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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

reward for this time. Keep an eye

 

obediently as she took

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

into every part of

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an unexpected call from

 

a 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

 

She truly had a

 

a

pondering, I picked up my phone again and

 

the

 

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 at the company

 

Group won't last long,

 

But Rita has been quite cautious recently. Lily's people

 

Well then, you should give her some

 

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

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

a terrible fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

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

 

was about to fry the steak, Scarlett returned

 

I studied her face, but

 

then carefully added some butter into the frying pan. Soon, the

 

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