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.

 

this be?!" I couldn't believe 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..."

 

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

 

this time. Keep an eye

 

nodded obediently as she took

 

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

 

scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in

 

hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off even if I

 

into every part of me, seeping deep into my

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office,

 

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

 

the call ended, I slammed

 

that woman! She truly

 

a few minutes

pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed

 

how's the

 

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

 

the Lively Group won't last long,

 

recently. Lily's

 

should

 

fierce as ever. This time, I would not be soft-hearted. I would attack with my

 

******

 

work, I

 

experienced a terrible fright today. What should I do to

 

They were all Scarlett's favorite.

 

I was about to fry the steak, Scarlett returned

 

food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt

 

some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky

 

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