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.

 

could this be?!" I couldn't believe it! I had so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated, I clenched the bedsheet

 

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

 

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

 

an eye

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank

 

else, you can leave." I lay back

 

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

 

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

 

accumulated hatred in my heart had reached its peak, spreading into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I received an unexpected

 

that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has

 

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

 

She truly had

 

a few

After a moment of pondering, I picked up my

 

how's the Lively Group

 

methods to attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away at the

 

won't

 

been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any useful information

 

should give her some

 

time, I would not

 

******

 

I finished work, I

 

terrible fright today. What should I

 

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

 

about to

 

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

 

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

 

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