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.

 

many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated, I

 

behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..."

 

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 bank card, which

 

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

 

nodded obediently as she took my

 

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

 

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,

 

all because of 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:

 

working in my office, I received an

 

the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita.

 

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

 

woman! She truly had a

 

a

picked

 

how's the

 

in bad 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

 

Group won't last long, am I

 

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

 

then, you should give

 

as ever. This time, I would not

 

******

 

I headed straight to

 

What

 

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

 

as I was about to fry

 

studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She seemed perfectly

 

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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