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.

 

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

 

even more

 

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

 

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

 

nodded obediently as she took my

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

spreading into every part of me, seeping

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I

 

reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all

 

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

 

woman! She truly had a

 

a few minutes

pondering, I picked up

 

how's the

 

Rita's been using all kinds of methods to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for

 

won't last long, am I

 

recently.

 

should give her some

 

as ever. This time, I would

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to

 

today. What should I do to

 

the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all

 

I was about to fry the

 

for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't

 

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

 

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