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

 

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

 

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

 

this time. Keep an eye

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank card

 

leave." I lay back

 

to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next

 

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

 

its peak, spreading into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

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

 

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

 

call ended, I slammed

 

woman! She truly had a death

 

spent a few minutes

I picked up my phone again

 

the Lively

 

in bad condition. Rita's been using all kinds of 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

 

Group won't last long,

 

guess so. But Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people

 

should give

 

time, I would not be soft-hearted. I would attack

 

******

 

finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

a terrible fright today. What

 

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

 

as I was about to fry the steak, Scarlett

 

Are you cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any

 

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

 

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