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.

 

so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow

 

we just give up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her

 

heel. I'm sure of it! As long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly

 

Keep an eye on Scarlett

 

as she took

 

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

 

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

 

of Scarlett! That hateful wench...

 

into every part

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

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

 

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

 

She truly had

 

spent a few

pondering, I picked up my phone again

 

how's the Lively Group

 

using all kinds of methods to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there.

 

won't last long, am

 

Rita has been quite cautious recently.

 

then, you should

 

ever. This time, I would

 

******

 

work, I

 

fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

was about to

 

her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She

 

that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan.

 

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