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.

 

many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated, I clenched the

 

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

 

you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed

 

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

 

it." Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

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

 

my eyes, I recalled the scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been

 

That hateful wench...

 

in my heart had reached its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I received an unexpected

 

to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore

 

the call ended,

 

woman! She truly had a

 

spent a few

a moment of pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed a

 

how's the Lively Group

 

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

 

Group won't last long, am

 

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

 

Well then, you should

 

time, I would not be soft-hearted.

 

******

 

work, I headed straight to Garden

 

fright today. What should I

 

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

 

was about to fry the

 

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

 

then carefully added some butter

 

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