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

 

Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders in

 

I'm sure of it! As long as 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 bank card,

 

this time. Keep an

 

as she took my bank

 

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

 

up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He

 

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

 

reached its peak, spreading into every part of me,

 

Charles's POV:

 

in my office,

 

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

 

Just as the call ended, I

 

She truly had a death

 

a

down. After a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed a

 

how's the Lively

 

investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged

 

the Lively Group won't

 

Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

you should

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed

 

What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

about to fry

 

excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace

 

butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance of butter filled the

 

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