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.

 

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

 

even more terrifying!

 

As long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from

 

your reward for this time. Keep an eye

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

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

 

the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then,

 

was all because of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

reporters who swarmed Mrs.

 

up. Just as the call ended, I

 

woman! She truly had

 

spent a few

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

 

the Lively

 

methods to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she

 

won't last

 

cautious recently. Lily's

 

you should give

 

This time, I would

 

******

 

I headed straight to

 

a terrible fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

about to fry the steak, Scarlett returned

 

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

 

added some butter into the

 

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