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.

 

be?!" I couldn't believe it! I had so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated, I

 

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

 

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

 

for this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett

 

as

 

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

 

old women banded together to beat me up in

 

wench... I wouldn't let her off even

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an

 

who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has also promised to

 

as the call ended, I slammed

 

that woman! She truly had a

 

a few

moment of pondering, I picked

 

the

 

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

 

the Lively Group won't last long,

 

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

 

you should give her

 

hung up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not

 

******

 

I finished work, I

 

a terrible fright today. What should I

 

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

 

as I was about to fry the steak,

 

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

 

some butter into the

 

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