The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

His embrace was warm and strong, but the man in the photo was like a thorn, piercing my heart and making me uneasy. Lawrence Lu saw my uneasiness and hugged me gently, trying to use his warmth to dispel the haze in my heart.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." He kissed my forehead lightly, his tone firm and gentle.

I nodded and forced a smile, but it was uglier than tears. I couldn't tell him about the photo, afraid he'd worry and blame himself. I could only bottle up all my anxiety and fear, feigning composure as I threw myself into my work.

But the more I tried to escape, the clearer the man in the photo appeared in my mind, and I couldn't get rid of it. I started to suffer from insomnia and nightmares, all of which were filled with the man's sad eyes and blurry face.

Until one day, the butler hurried into my studio, his face pale and his eyes full of fear.

"Madam, something bad has happened. The master...he..." He stammered and couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

"Butler, don't be anxious, tell me slowly, what happened?" My heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came to my mind.

The butler took a deep breath and said tremblingly, "Master...Master has been kidnapped!"

I was struck by lightning, my vision went dark, and I almost fainted. The housekeeper quickly supported me and told me the whole story incoherently.

It turned out that the housekeeper was kidnapped on his way to buy groceries and taken to an abandoned warehouse. There, he saw my father, the man in the photo. My father was tied to a chair, covered in wounds and dying.

The kidnappers forced the housekeeper to call me and asked me to go alone to redeem the hostage, otherwise they would kill him.

I suppressed my fear and grief and calmly asked the housekeeper about the kidnappers. The housekeeper didn't know much, but he remembered that they were all burly men wearing masks, so their faces couldn't be seen clearly.

I hung up the phone and immediately called the police, then called Lawrence Lu and told him what had happened. After listening to it, Lawrence Lu's face turned pale, and he immediately put down his work and rushed back to accompany me.

"Lolo, don't be afraid, I will definitely rescue my father-in-law." He held my hand tightly, his tone firm and decisive.

I nodded, but tears kept flowing. I finally understood why the man in the photo seemed so familiar to me, and why I felt such inexplicable fear and sadness.

Because he is my father, a father who had to hide his identity to protect me and even did not hesitate to recognize me!

“No, I’m not afraid!” I held Lawrence Lu’s hand tightly, my fingertips were cold, but extremely firm, “I want to save my father and protect us!”

A trace of heartache flashed in Lawrence Lu’s deep eyes. He held me in his arms, and his low voice echoed in my ears: “We are together, nothing will happen.”

His embrace gave me strength, and I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. Now is not the time to be sad and afraid, I must cheer up, for my father and for the future of Lawrence Lu and me.

"Did the kidnappers tell me the specific ransom amount and transaction location?" I tried to stay calm and asked the housekeeper.

The housekeeper shook his head and said in a trembling voice, "No, they only said...they only said that you should go alone and not call the police, otherwise..."

"I understand," I interrupted him, already having a plan in mind. Since the kidnappers specifically asked for me to go, it meant their target was me, or rather, the identity of "Lin Luoluo."

"Yuxuan, we can't just sit there and wait for death." I raised my head and looked at him firmly. "I have decided to do what the kidnappers ask."

"No! It's too dangerous!" Lawrence Lu refused without even thinking. His deep eyes were filled with worry and anxiety. "I can't let you take the risk."

"But if we don't do what they say, Dad will..." I choked and couldn't continue.

Lawrence Lu was silent. He knew what I said was true. Since the kidnappers dared to kill the hostage, it meant they were ready to fight to the death. We couldn't take risks with Dad's life.

"Listen to me," I held his hand, my tone firm, "I will protect myself and rescue Dad. But the premise is that you must promise me and cooperate with me."

I laid out my plan. The kidnappers were targeting me, and my identity was my greatest leverage. I wanted to use this kidnapping to expose the mastermind and resolve this crisis once and for all.

After listening to my plan, Lawrence Lu frowned. He knew that there were huge risks involved and if he was not careful, he would lose everything.

"Lolo, are you sure you want to do this? It's too risky." He looked at me worriedly, his deep eyes filled with heartache and reluctance.

"I have to do this, for Dad and for us." I looked at him firmly, my tone unquestionable.

Lawrence Lu finally compromised. He knew that no one could change what I decided.

"Okay, I promise you." He hugged me tightly, his tone firm, "I will arrange everything, just do it with confidence, I will always be behind you to protect you."

I nodded, my heart filled with emotion and strength. I knew that no matter what happened, I was no longer alone. Behind me, there was Lawrence Lu, my family, and everything I wanted to protect.

The housekeeper handed me the phone, and the words "Unknown Number" flashed on the screen. My heart skipped a beat, and I took a deep breath and answered the call.

"Ms. Lin, what have you considered?" A deep and hoarse male voice came from the receiver, with a chilling chill.

"I will follow your instructions, but I have to make sure my father is safe first." I tried to remain calm and speak in a steady tone so that the other party would not hear any flaws.

"Oh, Miss Lin is truly filial," the other party chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "Don't worry, as long as you cooperate obediently, your father will naturally be unharmed."

Next, the other party told me the time and place of the transaction, and repeatedly warned me not to call the police or play tricks, otherwise I would bear the consequences.

After hanging up the phone, my hands trembled slightly, and my palms were full of cold sweat. I turned to look at Lawrence Lu. His deep eyes were full of worry and determination, which gave me great strength.

"Don't worry, everything will go according to plan." I gave him a reassuring smile, turned and walked towards the closet, ready to face this war without gunpowder.

Three days later, I showed up at the place designated by the kidnappers as promised - a charity dinner.

This was no ordinary dinner party, but a new product launch for my fashion brand, Luoshen. This event was a carefully planned trap and a challenge to the mastermind behind it.

I wore the main show dress I designed, a red long dress with the theme of "Nirvana". The hem of the skirt flew like a flame, symbolizing my rebirth from the ashes and my declaration of war against the mastermind behind the scenes.

Under the spotlight, I walked confidently onto the catwalk. Below, celebrities gathered, spotlights flashed, but I paid no attention. My gaze was fixed on a corner of the stage, where a man wearing a cap and a mask sat. Though he concealed his presence, I recognized him instantly because the watch he wore was the same one my father always wore.

I suppressed my inner excitement and anxiety and continued my performance. I poured all my heart and soul into this show. Every piece of work reflects my longing for family affection, my longing for my father, and my accusation against the mastermind behind the scenes.

The last outfit was a white dress with the theme of "family". The skirt was embroidered with cartoon images of me, my parents and I. We were holding hands with happy smiles on our faces.

I stood at the center of the stage, the lights shining on me, as if anointing me with a holy glow. I slowly spoke, my voice clear and resolute: "This work is dedicated to my beloved family, and to all those who yearn for family affection. I believe that love is the most powerful force in the world, and it can defeat all darkness and evil."

As soon as I finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience, lasting for a long time. I knew that my voice had reached everyone's heart.

Lu Yuxuan sat in the audience, his eyes never leaving me, his deep eyes filled with pride and love. He knew that my strength and courage came from my love for my family, and that this love would surely become the strength that would enable us to overcome everything.

However, at this moment, I noticed that the man in the baseball cap and mask trembled slightly after seeing my last work. He stood up suddenly and seemed to want to leave.

My heart leaped into my throat. I knew the decisive moment had arrived… My heart leaped into my throat. I knew the decisive moment had arrived… I noticed that the man in the cap and mask trembled slightly after seeing my final piece. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes—perhaps touched, perhaps hesitant—but ultimately, he clenched his fists, ready to proceed with his original plan.

Just as he was about to make a move, Lawrence Lu did. He leaped from his seat like a cheetah, dashed onto the stage, and shielded me behind him. At the same time, several security guards quickly surrounded the man, preventing him from making the next move.

"Dear guests, I'm sorry to interrupt you from enjoying this grand event." Lawrence Lu's voice was steady and powerful, instantly controlling the entire audience. "But there are some things I must make clear right now." He scanned the entire audience sharply, finally landing on the man. "Sir, I think you should recognize what I have in my hand, right?"

In Lawrence Lu's hand was the phone that the man had used to threaten me. On the phone screen, there was an unsent text message, the content of which was the request to kidnap my father.

“You…how could you…” The man’s face was pale, his eyes filled with fear and panic.

"Do you think what you did was perfect?" I walked out from behind Lawrence Lu, my tone cold, "Every move you make is under our control."

I told everyone present the whole story, including how this man threatened me and kidnapped my father. My voice was trembling, but it was full of strength because I knew I was not fighting alone. By my side, I had Lawrence Lu, my loving family, and all those who believed in justice.

When the truth came out, the whole place erupted in an uproar. The man was taken away by the police in full view of everyone. As I watched him from behind, I felt no sympathy, only endless anger and disgust.

After this incident, Lu Yuxuan and I have a stronger bond. We've endured life and death together, and we cherish each other even more. However, I know this isn't the end, but only a new beginning. Because, will my stepmother and stepsister really let this go? Will they watch me live in happiness?

I gazed at the flashing neon lights outside the window, feeling a sense of unease and uncertainty. The road ahead is still long, and many challenges await us. But I believe that as long as Lawrence Lu and I work together, we will overcome all difficulties and ultimately realize our dreams.