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Chapter 113
After Lindsay ran away, Blake’s calm expression instantly vanished from her face. She pursed her lips
and did not speak. She was so angry that her body trembled slightly. It took her a while to calm down.
She apologized to Olivia. “It’s my fault. I didn’t teach her well.”
As Blake said this, her gaze was filled with regret, her face full of apology. Olivia did not mind. Instead,
she comforted Blake, saying, “It has nothing to do with you. You’ve only been taking care of her for a
few years. Besides, you haven’t spent much time together.”
Upon hearing Olivia’s words, Blake felt somewhat relieved, but the guilt still lingered on her face.
“Ultimately, it’s all my fault. I’m not capable enough.”
Olivia leaned back, resting on the sofa with her attractive, long legs lifted and casually draped over the
sofa. She exuded a lazy charm.
There was also a hint of mischief in her demeanor.
She did not say anything. Instead, she raised her gracefully contoured chin slightly, gesturing for Yanis
to comfort Blake.
Upon receiving the order, Yanis hurried forward and sat down before Blake, patting her shoulder. He
said, “It’s not your fault. We know you’re in a difficult position. Lindsay has a special status. Moreover,
she is older now. She has her own ideas, and it’s not easy to teach her.”
Olivia had been listening with her head slightly turned. At first, she didn’t pay much attention, but when
she heard the phrase “special status,” she raised an eyebrow subtly and asked, “What’s her
background?”
Yanis quickly explained, “Lindsay’s grandfather is the head of Healix Pharmaceuticals. Although Healix
Pharmaceuticals is also a part of the Smith family’s business, Mr. Isaac doesn’t hold much stock in it.
The real power lies in Lindsay’s grandfather’s hands. The Smith family isn’t a conventional family but
more of an interdependent relationship. To put it simply, Healix Pharmaceuticals is no longer connected
to Mr. Isaac. It’s the loyalty and support of the Smith family members that they keep referring to him as
the family head.”
Blake continued, “Lindsay’s original name was Sally Smith. She was given the name Lindsay to signify
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇther role as the right hand to the next head of the Smith family. Healix Pharmaceuticals is influential,
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support, your position as the family head would be more secure.
At this point, Blake’s tone turned somber. “Lindsay isn’t a bad person. She’s just been spoiled by the
family. She’s a bit delicate and has a bad temper. I’m sorry you’ve had to endure this.”
Blake genuinely felt sorry for Olivia. Initially, Olivia didn’t have to concern herself with the affairs of the
Smith family. She didn’t have to shoulder these responsibilities, However, the Smith family needed her
to take on their burdens.
Olivia wasn’t greedy for the wealth of the Smith family. It was that the Smith family desperately needed
her.
Without Olivia, the Smith family would be in dire straits.
In the 21st century, society increasingly valued individualism, power, and freedom. Hence, it was
exceedingly difficult for the traditional Smith family to survive.
Most kingdoms in history fell apart after a couple of centuries. A clan like the Smith family was even
more vulnerable.
As time passed, changes in circumstances affected many things, causing what was once considered
exclusive or high–status to decline.
By the time it reached Isaac’s generation, the situation was already one of struggling and being unable
to muster sufficient strength. The members. of the Smith family were scattered all around the world,
with a significant number having emigrated abroad.
The reason they referred to Isaac as the head of the family was twofold. On one hand, it was a matter
of habit, considering some of the older generations were still present. They inherently respected
ancestral traditions and felt a sense of belonging to the Smith family.
On the other hand, Isaac possessed exceptional medical skills. Everyone would eventually fall sick one
day. Even if someone didn’t experience illness, their family and friends might have. Hence, it would do
them good to befriend a renowned doctor.
This was why Isaac insisted that Olivia should study medicine. The Smith family would continue to
respect and rally around her only if she possessed excellent medical skills. This would unify the Smith
family and keep them strong.
After all, when it came to Lindsay’s generation, they were all young and rebellious, seeking freedom
and unconventionality. They cared little
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about traditional family values. They even found it bothersome when relatives visited during family
gatherings and were reluctant to entertaint them.
Some of the young people in the family had received education abroad and felt no attachment to the
Hushe Republic, let alone the Smith family.
How could these young people possibly support the head of the family?
Only the successor who took up the mantle of the Smith family had incomparable strength, exceptional
wisdom, and profound medical skills to subdue these headstrong and unruly young individuals.
Among all people, only Olivia could achieve all of this.
Others simply couldn’t.
In the past, Gillian always felt that her grandfather was favoring Olivia over her and Jarron by intending
to pass on the leadership of the Smith family directly to Olivia. In reality, it wasn’t Isaac showing
favoritism, but Gillian and Jarron had inadequate medical skills and couldn’t uphold the Smith family.
Blake advised Olivia to be more patient with Lindsay and gave her guidance. Of course, she would also
pitch in a little help.
Olivia leaned against the sofa. She tossed the remains of an eaten apple into the trash bin with an
indifferent expression. Calmly, she said, “Ms. Blake, why make things difficult for yourself? She’s just
an assistant. You can replace her if you want.”
Upon hearing this, Blake paused for a moment. She anxiously said, “Miss Olivia, Healix
Pharmaceuticals is very important, and Lindsay isn’t bad. She just has a strong personality.”
Olivia didn’t pay much heed to Blake’s advice. She squinted and seemed to be a little sleepy. She said
unenthusiastically, “Tell her to leave. I don’t
want to see her!”
“Miss Olivia!” Due to her excessive emotion, Blake’s voice became somewhat sharp.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe walked over to Olivia’s side, looking anxious. She said, “I know Lindsay isn’t the best, but you
need to give her a chance. I believe she’ll improve in the future. The most crucial thing is Healix
Pharmaceuticals. She…”
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Olivia, who yawned and looked tired.
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She had been performing treatment on Isaac these few days, which took a lot of effort. She had not
slept properly for days.
It was noon, and the warm sunlight shone on her body, making her feel a little sleepy.
Olivia remained an indifferent expression. She did not care about the significance of Healix
Pharmaceuticals mentioned by Blake. She also didn’t want to explain much. However, she respected
Blake and didn’t want to see her distressed.
She explained, “Ms. Blake, you need to understand one thing. Healix Pharmaceuticals relies on the
recipes of the Smith family, not the other way around. There’s no logic in subordinates threatening their
master.”
With a touch of coldness in her tone, she continued, “If Healix Pharmaceuticals doesn’t want the
recipes, the Smith family can just give them to someone else. In this vast country, are there no other
pharmaceutical companies?”
Both Blake and Yanis were shocked and stared at Olivia, unable to speak for a moment, but their
emotions were churning within them.
They had underestimated her!
At this moment, the two looked at Olivia and had only one thought in their minds. Indeed, only Olivia
could sustain the Smith family. Only she could be so dominant.
It was because she truly had the capability.
Many companies were after the licensing for her neurodrug that had won the Lasker Award. Besides,
Olivia was still young, and her potential was limitless.
She wasn’t begging others to gather around the Smith family. She was the shining beacon herself. With
her presence, the Smith family had a powerful centripetal force because everyone in the Smith family
knew that following Olivia meant they would have benefits.
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