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.

 

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

 

more terrifying!

 

up! Everyone has an Achilles 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 I

 

your reward for this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like you've

 

as she took my bank card

 

updates. If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at her weakly, urging her

 

the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had

 

That hateful wench... I wouldn't let

 

hatred in my heart had reached its peak, spreading into every

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

Ashley went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who

 

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

 

She truly had a

 

a few

a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone

 

how's the

 

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

 

won't last long, am

 

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

 

should give

 

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

 

******

 

I headed straight to

 

fright today. What should I do

 

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

 

was about to fry the

 

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

 

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

 

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