel swiveled the chair around and bent his long legs. His gaze was indifferent. “Go and find the waiter to help you.”
“No.” Andrew was shy and grabbed his sleeve tightly.
Daniel did not have much patience. Just as he was about to lift Andrew and throw him to the waiter, he met Olivia’s. gaze.
Daniel froze. He thought about how he had treated Andrew. When Olivia regained her memory in the future, she would be taking revenge for the
poor guy.
He plastered a gentle expression onto his face and nodded at Olivia before bringing Andrew to the washroom.
Only Olivia and the woman were left at the dining table.
After Daniel left, the woman slid shamelessly into his seat. She even
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picked up the eup he had used to drink a glass of water. Then, she looked up at Olivia provocatively. “I know who you are.”
Olivia looked at the cup and did not say anything.
The woman continued, “You’re the missing daughter of the Taylor family, the one who disappeared 18 years ago. Do you know why Daniel is with you?”
Before Olivia could answer, the woman continued, “Because you came from a good family and are compatible with him. However, you were lost for 18 years and were raised in poverty. That’s why you’re timid and don’t understand the games the wealthy play. You’re simple–minded and can take care of Andrew.”
She sighed. “Speaking of which, Daniel is impressive. He found someone so compatible with him. Both your background and your identity are flawless matches for his.”
These words were hard to hear. The woman was insinuating that Daniel was with her because she was weak and easy to control.
This person was really good at riling up others and sowing discord. Unfortunately, Olivia did not fall for it.
She lowered her head and took a sip of the cucumber soup. Then, she looked up and said indifferently, “This soup isn’t good.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the woman was instantly enraged. She slammed her palm on the table, her eyes burning with fire. She stared at Olivia and said in a dangerous tone, “What did you say?”
“Can’t you hear me?” Olivia slowly put down the spoon. Her long eyelashes caressed her cheek slightly as she wiped his mouth with a napkin. Then, she repeated calmly, “I said that this soup is not good.” Her voice was low, but because her voice had an attractive quality and was unusually penetrating, almost all the guests around heard her words. They turned in shock and looked at her in disbelief.
Someone said that the cucumber soup at the Smith Cuisine Hall was not good!
This was the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall!
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Olivia’s remark was akin to a drop of water hitting a sizzling hot pan of oil. It created an immediate and explosive reaction, scattering shock and surprise throughout the room.
Gasps, murmurs, and startled expressions spread like wildfire through the crowd.
Diners who frequented the Smith Cuisine Hall were affluent people, including many influential businessmen. They held the cuisine in the restaurant in high regard.
They especially loved the restaurant’s signature dish, seared salmon with herbed couscous, a nourishing and delicious dish.
Some customers consumed the dish to regulate their bodies and found it to have excellent effects on their health.
They immediately frowned when they heard Olivia’s comment that the dish was not good. However, they did not want to say anything unpleasant due to their high standing in society. It was apparent that they were displeased. Their expressions conveyed an unspoken consensus of disdain for her.
The more outspoken customers mocked, “What an ignorant girl. Where did she come from? How dare she criticize the food at the Smith Cuisine Hall? What a joke.”
“She’s just trying to seek attention by pretending to be knowledgeable about the food in the Smith Cuisine Hall. She wants to prove that she is different to attain a fleeting moment of fame. She doesn’t know anything
at all.”
Some of them glared at Olivia. “This woman is not bad–looking. She’s probably a mistress. Her sugar daddy must have brought her here. She thinks she can behave arrogantly just because she has a rich man as backing.”
“That must be it. Such a woman only knows how to sell her body. She is lacking in social manners and doesn’t know how to appreciate the food at the Smith Cuisine Hall.”
Soon, the discussion became more heated. They ignored Olivia and continued to comment at the top of their voices.
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unfavorable comments about her food. When she heard what the crowd said, she felt vindicated. A self–satisfied smirk appeared on her face.
She sat back in her chair and tapped her index finger knuckle on the table. The chatter gradually subsided as a hush fell over the crowd. Cynthia looked at Olivia with contempt. “Ms. Taylor, is this your first time here?”
Olivia nodded. This was indeed her first time at the Smith Cuisine Hall. Cynthia regarded Olivia with a disdainful glare. “This must be the first time eating this dish. Am I right?”
Olivia did not nod. She leaned back in her chair and folded her arms, looking calm.
Cynthia frowned. She sensed an extraordinary yet familiar aura from Olivia. Her indifference and confidence were very similar to Isaac, whom she revered.
However, she swiftly dismissed that thought. Isaac was a renowned doctor who was well respected by the rich and powerful. How could she compare someone like Olivia to him?
Cynthia shook the thought away and refused to entertain that notion. She must be overthinking.
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After gathering her thoughts, she looked icily at Olivia and sneered, “It’s no surprise since you are raised with a lowly upbringing. You didn’t up in the Taylor family. You’re used to plain, home–cooked meals. How dare you criticize the delicacies here with your unrefined palate? Who do you think you are? Are you fit to eat the food here?”
She stood up and looked down at Olivia arrogantly. “An unsophisticated like you are not worthy to eat the dishes in the Smith Cuisine Hall. Guys, remove all the dishes. Also…”
She paused and looked at Olivia with a spiteful gleam in her eyes. “Hang a sign at the door stating that Olivia Taylor and dogs are not allowed to enter this place.”
After saying that, the crowd instantly burst into laughter. Someone even applauded Cynthia. “Chef Brown is really clever. That’s right. This is how we should deal with crude people like her. I agree with Chef Brown. Going forward, all hotels under my name will bear the same sign as Chef Brown’s restaurant.”
“Me too. I’ll do the same.”
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“Count me in.”
The atmosphere in the dining hall became more intense. In just 15 minutes, more than 10 restaurants and hotels indicated they would hang the same sign as the Smith Cuisine Hall.
Just then, Daniel returned to the restaurant. He was holding Andrew’s hand. When he first stepped into the restaurant, his eyes widened, as if he had stumbled upon something utterly unexpected and baffling.
He was wearing a meticulously tailored suit of an Italian artisanal brand. The lightweight fabric clung to his body, outlining his impeccable physique. His strong and sensuous body emanated a hint of restrained allure.
The restaurant’s slightly dim lights fell upon his face, accentuating the contours of his exquisite features. His appearance was peerless, akin to a celestial being.
Daniel did not say a word. Immediately, everyone’s attention turned to him when he entered the restaurant.
At that moment, the people who rallied together and proclaimed that their restaurants and hotels would bear the same sign as the Smith Cuisine Hall fell into a hushed silence. Their expressions shifted from audacity to apprehension in an instant.
They had forgotten that Daniel was the one who brought Olivia to the
restaurant.
Some of the more frightened customers turned pale at the thought of how powerful Daniel was. They regretted attacking Olivia with their malicious remarks.
There were also customers who were unfazed by Daniel’s appearance. They regarded Olivia as some lowly mistress and were confident that Daniel would also treat her with disdain when he saw her true colors,
Someone spoke up from the crowd, “Mr. Sullivan, who is this woman you brought here? She’s so ignorant and has the cheek to criticize the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall. It’s such a disgrace.”
That person then started recounting what happened to Daniel. He repeatedly made disparaging remarks about Olivia, portraying her as a despicable person.
Daniel looked unperturbed, but his gaze became intense as if he was holding back his emotions. An icy aura enveloped him, seemingly on the brink of devouring those around him.
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The more perceptive customers detected the subtle change in Daniel’s expression and curried out of the restaurant without taking their coats. They did not want to be consumed by his fury.
Indeed, Daniel was on the verge of losing his temper. His expression tightened.
Just as his temper was about to erupt, Olivia quickly held his hand and pulled him to his seat. “Sit down. Why are you standing?”
Daniel turned to look at her, his expression instantly turning gentle.
Cynthia witnessed how the entire scene played out and darkened her gaze. She tapped her fingers on the table twice to catch Daniel’s attention. “Daniel, your taste in girls seemed to have gotten worse. You are mingling with all sorts of people, regardless of their status.”
She was making an insinuating remark.
Daniel frowned when he heard what Cynthia said. “Cynthia, there is a limit to my patience. Don’t test my patience.”
A hint of surprise flickered in Cynthia’s eyes, and she immediately changed her attitude. From her previous air of haughty composure, she suddenly looked dejected and sad. There was a tinge of self–mockery on her face.
“Daniel, we’ve known each other for almost ten years. Are you going to condemn me without asking me what happened?”
She lowered her gaze with a trace of choking emotion lingering in her eyes. With a quivering voice, she said, “You should know how seriously I take my culinary skills. She humiliated me today by criticizing my food. I was just trying to uphold my dignity. If you insist on judging me, so be it. I admit it’s my fault. She can say whatever she wants.”
She then gave Daniel an imploring look before turning around to leave. She walked away, looking vulnerable and downcast
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Cynthia had perfected this move of retreating in order to advance.
Not only did she lower her head in front of Daniel and act pitifully to make him feel guilty towards her, but she also created an image of herself being infatuated and forbearing in front of everyone.
As the successor of the Smith Cuisine Hall, she must master excellent culinary skills, but her character, image, and conduct were also of great importance.
As expected, seeing Cynthia like this, some customers, who were anxious for justice, soon could not stand it anymore and criticized Daniel.
“Are you still a man? How could you treat Chef Brown coldly without forethought? Do you know that it was the woman beside you who started it? She was the one who bullied Chef Brown!”
The man was filled with righteous indignation. As he was a small business owner, not at the level of Daniel, he did not know Daniel at all.
When Cynthia heard this, a trace of smugness flashed across her eyes. She lowered her head, pretended she was hurt, and was about to dissuade the man. “There’s no need to say anything. It’s all my fault. I made Ms.Taylor dissatisfied. I’m not good enough at cooking.”
As she spoke, she smiled sadly. It seemed like she was self–deprecating and helpless at the same time. “I didn’t expect that anyone could actually insult me although I have learned how to cook for 20 years. My hands. were covered in scars and all nights were spent learning culinary skills. and I won many competition gold awards.”She muttered in a low voice,
After she finished speaking, her body trembled slightly as if she could not take it anymore.
In this spacious and antique–looking hall where she stood, her figure looked so slender as if she was a delicate and weak flower that couldn’t withstand the violent wind, which made people pity her.
Finally, no one on the spot could stand it anymore.
“Mr. Sullivan, you have to be reasonable. Everyone here knows who’s right and who’s wrong. You can’t bully Chef Brown just because of your status and her feelings for you!” An old man frowned as he said.
“A man’s magnanimousness lies in his open mind and clear distinction between right and wrong. We don’t have the right to judge who you like
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and we won’t care. But if you don’t know what’s good for you and take advantage of Chef Brown’s feelings for you to bully her, such a weak woman, we definitely won’t tolerate it, even if we’re weak and can’t compare to the Sullivan family!”
From the beginning until now, Olivia had been sitting on the chair leisurely. No matter how everyone discussed and slandered Daniel, she didn’t react. It was only when she heard the old man’s words that she slowly looked up.
Her clear and light gaze sized up everyone and then she chuckled. Hearing her laughter, everyone was stunned and furious. This woman was really arrogant. At a time like this, she still dared to laugh. She really did not take everyone seriously.
The old man was even more determined and he directly questioned. “What are you laughing at?”
Olivia casually placed her left arm on the table and her right elbow on the tabletop. Her fingers casually pointed at the camera in the corner of the ceiling. Her voice was faint, which seemed to be mocking, but also seemed to be stating the truth.
“Are you bullying me because you have the advantage in numbers? I didn’t do anything from the very beginning. I only said a few words. Don’t tell me that I don’t even have the right to judge the dishes as a customer! Or are you bullying people overbearingly and you don’t allow others to have different opinions? Don’t allow others to say that the dishes are not good? There are cameras here. They record it very clearly.” As she spoke, her gaze wandered slowly and indifferently toward Cynthia.
Feeling Olivia’s gaze on her, Cynthia felt a chill in her heart for some reason. She suddenly had a bad feeling and wanted to stop Olivia from speaking.
However, before she could stop her, Olivia had already started. “The top chefs did not stop the diners from judging the food. They even humbly asked the diners what they were dissatisfied with. I don’t know where this Chef Brown came from. She can’t stand a single judgment!”
Olivia paused for a short while and then her tone suddenly became sharp. Her aura completely changed, as if a thousand pounds were pressing down and a storm was coming.
She glanced at everyone coldly. “Everyone here prides themselves on
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being righteous and is anxious to stand up for justice when I only judged the soup and not the person. I didn’t even say anything overboard, nor did I slander Chef Brown herself. But you directly attacked me, slandered me, maliciously speculated about me, and even distorted the truth. What a strong and unyielding righteous person!” She said in a disdainful tone. These words were like a downpour, instantly waking everyone up. Whether it was the old man or the man who spoke first, all of them. blushed and were extremely embarrassed. After all, Olivia had only said This soup is not good, while they, who prided themselves on being righteous, had spouted all kinds of dirty words and even said that Olivia and dogs were not allowed to enter.
How ridiculous!
Most of them were rational and immediately reflected on themselves when they heard what Olivia had said.
However, some stubborn people refused to admit it.
“What right do you have to say that the soup made by Chef Brown is not good?” They questioned and asked Olivia.
Olivia was puzzled, her long and narrow phoenix–style eyes widening in confusion, her pupils clear like a clear spring.
She was very puzzled. “This soup is not good itself.” The heat was too high and one of the ingredients had been added too late. Besides, there was a little too much salt… It was simply contradictory everywhere. Couldn’t they tell?
The interrogator seemed to have caught Olivia in the act and laughed proudly. “Look, you admit it, right? You deliberately found trouble with Chef Brown. You’re just a bad person who bullied her. Chef Brown was the winner of the golden award in the last National Chef Competition. Seared salmon with herbed couscous is the signature dish of the Smith Cuisine Hall. Everyone who has tasted it liked it. Moreover, this soup is good for health. You said that the soup is bad for no reason, and you still dare to say that it’s not slander!”
Upon hearing this, Olivia was even more baffled. She frowned as if she was surprised. “This soup is indeed not good. Can’t you tell?”
The interrogator sneered. “Which part did it taste not good? I think you’re making trouble on purpose!”
Cynthia’s expression was also unchanged. Although she wanted to show weakness in front of Daniel, it did not mean that she could tolerate
others criticizing her culinary skills.
She learned how to cook when she was a child and was her master’s proudest disciple. She was also the future successor of the Smith Cuisine Hall What right did Olivia have to say that her soup was not good?
At this point, she was already furious. She didn’t care about Daniel that much. She only wanted to make things clear with Olivia.
She took a step forward and looked at Olivia with a serious expression. “It’s not that I didn’t accept the criticism. Indeed, my culinary skills can’t compare to my Master’s, but that doesn’t mean that anyone can humiliate me and criticize me!”
Cynthia looked cold, and her tone was firm. She completely put away her pretense of being delicate and weak and looked straight at Olivia. She just wanted to defend herself.
If you really think the soup is not good, then point it out, so that I’ll be convinced
As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd cheered. Everyone was impressed by her boldness and felt that this was the style of a famous chef. She was neither servile nor overbearing. She was totally upright in her temperament.
She faced up to the criticism but at the same time deserved praise.
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The circumstances changed and everyone stood in favor of Cynthia. They believed that diners were qualified to taste and judge the dishes, but they could not judge blindly and spout nonsense. If you felt that the soup
- it. was not good, you had to give some reasonable comments to prove
Olivia looked up and did not say anything.
Andrew was still young and did not know these things, but his mind was sharp and smart. He could sense that the atmosphere was unusual.
The little boy jumped off the chair and ran to Olivia. He hugged her arm to comfort her.
Olivia had got tired of all the quarrels today. She was unwilling to get involved at all. She had retorted previously only because Cynthia had gone too far.
But now, backed with her little one’s comfort, boundless power suddenly rose in her heart.
If she still flinched before challenges as usual and was unwilling to defend herself, then others would think that she was spouting nonsense.
Olivia did not care about other people’s opinions at all. Other than a few family members, she did not care about anyone else in her life.
However, things were different now. She cared about Andrew’s thoughts. She did not want to leave a bad impression on him.
Thinking of this, Olivia carried Andrew on her lap and asked him softly, “Do you think that seared salmon tastes good?”
Andrew felt that it was delicious, but he was determined to stand on the same side as Olivia.
Hence, he tilted his head and thought for a moment before replying, “It doesn’t taste good. It’s too salty.”
Olivia’s eyes lit up. She did not expect the little boy to be blessed with a sharp gustation.
“You’re amazing!” Olivia scratched his little nose.
Andrew was a little shy. He lowered his fair and tender little face, but his heart was blooming at Olivia’s praise.
He was also awesome.
Since he was so capable, did Sister Olivia like him more?
Stop it Cynthia sneered. Her gaze was mocking. “Don’t hide behind a kid.
Olivia ignored Cynthia’s sarcasm. Instead, she hugged Andrew and
recalled. “Andrew, did you feel good when you took the first sip, but feel sweet after swallowing it all
Andrew nodded. ‘Yeah. That’s sweet.
Olivia petted his soft head. “It shouldn’t be just sweet. It should be a faint sweet. It seems to be sweet, but actually, there should be a slight difference. Because two of the ingredients were added in the wrong order, the taste is wrong as a result.
Hearing this, Cynthia was shocked. She didn’t watch her cooking. How could she know? That’s impossible.
When she chose to make seared salmon with herbed couscous, she heard that Daniel would be here, so she was a little distracted and added the ingredients in the wrong order. At that time, she was flustered, but when she took a sip later, the taste was not much different and nobody could not discover it. Only then did she feel relieved.
Even the assistant in the kitchen didn’t know about such an accident. Why Olivia could find it?
Olivia continued speaking. “There’s still one more ingredient that hasn’t been put in for too long, so it tastes a little bit tense. Or the taste would be better.”
She talked as if she was having a class with Andrew. “Seared salmon with herbed couscous is reputed to be good for health, but health doesn’t mean a bad flavor. However, because it’s not cooked properly, this dish lost its original taste as it should be.”
Olivia pointed out every shortcoming of this dish one after another and made an explanation for the causes,
Andrew’s eyes widened as he listened with earnest attention. He kept exclaiming. So this dish was not a good one.
However, the color drained from Cynthia’s rubicund face bit by bit. Her complexion was extremely pale, and she felt like standing on the verge of à cliff, about to collapse.
Some of the drawbacks that Olivia mentioned were known to her, while others were exactly what she was unaware of. Because this was how her
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master had taught her, she did not know whether Olivia was right.
However, there was no denying that this soup was indeed not good enough.
She lowered her head, too ashamed to speak. She lost her wits and had no idea how to react to Olivia’s comments.
Cooking was her life. She would not tolerate any blasphemy against this sacred career. She did not want to lie, but she did not dare to admit that Olivia was right and embarrass herself in front of Daniel.
Her heart was torn apart in a tumult of feelings. She didn’t know what to
say.
Before she could make a decision, someone spoke up for her. It was an old customer. His tone was mocking. “Stop pontificating on cooking as if you’re an expert in cuisine. Seared salmon with herbed couscous is an exclusive specialty created by the Smith Cuisine Hall. It’s not available anywhere else. It’s not a normal dish that you can enjoy at other restaurants. Be humble!”
“That’s right,” the other diners echoed one after another. “We’ve come here quite a few times, but we didn’t find any difference at all.”
People’s support gave Cynthia courage.
This dish was indeed not perfect, but it was not as worthless as what Olivia claimed. There were several flaws that she had never heard of. Her master had always been cooking it in the same way.
That so–called reasonable faint sweet theory was simply made up by Olivia.
It was probably because she had a sensitive tongue so she could taste the subtle differences in taste.
At the thought of this, Cynthia’s heart was filled with boundless courage. She looked at Olivia with a faint smile and said in a mocking tone, “I didn’t expect Ms. Taylor to be talented in making up stories and telling nonsense in a logical way as if you’re a connoisseur. You almost deceived all of us.”
Her tone changed as if she could not bear to expose Olivia. “However, it’s a pity. This dish is the Smith Cuisine Hall’s secret recipe. Only we know how to cook it. Ms. Taylor doesn’t even know how to make it, right? So how dare you to talk bullshit here! Shame on you!.”
The customers all echoed. “That’s right! Shame on you!”
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“Look at her pretentious face. I have to admit that she’s an amazing actress. If it weren’t for the fact that this is a secret dish, we might really have been fooled by her.”
“Ms. Taylor graduated from the Film Academy, right? She really knows
how to act.”
Everyone laughed at Olivia with mockery.
Cynthia lowered her eyes and flicked her sleeves as if she did not care about Olivia at all. “Since you came here with Daniel, as long as you apologize to me today, this matter will be over. I will forget it and never pick it up again.”
“Chef Brown is so magnanimous!” The old man praised.
Then, he turned to Olivia and frowned. “Ms. Taylor, hurry up and apologize. Chef Brown is a decent person. She is giving you a chance. Don’t be stupid. Hurry up and make an apology. There are so many people here watching you”
Olivia did not even look at him. It was as if he was a dog barking on the roadside. Instead, she lowered her head and touched Andrew’s head. Her expression was blank. “That’s weird. When did seared salmon with herbed couscous become a secret recipe? When did it become the Smith Cuisine Hall’s exclusive dish? The recipe was supposed to be open to the public.”
As soon as she dropped her words, all the customers burst into laughter. Cynthia looked displeased. “That’s nonsense! What are you talking about? Stop messing around here.”
“I’m messing around?” Olivia suddenly narrowed her eyes and looked at Cynthia with a piercing glint.
She was on the verge of anger.
She chuckled. “What a surprise. Seared salmon with herbed couscous, a dish I created, had become someone else’s secret!”
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These words were like a thunderclap that struck the ground, causing everyone present to be shocked.
Cynthia was flustered. Her fingertips trembled crazily. It took her a while to stabilize her emotions, but she still maintained her composure.
That’s impossible!
She suddenly looked up. There was a storm starting in her eyes. That’s a violent, surging, and raging storm. She was extremely shocked.
Somehow, Cynthia felt that Olivia was just lying and boasting. However, for some reason, when her gaze met her indifferent and cold eyes, her entire body stiffened.
Olivia was just a lost daughter that the Taylor family had just found. She heard that she was not treated well and nobody respected her. Judging from her appearance, merely 200 dollars could buy all her wearing from head to toe.
How could such a person have tasted the Smith Cuisine Hall’s signature. dish? As for creating this dish, that was even more ridiculous!
In Cynthia’s eyes, Olivia’s words made her look like an ignorant, complacent, and shameless woman. But there was a strange aura around her. She was indeed a calm, magnanimous, and noble person.
It was as if she was born to be dignified, and there was honorable blood flowing in her body.
It made people instinctively believe her and submit to her.
Other diners present also had the same feeling. Previously, Olivia was silent. They picked up the side of Cynthia.
But now, Olivia was sitting leisurely on the chair with a relaxed and unrestrained posture, with a trace of indifference in the corners of her
eyes.
They started to believe that such a dignified woman would not embarrass herself through lying.
Cynthia suddenly became the underdog because the diners‘ opinions were wandering.
At this moment, a tall man with fierce eyes walked over from the kitchen.
The moment they saw him, the customers became excited and said,
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Chef Hopkins! Chef Hopkins is here!”
Charlie Cynthia also turned to look at the man in a daze. Her voice was low, with a hint of guilt and dependence.
Charlie nodded at Cynthia and patted her shoulder comfortingly. Then he turned to Olivia with a disgusted expression as if he had seen something dirty.
He glanced at Olivia coldly and did not speak. Instead, he looked at Daniel. His tone sounded respectful, but there was dissatisfaction in it “Mr. Sullivan, are you here to make trouble?”
He didn’t deign to talk to Olivia. “She was just a so–called Ms. Taylor who couldn’t provide any resources. The Taylor family did value her at all” thought he
Charlie was not often in the Smith Cuisine Hall. He had his ownI
restaurant in Evervale. It was the top of Evervale’s catering industry Ne everyone could book a seat there. The customers all came from the upper class.
He maintained close connections with all the bigwigs in Evervale so he was well–informed. He knew that Samuel and Amelia were sick of this
ninvited daughter and even wanted to chase her out.
Olivia was crowned as Ms. Taylor, but that only remained in name. didn’t have any connections or wealth. Even an illegitimate child deserved more attention.
“She must play some dirty tricks to get close to Daniel.
“Hmph!” thought Charlie as he sneered.
Men loved beauty. When they were free, they would find some girls to have fun. However, once it involved their fundamental benefits their women lost value instantly and would get dumped like mash.
Cynthia was too silly. Daniel was the one who could have an equat to communicate. Olivia was just a nominal toy for him. If she got ang with her, she would embarrass herself
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Thinking of this, Charlie became even more confident. At the water he looked at Olivia with despise
Unexpectedly, Daniel sneered. “Make trouble“*
His tone was mocking with undagused coldne
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crack a nut with a hammer. It’s just a restaurant. I don’t have to be present to make trouble.
He was in favor of Olivia.
Charlie narrowed his eyes as shock appeared on his face. He never expected Daniel to be so disrespectful.
At the thought of this, fear flashed across his heart. His thoughts changed. It took him a while to think of a solution. He forced a smile and maintained his posture. “So, please obey the rules of the Smith Cuisine. Hall and have a match with Cynthia.
“To be honest, not everyone is qualified to compete with Cynthia. However, Ms. Olivia was brought here by Mr. Daniel. I think that’s a respect to you.” He paused and turned to everyone present. “And hope all the guests can be the witness.”
After saying that, he walked up to Olivia and extended his arm politely. “Ms. Olivia, please.”
Olivia was holding her phone and doing something. When she saw Charlie coming over, she slowly looked up, her innocent eyes filled with confusion. “What should I do?”
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone immediately burst into laughter.
“She must be afraid, right?”
“That’s for sure. She was so eloquent just now and made herself look somebody capable. In the end, she cowers at the idea of the competition. How embarrassing it is!”
“Yeah! It’s so embarrassing. And she even plays the fool.”
Upon hearing this, Charlie’s eyes flashed with pride. He said in a mocking tone, “Ms. Olivia, are you afraid?”
Afraid of what? Olivia really didn’t know what was going on. She was looking at her phone just now and didn’t pay attention to what he said.
She raised her phone with her fair wrist and explained calmly, “I’m sorry, I was looking at my phone and didn’t hear you.”
“Wow! You’re playing with your phone. That sounds so reasonable. What a decent excuse!” Everyone was teasing, “You can play with your phone even on such an occasion? Stop it! You’re a liar!”
Someone even jeered, “You said you’re looking at your phone, so tell me what you’re doine on it
Olivia lowered her eyes. Her thick eyelashes covered the thoughts in ber eves, and she exuded a casual and cold murah.
Seeing that she did not speak for a long time, Charlie became impatieN and raised his voice. Ms. Olivia, please. Since you’re the one who comes here to cause trouble, don’t drag it out, and don’t give us such andcolous excuse! If you were really playing with your phone just now, clarity yourself”
Olivia curled her lips, and a wisp of sharpness flowed out from the corners of her eyes. It seemed to be a nonchalant look but was also filled with a penetrating power.
She repeated the question. “Do you really want to know?”
Her casual tone made Charlie feel enormous pressure.
He frowned and suppressed the frustration in his heart. “Ms. Olivia, don’t stall for time.”
“Alright.” Olivia sighed softly with a helpless expression. She waved her phone. “You can check Twitter’s trendings. The second topic.
She looked down at her phone and shook her head as she spoke. No, it’s number one now.”
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was stunned for a moment. Then, they quickly took out their phones and clicked Twitter.
The old man was old–fashioned and did not know much about these new things. He did not know how to do it, so he turned his head and looked at his son’s phone.
His son opened Twitter and checked the trendings.
The first was “How to Cook Seared Salmon with Herbed Couscous“!
Millions of people were engaging in the discussion.
The third trending topic was “Nutritionist Verified the Recipe“!
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“How is that possible?” When Charlie saw the trending topic on Twitter, he was dumbfounded. In an instant, the blood seemed draining from his face, leaving only a pale and lifeless countenance.
He rubbed his eyes twice, unable to believe what he was seeing, but no matter how many times he rubbed his eyes, the trending topic remained. Charlie, in disbelief, took a few steps back, his lips trembling as he looked at Olivia with a gaze filled with shock.
Cynthia did not even glance at her phone. Seeing Charlie’s strange expression, she took a step forward and looked at the phone in his hand. When her gaze fell upon that line of text, her whole body shuddered, including her teeth, which began to chatter incessantly.
She was not just surprised, she was terrified. She struggled to control her emotions, snatched the phone from Charlie’s hand, and with trembling fingers, looked at the trending topic and the comments below it, shaking her head repeatedly.
She couldn’t accept all of this. She believed the seared salmon with herbed couscous was a recipe written by Isaac. How could Olivia know about it? Hang on! She suddenly seemed to realize something, her body trembling like a leaf, and she looked at Olivia in shock.
Gillian, Jarron, and Olivia… Cynthia suddenly recalled that the three of them all shared the same teacher of traditional medicine, Isaac. So, could it be that Olivia was the person Isaac had been talking about? In that instant, Cynthia felt her scalp go numb, goosebumps forming on her skin, and her temples pulsating in pain. It was over. She was really in trouble if Olivia was the one mentioned by Isaac.
The astonishment of the diners present was no less than that of Charlie and Cynthia. They all stood there in a daze, looking at the trending topic in disbelief. One moment they looked up at Olivia; and the next, they lowered their heads to check the trending topic. It felt like their worldviews were being completely reshaped.
The seared salmon with herbed couscous was truly created by Olivia. This fact was mind–blowing! They were witnessing this incredible scene in person. One excited young man could not contain himself and let out a shout as he quickly logged into his Twitter account, saying, “Oh my god, we’re witnessing this firsthand. I need to post it on Twitter right away.
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The elderly man who had previously stood on Cynthia’s side because he selt that Olivia had gone too far in disrupting the restaurant. However, the situation had now evolved to a point where it had completely exceeded his comprehension. He did not know whom to believe. But out of respect for Tracy, he earnestly asked. “Chef Smith. I’d like to seek your advice. What’s the story behind the closely guarded secret, the seared salmon with herbed couscous at the Smith Cuisine Hall?”
Tracy gently patted Cynthia’s hand to calm her, then turned to the elderly man with a mild and clear tone, saying, “It’s not a big deal.” Then, she explained with finesse. “It’s just a storm in a teacup. We’re all close to each other.”
Being close to each other? This statement left everyone dumbfounded. Seeing this. Tracy lightly chuckled, walked up to Olivia, and spoke in a gentle and affectionate tone, “You must be Olivia mentioned by Isaac Olivia raised her eyebrows, squinted her eyes, and then suddenly smiled, addressing Tracy by her first name.
Tracy was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Olivia to remember her. The last time she had seen Olivia was over a decade ago when the lady before her was only seven or eight years old. It had been so long, yet Olivia still had a memory of her. Regardless, the fact that Olivia remembered her indicated that there was room for reconciliation.
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Tracy had been informed about the events at the Smith Cuisine Hall by the restaurant manager on the phone, so she knew the details. The diners were even more puzzled when they saw the two parties recognizing each other. What was going on? How did they go from arguing to addressing each other so warmly?
Tracy explained to the onlookers, “I apologize for the confusion. This soup is indeed exclusive to the Smith Cuisine Hall, and it’s true that Ms. Taylor created it. However, Cynthia has never met Ms. Taylor, which led to today’s incident. It’s our fault for not handling the situation properly. This meal is on the house, consider it my treat.”
In a few words, Tracy clarified the situation and then invited Olivia to have a private conversation in the back room. Olivia leaned back in her chair, holding Andrew’s hand. Her expression was indifferent as she casually shook her head, saying, “I won’t trouble you now. I have other matters to attend to.”
Tracy was taken aback by Olivia’s refusal for a moment, but she quickly adjusted her demeanor and smiled warmly and affectionately at Olivia. “Alright, you have your own matters to attend to. Visit us often, and we’ll have plenty of time to talk.”
Olivia nodded, her expression cool, but her gaze softened when she looked at Andrew. “Let’s go,” she said, turning to Daniel.
Throughout this time, Daniel had been quite reserved, with a cold and distant demeanor, as if he did not want to get involved. He left the stage to Olivia, but he immediately responded when she needed him.
“Alright.” Daniel stood up and adjusted Olivia’s collar, speaking affectionately, “Ok, Olivia.”
Afterward, he held Andrew’s hand and turned to Cynthia, his expression as calm as water. “Goodbye, Chef Brown.” His stance was firm, and his attitude was clear.
Cynthia seemed to want to say something but hesitated. However, Daniel acted as if he hadn’t seen anything, turning away nonchalantly.
As they walked out of the Smith Cuisine Hall’s door, Olivia suddenly turned her head and glanced at Daniel, teasingly. “Did you see that just now? She wanted to say something to you but then held back.”
“What?” Daniel looked innocent as if he did not understand. “What did you say? Did you want to say something to me?”
This man could certainly shift the conversation. If it weren’t for him,
Cynthia wouldn’t have come looking for trouble. Looking at the man with his striking and attractive face, Olivia suddenly felt a tightness in her chest and a suppressed frustration that was difficult to express. Hmph, how could one be so attractive like this?
In the Smith Cuisine Hall.
After Olivia and the others left, Tracy’s previously gentle and affectionate expression instantly turned cold, like a frigid winter wind that chilled the heart and lungs.
“Chef?” Cynthia was taken aback, unconsciously calling out, “What’s wrong with you?”
Tracy’s eyes were ice–cold, and her expression was frigid. She took out her phone and dialed a number. “Gillian, it’s me. You said the seared salmon with herbed couscous was your exclusive recipe. How does Olivia know about it? She even claims to have created it herself?”
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Chapter 120
When Gillian received a call from Tracy, she was in the middle of seeing a patient.
Since she was a child, she, Jarron, and Olivia had learned traditional medicine together from Isaac. However, when she went to college, she switched to modern medicine and specialized in pediatrics. Due to her exceptional medical skills and gentle nature, she was highly regarded by parents and children alike and was a well–known pediatrician in the area. At less than 30 years old, she had already become an associate chief physician. There were many people who sought her out for
appointments, and there were often long queues that stretched through the night.
Gillian reached out and gently touched the soft, rosy cheeks of the 5–year–old girl in front of her. She kindly advised the parents for a few moments, issued a medical prescription, and then let them leave. After that, she walked to the door and locked it. When she made sure that she was the only one left in the room, she spoke, “Tracy, what’s going on?” Gillian’s voice was incredibly gentle, like a clear spring, instantly soothing Tracy’s agitation. She didn’t get angry at Tracy’s questions, and she didn’t even furrow her brow. Her voice was neither hurried nor slow, it flowed like a gentle breeze, carrying an indescribable sense of comfort. “Don’t be upset for now. Take your time and tell me what’s going on. I’m here to listen.”
Hearing such a gentle voice, Tracy’s anger diminished by half. Then, thinking of Gillian’s tender expression, a hint of guilt welled up in her heart. She softened her tone and explained the whole situation, including the conflict between Cynthia and Olivia, as well as the current top trending topic on Twitter.
After finishing, Tracy asked curiously, “Wasn’t this recipe created by you? How can Olivia claim it as her own?”
Tracy was genuinely puzzled. She believed Gillian deep down, but she couldn’t explain how Olivia knew the recipe so well.
“So Olivia claims she created the recipe?” Gillian asked, her tone tinged with mild surprise./
“Yes, that’s what she said.” Tracy nodded.
Hearing this, Gillian sighed, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and
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A hunt of madness appeared in Cillian’s eves.
Ever since she was young, everyone always praised her for having a good personality and being gentle and considerate. However, Gillian despised those words the most. She hated it when people praised her for having a good temper
From childhood to adulthood, she and Olivia were by Isane’s side. Everyone who saw them would praise Olivia. People praised her for being beautiful, saying she was stuming and that they had never seen such a pretty young lady before. They also complimented her for being intelligent, having an excellent memory, being quick to learn, filial, imaginative, and capable. People could only see Olivia, and Olivia was all they saw.
However, when faced with Gillian, everyone found themselves at a loss for words, not knowing what to compliment. After struggling for a while, all they managed to say was that she had a good temperament. Thinking of this, a hint of irony thickered in Gillian’s eyes. How absurd! Even though she hated being praised for her good temperament and kindness, she had to put on a gentle facade because it was the only way she could surpass Olivia. It she lost her gentleness, she would be truly worthless.
She hung up the phone, walked to the window, and gazed at the blue sky outside, lost in thought.
A few days ago, Isaac had returned from Evervale, but Blake and Yanis did not renum with him. At that timent, Gillian had a bad feeling. Jarron went to inquire, and bac said they stayed in Evervale with Olivia. At that moment, Gillan’s heart sank. She knew her grandfather wanted to
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consumed by a towering rage and unwillingness. She was on the verge of collapsing.
Why? Why? Why?
Why was her grandfather so biased? What was so good about Olivia? She had even given up studying medicine, so why should she inherit the family legacy?
Gillian did not understand what was wrong with her and Jarron. Both of them had worked hard to study medicine and diligently treated patients. They were respectful towards Isaac and obeyed his every word, but he could never see them.
Gillian was the first child Isaac had adopted, and she had spent the most time with him. Therefore, she did not know why Isaac chose to leave the family legacy to Olivia in the end. Why was he so biased?
She could not understand it and she was even more unwilling to accept it. She was determined to obtain the family legacy. It was rightfully hers and hers alone! Only she could elevate the family’s medical expertise and. make it renowned worldwide.
Gillian believed her grandfather had grown old and muddle–headed. Otherwise, why should someone like Olivia, who did not practice medicine, inherit the Smith family? She would not allow it, and neither would other members of the family!