But now, she truly seemed to have severed all ties with him and her siblings. How did it come to this?Justin observed Alex's disappointment and inability to accept the situation, feeling a pang of discomfort himself. He couldn't help but wonder if Lindsay would help him if he were the one suffering and needed herbs for medicine. He used to be confident she wouldn't abandon him, but now he wasn't so sure.As Alex began to feel sick again and rushed out to vomit, Justin suggested, "Let me ask the crew to take you to the village clinic."At that moment, Olivia walked in with a cup of hot water. "Yes, brother, let’s go to the clinic.”She knew Justin had asked Lindsay for help with gathering herbs. Though she didn't openly oppose it, fearing it would seem like she didn't want her brother to get better, she secretly hoped Lindsay wouldn't help. And indeed, Lindsay stayed indifferent, ignoring Alex's suffering.This realization brought a mix of relief and bitterness. If Lindsay didn't care
The next day, Lindsay made oatmeal and pancakes for breakfast.In the other group, Olivia accidentally overslept and didn’t make breakfast. They planned to eat at the place where they were helping out. Alex, after receiving IV fluids the night before, was no longer experiencing vomiting and diarrhea but looked pale and exhausted. Justin suggested he stay at the courtyard to rest.Alex got up to see the others off and saw Lindsay's group enjoying breakfast. Elric, Leslie, and Wendy were eating with satisfaction. He didn’t have much of an appetite, but the smell of the oatmeal and pancakes made him hungry. However, Lindsay didn't even glance his way, let alone invite him to join them. This made him feel even worse. He suddenly realized that with Olivia and the others having breakfast at a villager’s house, he would be left without food. This thought left him feeling dejected, much to the distress of his fans watching the live stream.Lindsay glanced at Alex, thinking he deserved his
In the past, Sharon would have despised this kind of environment and food. Now, she was just relieved to have something normal to eat after dealing with Olivia's cooking. She had a thought and, looking at Olivia, deliberately spoke up for the cameras.“We're out here, but I wonder what Mr. Harper is eating back in the courtyard. Should we ask our host to cook another plate of spaghetti and deliver it to him?”Olivia suddenly realized her mistake. She had completely forgotten to prepare breakfast for her brother. At home, the servants took care of everything, and after yesterday’s exhaustion, she had overslept this morning. She had been focused on how to perform well today and had overlooked her brother entirely. Internally cursing Sharon for bringing it up, she responded with a knowing look.“My brother always skips breakfast the day after he’s been vomiting. If he eats, it will only make him more nauseous. Giving him spaghetti would just make him feel worse. By lunchtime, I’ll ask o
Lindsay and her team went to a local farm to help with traditional olive oil pressing. Many viewers in the livestream had never seen this method of pressing oil before.Lindsay and Wendy helped steam the olive pulp, while Leslie and Elric worked on preparing the mats. The two then took turns operating the large lever to press the oil, which was a bit like ringing a giant bell. Both the stars and the viewers found the process fascinating.The farm owner, Jason Stone, chatted with the group as they worked. Leslie asked, "Is olive oil selling well for you?"Jason smiled and said, "It's alright, we make enough to get by when we take it to the town market." He then asked, "Have you all tried olive oil before? Do you know its benefits?"Leslie, Wendy, and Elric shook their heads. "We haven't tried it and don't really know much about it."Lindsay, however, said, "Olive oil has a unique, pure flavor. It's highly nutritious and often called the 'liquid gold of the Mediterranean.'"She went on
"Interested viewers can visit your live stream to buy your products in the future. Of course, the quality must be genuine. If you decide to do this, besides getting the necessary licenses, our production team will also need to speak with Mr. Warren and ask them to supervise."If they used their variety show to advertise and do live streaming to sell products, it was crucial not to mix in low-quality items.Jason was a bit excited. "We're all honest folks. If we could make this work, we certainly wouldn’t compromise on quality. And like Lindsay said, the people in the live stream can supervise us at any time."Jason had heard from his son working outside that farming families had tried live streaming to sell goods.Some had tried it in the village, but after several months, there wasn't much interest, let alone sales.So, they had to give up on that idea.With the show helping with advertising, it was a great opportunity.He couldn't even wait and called Adam to come over for a discussi
Millions of viewers were watching the live stream, and many became interested in the essential oils and lip balm. After all, in this day and age, people feel more at ease using pure, natural, and additive-free products. Moreover, while Lindsay was making the products, she took the time to explain their uses and benefits in detail."Lindsay is amazing! She knows so much about olive oil and can even purify extracts and make lip balm.""She understands so many things. After hearing about the benefits, I really want to buy a few bottles of extract for hair and skin care.""Me too. Once this village sets up their live stream channel, I'll definitely support them.""I have been following the live stream of the variety show these past few days and realized this village is so genuine, and their agricultural products really look top-notch.""Village chief, hurry up and organize the live stream sales. I want to buy, buy, buy.""Yes, please set up the live stream channel quickly. I want to buy
In response to numerous viewer requests, the production team planned to start the broadcast early tomorrow to live stream Lindsay's morning boxing session. Lindsay's fans and boxing enthusiasts eagerly gave their approval.In the village, Lindsay and her group left Jason's house in the afternoon and visited the elderly man who made puppets. They watched him craft the puppets and even tried their hand at making some themselves, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.Meanwhile, in another live stream, things were much less exciting. Justin and his group were helping pack vegetables. The host tried to make conversation, but they didn't respond much, leading to awkward silences. Even though they were working hard, it became boring to watch after a while.Unlike them, Olivia actively engaged Justin in conversation about acting, showcasing her talents, while Sharon couldn't get a word in. This stream essentially became the Olivia and Justin show. Justin's fans enjoyed watching their
The next morning, Lindsay woke up around six to practice boxing. The cameraman from the production team arrived early to set up the live streaming equipment. Lindsay's fans and those eager to watch her boxing were already waiting.Soon, the camera turned on, revealing Lindsay in sportswear, her hair in a ponytail, and without makeup."Wow, she looks stunning even without makeup!""My bias looks so beautiful today!""Seeing her fresh look makes my breakfast taste even better."As the live stream began, Lindsay started her usual boxing routine. Moses had taught her this set of moves. After returning from her travels around different worlds, she made a few adjustments herself. It began with a mix of softness and strength and ended with powerful and vigorous movements. Practicing it every day not only kept her fit but also prepared her for combat.Lindsay's fans found her boxing style incredibly cool and inspiring, cheering wildly as they watched. The boxing enthusiasts and the associat
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