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 I still couldn't deal a decisive blow

 

Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more

 

can't give 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.

 

an eye on Scarlett like

 

obediently as she took my

 

if you have any updates. If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and

 

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 saved me! He could, and

 

all because of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

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 on

 

woman! She truly

 

a

picked up my phone again and dialed

 

how's the Lively

 

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

 

so. But Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't

 

Well then, you should give

 

time, I would not be

 

******

 

I finished work, I

 

terrible fright today. What

 

all Scarlett's favorite. After

 

to fry

 

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

 

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

 

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