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 I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Ashley nodded obediently as

 

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

 

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

 

wench... I

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an unexpected call

 

to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore

 

as the call ended, I slammed my phone

 

She truly

 

a few

of pondering, I picked up

 

the Lively Group

 

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.

 

Lively Group won't last long, am I

 

cautious recently. Lily's people haven't

 

should

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight

 

today. What

 

opened the fridge and took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients and started

 

as I was about to fry

 

happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but

 

carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the

 

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