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.

 

my side, but I still couldn't deal a decisive

 

up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..."

 

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 bag and took out a bank card, which I

 

an eye on Scarlett like

 

as she took my bank

 

I lay back on the bed

 

scene where the old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next

 

That hateful wench... I wouldn't

 

heart had reached its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

my office,

 

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

 

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

 

that woman! She truly had

 

a few minutes

After a moment of pondering, I picked

 

how's the

 

but nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people

 

Lively Group won't last long, am I

 

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

 

you should give

 

This time, I would not

 

******

 

finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

took out the steak, broccoli, and potato. They were all

 

I was about to fry the

 

me happily, excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it.

 

purpose, and then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the milky fragrance of butter filled the

 

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