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.

 

on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive

 

more

 

has an Achilles heel. 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

 

Keep an

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank card

 

nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at her

 

together to beat me up

 

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

 

its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep into

 

Charles's POV:

 

I was working in my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

reporter named Ashley went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired

 

the call ended,

 

truly had

 

spent a

picked

 

how's the Lively Group

 

nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to

 

won't last long,

 

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

 

Well then, you should give her

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

fright today. What should I do to

 

took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite.

 

about to fry

 

the food. I studied her face,

 

hungry," I said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan.

 

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