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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like you've always

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she

 

updates. If there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay

 

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

 

hateful wench... I wouldn't let

 

had reached its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

I was working in my office, I received

 

me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were

 

Just as the call ended, I slammed my

 

woman! She truly had a death

 

spent a few minutes

After a moment of pondering, I picked up

 

how's the Lively Group

 

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

 

Group won't last long, am

 

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

 

should

 

fierce as ever. This time, I would not

 

******

 

finished work, I headed straight

 

today. What should I do to

 

They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the ingredients

 

I was about to fry the steak,

 

food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find

 

said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter

 

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