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.

 

my side, but

 

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

 

to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through my bag and

 

Keep an eye

 

nodded obediently as she took my bank

 

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

 

closed my eyes, I recalled the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public.

 

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

 

into every part of me, seeping

 

Charles's POV:

 

I was working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has also promised to keep me

 

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

 

She truly had

 

a few minutes

of pondering, I picked

 

the Lively

 

attract investors, but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work

 

Lively Group won't last long, am I

 

has been quite cautious recently. Lily's

 

should

 

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

 

******

 

work, I headed straight

 

What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

I was about to fry the

 

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

 

hungry," I said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into

 

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