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.

 

my side, but I

 

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

 

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 took out a bank card, which

 

an eye on

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank

 

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

 

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. He could have

 

hateful wench...

 

had reached its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I received an

 

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

 

Just as the call ended, I slammed my phone on my

 

She truly

 

a

moment of pondering, I picked up

 

how's the Lively

 

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

 

cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any useful information as of

 

then, you should

 

as ever. This time, I would not

 

******

 

finished work, I headed

 

terrible fright today. What should I do

 

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

 

to fry the

 

She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her

 

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

 

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