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.

and Ernesto met, and Olivia made a single request, “During the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries

and said,

be created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia

start now.”

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

a chair and said in a deep

her head throbbing as if

complete lack of

heavy knock on the door

accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and

back soon.”

hand tearing through the fog,

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was returning for summer vacation, and

returned, Olivia

to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring blankly at

the couch, playing with an orange in one hand,

you looking

craziness

had always been in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she was to her grandfather, or how diligently she

upon herself by walking the

could truly understand

same circumstances, Olivia would

would grapple with the ensuing

sister, while they all

Olivia could maintain her composure

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

come

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 so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister is about

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

ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s

our family. Nothing could be more important than

inexplicable happened. Olivia paused, her mind awash with recollections. Vivid memories of her mother’s unwavering

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