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 couldnât 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 wasnât 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 motherâs 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 donât need him to survive."She couldnât resist adding, "Good women are everywhere too. No one is indispensable, so donât 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 wasnât 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 whatâs my dadâs angle in all this?"What could he possibly gain from Abby's infidelity? He couldnât 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 couldnât help but scoff, "Sounds like a playboy, only interested in sleeping around. It
The relationship between Joey and Jasmine surprised both Jenny and Lindsay.Jenny shrugged. "Whether he had an ulterior motive or not, it's none of my business anymore. He used to tell me Jasmine was a relative."She scoffed. "Turns out she's that kind of relative."Lindsay patted her shoulder. "Just like your dad said, find someone better than him."Jenny nodded. "Whether he had his reasons or not, the fact is he strung me along. There's no way for us to be together now. Even if he begged on his knees, it wouldn't matter."If Joey had his reasons and couldn't be with her, he should have told her instead of stringing her along. Since he made his choice, she was right to let go.She was genuinely tired of this relationship and had truly moved on.Lindsay agreed, "I support you. Let's find someone better. And if we don't find anyone, being fabulous on our own is just fine."She wasn't going to get back with Justin either. Although his choices had hurt her before, she was still open to be
She thought for a moment and asked, "By the way, was your motherâs delivery with your eldest brother a C-section or natural birth?"Jenny replied, "C-section. One of the reasons she doesnât like me and Justin is that we made her go through another C-section."Lindsay asked, "Do you know Caseyâs exact birth time?"Jenny shook her head. "I only know his birth date, but not the specific time. Every year, Mom celebrates his birthday, so I remember it. But she never celebrates mine or Justinâs birthdays. Dad always remembers and sends us birthday gifts every year."Lindsay suggested, "Try to find out his birth time."She added, "And ask the detective you know to continue investigating Olivia and Jasmine. Also, find out if they were born by C-section or natural birth. It would be best to get their exact birth times."Jenny, catching on, asked, "Are you suspecting there's something off with their birth details?"Lindsay nodded. "If they were born by C-section, it could have been timed deliber
Joey gave a bitter laugh at Oliver's question. "You think I want to keep her around? She's my dad and that woman's spy. I keep her close so I can always be ready to counterattack."His gaze darkened. "Besides, I suspect she has her own issues. It's safer to keep her where I can see her."Oliver asked, "What kind of issues?"Instead of answering, Joey asked, "Do you think there was anything off about Olivia and those two mystics today?"Oliver thought for a moment. "They kept insisting on getting my blood and wanting me to make a choice to resolve something. That seemed odd to me."He quickly caught on. "You mean Olivia is connected to those two mystics?"Joey nodded. "Definitely connected. After what happened today, it seemed they were working together against you and Lindsay. I was just incidental."He continued in a deeper tone, "Remember this, Oliver: never give your blood to a mystic. Once they have it, they can use it to cast curses, make voodoo dolls, and more. This time, they w
In the vibrant district of the historic town, the streets were lined with vintage boutiques and various artisan stalls. Lindsay's group visited the townâs 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, Iâll let you handle writing the banner."She was eager to observe his writing and the energy he gave off while doing it.Benedict sighed inwardlyâthis girl was constantly trying to test him. After a momentâs thought, he nodded. "Alright, Iâll write it."He grabbed a marker, uncapped it, and wrote in bold letters across the white fabric: âFortune Telling, Divination, and Tarot Readings.âLindsay watched him closely, noticing the fluidity of his movements as he wrote, his posture exud
Justin added, "My momâs been trying to get me to help Olivia and distance myself from Lindsay. Sheâs 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 sheâs taking it out on Lindsay."Alex, clearly upset, said, "You should talk to her and tell her to stop fixating on Lindsay. Lindsay hasnât done anything to provoke her. Itâs ridiculous."He was frustrated that Justinâs mom had been stirring up trouble, making Grace even more difficult to deal with.Justin nodded. "Alright, after the show is over, Iâll 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 momâs 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 wonât lend it, letâs 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 sheâs willing to do! Weâve wronged Lindsay enough as it is, so why do you keep trying to guilt-trip her? Brandonâs situation isnât Lindsayâs fault. Why donât you go find Olivia? Sheâs the one who caused all this, maybe she can fix it. After all, whoeverâs 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 itâshe 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 didnât 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 donât say anything."Graceâs expression darkened. "Itâs because itâs important that we need to talk privately."She emphasized, "Itâs not appropriate in front of the camera."Lindsay just smiled. "Unless it's something shady, whatâs 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 couldnât 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 Brandonâs condition."Lindsay replied, "Tell her not to waste her energy."Seeing that message, Alex knew right away that she wouldnât lend it out. It didnât surprise himâhis sister could be ruthless when she wanted to be."We canât convince her otherwise, not even Dad can stop her... sigh," Alex added. When their momâs temper flared, she wouldnât listen to anyone.Lindsay didnât seem to care. "Then let her come. Iâm 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. Weâve always had a decent relationship. Weâre just closer now, thatâs all.""What do you men know about womenâs matters? Don't interfere." She now had plenty to talk about with Abby. Jenny wa
Richard glanced at Grace with clear disapproval. âThis whole mess was caused by Olivia and Brandon. What does any of it have to do with Lindsay?âHe 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. âIf it wasnât for her ongoing fight with Olivia, Brandon wouldnât have gotten involved. Heâs her brother. Doesnât she owe him some consideration now that heâs in this condition?âRichard frowned. âWhat exactly are you trying to say?âValarie, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke up, her displeasure clear. âI see it differently. Itâs Olivia and your son who started the trouble, and all Lindsay did was defend herself. Are you really looking to embarrass yourselves even more?âGrace shifted uncomfortably, feeling the sting of her mother-in-lawâs words. âIâm just thinking abou
Given the Harper family's persistence, there was no way the Divination Association could avoid a thorough investigation. Seeing that Randolph wouldnât 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 Brandonâs 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 troubleâfar 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. âKnowing youâre wrong doesnât change anything. Itâs too late now.âTurning back to the two mystics, Randolph asked, âIf you canât break the curse directly, could you at least help suppress his misfortune? Maybe with a protective charm or some kind of mystical object?âDespite his frustration with his grandsonâs foolishness, he couldnât just leave him to suffer.Both mystics exchanged uneasy glances. âWe donât have the ability to suppress his bad luck with charms.ââFor something like that, youâd need t