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.

 

couldn't believe it! I had so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on

 

is behind Scarlett. He's even more

 

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

 

an eye on

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

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

 

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

 

was all because of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off

 

into every part of me, seeping deep into my blood

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I received an unexpected

 

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

 

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

 

that woman! She truly had

 

spent a few

a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again

 

how's the Lively

 

that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she

 

Group won't last long, am I

 

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

 

you should give

 

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

 

******

 

I headed straight to Garden

 

fright today. What should I do

 

took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients and started cooking

 

to fry the steak, Scarlett

 

studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace

 

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

 

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