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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Keep an eye on Scarlett like you've always

 

nodded obediently as she took my

 

can leave." I

 

old women banded together to beat me up in public. Then, Charles had been right next to me. He could have saved me! He could, and

 

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

 

my heart had reached its peak, spreading into

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I

 

secret. She told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs. Moore were all hired

 

Just as the call ended, I slammed

 

that woman! She truly had a

 

spent a few minutes

picked up

 

how's the

 

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

 

won't last

 

cautious recently. Lily's people haven't received any

 

should give

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to

 

What should I do to comfort

 

were all

 

about to fry the steak, Scarlett

 

food. I studied her face, but I couldn't

 

carefully added some butter into the frying pan.

 

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