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.

 

reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on

 

just give up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley

 

spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as

 

time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took my

 

If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

office, I received

 

told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by

 

call ended, I slammed my phone on my

 

that woman! She truly

 

a few

pondering, I picked up

 

how's the

 

Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away

 

the Lively Group won't last long,

 

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

 

Well then, you should give her some

 

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

 

******

 

finished work, I

 

What

 

the fridge and took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients and started cooking a

 

I was about to fry the steak,

 

cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but

 

that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter

 

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