Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde

Chapter 243

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

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

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

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

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

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

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

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

simple

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

methods on Olivia.

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

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

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

Athene looked up, puzzled.

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

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries of the Hushe

nodded and said,

remembered that the persona Gillian wanted also needed to be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the

start now.”

the Hushe Republic. Ernesto raised an eyebrow, concerned, “Aren’t you going to prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.” Olivia appeared calm and replied, “I’ve already taken

chair and said in a deep voice, “Let’s

woke up in a small village, her head throbbing as if it might split

more bizarre was her complete lack of

heard a rapid, heavy knock on the door from

a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook. Your

back soon.”

voice seemed to be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying

1/3

15:48

of six, with a hardworking father, a

her sister was returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to

returned, Olivia

the Taylor family’s residence,

an orange in one hand, and supporting

looking at?”

her gaze, concealing the craziness and resentment simmering beneath

always been in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked,

had brought this upon herself by walking

truly understand her or

Olivia would fare better than her,

witness how Olivia would grapple with the ensuing challenges

sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while they all

believe that Olivia could maintain her

with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants

this come to pass?

scour the room in search of a pair of shoes that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you

of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought about switching to a more comfortable

the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s sister held greater importance

in our family. Nothing could be more

Olivia paused, her mind awash with recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering partiality towards her sister

her consciousness, a stark reminder of the familial disparity she had always