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 still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett!

 

Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped

 

it..." I sat up defiantly from my

 

time. Keep an eye

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank

 

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

 

beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He could have saved me! He

 

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

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office,

 

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

 

hung up. Just as the call

 

woman! She truly had a

 

a few minutes

After a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed a

 

the Lively

 

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 company all

 

Group won't last

 

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

 

you should give her

 

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

 

******

 

I headed straight to

 

fright today. What should I do

 

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

 

I was about to

 

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

 

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

 

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