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.

 

I had so many reporters on my side, but

 

more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders

 

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

 

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

 

nodded obediently as she took my

 

if you have any updates. If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved

 

together to beat me up in public. Then,

 

of Scarlett! That hateful wench...

 

into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

I was working in 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 to keep

 

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

 

woman! She truly had a

 

spent a

pondering, I picked up my

 

the Lively

 

Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work

 

won't last

 

cautious recently.

 

Well then, you should

 

hung up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be soft-hearted.

 

******

 

I finished work, I

 

a terrible fright today. What should I do to

 

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

 

about to fry the steak,

 

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

 

added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the

 

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