Although Oliver was furious with Lindsay, he wasn't ruthless enough to want his sister dead. His main concern was the potential deceit from Soloman. Otherwise, he would have wanted Lindsay to experience this pain herself, so she wouldn't use such harsh methods on him again.Richard felt relieved at his son's decision. Thankfully, Oliver hadn't become so heartless as to disregard everything.However, Olivia couldn't understand this choice. When had her brother become so merciful? Shouldn't he be striking back with full force? Was it just because Lindsay was his biological sister? She found this idea very hard to accept.With Richard present, she didn't dare show her anger openly. But when he wasn't looking, she tugged on Raymond's sleeve. Raymond hesitated, thinking it wasn't right to retaliate against their sister. What if something went wrong? Still, letting Lindsay suffer might teach her a lesson.Seeing Raymond's reluctance, Olivia pinched Brandon behind his back. Brandon shar
Richard naturally wouldn't let his son use his blood against his own daughter. He looked at Soloman and asked, "Can we purchase a couple of protective charms from you?"Soloman hadn't expected this turn of events. After all his efforts, he was being asked to sell charms? His primary goal today was to obtain the Harper brothers' blood to use against Lindsay. He sighed. "These charms were passed down from my mentor to my junior. I don't have any on hand. Moreover, our order has strict rules. Such items cannot be lent or sold. I hope you understand, Mr. Harper."Richard didn't press the issue. "I was being presumptuous."He planned to consult other mystics later to see if he could borrow or buy something for Oliver.Seeing that Richard was still hesitant, Soloman suggested, "The best way to alleviate their pain is to break the curse by using their blood. Rest assured, I won't harm the person who placed the curse."He added, "The pain from the dark curse will lessen and dissipate within
Olivia was unwilling to give up. Seeing that Richard had his back turned to them, she tugged on Brandon's sleeve again. Joey noticed this and quickly nudged Oliver, indicating for him to look.Oliver looked over and saw Brandon turning his head. Olivia, with red eyes and a pale face, mouthed to him, "Brandon, it hurts so much."Brandon, filled with sympathy, gently patted her head. Then, he turned around and walked over to Richard, speaking softly, "Dad, since it can be resolved, why give up?""Oliver and Via are still in pain. How are they supposed to work like this? That charm isn't enough for both of them. They won't be able to endure this for the next ten days."Richard, who had just managed to deal with the two mystics, felt his smile falter at his son's words. He shot Brandon a warning look. "Shut up."Brandon, not backing down, argued, "Dad, you never interfered with us before, so why now? Lindsay is your daughter, but aren't Oliver and Via your children too? She's being ruth
Lindsay hadn’t expected Oliver and Joey to make such a choice.As for Oliver, she never meant to ruin him. She just gave him a taste of his own medicine. Since he had trashed her online, she'd make sure he got the same treatment. The dark curse she put on them was just a small trick, not actually harmful, like Solomon had said. The curse had faded long ago, only making their minds think the pain in their injuries had gotten worse. It was like phantom pain, which was why the mystic charms could ease it.Moreover, the more it hurt, the clearer their minds became. Oliver, with his muddled mind, could use this as a wake-up call. And it seemed to be working; he was becoming more rational.Of course, the past couldn't be erased. Even if Oliver became a considerate brother, she would never forgive or reconcile. As long as they didn't harbor ill intentions or act against her, she wouldn't actively harm them. The same applied in reverse.As for Richard, he was a competent chairman but n
Then, pointing at the images of Oliver and Joey on the surveillance screen, Lindsay commanded, "Break!"On the other side, Joey, having listened to Gabe's demand for the charm back, didn’t hesitate or show reluctance. He handed the artifact over with a brief, "Thank you, Mr. Gabe!"Joey couldn’t endure the pain for ten days or half a month. However, Lindsay's ruthless nature meant he might prefer to avoid her in the future. Gabe didn't expect Joey to endure so stoically. Smiling, Gabe took the charm back, feeling unsettled inside.Olivia, on the other hand, was reluctant to return the charm. She remained still. "I'm in too much pain. Mr. Gabe, can I keep wearing it for a few more days? I promise to return it once I'm better."She knew Gabe was recalling the charm to pressure Oliver and Joey into choosing to resolve the curse. Her plea was meant to provoke her other two brothers to support her, hoping they'd urge Oliver to spill his blood.Gabe, understanding her ploy, smiled apologeti
Oliver and Joey suddenly being free from pain left everyone in the room stunned.After hearing Joey's words, Olivia and Jasmine instinctively looked at Soloman. Was it true? Had their attempt backfired on them? Even Soloman was taken aback. He could tell that Oliver and Joey were genuinely relieved from any pain.The pain had disappeared from their faces, their speech was no longer labored, and they seemed more energetic.It was clear that Lindsay had intentionally lifted the curse on the two of them. But why only two? If it were up to him, he would have had to lift the curse on all of them at once. Was their attempt to manipulate the situation the reason for this outcome? Soloman found himself more wary of Lindsay than ever.He spoke up, "That’s impossible. My method is designed to break the curse without causing any issues. It must be that the person who cast the curse decided to only lift it partially."Regardless of the actual cause, he pinned the blame squarely on Lindsay.S
“Ah!” Olivia’s face contorted in pain, her scream echoing through the room. Jasmine, clutching her own face, sobbed, “It hurts, it hurts so much.”Brandon rushed to hold Olivia. “Via, how are you?”Olivia instinctively leaned into his embrace, “Brandon, my face hurts so much, it’s even worse than before.”Brandon gently stroked her face, trying to comfort her, “Don’t cry, we’ll find a way to fix this.”Richard, witnessing their behavior, was furious. “Brandon, let go of her! What do you two think you’re doing?”The scene looked more like a couple than siblings, completely inappropriate.Olivia suddenly remembered Richard’s presence and quickly pulled away from Brandon, curling up on the floor and crying, looking small and helpless.Raymond, unable to bear it, turned to Richard. “Dad, Via is in so much pain. We can't just ignore her.”Richard glanced at him. “Your brother and Joey have already left. How exactly do you propose we help?”Raymond was at a loss for words, silently cursing
Olivia said she wanted to borrow some divination artifacts from Abby, so the two mystics did not insist on staying.Richard had his secretary escort them out.Joey had already left, and Jasmine didn't feel it was appropriate to stay longer. She wasn't close to Olivia and knew that Olivia wouldn't help her borrow the divination artifacts, so she decided to find a solution on her own.After everyone had left, Richard sat in silence.Olivia, unable to endure the pain, called Abby in their presence.Because Richard was there, she refrained from speaking ill of Lindsay in front of Abby. However, she did mention that Lindsay had cursed her and that she needed a divination artifact.She asked Abby to lend her an antique infused with auspicious energy to suppress the curse.Abby agreed without hesitation.Richard saw how close Olivia was to Abby over the phone and couldn't help but frown slightly.He hadn't forgotten that Olivia and Justin were rumored to be a couple. From the news online, it
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