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

 

even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley

 

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

 

this time. Keep an

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

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

 

old women banded together to beat me up in public.

 

Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off even

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

in my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

named Ashley went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore

 

up. Just as the call ended, I

 

that woman! She truly had a death

 

spent a few

pondering, I picked up my phone again and

 

the Lively Group

 

condition. 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

 

won't last long, am

 

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

 

then, you should give her some

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight

 

What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

I was about to fry

 

me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of

 

hungry," I said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the

 

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