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.

 

had so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a

 

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

 

spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I

 

Keep an eye on Scarlett like you've always

 

obediently as she took my bank card

 

else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at her weakly, urging her

 

banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He could have saved me! He could,

 

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

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I received an unexpected call

 

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

 

call ended, I slammed my phone on

 

truly had a

 

a few minutes

down. After a moment of pondering, I picked up

 

how's the Lively

 

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

 

the Lively Group won't last

 

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

 

you should give

 

time, I would

 

******

 

finished work, I headed

 

fright today. What should

 

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

 

to

 

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

 

said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying

 

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