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

 

about we just give up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm

 

an Achilles heel. I'm sure of it! As long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through

 

reward for this time. Keep an eye

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

all because of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let

 

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

 

Charles's POV:

 

office, I received an

 

in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by Rita. Ashley has

 

up. Just as the call ended, I slammed

 

She truly had a death

 

a

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

 

how's 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

 

won't last

 

quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't

 

you should

 

This time,

 

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work, I headed straight to

 

fright today. What should I

 

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

 

was about to

 

excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace

 

said that on purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance

 

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