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.

 

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

 

How about we just give up? Charles Moore is behind Scarlett. He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders in fear, her eyes clouded with

 

you are willing to spend more time on it..." I

 

this time. Keep an eye on Scarlett like

 

obediently as she took my

 

else, you can leave." I lay back on the bed and waved at

 

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

 

hateful wench... I

 

heart had reached its peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received an

 

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

 

I hung up. Just as the call ended, I slammed my

 

that woman! She truly had

 

spent a few

I picked

 

the Lively Group

 

nothing worked. Aside from that, Lily has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away

 

Group won't last long,

 

so. But Rita has been quite cautious recently.

 

should give her

 

up, my expression as fierce as ever. This time, I

 

******

 

I finished work, I headed straight to Garden

 

terrible fright today. What

 

were all Scarlett's favorite. After that, I

 

I was about to fry the steak, Scarlett

 

studied her face, but I couldn't find any trace of hurt on it. She seemed perfectly

 

then carefully added some butter into

 

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