Rita's POV:

 

I dreamt a long, long dream.

 

In my dream, I was still the distinguished and renowned daughter of the Lively family. I was an extraordinary beauty with no peer, and a superior status to match. I was the object of desire for innumerable men of wealth, all whom scrambled for the smallest bit of attention from me.

 

In my dream, my parents were healthy and happy. My family was by my side, filled with joy.

 

I laughed loudly, proudly, with all my strength. I was happy, contented. I was at the top of the world.

 

But... The moment I opened my eyes, the wonderful scenes from that oh so lovely dream vanished in an instant.

 

Waking up, I realized that I was still lying on the hospital bed.

 

Faced with crushing reality, the feeling of helplessness enveloped me. I struggled to get up. Subconsciously, I curled up. However, I had forgotten that I had on a drip. My reckless movement caused the needle to deviate and soon, a lump appeared on the back of my hand.

 

I stared at the lump in dismay, but I didn't feel any pain at all. Feeling sorry for myself, I hugged myself tightly.

 

The strong loneliness almost suffocated me. It was difficult to breathe. I desperately wanted to cry, but try as I might, I couldn't shed a single tear.

 

I bet I looked so ridiculous now.

 

I gasped, drawing in sharp breaths, just like a dying fish.

 

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Finally, a glimmer of hope had appeared! Unable to help myself, I said eagerly, "Come in!"

 

Ashley opened the door slowly. She entered, looking back vigilantly for a few times before closing the door as silently as she could.

 

Anxious, I asked her, "How did it go...?"

 

"I'm sorry, Rita. Our plan failed. Scarlett didn't bite at all, and we even received a warning letter from our superior." Ashley hung her head low, like a defeated animal.

 

side, but

 

even more terrifying! I'm

 

up! Everyone has an Achilles heel. I'm sure of it! As long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through my bag and

 

time. Keep an

 

obediently as she took my

 

if you have any updates. If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back

 

where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles

 

That hateful wench... I wouldn't

 

its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all

 

the call ended,

 

She truly had a

 

a few minutes

down. After a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone

 

the

 

Rita's been using all kinds of methods to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she

 

Lively Group won't

 

Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received

 

Well then, you should give her

 

up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be

 

******

 

finished work, I headed straight to

 

fright today. What

 

were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients

 

was about to fry

 

her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She seemed perfectly

 

added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance of butter filled the

 

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