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

 

we just give up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more

 

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

 

for this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like

 

obediently as she

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

spreading into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

working in my office, I received

 

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

 

up. Just as the call ended, I

 

truly had

 

a

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

 

the Lively Group

 

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 seems she intends to gnaw away

 

Lively Group won't last long,

 

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

 

should give her

 

as fierce as ever. This time, I would not be soft-hearted. I

 

******

 

I headed straight

 

today. What should I do to comfort

 

potato. They were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I processed the

 

to

 

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

 

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

 

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