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.

 

many reporters on my side, but

 

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

 

it! As long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I

 

reward for this time. Keep an eye on

 

as she took my

 

leave." I lay back

 

closed my eyes, I recalled the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He could have saved

 

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

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

in my office, I received an

 

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

 

as the call

 

She truly had a death

 

spent a few minutes

a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone

 

how's the Lively Group

 

that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends

 

the Lively Group won't last long, am I

 

been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't

 

you should

 

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

 

******

 

I headed straight to Garden

 

a terrible fright today. What should I

 

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

 

as I was about to fry

 

Are you cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I

 

then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance of butter filled the

 

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