Bye, My Irresistible Love

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.

it! I had so many reporters on my side, but I

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

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

this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took

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

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

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

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

Charles's POV:

working in my office, I received

went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has also promised to keep me updated with

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

woman! She truly

spent a few minutes

moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again

how's the

but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there.

won't last long,

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

Well then, you should

my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not

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work, I headed straight

terrible fright today. What

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

was about to fry the steak, Scarlett

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

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