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.

 

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

 

behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders in fear,

 

up! Everyone has 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 my

 

this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett

 

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

 

can leave." I

 

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

 

wench... I

 

its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping

 

Charles's POV:

 

in my office, I received an unexpected call

 

reporter named Ashley went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired by

 

up. Just as the call ended,

 

truly had a death

 

spent a few

After a moment of pondering, I picked up

 

the

 

Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work

 

Lively Group won't last

 

has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

you should

 

my expression as fierce as ever. This time,

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed

 

fright today. What

 

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

 

about to fry

 

cooking?" She trotted towards me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face,

 

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

 

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