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
Lindsay shook her head. "No need. Richard already has someone investigating. If we also start looking, it might alert them. Since they want to deal with me, they'll definitely make more moves."This matter was too complicated, and she didn't want to drag Jenny into it; it would be too dangerous. She decided to use her own methods to investigate Olivia and the two mystics.Hearing this, Jenny gave up. "Alright."She started downloading the transmitted documents. "I know that detective; he sent over the information he found."The document hadn't finished downloading when Jenny's phone rang.Seeing the caller ID, she was puzzled. "Why is Mom calling me out of the blue? It can't be anything good."Lindsay had an idea. "Most likely, she wants to ask you for divination artifacts for Olivia."Jenny suddenly realized it too and thought her mother was being unreasonable.She put the call on speaker. "What brings you to call me today, Madam?"Hearing her daughter's sarcasm, Abby was displeased b
Jenny hung up the phone. She turned to Lindsay, shaking her head. "I just don't get it. Why is Mom so nice to Olivia?""She's better to her than she is to me and Justin, and it even feels like she cares about Olivia more than her precious eldest son.""I can't help but wonder if Olivia might actually be her biological child."Lindsay chuckled. "If Olivia were her biological child, she wouldn't have been foolish enough to try to match her with Justin."She knew Jenny had secretly done a paternity test to confirm that she and her brother were indeed their mother's biological children, so Olivia couldn't be.Jenny thought for a moment. "You're right. But I still can't understand it. Could it be that Olivia is from Mom's side of the family?"Mom did treat her own family much better than she treated them, especially helping them out."Can you take a look and see if there's any familial resemblance between Mom and Olivia?"Lindsay laughed. "Sure! Find me a photo of your mom."Jenny nodded an
Jenny couldn’t help but feel disgusted by her own mother.Lindsay now understood why Abby disliked her but was so fond of Olivia. Abby had often gone out of her way to support Olivia in front of Grace. It was all about misplaced affection.Just then, Jenny's phone rang again.Seeing the caller ID, Jenny's expression turned complex. "It's my dad."Lindsay advised, "Don't tell him about this over the phone."It wasn’t safe to discuss such matters on the phone.Jenny nodded and answered, "Dad."Her tone was much kinder toward her biological father.Though her dad was somewhat of a romantic fool, he had always secretly protected her and Justin. When she was forced to live with her mother’s family and had a hard time, her dad often sent her money and had people deliver food, drinks, and toys.When he learned she was being mistreated, he subtly hinted that she could live with Justin. Being clever, she immediately thought of her grandfather and called him. Her grandfather came and took her in
Jenny paused, glancing at Lindsay.Seeing Lindsay nod and gesture toward the phone, Jenny gave an OK sign in return.She then said to Mitch, "Dad, I'm not planning on going abroad again."Mitch was clearly more patient with his daughter. "Did you have a falling out with Joey again?"Jenny replied, "This time it's final."Mitch asked in surprise, "What happened?"Jenny explained honestly, "He was flirting with his assistant while stringing me along. I've had enough, so I'm done with him. There are plenty of other men out there. I don’t need him to survive."She couldn’t resist adding, "Good women are everywhere too. No one is indispensable, so don’t become a love-struck fool!"Mitch chuckled from the other end. "It seems my daughter has truly grown up. As long as you're happy. Joey two-timing you and the complications with the Long family do make him an unsuitable match. I've always told you he wasn’t a good choice, but you wouldn't listen and insist on chasing after him overseas."In t
If Mitch were really just a romantic fool, always prioritizing love, his children's concerns would hardly matter compared to the woman he loved. If he truly loved Abby and listened to everything she said, he would have spoken to Jenny in a much more severe tone on the phone, perhaps even ordering her to hand over the divination artifact.What surprised her most was that Mitch had actually suggested Jenny go to Laura for advice. He knew that Abby feared Laura the most. This was very intriguing.The more Jenny thought about it, the more she felt Lindsay was onto something.She asked, puzzled, "Then what’s my dad’s angle in all this?"What could he possibly gain from Abby's infidelity? He couldn’t be that crazy.Lindsay pondered, "There must be more to this story. And have you noticed a strange coincidence? Casey, Olivia, and Jasmine are all half-siblings. Same father, three different mothers."Jenny couldn’t help but scoff, "Sounds like a playboy, only interested in sleeping around. 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