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.

a single request, “During the

nodded and

in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the

start now.”

Olivia followed Ernesto to his residence in 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

chair and said in a deep

small village, her

even more bizarre was her complete lack of

rapid, heavy

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

back soon.”

be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying

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with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother,

was returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to prepare lunch

memory returned, Olivia hurriedly

to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat

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

looking

the craziness and resentment simmering beneath

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

she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she had

understand her or

believe that in the same circumstances, Olivia would fare better

Olivia would grapple

Mom, older brother, sister–in–law, everyone adored her intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while

could maintain her composure amidst

Her clothes were incongruent, her pants

had this come

that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister

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

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

emphasized, “Your sister’s matter is ranked first in our family. Nothing could be more

recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering partiality

her consciousness, a stark reminder of the familial disparity she had always navigated. She refrained from speaking