Joey stared at the footage in disbelief. He didn't buy into what the others were saying."This video has clearly been tampered with," he said.Oliver's face grew darker. "That's obvious. Lindsay must have someone very skilled helping her."He recalled how evidence against Fiona had been similarly erased before.Turning to the manager, Oliver asked, "Is this the original footage?"The manager, looking perplexed, replied, "Yes, it's the original footage."He had retrieved it right in front of them—how could it be fake? The video appeared normal, with the timestamp running correctly, so where was the issue?Seeing the manager's confused expression, Oliver felt even more frustrated. What had he done to deserve being outsmarted by Lindsay every time? The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became, so he called Justin.Justin was at the family estate, listening to his grandmother read Bible verses. Seeing Oliver's call, he ignored it. But Oliver persisted, calling repeatedly, and e
He knew he could do something similar, but not without leaving any traces. Restoring the original footage was out of the question.Oliver's face darkened. "So, you're saying it's impossible to recover?"The man nodded. "Exactly. I can't do it." With that, he bid farewell to Justin and left.Justin was astonished. His friend was a highly skilled hacker, capable of ranking in the top ten internationally. The fact that even he couldn't recover the footage was shocking.Curious, Justin asked, "Who exactly attacked you guys?"Not only were they bold enough to beat these two, but they also had a top-tier hacker backing them.Oliver, clutching his chest, said, "You probably don't want to know."He then asked if anyone had recorded the incident on their phones. The group shook their heads. Lindsay and Jenny had acted so swiftly that no one had the presence of mind to start recording.Oliver thought for a moment. "Let's go back to the second floor and see if anyone there recorded it. I'll pay
Joey looked up at Justin. "You just figured it out?""The injuries on me were caused by Jenny, and the ones on him were from Lindsay."He added, "You weren't here, otherwise you would have a few marks from Lindsay too. Do you feel regretful now, having missed the chance?"Justin was speechless. Oliver was right, Joey was becoming more and more twisted.Justin frowned and asked, "What did you do to provoke them?"It must have been something outrageous that Joey and Oliver did to get beaten up.Oliver was speechless. "We were just sitting and chatting, and the two of them came over and gave us a good beating. Not only did they hit us, but they also slapped Via and Joey's girlfriend."Joey's face darkened. "Oliver, if you have nothing good to say, just stay silent. Jasmine is my assistant, don't misrepresent our relationship. You deserved getting kicked by Lindsay."Oliver sneered. "Wasn't it because Jenny saw Jasmine sitting on your lap that all this started? Don’t act like you didn't d
Olivia kept badmouthing Lindsay and Jenny right in front of them as if they were too dumb to notice.Justin's face darkened when he heard this, and he shot a cold glance at Joey. "Shut up."Joey sounded as if there was something unspeakable between him and Olivia.Joey shrugged. "I'm just following along with what she said."Oliver was not only in pain but also felt deeply ashamed.He sneered. "Justin, you're pretending to be all noble and caring now, but where were you before? Do you think this will make Lindsay pay attention to you and get back together? What a dream. She didn't even spare me, her own brother, you think she cares about an ex-boyfriend like you?"Justin hit him too; he must be out of his mind.Justin's expression turned even darker. "Whether she cares or not is none of your business. Just take care of yourself. Don't let me catch you messing with Lindsay and Jenny again, or I won't be so nice."He finished with Oliver and then turned to Joey, "You too."Joey laughed.
Oliver and Olivia went to a private hospital.Even at night, there were doctors on duty, and all kinds of examinations could be done.Oliver kept complaining about chest and stomach pain.But when the doctor lifted his shirt, no injuries were found.The doctor pressed on the areas where Oliver said it hurt but still found nothing wrong.Being pressed like this made Oliver cry out in pain even more.The doctor wrote an order for him to get some tests done.As for Olivia, the doctor looked at her face."There are no signs of being hit; this doesn't even count as a minor injury."Olivia felt like crying from the pain, her eyes turning red."But it hurts so much like it's burning!"The doctor, unable to do anything else, wrote an order for her to get checked too.When the test results came back, the doctor looked at them and was speechless."Neither of you have any signs of injury in the areas we checked, so there's no need for treatment."Without any injuries, they kept insisting they wer
All Olivia did was cry. Anyone who didn't know better would think someone had died and she was mourning. If she weren't his sister, whom he'd loved for years, he'd have thrown her out of the car by now.Olivia was already in pain, and hearing Oliver yell at her made her feel even worse. She turned her head, ready to throw a tantrum. But when she met Oliver's reddened eyes, filled with suppressed anger, she immediately chickened out. She could only bite her lip and silently cry by the window.The driver and the person sitting in the front passenger seat both silently cursed them. No wonder Oliver found it annoying; they were also irritated. Compared to Olivia, they preferred the two fierce women.Back at the Harper family home, everyone was present except Richard.Olivia's face was hurting, and her heart ached from Oliver's harsh words. So, when she saw her other brothers, she immediately felt like she had found support. She rushed into Raymond's arms, who had just stood up."Ugh!"Ra
Joey and Jasmine, after returning home, found their injuries unbearably painful.Unable to endure it through the night, they went to the hospital.Joey's injuries were obvious, but the examination results weren't serious.Jasmine's face had been a bit swollen before, but by the time she got checked, the swelling had gone down.After a fruitless visit, they had no choice but to go home, spending a sleepless night in pain.The same went for Oliver and Olivia, who also didn’t sleep a wink.The next day.Lindsay arrived at the office, and Mia knocked and entered.She handed a sheet of paper to Lindsay."Lindsay, here are several script and variety show invitations we've received over the past few days. I've organized them for you to review."Lindsay took it. "Alright, let me take a look."The sheet listed the variety shows, scripts, the directors, and whether they invited her or Fiona, along with the proposed roles.With Mia's help, Lindsay had indeed found things much easier.Most of the
"Olivia also has her eyes on the lead role. Oliver is pushing for her," Mia explained. "I heard that if it weren't for the recent scandal, she would have already secured the part."Lindsay noticed that Mia had a knack for this and was diligent in understanding and researching the industry. Everything she said hit the mark."For the film about the educated youth, contact the director and let them know I'm accepting the role."This was the movie she had acted in during her previous life, which had high hopes of winning an award. She genuinely liked the script and was determined to perform even better this time."Alright!" Mia was slightly surprised but recognized this as typical of Lindsay's decisive style.She thought for a moment and then asked, "What about the fantasy drama? The director mentioned you could choose either the lead or the second lead."She added, "The remaining role would go to Olivia."Lindsay chuckled. "They're quite straightforward."The implication was clear—they wa
In the vibrant district of the historic town, the streets were lined with vintage boutiques and various artisan stalls. Lindsay's group visited the town’s administration office and rented a temporary booth.Alex and Justin eagerly borrowed a table and chairs, setting up the booth. Following Lindsay's instructions, they also bought a piece of white fabric and worked together to create a simple sign. The production team provided markers and other supplies.Lindsay glanced over at Benedict and said, "Benedict, I’ll let you handle writing the banner."She was eager to observe his writing and the energy he gave off while doing it.Benedict sighed inwardly—this girl was constantly trying to test him. After a moment’s thought, he nodded. "Alright, I’ll write it."He grabbed a marker, uncapped it, and wrote in bold letters across the white fabric: “Fortune Telling, Divination, and Tarot Readings.”Lindsay watched him closely, noticing the fluidity of his movements as he wrote, his posture exud
Justin added, "My mom’s been trying to get me to help Olivia and distance myself from Lindsay. She’s also said plenty of nasty things about Lindsay. This time, not only did I ignore her, but I even pushed back. It probably pissed her off, and now she’s taking it out on Lindsay."Alex, clearly upset, said, "You should talk to her and tell her to stop fixating on Lindsay. Lindsay hasn’t done anything to provoke her. It’s ridiculous."He was frustrated that Justin’s mom had been stirring up trouble, making Grace even more difficult to deal with.Justin nodded. "Alright, after the show is over, I’ll have a talk with her."He also felt his mom was acting out of line. Back when he liked Lindsay, her disapproval at least made sense. But now that Lindsay had kicked him to the curb, his mom’s continued obsession was baffling.Although they were speaking softly, Lindsay and Benedict, walking ahead, heard every word.Lindsay found the situation with Abby baffling as well. A woman who fawned over
After Lindsay left, the other guests quickly followed, leaving only Alex standing there awkwardly. He spoke briefly to the production staff, and they soon shifted the cameras away from that area. Alex then walked over to Grace, saying, "Mom, since Lindsay won’t lend it, let’s just drop it."Grace shot him a cold glare, her expression dark. "How can you be so heartless? The one lying in bed is your fourth brother. Are you hanging around Lindsay all the time just to learn how to be cold and ruthless?"Unable to contain her frustration toward Lindsay, Grace directed it at Alex instead.Alex sighed in exasperation. "Even if we need help, it has to be something she’s willing to do! We’ve wronged Lindsay enough as it is, so why do you keep trying to guilt-trip her? Brandon’s situation isn’t Lindsay’s fault. Why don’t you go find Olivia? She’s the one who caused all this, maybe she can fix it. After all, whoever’s behind her is no easy target."Right now, all Alex felt toward Lindsay was gui
Grace held back her anger and said, "It'll only take a few minutes. I have something important to discuss with you."Lindsay sat back down in her seat. "Fine, go ahead."The livestream was on, and Lindsay was fully aware of it—she was doing this on purpose.Grace was about to speak when her assistant whispered something in her ear. Her expression changed, and she subtly shifted her body to turn away from the camera.Then she looked at Lindsay. "Can we talk outside?"In her rush to find Lindsay, she had almost forgotten that this was a live-streamed variety show. She didn’t want to be on camera, much less discuss such personal matters in front of an audience.Lindsay, however, refused. "If it's important, say it here. If not, then don’t say anything."Grace’s expression darkened. "It’s because it’s important that we need to talk privately."She emphasized, "It’s not appropriate in front of the camera."Lindsay just smiled. "Unless it's something shady, what’s wrong with saying it on cam
Lindsay thought about it for a while and figured that if Grace was coming to find her, it was probably for Brandon. The only thing she could want would be the artifact in her possession.Alex saw her reply and couldn’t help but smile wryly. His sister was indeed sharp and saw right through it.He sent a voice message, repeating what the head of the Divination Association had told them. "Mom just wants to borrow the artifact from you to suppress Brandon’s condition."Lindsay replied, "Tell her not to waste her energy."Seeing that message, Alex knew right away that she wouldn’t lend it out. It didn’t surprise him—his sister could be ruthless when she wanted to be."We can’t convince her otherwise, not even Dad can stop her... sigh," Alex added. When their mom’s temper flared, she wouldn’t listen to anyone.Lindsay didn’t seem to care. "Then let her come. I’m not going to do her any favors."Alex recalled the conversation between their parents at the hospital and decided to warn her, "M
Recently, Grace had been spending more time with Abby, often meeting up for outings. Over time, Richard noticed that Grace's anger towards their biological daughter had deepened. Abby had always disliked Lindsay and showed more favoritism towards Olivia. She must have been stirring up trouble and egging Grace on whenever they met. With time, Grace was bound to be influenced.Grace, clearly annoyed, said, "You even want to control who I make friends with? Aren't you going too far? What's wrong with me getting along with Mrs. Ford and spending more time with her?"Richard felt cornered. "I just think there's something off about her. Her intentions in getting close to you don't seem good. That's why I'm trying to give you a heads-up."Grace didn't believe him at all. "I think you're overthinking it. We’ve always had a decent relationship. We’re just closer now, that’s all.""What do you men know about women’s matters? Don't interfere." She now had plenty to talk about with Abby. Jenny wa
Richard glanced at Grace with clear disapproval. “This whole mess was caused by Olivia and Brandon. What does any of it have to do with Lindsay?”He could tell that recent events, and the embarrassment caused by their sons, had left his wife feeling bitter. It seemed she had begun to project that frustration onto Lindsay, despite the situation having little to do with her.Grace crossed her arms defensively. “If it wasn’t for her ongoing fight with Olivia, Brandon wouldn’t have gotten involved. He’s her brother. Doesn’t she owe him some consideration now that he’s in this condition?”Richard frowned. “What exactly are you trying to say?”Valarie, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke up, her displeasure clear. “I see it differently. It’s Olivia and your son who started the trouble, and all Lindsay did was defend herself. Are you really looking to embarrass yourselves even more?”Grace shifted uncomfortably, feeling the sting of her mother-in-law’s words. “I’m just thinking abou
Given the Harper family's persistence, there was no way the Divination Association could avoid a thorough investigation. Seeing that Randolph wouldn’t back down, the official left, courteously escorted out by Randolph, who, for the moment, had ceased his protests.Valarie carefully placed the multicolored stone inside a small protective pouch before securing it around Brandon's neck. Though he felt a slight relief after putting it on, the bad luck continued. As the official had warned, his misfortune was too severe for one artifact to fully contain.Randolph tried every connection he had, attempting to borrow a second artifact, but came up empty-handed. Time slipped by, and evening approached before they could find any further solutions.By the time Richard and Grace arrived at the hospital, they were met with the weary faces of their parents. Feeling guilty for everything his father had gone through, Richard bowed his head. "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry you had to go through this today."
Hearing their words, the hope that had briefly flickered in Brandon’s eyes quickly faded, leaving him more devastated than before. "Grandfather, I know I was wrong," he muttered, finally realizing the truth. His foster sister had been nothing but trouble—far from trustworthy, she had been a constant source of harm. Meanwhile, his real sister, though harsh and distant, had proven to be far more reliable. Regret gnawed at him deeply.Randolph sighed, his voice heavy with disappointment. “Knowing you’re wrong doesn’t change anything. It’s too late now.”Turning back to the two mystics, Randolph asked, “If you can’t break the curse directly, could you at least help suppress his misfortune? Maybe with a protective charm or some kind of mystical object?”Despite his frustration with his grandson’s foolishness, he couldn’t just leave him to suffer.Both mystics exchanged uneasy glances. “We don’t have the ability to suppress his bad luck with charms.”“For something like that, you’d need t