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.

 

side, but I still couldn't deal a

 

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

 

long as you are willing to spend more time on it..." I sat

 

this time. Keep an

 

as she took my bank card

 

I lay back on the bed and waved at her

 

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

 

of Scarlett! That hateful wench... I wouldn't

 

its peak, spreading into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

I was working in my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

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

 

hung up. Just as the call ended, I slammed my phone on my desk,

 

woman! She truly had a

 

a few

picked up my phone again and

 

how's the Lively

 

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 seems she

 

Lively Group won't last long, am I

 

guess so. But Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

you should

 

expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be soft-hearted. I would attack with my

 

******

 

finished work, I headed straight to

 

What should I do to

 

and potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite.

 

as I was about to fry the

 

I studied her face, but I couldn't find any

 

some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance

 

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