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.

 

this be?!" I couldn't believe it! I had so many reporters on my side, but

 

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

 

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

 

time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like

 

nodded obediently as she took my

 

I lay back on the bed and waved at her weakly, urging her to

 

banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me.

 

That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off

 

accumulated hatred in my heart had reached its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep into my blood

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I

 

a reporter named Ashley went to see 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 with

 

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

 

truly had a

 

spent a

After a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed a

 

how's the Lively Group

 

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 intends to gnaw away at the company all at

 

Lively Group won't last

 

recently. Lily's people haven't received

 

then, you should give her some

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

terrible fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

about to

 

Are you cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find

 

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

 

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