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 still couldn't deal a decisive blow on Scarlett! Frustrated,

 

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

 

time on it..." I sat up defiantly from my bed as I spoke. I dug through my

 

time. Keep an eye on

 

obediently as she took my bank

 

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

 

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

 

wench... I wouldn't let her off even if

 

its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office, I

 

Moore, a reporter named Ashley went to see Rita in secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs.

 

Just as the call ended, I

 

She truly

 

a

pondering, I picked up my phone again and dialed

 

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.

 

Group won't last long,

 

recently. Lily's

 

Well then, you should give her some

 

my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be

 

******

 

finished work, I

 

terrible fright today. What should I

 

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

 

was about to

 

I studied her face,

 

added some butter into the

 

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