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.

 

be?!" I couldn't believe it! I had so many reporters on my side, but I still couldn't

 

He's even more terrifying! I'm scared..." Ashley slumped her shoulders in fear, her eyes clouded with

 

up! Everyone has 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 my bed as I spoke. I dug

 

Keep an eye on Scarlett like

 

Ashley nodded obediently as she took

 

can leave." I lay

 

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

 

wench... I wouldn't let her off

 

peak, spreading into every part of me, seeping deep

 

Charles's POV:

 

was working in my office, I received

 

told me that the reporters who swarmed Mrs.

 

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

 

truly had a

 

spent a

down. After a moment of pondering, I picked up my

 

the Lively

 

has arranged for some new people to work there. It seems she intends to gnaw away

 

Group won't

 

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

 

Well then, you should give her

 

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

 

******

 

I headed

 

experienced a terrible fright today. What should I do to comfort

 

They were all Scarlett's favorite.

 

I was about to

 

excited for the food. I studied her face, but I couldn't

 

butter into the frying

 

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