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.

 

reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated, I clenched the bedsheet

 

more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders in fear,

 

I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through my bag and took out a bank card,

 

this time. Keep an eye on

 

obediently as she took

 

nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at her

 

closed my eyes, I recalled the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me.

 

wench... I wouldn't

 

spreading into every part of me, seeping deep into my blood

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has also promised to keep me updated with

 

the call ended, I slammed my phone on my desk,

 

She truly had a death

 

a

I picked up my phone again and dialed a

 

how's the Lively

 

Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away at the company all at

 

the Lively Group won't last

 

Rita has been quite cautious recently.

 

should

 

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

 

******

 

I headed straight to Garden

 

What should I do

 

the fridge and took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that,

 

as I was about to fry the steak, Scarlett returned

 

trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't

 

purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky

 

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