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 I still couldn't deal a decisive blow

 

is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..."

 

willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through my bag

 

Keep an eye on

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back

 

the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He could have saved me!

 

of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off even if

 

peak, spreading into every part

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I

 

Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has also promised to keep me updated

 

it." I hung up. Just as the call ended, I slammed my

 

She truly had a

 

a few minutes

pondering, I picked

 

the Lively

 

to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw

 

won't last long, am I

 

guess so. But Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

then, you should give

 

as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be soft-hearted. I would

 

******

 

I headed

 

terrible fright today. What should I do to

 

were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients and started cooking a

 

was about to fry

 

cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I

 

said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the

 

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