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.

 

I had so many reporters on my side, but I

 

up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying!

 

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

 

this time. Keep an

 

as she took my bank

 

you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at her weakly,

 

eyes, I recalled the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then,

 

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

 

its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep into my blood

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

reporters who

 

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

 

woman! She truly had a death

 

spent a few

a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone

 

the Lively

 

that, Lily has arranged

 

Group won't last long, am I

 

recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

Well then, you should give her some

 

up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I

 

******

 

finished work, I headed

 

experienced a terrible fright today. What should I

 

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

 

about to fry the steak, Scarlett

 

She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She seemed perfectly

 

hungry," I said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance of butter filled the

 

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