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.

 

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

 

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

 

more time on it..." I sat up defiantly from

 

an eye

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took my bank

 

there's nothing else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed

 

where the old women banded together to beat me up

 

was all because of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't let her off even

 

in my heart had reached its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I

 

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

 

hung up. Just as the call ended,

 

that woman! She truly had a

 

a few

down. After a moment of pondering, I picked up my

 

the Lively

 

has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away at the company all at

 

Group won't last long,

 

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

 

Well then, you should

 

up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would

 

******

 

I

 

experienced a terrible 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 cooking

 

about to fry the

 

studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She

 

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

 

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